Advanced DOS

This course introduces experienced DOS users to DOS programming and time-saving techniques using batch files. Powerful DOS commands are also covered. This course is highly recommended for network system managers, support and service personnel as well as all computer users who desire a thorough knowledge of the operating system.

Prerequisite: Hard Disk Management

Outline:

Hardware Basics

• Computer Hardware
  
• Reserved memory
  
• Shadow ROM
  
• Extended memory
  
• Expanded memory
  
• Conventional memory
  

  High Performance Systems

• Buffers
  
• Buffers in high memory
  
• Disk caching
  
• Fastopen
  
• Path
  
• Multiple paths
  
• Environment space
  
• Environment variables
  

  Batch Files

• Creating a batch file
  
• Sample batch files
  
• Calling a batch file
  

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