CompTIA A+ Part 4: Operating Systems
Part 1 of 2 in the CompTIA A+ (220-802) series. This introductory course covers all the essential information you need to get started with a career as a computer technician.
What you'll learn
Part 1 of 2 in the CompTIA A+ (220-802) series. This introductory course covers all the essential information you need to get started with a career as a computer technician. In this course, you’ll learn to install operating systems, perform preventative maintenance, and develop networking, security, and troubleshooting skills. No prerequisite knowledge or experience is required. If you're brand new to IT, don't have any formal computer hardware or software training, or are looking to change careers, this course is a great place to start.
Table of contents
- Pre-Installation Checks 6m
- Minimum Requirements: Windows XP 4m
- Minimum Requirements: Windows Vista 3m
- Minimum Requirements: Windows 7 2m
- Installation Techniques 2m
- Installation Types 8m
- Network-Based Installation 2m
- Clone/Ghost Disk Images 3m
- Recovery CD and Recovery Partition 1m
- Operating System Installation 7m
- Set Up Windows 7m
- Workgroup vs. Domain Setup 1m
- Windows Update 2m
- Disk Management 3m
- New Simple Volume Setup 5m
- Using Appropriate OS Features and Tools 2m
- Task Scheduler 3m
- Event Viewer 2m
- Users and Groups 1m
- Performance Monitor 3m
- Device Manager 2m
- Services Utility 3m
- Local Security Policy 2m
- System Configuration and MSCONFIG 4m
- Component Services and Data Sources 3m
- Print Management 4m
- Windows Firewall 2m
- Windows Memory Diagnostics 3m
- Task Manager 4m
- Disk Management 15m
- Run Line Utilities 6m
- Setup and Configure Windows Networking 3m
- Customizing the Start Menu 1m
- Configure Network Adapter 6m
- Configure an Alternative IP Address 2m
- HomeGroup, File/Print Sharing 6m
- Network Shares/Mapping Drives 5m
- Establish Networking Connections 5m
- Proxy Settings 1m
- Remote Desktop 1m
- Firewall Settings 2m
- Network Card Properties 2m
About the author
Ed Liberman has worked in technology for over 20 years. He has been certified and instructing IT since 1998. He has helped thousands of people to get started or advance their careers in the IT industry. When he is not in the classroom, he is out helping corporations with their network infrastructure as an independent consultant. Ed will get you ready to pass your exams while you develop the skills needed to succeed in the "real world". His teaching style encourages you to have fun while yo... more