Learn the basics of IT, scripting, operating systems, hardware, and prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1002) exam
About This Video
In Detail
Are you looking to …
Learn the basics of IT, scripting, operating systems, hardware, and prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1002) exam
About This Video
In Detail
Are you looking to take the CompTIA A+ Certification (220-1002) exam to kick-start your IT career? Or are you just interested in keeping your home network router from doing that annoying red-blinky-light thing? Whatever your motivation, this course will help you to build a solid foundation in IT in an easy-to-understand way.
Starting with an introduction to CompTIA A+, you will delve into the major domains covered in the certification exam. You will understand mobile device components and networking, hardware devices, configuration concepts, and network types. You will then work with motherboards, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Random Access Memory (RAM), and other major hardware components to understand the installation, maintenance, customization, and operation of computers. Once you are comfortable with the assembling and functioning of a local machine, you will explore virtualization and cloud computing and concepts, such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), virtual machines, and emulators. Finally, you will cover hardware and network troubleshooting and resolve problems using the best practices and industry standards.
By the end of this course, you will gain all the knowledge you need to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1002) exam and the skills to maintain and troubleshoot a PC, mobile, and networking devices.
Who this book is for
This course is for anyone looking to take and pass the CompTIA A+ 2019 Core 2 (220-1002) certification exam. You will find this course useful if you want to improve your skills as a computer or IT technician, and are interested in learning about PCs, Macs, mobile devices, networking, cloud, and IT security. Although not mandatory, CompTIA recommends having nine to twelve months of on-the-job experience before taking the A+ exam.
Chapter 1 : All about the CompTIA A+ 2019 Core 2 Exam
CompTIA A+ 2019 Core 2 (220-1002) Course Introduction
What is CompTIA A+?
Why Get A+ Certified?
What is on the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) Exam?
How to Pass the CompTIA A+ Exam?
Chapter 2 : Safety and Professionalism
Professional Communication Part 1
Professional Communication Part 2
Physical Safety
Chapter 3 : The Visible Computer
What is an Operating System?
Users and Super Users
Why Windows?
Windows Editions and Versions
Touring the macOS
Touring Linux
Chapter 4 : CPUs
32-Bit versus 64-Bit Processing
Chapter 5 : RAM
Virtual Memory
Chapter 6 : Power Supply
Power Protection
Chapter 7 : Implementing Mass Storage
Understanding Partitioning
Master Boot Record (MBR) Partitioning
GUID Partition Table (GPT) Partitioning
Understanding File Systems
Popular File Systems
Formatting in Action
Dynamic Disks
Software Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) in Storage Spaces
Encrypting Mass Storage
Chapter 8 : Building a PC
Boot from Everything
Installing Windows
Post-Installation Tasks
Windows Installation Options
Chapter 9 : Windows under the Hood
What is the Registry?
Processes
Services
Your Windows Toolset
Windows 7 Task Manager
Windows 10 Task Manager
Information and Configuration Tools
Performance Monitor
Event Viewer
Tools for Programmers
Chapter 10 : Users, Groups, and Permissions
Introduction to Users and Groups
Managing Users and Groups
New Technology File System (NTFS) Permissions
Linux and macOS Permissions
File Explorer
Sharing Resources
Security Policies
Chapter 11 : Maintaining and Optimizing Operating Systems
Patch Management
Working with Disks
Working with Applications
System Restore
Backing Up Your Files
Task Scheduler
Chapter 12 : Working with the Command-Line Interface
Understanding the CLI
Navigating the CLI
Working with Folders
Working with Files
Working with Drives
Super Copy Commands
Advanced Windows Command Line
Advanced Linux Commands
Command-Line Permissions
Introduction to Scripting
Interpreted Languages
Chapter 13 : Troubleshooting Operating Systems
Windows Recovery Environment
Advanced Windows Startup Options
Troubleshooting Boot Problems
Troubleshooting the Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Troubleshooting Applications
Kernel Panic
Chapter 14 : Display Technologies
Resolutions and Aspect Ratios
Multiple Monitors
Chapter 15 : Essentials of Networking
Network Card Troubleshooting
Chapter 16 : Local Area Networking
Working with Connections
Working with Workgroups
Working with Active Directory
Windows Sharing with Mac and Linux
Net Command
Firewall Configuration
Windows Firewall
Port Forwarding
Chapter 17 : Wireless Networking
Wireless Encryption - Part 1
Wireless Encryption - Part
Chapter 18 : The Internet
Telnet and Secure Shell (SSH)
Remote Desktop Connections
The World Wide Web
Troubleshooting Internet Connections
Chapter 19 : Portable Computing
Power Management
Chapter 20 : Feed and Take Care of Mobile Devices
Mobile Device Security
Mobile Security Troubleshooting
Mobile Device Troubleshooting
Chapter 21 : Securing Computers
Threats
Physical Security
Passwords and Authentication
Malware
Anti-Malware
Social Engineering
Licensing
Incident Response
Environmental Controls
Chapter 22 : Operational Procedures
Documents You Need to Know - Part 1
Documents You Need to Know - Part 2
Change Management
The Zen of Backup
Recycling and Data Destruction