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    Schedule our instructor led classroom training at your convenience and never miss another lecture or fall behind. You are in complete control. We invited the Best CompTIA A+ Certified Trainers in the industry to help us develop the ultimate training and certification program which includes everything you will need to fully prepare for and pass your certification exams.

    CompTIA A+ Essentials measures the necessary competencies of an entry-level IT professional. It tests for the fundamentals of computer technology, networking and security, as well as the communication skills and professionalism now required of all entry-level IT professionals. This course was produced based on courseware for CompTIA A+ Essentials, exam code 220-701.

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    Course Introduction
    Course Introduction


    Module 01 - Troubleshooting Methodology
    Troubleshooting Methodology
    Popular Troubleshooting Models
    Basic Troubleshooting Stages
    CompTIA's A+ Model
    CompTIA's Network+ Model
    Novell's Model
    The ASID Model
    Gathering Information from the User
    Some Examples
    Identifying Hardware or Software Problem
    Information Resources
    Microsoft Help and Support
    Microsoft KB Article
    Demo - Help and Support in XP
    Demo - Help and Support in Vista
    Problem and Resolution Tracking
    Help Desk Software
    Professional Service
    Professional Communication Guidelines
    Pitfalls of Communication
    Effective Communication
    Verbal Communication
    Verbal Guidelines
    Nonverbal Communication
    Customer Satisfaction
    Service-level Agreement
    Module 01 Review


    Module 02 - Operating Systems
    Operating Systems
    Windows
    Microsoft Vista Business Edition
    Macintosh (Mac) OS
    Mac OS X Leopard
    Linux
    Ubuntu Linux
    Windows Client Operating Systems
    Product Lifecycle
    Identify Available Support
    Not Available in Vista Home Basic
    Not Available in Either Home Version
    Available in Home Premium & Ultimate
    Available Only in Windows Vista Ultimate
    Available in Ultimate and Enterprise
    Windows XP Professional Features
    Demo - Windows XP Professional
    Windows 2000 Features
    Windows 2000 Mobile Support
    Demo - Windows 2000 Professional
    32-bit versus 64-bit
    The Windows Vista Desktop
    Windows XP Professional Desktop
    Windows 2000 Professional Desktop
    Windows Aero Features
    Windows Aero
    3D Windows Flip
    Aero System Requirements
    Windows Explorer in Vista
    Windows Explorer in XP
    Demo - Windows Vista Explorer
    The Control Panel (Vista)
    Control Panel Search
    Computer Management Console
    Network Folder
    Command-line Utility
    Task Manager
    Microsoft Management Console
    Demo - Vista Features
    Directory Structure
    Navigating Directories
    Creating Directories
    Copying Directories
    Removing Directories
    Demo - Directories
    Binary and Text Files
    ASCII
    File-name Extensions
    Common File Extensions
    File Names and Extensions
    Batch Files
    Demo - Batch Files
    File Attributes
    Command-line Utility
    Attrib.exe
    Demo - File Attributes
    Demo - Command-line
    Sharing Files with Local Users
    Public Folder Sharing in Vista
    Shared Documents
    Demo - Sharing a Folder
    Permissions
    NTFS
    NTFS File Permissions
    NTFS Folder Permissions
    Guidelines for NTFS Permissions
    Assigning NTFS Permissions
    Demo - Setting NTFS Permissions
    Module 02 Review


    Module 03 - Electricity and Power Supplies
    Electricity and Power Supplies
    Characteristics of Electricity
    Alternating and Direct Current
    Characteristics, continued
    Electricity
    Safety Precautions
    Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
    Preventing Static Buildup
    Preventing Static Discharge
    An Antistatic (ESD) Wrist Strap
    Typical Internal Components
    Slide Catches
    Determining Which Side to Open
    Removable Front Cover
    Live Demo - ESD
    Live Demo - Outside of the Computer
    Live Demo - Inside of the Computer
    A PC Power Supply
    Voltage Selection Switch
    Live Demo - Modern Power Supply
    Live Demo - Legacy Power Supply
    Power Supply Specifications
    Typical Power Requirements
    Standard Outputs
    Power Connectors
    Peripheral Power Connector
    Live Demo - Peripheral Power Connector
    Floppy Power Connector
    SATA Power Connector
    Wire Colors
    Live Demo - Wire Colors
    Motherboard Power Connectors
    Live Demo - Motherboard Power Connectors
    Power Supply Form Factors
    Module 03 Review


    Module 04 - CPUs and Motherboards
    CPUs and Motherboards
    Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    Control Units
    Execution Units
    CPU Performance
    CPU Design Characteristics
    Multiple-processor Support
    Processor Specifications
    Bus Width Specifications
    Internal Specifications
    Live Demo - Processor Installation
    Inside the Case
    Chipsets
    Northbridge and Southbridge
    CPU Packaging
    PGA (Pin Grid Array) Package
    SECC (Single Edge Cartridge ) Package
    Packages
    Common Desktop Sockets and Slots
    Pentium with MMX CPU & Socket 7 Socket
    Typical Cooling Mechanisms
    Cooling Notes
    Heat Sinks and Cooling Fins
    Power Supply and CPU Fans
    Cooling Fins
    Cooling Fins and a Fan
    Live Demo - Cooling Fins and a Fan
    Live Demo - Processor Fan
    Other Cooling Techniques
    Live Demo - Cooling Method
    Motherboards
    Components
    A Motherboard
    Live Demo - Motherboard
    Daughter Board
    Riser Card
    Live Demo - Riser Card
    Form Factor
    Module 04 Review


    Module 05 - The Basic Input/Output System
    The Basic Input/Output System
    Firmware
    BIOS
    CMOS
    CMOS Battery
    CMOS Configuration
    CMOS Utility Access Examples
    CMOS Configurable Settings
    BIOS Configuration Procedure
    Demo - BIOS
    BIOS Updates
    BIOS Update Sources
    Determining the BIOS Version
    Flashing the BIOS
    BIOS Update Failures
    Recovering from a Failed Update
    Bad CMOS Battery
    Replacing CMOS Battery
    Live Demo - Replacing CMOS Battery
    POST Process
    Beep Codes
    Numeric Codes
    Logo Screen
    The Boot Process
    Boot Devices
    Boot Devices In The System BIOS
    Chapter 5 Review


    Module 06 - Memory Systems
    Memory Systems
    Memory
    Measuring Memory
    Larger Memory Units
    Memory Types
    Volatile vs. Non-volatile Memory
    Dynamic vs. Static Memory
    Asynchronous vs. Synchronous
    Memory Access Types
    Access Time
    Speed Ratings
    Banking Requirements
    Packaging
    Single- and Double-sided Modules
    Package Types: Desktops
    Package Types: Laptops
    Package Type: Printers
    Memory Error Recovery
    Parity
    Demo - Legacy Memory Modules
    Live Demo - Legacy Memory Modules
    Live Demo - Modern Memory Modules
    Live Demo - Notebook Memory
    Task Manager
    Performance Tab Indicators
    The Performance Tab
    Demo - Task Manager
    Virtual Memory
    Optimizing the Page File
    Demo - Page File
    Chapter 6 Review


    Module 07 - Bus Structures
    Bus Structures
    Buses
    PCI Bus Slots
    Video Bus
    An AGP Video Bus Slot
    The Riser Bus
    Three Riser Standards:
    System Interaction
    Interrupts
    IRQs
    Device Manager: IRQs
    I/O Addresses
    Device Manager: I/O Addresses
    DMA Channels
    Device Manager: DMA Channels
    Base Memory Addresses
    Device Manager: Base Memory
    Demo - Device Manager
    Bus Types
    PC/XT Bus
    PC/XT Card
    PC/AT and ISA Bus
    ISA Adapter
    Live Demo - Comparing ISA to PCI
    ISA Expansion Bus Slot
    PCI Bus
    PCI Adapter
    Live Demo - Bus Slots
    PCI Slots
    PCIe
    Multifunction Cards
    Need for Video Buses
    VESA Local Bus
    VLB Adapter
    PCI-based Video
    AGP
    AGP Adapter
    AGP Standards
    AGP Characteristics
    AGP Slots
    An AGP Slot
    PCIe 02
    A PCIe Video Card
    Live Demo - Graphics Slots
    Module 07 Review


    Module 08 - Expansion Cards
    Expansion Cards
    Controllers and Interfaces
    PC Drive Interfaces
    IDE/ATA
    ATA Standards
    PIO Modes
    DMA Modes
    UltraDMA Modes
    ATA Motherboard Connectors
    Standard ATA Drive Cable
    High-speed 80-pin ATA Drive Cable
    SATA Data Cable
    Live Demo - SATA Cable
    Drive Capacities
    Drive Identification
    Primary and Secondary Channels
    Live Demo - Drive Identification
    SCSI
    SCSI Device IDs
    Termination
    SCSI ID and Termination
    Differential SCSI
    ST506 / ST 412 Interface
    ESDI Interface
    USB Interfaces
    IEEE 1394 (FireWire, i.Link) Interfaces
    Video Adapters
    Creating an Image
    Maximum Colors
    Video Standards
    SuperVGA
    15-pin VGA/SVGA Connector
    VGA/SVGA Connector and Socket
    DVI Connection Types
    DVI-D Port
    DVI-I Port
    HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
    Live Demo - Identifying Video Adapter Types
    PC Sound
    Sound Card Components
    A Sound Card
    Sound Card Connectors
    Live Demo - Sound Connectors
    Speakers
    CD Audio
    Modems
    Riser Cards - AMR
    Riser Cards - CNR
    Riser Cards - ACR
    Comparing AMR and CNR
    Softmodems
    When a Modem isn?t a Modem
    Modem Connections
    Live Demo - RJ-11 Connectors
    Live Demo - Network Cards and Cables
    Data Transmission Speed
    ITU Standards
    MNP Classes
    Error Detection and Compression
    Module 08 Review


    Module 09 - Peripheral Connection Types
    Peripheral Connection Types
    Ports
    Serial Ports
    Serial Port Characteristics
    Serial Port Characteristics ? Parity Options
    Serial Port Characteristics ? Flow Control
    Male and Female Connectors
    Serial Cables
    Serial Connector Pin Numbering
    Pin Numbers
    9-pin Null Modem Connections
    25-pin Null Modem Connections
    Live Demo - Serial Connectors
    Parallel Ports
    Parallel Port Resources
    Port Types
    Printer Port Types
    Female 25-pin Parallel
    Centronics
    Live Demo - 25-pin Parallel Port/Centronics Connector
    Input Devices
    Keyboard Port and Connector
    AT Keyboard Port and Connector
    Mouse Port and Connector
    Bar Code Reader with Y-cable
    Live Demo - PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
    Live Demo - USB Mouse
    Demo - USB Mouse
    Mouse Properties
    Demo - Mouse Properties
    Keyboard Properties
    Demo - Keyboard Properties
    KVM Switch
    PS/2 KVM
    USB KVM
    USB Features
    USB Classes
    USB Device Classes
    USB Versions
    USB Symbols
    USB Devices in Device Manager
    USB Ports
    USB Connectors
    Live Demo - USB Connectors
    USB Specifications
    USB Power
    Installing USB Device via USB Port
    Installing USB Devices
    FireWire Features
    FireWire Versions
    Isochronous Transfers
    4-pin FireWire Port and Connector
    6-pin FireWire Ports and Connector
    FireWire Power
    Installing IEEE 1394 Devices
    Live Demo - FireWire Cable
    Multimedia Connections
    1/8" Connectors
    Example of Line-in Device
    Speakers Connected to a PC
    Speakers Connected Together
    Microphone Connection to a PC
    Live Demo - Back of PC
    RCA Connectors
    S-Video Connectors
    RCA and S-Video Connectors
    Coax Connectors
    Coax Connector
    MIDI Connectors
    S/PDIF
    S/PDIF Connections
    Module 09 Review


    Module 10 - Data Storage Devices
    Data Storage Devices
    Hard Drive Components
    Components of Magnetic Hard Drive
    Solid-state Drives
    Solid-state Drive Advantages
    Magnetic Drive Advantages
    Hard Drive Geometry
    Head Crash
    Hard Drive Connections
    Partitioning
    Partition Types
    Partitioning Utilities
    File Systems
    FAT File System
    NTFS File System
    FAT vs. NTFS
    Directory Trees
    Root directory of C:
    Formatting
    Demo - Disk Manager
    Fault Tolerance
    RAID Levels
    Choosing a RAID Level
    Striped Volume
    Mirrored Volume
    RAID 5
    Software and Hardware RAID
    Hardware RAID Advantages
    Components of a CD
    Recordable CDs
    CD Drive Components
    CD Drive Speeds
    DVDs
    DVD Types
    DVD Standards
    Blu-Ray Discs
    Optical Drive Connections
    Live Demo - Optical Drive Connections
    Using a CD
    Using CD and DVD drives
    Demo - Burn CD
    USB Flash Drives
    USB Technical Specifications
    Flash MP3 Player
    USB Drivers
    Demo - USB Drives
    Floppy Disks
    5.25" Floppy Disk
    3.5" Floppy Disk
    Floppy Disk Storage
    Capacities
    Write Protection
    Floppy Controller Resources
    Floppy Drive Cable
    Floppy Controller Connector
    Diskette Preparation
    Tape Drives
    Tape Formats
    Tape Head Cleaning
    Hard Disk Maintenance
    Disk Cleanup
    Demo - Disk Cleanup
    ScanDisk
    ScanDisk Versions
    Demo - Running Scan Disk
    Chkdsk
    Disk Defragmenter
    Disk Defragmenter in Windows XP
    Demo - Disk Defragmenter
    Module 10 Review


    Module 11 - Video Output and Image Input Devices
    Video Output and Image Input Devices
    CRT Monitor
    CRT Components
    How CRTs Produce Images
    Degaussing
    CRT Characteristics
    Video Connectors
    Display Properties
    Display Adjustments
    Safety
    Flat-Panel Monitor
    LCD Advantages
    How an LCD Works
    Flat-Panel Monitor Characteristics
    Touch-Screen
    Touch-Screen Input
    Laptop Monitors
    Flat-Panel Monitor Connections
    TMDS
    LCD Monitor Installation
    Multiple Monitors
    Display Projectors
    DisplayPort Technology
    Demo - Multiple Monitors
    Scanners
    Flatbed Scanner
    Multifunction Sheet-feed Scanner
    Hand-held Scanner
    TWAIN
    Scanner Configuration Features
    Scanner Connections
    Digital Cameras
    Resolutions
    Digital Camera Memory Cards
    Memory Cards
    Printing Images
    Digital Camera Connections
    Memory Card Readers
    Web Cameras (IP Camera?s)
    Webcam Example
    Network Cameras
    Network Camera Example
    Network Camera Uses
    Headsets, Microphones, and Speakers
    Connection Software
    Module 11 Review


    Module 12 - Printers
    Printers
    Dot-Matrix Printer
    Dot-Matrix Printer Components
    Dot-Matrix Printer Connections
    Dot-Matrix Options
    Other Impact Printers
    An Inkjet Printer
    Inkjet Process
    Inkjet Cartridge Print Heads
    Print Heads
    Inkjet Print Quality
    Straight-Through Paper Path
    Curved Paper Path
    Photo Printers
    Printing onto a CD
    Laser Printer
    Laser Printer Components
    Toner Cartridge Components
    Laser Scanner Assembly
    Power Supplies
    Paper Control and Transport Assembly
    Transfer Corona Assembly
    Fusing Assembly
    Electronic Control Package
    Laser Printing Process
    Live Demo - Printers
    Other Printer Types
    Plotter
    Additional Printer Types
    Main Windows Print Processes
    Client Printer Process
    Spooler Process
    Inkjet Printer Installation
    Ink-Level Monitoring Utility
    Printer Interfaces
    Inkjet Communications Interfaces
    Configure the Connection Type
    Parallel Port in Device Manager
    Installing an Inkjet Printer
    Upgrading a Device Driver
    Laser Printer Installation
    Laser Printer Interfaces
    Communications Interfaces
    Installing a Laser Printer
    Printer Configuration Options
    Demo - Installing a Printer
    Printer Options
    Maintenance
    Dot-Matrix Printer Maintenance
    Inkjet Printer Maintenance
    Laser Printer Maintenance
    Module 12 Review


    Module 13 - Connecting Computers
    Connecting Computers
    Local Area Network
    Example of a LAN
    Basic Types of Networks
    The Peer-to-Peer Model
    A Peer-to-Peer Network
    Peer-to-Peer Authentication
    Local User Accounts
    Using a Shared Resource
    The Client/Server Model
    A Client/Server Network
    Network Client
    The Logon Process
    Network Wiring
    Fiber Optic Cable
    Fiber Optic Cable Networks
    Twisted-Pair Cable
    Composite Cable
    Coaxial Cable
    Duplex
    Ethernet
    Ethernet Media
    Ethernet Standards
    Wireless LAN
    Benefits & Drawbacks of WLANs
    Wide Area Network
    WAN Connections
    POTS/PSTN
    ISDN
    VPN
    DSL
    Cable
    Satellite
    Wireless WAN
    Cellular
    3G Networks
    4G Networks
    T and E lines
    X.25 and Frame Relay
    ATM
    Fiber Optic Wired Connections
    SONET
    Fiber Optic Connectors
    Fiber Optic Connector Types
    Twisted-Pair Connections
    UTP Categories
    Stranded vs. Solid TP Cable
    Twisted-Pair Connectors
    RJ Connectors
    Modern Residential Wiring
    RJ-25 Pinout
    RJ-45 Connector
    Pin Numbering of RJ-45 Connector
    Live Demo - RJ-45 and RJ-11 Connectors
    Coaxial Connections
    Common Components of Coaxial
    RG Standards
    Thinnet Connectors
    Thicknet Vampire Tap
    Live Demo - Coax and Coax Networks
    Plenum Wiring
    Network Interface Card
    Computer Network Connections
    PCI Ethernet Card
    Notebook Computers
    NIC Selection
    Status Indicator Lights
    Device Manager
    Live Demo - Examining your NIC
    Modems
    Modulation/Demodulation
    Connections
    Star Topology
    Ethernet Hubs
    How a Hub Works
    Router
    Routing between Network Segments
    Routers: Key Points
    Live Demo - Configure Router
    Demo - Router Setup
    Layer 2 Switches
    VLAN Trunking
    Module 13 Review


    Module 14 - Networking Computers
    Networking Computers
    Network Protocol
    Wireless Network Protocols
    Demo - Install Protocols
    Addressing
    MAC Address
    IPv4
    Classful IPv4 Addresses
    IP Classes
    Parts of an IP Address
    Subnet Masks
    Network IDs
    Special Addresses
    APIPA
    CIDR
    CIDR Address
    IPv6
    IPv6 Address Types
    IPv6 Address Scopes
    Default Gateway
    Routing Example
    Character-Based Names
    Domain Name System (DNS)
    Top-level Domains
    Countries As Top Level Domains
    New Top Level Domains
    NetBIOS
    Resolving NetBIOS by Broadcast
    Resolving NetBIOS by WINS
    IPCONFIG
    Example of ipconfig /all Results
    Demo - ipconfig/all (xp)
    Demo - ipconfig /all (Windows 7)
    Successful Ping
    Steps after Unsuccessful Ping
    Demo - Troubleshooting TCP/IP
    Demo - Ping
    TCP/IP Architecture
    Application-Layer Protocols
    HTTP
    FTP
    Telnet
    E-mail Protocols
    Port Addresses
    Service Port Addresses
    Demo - Netstat
    Static TCP/IP Configuration
    Demo - Configuring TCP/IP
    DHCP and DHCPv6
    The IPv4 Lease Process
    The IPv6 Lease Process
    IPv6 Router Flags
    Wireless Nodes on a Network
    Wireless Connection Components
    Wireless NICs
    Wireless Access Points
    Wireless Speeds
    WAP Configuration
    Securing your AP
    Wireless Authentication Methods
    The 802.1 Protocol
    Demo - Wireless Access Point
    Wireless Auto Configuration
    Wireless Network Problems
    Demo - Wireless Client
    Creating a Dial-up Connection
    Vista Dial-up Connection Wizard
    Vista: Connect to a Workplace
    Dial-up Connection Properties
    Module 14 Review


    Module 15 - Portable Computers
    Portable Computers
    Notebook Computer
    Typical Notebook Components
    Live Demo - Mini PC Card
    Notebooks
    Netbooks
    Notebook Batteries
    Battery Types
    Power Adapters
    Power Indicator Lights
    Notebook Processors
    Notebook Memory
    Notebook Drives
    Accessing the Hard Drive
    Swapping a Removable Drive
    Live Demo - Hot-Swappable Components
    Notebook Keyboard
    LCD Monitors
    Native Resolutions
    Notebook Pointing Devices
    Touchpad
    Handwriting Technology
    Notebook Peripheral Ports
    Live Demo - Inside of Laptop
    Wireless Communication
    Infrared
    IrDA Port
    Radio
    802.11g Wireless Router
    Bluetooth
    Network Connections
    PC Card Types
    Type II PC Card
    Live Demo - Type II PC Card
    PC Card Bus Types
    Inserting and Removing PC Cards
    Card and Socket Services
    Mini PCI Card
    Live Demo - Mini PC Card 02
    Network Adapters and Modems
    Desktop Features
    Port Replicator
    Notebook Computer Issues
    Power Issues
    Demo - Power Management Utility
    Power-Related Measurements
    Replacing the Battery
    Troubleshooting Power Problems
    Maintenance
    Operating Environment
    Transporting a Notebook
    Module 15 Review


    Module 16 - Monitoring and Management
    Monitoring and Management
    Windows Diagnostics
    System Information Window
    Remote Computer Information
    Demo - Windows Diagnostics
    Command-Line System Information
    DirectX Diagnostic
    DirectX Diagnostic Tool
    DirectX Diagnostic Pages
    Demo - DirectX Diagnostics
    Task Manager
    Windows Task Manager
    The Applications Tab
    Demo - Monitoring Applications
    The Processes Tab
    The Services Tab
    The Performance Tab
    Demo - Monitoring Performance
    The Networking Tab
    The Users Tab
    Computer Management
    Event Viewer
    Event Information
    Event Types
    Event Properties
    Demo - Event Logs
    Resource Overview
    Detailed View of CPU Resource
    Demo - Resource Monitor
    Performance Monitor
    Performance Monitor Real-Time Graph
    Performance Objects
    Bottlenecks
    Adding Counters
    Real-Time Monitoring
    Performance Monitor Configuration
    Performance Monitor Tabs
    The Registry
    Registry Keys
    Registry Editors
    Windows Vista Registry Editor
    Registry Searches
    Registry Corruption and Backups
    Demo - Registry
    Demo - Registry Backup
    Services and Applications
    Services
    The Services Console
    Service Properties
    Dependencies
    Demo - Services
    Power Management
    Power Option Configuration
    Power Plans
    Demo - Power
    Sleep and Hibernation Modes
    Power Options: Notebooks
    Power Options: Desktops
    Wake Up on LAN
    A NIC?S ?Wake Up on LAN? Settings
    Module 16 Review


    Module 17 - Operating System Troubleshooting
    Operating System Troubleshooting
    Startup Files
    Startup Process
    Startup Messages
    Operating-System Load Errors
    Windows Shutdown Error
    Demo - Startup Messages
    Startup Modes
    Advanced Boot Options Menu
    Demo - Startup Modes
    System Configuration Utility
    Services Page
    Startup Modes for Troubleshooting
    Demo - System Configuration
    Recovery Console
    Folder Access in Recovery Console
    System Recovery Options Menu
    System Recovery Options
    Emergency Repair Disk
    Windows 2000 Professional ERD
    Automated System Recovery
    ASR Tasks
    System Restore
    Vista System Protection
    Restoring the System
    System Restore in Vista
    Restore Points in Vista
    System Restore in Windows XP
    Restore Points in XP
    Demo - System Restore
    Module 17 Review


    Module 18 - Security
    Security
    User Accounts
    User Names and Passwords
    Password Protection
    Creating Strong Passwords
    Multiple Passwords
    User Account Types
    Groups
    Demo - Local Users and Groups (XP)
    Demo - Vista Local User
    Demo - Active Directory Groups
    Authentication
    Authentication Protocols
    Security Policies
    Password Policies
    Setting Values
    Account Lockout Policy
    Computer vs. Domain
    Demo - Local Security Policies
    Encryption
    Encrypted File System
    Demo - Encryption
    Whole-Disk Encryption
    BitLocker Hardware Requirements
    BitLocker Authentication Modes
    BitLocker Life Cycle
    BitLocker Recovery
    Other Whole-Disk Encryption Systems
    Biometrics
    Biometric Devices
    Pros and Cons of Biometric Devices
    Smart Cards
    Smart Card Components
    Smart Card Use
    Fobs
    BIOS Security
    Alleviating Security Risks
    Physical Access Restrictions
    Firewalls
    Firewall Functions
    Hardware Firewall
    Software Firewall
    Proxy Server
    Port and Packet Filters
    Windows Security Center
    Windows Firewall
    Windows Firewall Advanced Settings
    Demo - Windows Security Center
    Demo - Vista Firewall
    Social Engineering Attacks
    Malicious Software
    Protecting Computer Systems
    Data Security and Destruction
    Data Destruction
    Data Migration
    Security Policy Contents
    Locking Windows Vista
    Security Classifications
    Module 18 Review


    Module 19 - Windows Installation and Upgrades
    Windows Installation and Upgrades
    Installing Windows Operating Systems
    Clean Installation vs. Upgrade
    Pre-Installation Tasks
    File Backup and Transfer
    Windows Vista Home Basic
    Windows Vista Home Premium and Business / Ultimate / Enterprise
    Windows XP Professional / Home
    Windows 2000 Professional
    Windows Media Center
    Hardware Compatibility
    The Upgrade Advisor
    Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
    Running the Upgrade Advisor
    Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
    Demo - Upgrade Advisor
    Partitions and Formatting
    Windows Vista Installation Methods
    Windows 2000 / XP Installation
    Network Installation
    Unattended Installations
    Clean Install of Windows Vista
    Product Keys and Activation
    Windows Update
    Windows Vista Network Locations
    Windows XP / 2000 Installation
    Setup Issues
    Demo - Install Vista
    Post-Installation Tasks
    Devices and Drivers
    Demo - Device Drivers
    Driver Signing
    Windows Vista Upgrade Paths
    Upgrade Between Vista Versions
    Pre-Windows Vista Upgrades
    Pre-Upgrade Tasks
    Hardware and Software Compatibility
    Upgrade Process
    Upgrades within Windows Vista
    Upgrade Issues
    Application Compatibility
    Vista Program Compatibility Wizard
    Windows 2000 Application Compatibility
    Demo - Windows 7 Install
    Module 19 Review


    Module 20 - Safety and Maintenance
    Safety and Maintenance
    Office Hazards: Floor Surfaces
    Office Hazards: Fire Safety
    Fire Extinguisher Classes
    Fire Extinguisher Types
    Office Hazards: Electrical Safety
    Office Hazards: Air Quality
    Computer Hazards
    Physical Hazards
    Laser Printer and Copier Toner
    Electrical Hazards
    Incident Reporting
    High-Voltage Interference: Outside
    High-Voltage Interference: Inside
    Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
    Electromagnetic Induction (EMI)
    Minimizing High-Voltage Interference
    Shielding and Filtering
    Ventilation, Dust, and Moisture Control
    Printer/Scanner Maintenance
    Power Conditioning
    Cleaning Computer Equipment
    Live Demo - Maintenance
    Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
    MSDS Hazard Ratings
    Personal Protection by Rating
    Ergonomic Workstations
    Laptop Safety
    Computer Equipment Disposal
    Module 20 Review


    Module 21 - Troubleshooting Hardware
    Troubleshooting Hardware
    Backing Up Files and Folders
    Windows Vista Backup Utility
    Automatic Backups
    Windows XP Backup
    Restoring Data
    Restoring Files in Windows XP
    Demo - Vista Backup
    Hardware Related Symptoms
    Power-Supply Problems
    The Power_Good Signal
    Troubleshooting Motherboards & CPUs
    Motherboard and CPU Problems
    Memory Problems
    Drive Controller Problems
    Video Adapter Problems
    Sound Card Problems
    Modem Problems
    NIC Indicator Lights
    Hard Drive Problems
    CD Drive Problems
    DVD Drive Problems
    Module 21 Review
    Course Closure


     
     
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