Course: CompTIA A+ Software section 2
September 20, 2013 | By Boyd |
Course Outline
Day 1: Operating Systems
- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1.
- Ubuntu, Android, Apple IOS.
- 32-bit vs. 64-bit.
- Upgrades vs. Clean installs.
- Dual and Multi-boot.
- Partitioning, formatting, and file systems.
- Device drivers and initial settings.
- Windows Domains and Workgroups.
- Command line utilities.
- Working with the boot sector.
Day 2: Configuring Windows with Control Panels and Utilities
- Computer Management, Device Manager, Users and Groups.
- System Configuration, Programs, Windows Firewall.
- Performance Monitor, Task Manager, Disk Management.
- MSCONFIG, REGEDIT, SERVICES, MSC, MMC, MSTSC.
- Using “Classic View” for all Windows versions.
- Domain and Workgroup networking.
- Drive Mapping, VPN, wired and wireless connections.
- TCP/IP settings, addresses, DHCP, and DNS.
- NIC configurations.
- Backing up Windows best practices.
- Utilities for preventative maintenance.
- Antivirus and antispyware software.
Day 3: Security
- Physical and Digital Security.
- Types of security threats and locking down workstations.
- NTFS vs. Share permissions.
- User authentication, passwords, and policies.
- Virtualization: Hyper-V and VMware.
- Securing wired and wireless networks.
Day 4: Mobile Devices
- Android, iOS, Windows 8.
- Open source vs. closed source.
- GPS, screen calibration and orientation.
- Wireless and cellular data networks.
- Virtualization: Hyper-V and VMware.
- Securing wired and wireless networks.
- Bluetooth and pairing.
- Using e-mail on mobile devices.
- Security, backup, patches and upgrades.
- Hardware issues with mobile devices.
- Synching data between devices.
Day 5: Troubleshooting
- Theory of troubleshooting and best practices.
- How to fix hardware problems and what tools to use.
- Fixing monitors and display adaptors.
- Network troubleshooting.
- Problems with Windows OS and how to resolve them.
- Making your network secure and limiting both internal and external attacks.
- Laptop and printer troubleshooting.