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Objective:
This lab is designed to become familiar with basic DOS commands and utilities on
Windows Operating Systems.
Tools and Materials:
(1) Computer with Windows 95/98.
paper and pencil
DOS Lab
Background:
In this lab you will learn about DOS…no, DOS is not dead! Being able to master simple
DOS commands and utilities will enhance your networking skills considerably, especially
in troubleshooting network problems. You may even wish to purchase a DOS tutorial at
some point in your networking career. Many operating systems (windows-based too) use
DOS commands for updates, patches, and maintenance. I know the Novell system
frequently makes use of changing file attributes before applying new patches to the
operating system. These are done with DOS-like commands. UNIX/LINUX is heavily
DOS-command style oriented. If you want to get into computer security then you will
have to live, eat, and breath DOS and UNIX.
Step-By-Step Instructions:
1. Opening DOS. Open the MS-DOS prompt into a full-window. If you are not
sure, then follow these steps.
a. Click on the “start” button on your task bar.
b. Click on “programs.”
c. Search for and click on MS-DOS prompt (see figure 1). A black screen or
a window with a black screen should appear.
Figure 1—Starting MS-DOS from the task bar.
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