VTEC Training
Course Code: 4407
CompTIA A+ Boot Camp
VTEC Training
Portland,
ME
Class Dates:
3/28/2020
5/11/2020
Length:
5 Days
Cost:
$3295.00
Class Time:
Technology:
Desktop
Delivery:
Overview
- Course Overview
- 5-day CompTIA A+ Boot Camp will provides the basic knowledge needed to install, configure, and support computer hardware and operating systems.
This includes:
*Assembling components based on customer requirements
*Installing, configuring and maintaining devices, PCs, and software for end users
*Understanding the basics of networking and security/forensics
*Properly and safely diagnosing, resolving, and documenting common hardware and software issues
*Applying troubleshooting skills
*Providing appropriate customer support
*Understanding the basics of virtualization, desktop imaging, and deployment
This course maps to the CompTIA A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 certification exams. Objective coverage is marked throughout the course. - Audience
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CompTIA A+ certification is aimed at IT professionals with (or seeking) job roles such as Support Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Desktop Engineer, Computer Administrator, or PC Support Analyst.
Ideally, you should have successfully completed gtslearning's "PC Fundamentals with CompTIA Strata" course or have some basic experience of using a PC, Windows, and browsing the web. Specifically, it is recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:
§ Use a keyboard and mouse.
§ Recognize the main components of a PC and different data media such as USB drives and DVD.
§ Start the computer and navigate the desktop.
§ Use Windows Explorer to create directories and subdirectories and manage files.
§ Use Internet Explorer to view websites.
Prerequisites
- Ideally, you should have successfully completed gtslearning's "PC Fundamentals with CompTIA Strata" course or have some basic experience of using a PC, Windows, and browsing the web. Specifically, it is recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:
§ Use a keyboard and mouse.
§ Recognize the main components of a PC and different data media such as USB drives and DVD.
§ Start the computer and navigate the desktop.
§ Use Windows Explorer to create directories and subdirectories and manage files.
§ Use Internet Explorer to view websites.
Course Details
- Introduction
- Course setup
- Computer technician skills inventory
- Chapter 1: Troubleshooting
- Module A: Troubleshooting theory
- Module B: Safety
- Module C: Professionalism
- Chapter 2: Motherboards and CPUs
- Module A: Motherboards
- Module B: CPUs
- Chapter 3: Computer power supplies
- Module A: Power supply connectors
- Module B: Power supply installation
- odule C: Power supply troubleshooting
- Chapter 4: Memory
- Module A: Read-only memory
- Module B: Random access memory
- Chapter 5: Computer expansion
- Module A: Expansion interfaces
- Module B: Expansion card installation
- Module C: Connectors and cables
- Module 2: Supporting Windows
- Managing Devices: Configuring Hardware • Device Manager • Display and Sound Settings • Power Options • Labs • Device Management
- Managing Performance: Viewing System Information • Performance Monitor • Advanced System Properties • Labs • System Management Utilities
- Maintenance and Backup: Disk Maintenance Utilities • Task Scheduler • Patch Management • Data Backup • Restoring User Profiles • Labs • Windows Maintenance Tasks
- Installing Windows: Overview of OS Installations • Installation Boot Methods • Preparing the Hard Disk • Completing an Attended Installation • Options for Deploying Windows • Labs • Installing Window
- Chapter 6: Physical storage
- Module A: Disk drives
- Module B: RAID storage
- Module C: Optical drives
- Module D: Other storage methods
- Chapter 7: Input-output devices
- Module A: Input devices
- Module B: Output devices
- Module C: Dual input-output devices
- Chapter 8: Display Devices
- Module A: Display technologies
- Module B: Display management
- Chapter 9: Operating systems
- Module A: Windows versions and features
- Module B: Non-Windows operating systems
- Module C: Operating system installation and upgrades
- Module D: Applications and scripting
- Chapter 10: Windows management
- Module A: Operating system features and tools
- Module B: Control Panel utilities
- Module C: Command-line tools
- Module D: Operating system troubleshooting
- Chapter 11: Network basics
- Module A: Classifying networks
- Module B: Network devices
- Module C: Internet connections
- Chapter 12: Network cables and connectors
- Module A: Twisted-pair connections
- Module B: Coaxial connections
- Module C: Optical media
- Chapter 13: Network protocols
- Module A: TCP/IP settings
- Module B: Transport protocols
- Module C: Application protocols
- Chapter 14: Wireless networking
- Module A: Wireless technology
- Module B: Wi-Fi standards
- Chapter 15: Windows networking
- Module A: Network shares
- Module B: Network connections
- Module C: Connection troubleshooting
- Chapter 16: Virtualization and cloud computing
- Module A: Virtualization
- Module B: Cloud computing
- Chapter 17: Mobile devices
- Module A: Mobile device types
- Module B: Mobile device configuration
- Module C: Mobile device troubleshooting
- Chapter 18: Security principles
- Module A: Threats and vulnerabilities
- Module B: Security controls
- Chapter 19: Security technologies
- Module A: Operating system security
- Module B: Security hardware and software
- Chapter 20: Securing devices and data
- Module A: Workstation security
- Module B: Mobile device security
- Module C: Security troubleshooting
- Chapter 21: SOHO network configuration
- Module A: SOHO router features
- Module B: Network security
- Chapter 22: Printers and multi-function print devices
- Module A: Printer technologies
- Module B: Printer installation and maintenance
- Module C: Printer troubleshooting
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- Chapter 23: Custom computers - Module A: Custom computer considerations
- Chapter 24: Operational procedures
- Module A: IT operations
- Module B: Environmental factors
- Module C: Incident response
- Module D: Backup and recovery