A+ 2006 Certification: IT Technician UK Classes & Lessons (CompTIA)

About this class

This is the second of two courses, which are together designed to prepare you for the following CompTIA exams: 220-601-A+ Essentials and 220-602 - A+ IT Techician. This course covers the following domains: 3.0 Operating Systems, 5.0 Networks, 6.0 security, 8.0 Communication and Professionalism.

Examination details

220-601 -A+ Essentials and 220-602 - A+ IT Technician.

What prerequisites are required

Before attending this course, students must have:

Completed course: 8001 A+ Essentials.

Contents of this class

Module 1: Operating System Fundemantals

Microsoft operating Systems
Non-Microsoft Operating Systems
Operating Systems - Storage Management
How a PC Boots Up
How Windows XP is Installed

Module 2: Installing Windows XP

Hardware Requirements for Windows XP
Upgrading Vs. New Installation
Upgrading a Windows 2000 System
New Installation
Post-installation Tasks
Other Installation Methods
Windows XP Structure

Module 3: Using Windows XP Advanced Features

Account Types
Advanced Control Panel Options
Run
Command Prompt
Shortcut Keys

Module 4: Recovering Windows XP

Windows XP Boot Process
Troubleshooting the Boot Process
Windows XP Advanced Options Menu
Windows XP Recovery Console
Repairing an Installation
Automated System Recovery
Vendor Recovery

Module 5: Managing Disks

Basic Storage
Dynamic Storage
Filing Systems
FAT and FAT32
How FAT Systems Work
NTFS
How NTFS Works
Creating a Partition
Creating a Two-Disk Spanned Volume
Fixing Disk Errors

Module 6: Managing Data

Folder Basics
Managing Folders in Windows
Command Prompt Basics
Managing Folders from a Command Prompt
File Basics
Managing Files in Windows
Managing Files from a Command Prompt
Freeing-Up Disk Space
Backing Up
Scheduling Data Mangement Tasks

Module 7: Managing Devices

Device Drivers
Driver Signatures
Installing Plug and Play Drivers
Installing non-Plug and Play Drivers
Device Manager
Local Printing
Network Printing
Displays

Module 8: System Performance

Event Viewer
Monitoring System Performance
Task Manager
Performance Console
Advanced System Properties
Optimizing Disk Performance

Module 9: System Configuration

System Configuration Utiity
The Registry
Using REGEDIT
Updating the System
System Restore

Module 10: Support Tools

Remote Assistance
Remote Desktop
Microsoft Websites

Module 11: Network Hardware

Nodes
LANs and WANs
Topologies
Data Transmission
LAN Standards
10Base2
100Base-T
1000Base-T
1000Base-X
WiFi- IEEE802.11
WAN Links

Module 12: Networking Windows XP

Network Security Models
Workgroups (Peer - to - Peer)
Domains
Network Components
TCP/IP
IP Adresses
The Subnet Mask
The Default Gateway
Basic TCP/IP Configuration
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Public and Private IP Addresses
Domain Name System (DNS)
Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Protocol
Other TCP/IP Commands and Protocols
Accessing Wireless Networks

Module 13: Security

General Security
Network Security
Internet Security
Malicious Code

Module 14: Professionalism and Communication

Attitude
Confidentiality
Communication