Workstation Primer                                               SR122B

The goal of this course is to introduce the learner to the basic
concepts of computer workstations: functions, subsystems, networks,
application requirements and competitive positioning and
differentiation.

STUDENT PROFILE:
Fielded SF40 SRs and PSO Consultants supporting sales of WSY products.
Appropriate worldwide.

PREREQUISITES:
None

STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
o     Describe a functional overview of workstations.
o     Describe the key subsystems of workstations.
o     Describe how workstations operate as a network.
o     Explain the basic vocabulary of workstations and networks.
o     Differentiate and position various workstation products.
o     Identify system performance required for specific applications.

COURSE OUTLINE:
Unit 1:     Workstation basics
Unit 2:     Operating systems
Unit 3:     User interface
Unit 4:     Workstation graphics
Unit 5:     Networking basics
Unit 6:     Distributed computing and
            distributed file systems
Unit 7:     Creating a mixed vendor
            environment
Unit 8:     Managing a mixed vendor
            environment
Unit 9:     Application, product families
            and support needs
Unit 10:    Workstation performance
            and productivity

TESTING PROCESS:
To access Mastery Test, send an HPDesk message to:
Fieldtest Admin
Subject: SR122C`
A score of 80% or better represents satisfactory completion.

FORMAT:          Self-paced workbook
LOCATION:        N/A
LENGTH:          4 hours
AVAILABILITY:    Revised 10/91
LANGUAGE:        English
EQUIPMENT LIST:  N/A
CLASS SIZE:      N/A
ORDERING INFO:   Heart I-2 order from Support Materials Organization
                 (SMO/C200), Roseville, CA, Part # A1643A-90004
QUESTIONS:       Ann Shuman Telnet/508  436-5079