Infrastructure: Fundamentals of Computing Devices, Components, Storage, and Peripherals for CompTIA Tech+
This course is part of a learning path for the CompTIA Tech+ Exam FC0-U71 focusing exclusively on the first half of Domain 2 - Infrastructure.
What you'll learn
Understanding the essential infrastructure of modern IT environments is critical for IT professionals. In this course, Infrastructure: Fundamentals of Computing Devices, Components, Storage, and Peripherals for CompTIA Tech+, you’ll learn to confidently identify and explain the various computing devices, internal components, storage, and peripheral basics necessary for the exam. First, you’ll explore common computing devices like smartphones, tablets, servers, and IoT devices, and understand their specific purposes. Next, you’ll discover the function of internal computing components, including motherboards, CPUs, and RAM, along with storage types and their comparisons. Finally, you’ll learn how to install and configure peripheral devices. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll be ready to proceed to the next course, covering the second half of Domain 2, and be well on your way to build the knowledge and skills needed in infrastructure essentials for the CompTIA Tech+ exam FC0-U71.
Table of contents
- Module Introduction / Common Peripheral Devices / Plug-and-play 2m
- IP-based Peripherals and Configuration / Web-based Configuration 2m
- Types of Printers / Connecting a Local Printer 3m
- IP Connected Printers / Local and Network Scanners 2m
- Keyboards and Mice / Web Cameras / External Drives 2m
- Speakers and Headsets / Displays / Uninterruptible Power Supplies 3m
About the author
Josh is a Senior Systems Engineer for a Cisco Gold partner where he provides design, implementation, and support for Cisco Collaboration solutions. Josh spent just under a decade working as a Network Architect for one of the nation's largest healthcare organizations, and left the enterprise to deep-dive into the collaboration technology space, where he currently focuses his time. Josh spent several years teaching the Cisco Networking Academy for Sinclair Community College in Dayton Ohio, instruc... more