A+ certification training course outline

CompTIA A+ Certification Training
Course Outline

Introduction to Computer Subsystems

01 Introduction to course
02 Module Objectives
03 What is a Computer
04 3 Stages of Computing
05 Input Stage
06 Processing
07 Output
08 Storage
09 Connections
10 The Motherboard
11 Power Systems
12 Review
13 Data
14 Communication
15 Bits
16 Bytes
17 Speed of Communication
18 IRQ
19 Review
20 Conclusion

Computer Assembly and Disassembly

01 Introduction
02 Preparation
03 PC Repair Tools
04 Starting the Disassembly
05 Diagram the Parts
06 Remove the Boards
07 Remove the Drives
08 Motherboard Connections
09 Remove the Motherboard
10 Reassemble
11 Connectors
12 Installing the Motherboard
13 Motherboard Connectors
14 Installing the Drives
15 Installing the Boards
16 Finishing the Installation
17 Conclusion

Motherboards

01 Introduction
02 What is a Motherboard
03 Bus Subsystem
04 Types of Buses
05 Bios
06 ROM Bios
07 Chip Sets
08 Review
09 Considerations
10 Conclusion

The Central Processing Unit

01 Introduction
02 What is the CPU
03 The CPU
04 Arithmetic Logic Units
05 Math Coprocessor
06 Internal Cache
07 Registers
08 Speed of CPU
09 Quiz
10 Clock Speed
11 Front Side Bus Speed
12 CPU Considerations
13 Intel Processors
14 The XT
15 The 286
16 The 386
17 The 486
18 The Pentium
19 The Pentium Pro
20 Pentium MMX
21 The Pentium II
22 The Celeron
23 Xeon
24 Pentium III
25 Pentium IV
26 Review of Processors
27 Multiprocessing
28 Clustering
29 Review of Terms
30 Conclusion

Computer Memory

01 Introduction
02 What is Memory
03 Memory
04 Types of Memory
05 Volatile Memory
06 Read Only Memory
07 ROM in Motherboard
08 ROM in Adapter Cards
09 Flash ROM
10 DRAM
11 Types of DRAM
12 SRAM
13 Cache Memory
14 L1 Cache Memory
15 L2 Cache
16 Review
17 Access Speed
18 Memory and Performance
19 Installing Memory
20 Conclusion

Hard Disks

01 Introduction
02 Data Storage
03 How a Hard Disk Works
03 Review
04 Sectors and Tracks
05 Low Level Formatting
05 Review
06 Partitions
07 Primary and Extended
08 High Level Formatting
09 File Allocation Table
10 Fragmentation
11 Performance and Reliability
12 Seek Time
13 Latency
14 Rotational Speed
15 Transfer Rate
16 Reliability
17 Storage Interface
18 Enhanced IDE
19 SCSI
20 Fibre Channel
22 RAID
23 Stripped Disks
24 Mirrored Disks
25 RAID 5
26 Hardware - Software RAID
27 Conclusion

Expansion Buses

01 Introduction to Buses
02 Statement of Problem
03 The System Bus
04 Connections to the Bus
05 Bus Path
06 Bus Speed
07 Expansion Buses
08 Review
09 Reason for interfaces
10 System Bus
11 ISA
12 Disadvantages of ISA
13 MCA
14 EISA
15 VL Local Bus
16 PCI
17 AGP
18 PC Card
19 USB
20 FireWire
21 Benefits of Bus types
22 Disadvantages of Bus types
23 Conclusion

Printers

01 Introduction
02 Printer Technologies
03 Impact Printers
04 Dot Matrix Printers
05 Ink Jet Printers
06 Cost of Ink Jets
07 Laser Printers
08 How Laser Printers Work
09 the paper assembly
10 Toner Cartridge
11 Laser Scanning Assembly
12 The transfer corona
13 Fuser
14 Circuitry
15 High voltage power supply
16 Review of components
17 mechanics of laser printing
18 Communicating
19 Processing
20 Rasterization
21 Drum Cleaning
22 Charging the corona
23 Imaging the drum
24 Developing
25 Transfering
26 Fusing
27 Review
28 Factors to consider
29 Users Printing Needs
30 Conclusion

Monitors

01 Introduction
02 Display Technologies
03 The CRT display
04 How CRT works
05 CRT Factors
06 Monitor Size
07 Monitor Resolution
08 Dot pitch
09 Refresh Rate
10 Review
11 LCD Displays
12 Benefits of LCD
13 Disadvantages of LCD
14 LCD considerations
15 Conclusion

Introduction to Operating Systems

01 Introduction
02 The Operating System
03 Graphical Interface
04 Desktop
05 Icons on Desktop
06 Customizing the Desktop
07 Task Bar and Start Menu
08 Customizing Shortcuts
09 Start Menu
10 Points to keep in mind
11 Explorer
12 File Management
13 Control Panel
14 Device Manager
15 Network Connections
16 Review
17 Conclusion

Fundamental Concepts of Networking

01 Welcome to the Course
02 Module Objectives
03 The Need for Information
04 The Computer Network
05 Networking Configurations
06 Peer-to-Peer Networks
07 Advantages of Peer-to-Peer
08 Client/Server Networks
09 Servers
10 Server Software
11 Specialized Servers
12 Review of Configurations
13 Review of Servers
14 Parts of a Typical Network
15 Network Hardware
16 The Hub
17 Passive Hubs
18 Active Hubs
19 Intelligent Hubs
20 Network Cabling
21 Network Software
22 Review of Network Parts
23 Network Topology
24 Bus Topology
25 Bus Topology Advantages
26 Bus Disadvantages
27 Star Topology
28 Disadvantages of Star Topology
29 Ring Topology
30 The Token
31 Advantages of Ring Topology
32 Mesh Topology
33 Review of Network Topology
34 Conclusion

Network Hardware

01 Introduction
02 How data moves
03 Installing a network card
04 Updated Drivers
05 Resources
06 I/O address
07 Installing network adapter
08 Repeaters
09 Hubs
10 What is a Hub?
11 Advantages of using a hub
12 Passive Hubs
13 Active Hubs
14 Intelligent Hubs
15 Bridges
16 Rounters
17 Gateway
18 Conclusion

Network Cables

01 Introduction
02 Coaxial Cable
03 The RG family of cables
04 Installation
05 Types of coaxial cable
06 Parts of a Thinnet network
07 Thickness uses N-connect
08 Twisted-Pair Cable
09 UTP Cable
10 UTP Categories
11 Connectors for UTP
12 Fiber-Optic Cable
13 Comparison of Cable Media
14 Choosing the correct cable
15 IBM Cabling
16 IBM Cabling Types
17 Wireless Media
18 Radio
19 Microwave
20 Infrared
21 Conclusion

Network Architecture

01 Introduction
02 Ethernet
03 10BASE2
04 10BASE5
05 10BASE-T
06 10BASE-FL
07 100VG-AnyLAN
08 100BASE-X
09 Token Ring
10 TOKEN-RING Data Frame
11 ARCNet
12 FDDI
13 Apple Talk
14 Conclusion

Wide Area Networks

01 Introduction
02 Analog Transmission
03 Dial-Up Service
04 Leased Line
05 Choosing Dial-up
06 Digital Connections
07 Digital Data Service
08 Switched 56
09 X.25
10 ISDN
11 ISDN 2
12 Frame Relay
13 T-Carrier Lines
14 T1 Lines
15 ATM
16 ADSL
17 Cable Modems
18 Conclusion

Network Troubleshooting

01 Introduction
02 Steps to Troubleshooting
03 Troubleshooting Tools
04 Protocol analyzers
05 Digital Volt Meter
06 Time-Domain Reflectometer
07 Oscilloscope
08 Common Network Problem
09 Network Cards
10 Broadcast Storms
11 Cabling
12 HUBs and MSAUs
13 Repeaters,Bridges,Rounter
14 Troubleshooting Network
15 Software Tools
16 Source of Information
17 Technical Support
18 Web Sites
19 User groups
20 Periodicals
21 Conclusion

Disaster Recovery

01 Introduction
02 The need to protect data
03 Backup Strategy
04 Backup Hardware
05 Type of Backup Hardware
06 Location of Data
07 Server Backup
08 Workstations Backup
09 Multiple Server Backup
10 Extent of Backup
11 Frequency of Backup
12 Backup Log
13 UPS
14 What to look for in a UPS
15 Configure the UPS
16 UPS Characteristics
17 Recovering system failure
18 Using RAID
19 RAID 0
20 RAID 1
21 Disk Duplexing
22 RAID 2
23 RAID 3
24 RAID 4
25 RAID 5
26 Sector Sparing
27 Disk Manager Snap-in
28 Virus Protection
29 Anti Virus Software
30 Limit External Access
31 Conclusion

Setup Windows XP

01 Starting Setup
02 Setup Screen
03 License Agreement
04 Language Options
05 Upgrading to NTFS
06 Copying Files
07 Restart Computer
08 Rebooting
09 Setup Tasks
10 Regional Settings
11 Personalize Installation
12 Computer Name
13 Display Settings
14 Data and Time
15 Connecting to a Network
16 Detect Network
17 Custom Network Settings
18 Network Components
19 Join a Domain
20 Completing the Setup
21 Finished Setting Up
22 Conclusion

Hardware Settings

01 Objectives
02 Plug and Play
03 Hardware Tools
04 The Hardware Tab
05 The Add Hardware Wizard
06 Manually Adding a Device
07 Device Manager
08 Layout of Device Manager
09 System Resources
10 Adjusting Device Properties
11 The Advanced Tab
12 The Driver Tab
13 Resource Tab
14 Hardware Profiles
15 What are Hardware Profiles
16 Using Hardware Profiles
17 Hardware Profiles Windows
18 Copying Hardware Profiles
19 Renaming a Profile
20 Disabling a Device
21 Driver Signing
22 Conclusion

Monitoring Performance

01 Objectives
02 Introduction
03 Performance Monitor Tools
04 Performance Planning
05 Frequency of Monitoring
06 Choosing what to monitor
07 Remote Monitoring
08 System Monitor
09 Starting System Monitor
10 Using System Monitor
11 Adding Counters
12 Viewing Counters
13 Different Views
14 Setting Properties
15 Performance Logs and Alert
16 Adding Log Counters
17 Log File Specifications
18 Reading a Log File
19 Alerts
20 Setting the Alert
21 Analyzing Performance
22 Solving Problems
23 Strategy for Tuning
24 Tunning Recommendations
25 Conclusion

The Registry

01 Objectives
02 Statement of Problem
03 Benefits of the Registry
04 Drawbacks of the Registry
05 Configuring the Registry
06 How the Registry is Used
07 Managing the Registry
08 Registry Precautions
09 Registry Structure
10 Subtree Exercise
11 Keys
12 Value Entries
13 HKEY_LOCAL MACHINE
14 Review
15 Review Parts of the Registry
16 Conclusion

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