Agenda
- Instructor Introduction
- Course Introduction
- Introduction to Personal Computers and IT Certification
- Topic A: Personal Computer Concepts
- Hardware vs. Software
- PC Communication
- Hardware Requirements
- Hardware Requirements (cont.)
- Binary Numbering System
- Comparing Numbering Systems
- Demo – Numbering Systems
- Personal Computer Concepts
- Topic B: Becoming an IT Professional
- Becoming an IT Professional
- Advancing Your Skillset
- Soft Skills
- Working with End Users
- Dealing with Difficult Customers
- End User Communication
- Topic C: Certification Basics
- Certification 101
- Creating a Plan
- Certification Exam
- Chapter 1 Review
- Hardware Components
- Topic A: Motherboards
- Motherboards
- Data Communication
- Chipsets
- Northbridge
- Southbridge
- Connector Types
- Form Factors
- Demo – Examine Motherboards
- Installing a Motherboard
- Replacing Motherboards
- Motherboard Compatibility
- Topic B: Firmware
- BIOS/CMOS
- UEFI
- POST
- Configuring the BIOS
- Fan Speed Considerations
- Security Settings
- Secure Boot
- Topic C: Power Supplies
- Power Supplies
- Installation Considerations
- Powering Drives
- Motherboard Power
- Choosing Power Supplies
- Replacing Power Supplies
- Topic D: Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Central Processing Unit
- Central Processing Unit
- CPU Architecture
- Cooling
- Liquid Cooling
- Topic E: Memory
- Memory
- Memory Units
- DDR RAM
- Error Recovery
- RAM Configurations
- Installing RAM
- Topic F: Storage
- Storage Overview
- Storage Overview (cont.)
- Drive Architecture
- Drive Speeds
- SATA
- eSATA
- eSATA Cables and Connectors
- Magnetic Drives
- Hard Drive Geometry
- Hot Swappable
- SSD Overview
- SSD Overview (cont.)
- SSD Communications Interfaces
- Flash Drives
- Memory Cards
- Optical Drives
- Drive Components
- DVD
- DVD Types
- Blu-Ray
- Blu-Ray Types
- Installing Optical Drives
- RAID Technologies
- RAID Levels
- Chapter 2 Review
- Printers
- Topic A: Printer Types
- Printers and Scanners Overview
- Dot Matrix
- Dot Matrix Components
- Dot Matrix Maintenance
- Inkjet Printers
- Inkjet Characteristics
- Installing Inkjet Printers
- Laser Printers
- Laser Printing Process
- Field Replaceable Units
- Laser Printer Maintenance
- Thermal Printers
- Thermal Printer Consumables
- 3D Printers
- 3D Consumables
- Topic B: Installing Printers
- Printer Connections
- Multifunction Devices
- Configuration Settings
- Network Printers
- Printer Security
- Network Scan Services
- Demo – Installing a Printer
- Topic C: Troubleshooting Printing and Scanning
- Troubleshooting Inkjet
- Troubleshooting Laser
- Troubleshooting Laser (cont.)
- Chapter 3 Review
- Mobile Devices
- Topic A: Mobile Devices Overview
- Mobile Devices Overview
- Mobile Hardware
- Batteries
- Power Management
- Demo – Power Options
- Topic B: Mobile Device Components
- Laptop RAM
- Laptop Drives
- Migrating Drives
- Input
- Function Keys
- Laptop Displays
- LCD Types
- Display Components
- Connection Methods
- Connection Methods (cont.)
- Docking Stations
- Topic C: Replacing Laptop Components
- Replacing Keyboards
- Replacing Hard Drives
- Replacing Memory
- Replacing Wireless Cards
- Replacing Batteries
- Topic D: Smartphones and Tablets
- Alternative Mobile Devices
- Tablets
- Tablet Features
- Smartphones
- Wearable Technology
- Smartwatch Features
- Topic E: Ports and Connectors
- Mobile Device Ports and Connectors
- Near-Field Communication (NFC)
- Apple Lightning
- USB Types
- Bluetooth
- Additional Connection Types
- Accessories
- Topic F: Network Connectivity and Application Support
- Mobile Device Synchronization
- Mobile Device Management
- Cellular Data Networks
- Chapter 4 Review
- Computer Networking
- Topic A: Networking Fundamentals
- Networking Fundamentals
- Network Models
- Workgroups
- Domains
- Networking Requirements
- Network Interface Card
- Network Clients
- Network Protocols
- Network Categories
- Internet Connection Types
- Topic B: Network Devices
- Network Devices
- Device Capabilities
- Hubs
- Network Switches
- Network Router
- Wireless Access Points
- Network Devices
- Modems
- Patch Panel
- Injectors
- Optical Network Terminal
- Software-Defined Networking
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
- Demo – VPN Connection
- Virtual LANs (VLAN)
- Network Hosts and Roles
- Internet Appliances
- Demo – Configuring SPAM Gateways
- Topic C: Cables and Connectors
- Twisted Pair Cabling
- UTP Categories
- Plenum
- EIA/TIA
- Coaxial Cables
- Fiber Optic Cables
- Fiber Types
- Fiber Connectors
- Network Tools
- Topic D: TCP/IP Fundamentals
- TCP/IP Fundamentals
- Protocol Suite
- Protocols and Ports
- Routable Protocol
- IPv4 Addressing
- Classful Networking
- Demo – IP Addresses and Subnet Masks
- Basic IPv4 Configuration
- Network Configuration
- Classless Routing
- Advanced Configuration
- Demo – CIDR
- The Need for IPv6
- IPv6 Benefits
- IPv6 Address Space
- IPv6 Address Types
- Configuring IPv4
- Configuring Addresses
- DHCP Process
- Name Resolution
- DNS Name Resolution
- DNS Records
- SPAM Management
- Demo- Viewing Anti-Spam and DNS Configurations
- Topic E: Wireless Networks
- Wireless Networks
- Wireless Protocols
- 802.11a Standards
- Wireless Networks
- Wireless Networks
- Demo- Configuring a Wireless Access Point
- Long-Range Fixed Wireless
- Chapter 5 Review
- Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
- Topic A: Troubleshooting Models
- Troubleshooting Models
- Troubleshooting Models
- Troubleshooting Models
- Troubleshooting Models
- Topic B: Troubleshooting Physical Issues
- Troubleshooting Hardware Issues
- Troubleshooting Power Issues Troubleshooting Motherboard Issues
- Troubleshooting CPU Issues
- Troubleshooting Memory Issues
- Troubleshooting Drive Issues
- Drive Troubleshooting Tools
- Troubleshooting Display Issues
- Display Troubleshooting Tools
- Topic C: Troubleshooting Network Issues
- Troubleshooting Network Issues
- Common Network Symptoms
- Network Troubleshooting Tools
- Demo – Network Troubleshooting Tools
- Topic D: Troubleshooting Mobile Devices
- Mobile Device Common Symptoms
- Topic E: Troubleshooting Printer Issues
- Troubleshooting Printer Issues
- Troubleshooting Printer Issues
- Chapter 6 Review
- Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- Topic A: Understanding Virtualization
- Understanding Virtualization
- Virtualization Benefits
- Hypervisors
- Demo- Virtualization Platforms
- Virtualization Components
- Virtual Machines
- Demo – Create and Configure Virtual Machines
- Client -side Virtualization
- Desktop Virtualization
- Topic B: Basic Cloud Concepts
- What is Cloud Computing?
- Physical Infrastructure Limitations
- Cloud Advantages
- Cloud Models
- Cloud Services Models
- Demo – Cloud Services Models
- Chapter 7 Review
- Introduction to Operating Systems
- Topic A: Operating Systems Overview
- Introducing Operating Systems
- OS Types
- OS History
- Current Windows Operating Systems
- UNIX/Linux
- Macintosh
- Mobile Operating Systems
- Topic B: Operating System Functions
- Operating System Functions
- Reading and Writing Data
- Managing Applications
- Managing Applications (cont.)
- Application Categories
- Controlling Hardware
- Managing Device Drivers
- Demo- PC Settings and Device Manager
- OS Considerations
- Topic C: Basic Navigation and Management
- Basic Navigation and Management
- Demo- Navigating the Operating System
- File Explorer
- Demo- File Explorer
- Basic Navigation and Management
- Chapter 8 Review
- Installing Windows Operating Systems
- Topic A: Pre-Installation Tasks
- Pre-Installation Tasks
- Installation Types
- Installation Best Practices
- Topic B: Clean Installations
- Choosing the File System
- Installation Methods
- Manual Attended Installation
- Disk Imaging
- Disk Imaging Process
- Best Practices
- Boot Methods
- Post-Installation Tasks
- Demo- Post-Installation Tasks
- Topic C: Performing Upgrades
- Performing Upgrades
- Pre-Upgrade Tasks
- Chapter 9 Review
- Windows Configuration and Management
- Topic A: Introduction to Windows 10
- Windows 10 Versions
- Windows 10 Builds
- Feature Differences
- Topic B: Using Control Panel and Settings
- Management Overview
- Introducing Control Panel
- Using Control Panel and PC Settings
- Demo- Using Control Panel
- Settings App
- Demo- Using Settings App
- Topic C: Using Graphical Administrative Tools
- Using Graphical Administrative Tools
- Computer Management
- Demo- Computer Management
- Additional Tools
- Demo- Additional Tools
- Event Viewer
- Task Manager
- Demo- Event Viewer and Task Manager
- Disk Management
- Disk Management (cont.)
- Demo- Using Disk Management
- The Registry
- Registry Keys
- Demo- Using Regedit
- Topic D: Using Command Line Administrative Tools
- Introduction to CLI
- Navigation using CLI
- Additional CLI Tools
- Topic E: Configuring Networking
- Windows Networking
- TCP/IP Configuration
- Alternate Configuration
- Network Types
- SOHO Networks
- Understanding Workgroups
- Understanding Domains
- Joining Domains
- Azure AD
- Remote Desktop
- Windows Defender Firewall
- Demo- Windows Firewall
- Establishing Network Connections
- Topic F: Operating System Security
- Operating System Security
- Workgroup Authentication
- Domain Authentication
- Creating Local Accounts
- Windows 10 Authentication Options
- Utilizing Groups
- Accessing Network Shares
- Understanding Permissions
- NFTS Permissions
- Shared Folder Permissions
- Permissions Rules
- Demo- Managing File Access
- Encrypting File System
- Encrypting File System (cont.)
- Encryption Process
- Demo- EFS
- BitLocker
- BitLocker to Go
- BitLocker Modes
- Demo- Managing BitLocker
- User Account Control
- Configuring UAC
- Demo- Configuring UAC
- Chapter 10 Review
- Macintosh and Linux Operating Systems
- Topic A: Mac and Linux Overview
- Mac and Linux Overview
- Mac OS X
- Linux
- Topic B: OS Features and Tools
- Multiple Desktops / Mission Control
- Multiple Desktops / Mission Control
- Keychain
- Spotlight
- iCloud
- Gestures and Finder
- Remote Disc
- Dock
- Backups
- TAR
- Time Machine
- Disk Maintenance
- Shell / Terminal
- Screen Sharing
- Screen Sharing (cont.)
- Force Quit
- Mac System Preferences
- Installing Applications
- Topic C: Best Practices using Alternative Operating Systems
- Best Practices using Alternative Operating Systems
- RSYNC
- Scheduled Disk Maintenance
- Linux Updates
- Mac Updates
- Driver / Firmware Updates
- Antivirus Updates
- Topic D: Basic Command Line Administration in Linux
- Overview of Linux CLI
- LS
- GREP
- CD
- Additional Linux Commands
- Demo- Linux Tools
- Chapter 11 Review
- Security
- Topic A: Understanding Threats to Security
- Understanding Threats to Security
- User Threats
- Social Engineering
- Phishing
- Phishing (cont.)
- Network Threats
- Network Threats (cont.)
- Password Attacks
- Vulnerabilities
- Malicious Code Attacks
- Malware Types
- Physical Threats
- Topic B: Understanding Common Prevention Methods
- Understanding Common Prevention Methods
- Physical Access Restrictions
- Physical Security
- Defense in Depth
- Antimalware
- Demo – Antimalware
- Anti-spyware
- Best Practices
- Firewalls
- Hardware Firewalls
- Firewall Functionality
- Proxy Firewalls
- Stateful Packet Inspection
- Host-Based Firewalls
- Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
- User Authentication
- Password Best Practices
- Demo – Password Checker
- Multifactor Authentication
- Virtual Private Networks
- Data Loss Prevention
- System Hardening
- Trusted / Untrusted Software
- User Education
- Topic C: Securing Workstations
- Securing Workstations
- Least Privilege
- Password Best Practices
- Account Management
- Disabling Autorun
- Data Encryption
- Patch Management
- Topic D: Securing Mobile Devices
- Securing Mobile Devices
- Screen Locks
- Screen Locks (cont.)
- Finding Mobile Devices
- Backup Mobile Devices
- Login Restrictions
- Antimalware and Updates
- Encryption and Biometrics
- Policies and Procedures
- Best Practices
- Topic E: Data Destruction and Disposal Methods
- Destruction and Disposal
- Physical Destruction
- Drilling
- Additional Physical Methods
- Recycling or Repurposing
- Repurposing Options
- Topic F: Security for SOHO and Wireless Networks
- SOHO Networks
- Wireless SOHO Networks
- Wireless Security Options
- Wireless Security Configuration
- Device Configuration
- Configuring IP and MAC Filters
- Configuring SOHO Firewalls
- Security for SOHO and Wireless Networks
- Demo – Security Configuration on Router
- Chapter 12 Review
- Software Troubleshooting
- Topic A: Troubleshooting Operating Systems
- Troubleshooting Operating Systems
- Common Symptoms
- Common Solutions
- Common Solutions (cont.)
- Demo – OS Troubleshooting Tools
- Topic B: Troubleshooting Mobile Devices
- Troubleshooting Mobile Devices
- Common Symptoms
- Common Security Issues
- Troubleshooting Tools for Mobile Devices
- Topic C: Troubleshooting Security Issues
- Troubleshooting Security Issues
- Common Symptoms
- Best Practices for Malware Removal
- Chapter 13 Review
- Operational Procedures
- Topic A: Change Management and Documentation
- Change Management Best Practices
- Organizational Documentation
- Topic B: Disaster Recovery and Prevention
- Backup and Recovery
- Demo – Backup and Recovery
- Topic C: Common Safety Procedures
- Operational and Safety Procedures
- Electrical Safety
- Static Electricity
- ESD Prevention
- Personal Safety
- Toxic Waste Handling
- Environmental Impacts and Controls
- Additional Considerations
- Power Issues
- Topic D: Privacy and Licensing
- Incident Response
- Licensing and Privacy
- Chapter 14 Review
- Course Closure
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