CompTIA A+ Essentials Curriculum Outline
A+ Essentials 2009: Installing Windows Operating Systems
Overview/DescriptionThere have been numerous versions of Windows over the years, and each has added new abilities and components. Each new version of the Windows operating system provides better and more efficient features to improve the users interaction with the operating system and computer. This course compares Windows 2000, XP, and Vista as well as 32-bit vs. 64-bit operating systems. It will also demonstrate how to install Windows, device drivers, and migrate users files and applications using USMT. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the CompTIA 220-701: A+ Essentials exam which is half of the requirement necessary to acquire the CompTIA A+ certification.
Target AudienceIndividuals undertaking the A+ certification track and companies who need technical staff trained in the A+ exam track
PrerequisitesCandidates should have the knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of computer technology, networking, and security. They should be able to identify hardware, peripheral, networking, and security components. They should also understand the basic functionality of the operating system and basic troubleshooting methodology.
Expected Duration (hours)1.5
Lesson Objectives A+ Essentials 2009: Installing Windows Operating Systems
Distinguish between Windows 2000, XP, and Vista operating systems Distinguish between 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems Identify key characteristics of Windows OS upgrade paths Configure program compatibility Identify key characteristics of a Windows XP installation Install Windows Vista Install device drivers and verify with Device Manager Migrate user accounts from a Windows XP computer to a Windows Vista computer Configure application compatibility Install the Windows Vista operating system Install device drivers and verify the installation Use the USMT utility to migrate user accounts Course Number:
cs_apet_a03_it_enus Back to ListA+ Essentials 2009: Using and Managing Windows
Overview/DescriptionWith each new version of the Windows operating system, new interface elements and enhancements have been made to provide better visual effects and easier access to the tools and utilities that are provided to use and manage them. This course demonstrates how to use the Windows interface, including built-in tools such as Administrative Tools, the Control Panel, and command-line utilities to manage the Windows operating system. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the CompTIA 220-701: A+ Essentials exam which is half of the requirement necessary to acquire the CompTIA A+ certification.
Target AudienceIndividuals undertaking the A+ certification track and companies who need technical staff trained in the A+ exam track.
PrerequisitesCandidates should have the knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of computer technology, networking, and security. They should be able to identify hardware, peripheral, networking, and security components. They should also understand the basic functionality of the operating system and basic troubleshooting methodology.
Expected Duration (hours)1.5
Lesson Objectives A+ Essentials 2009: Using and Managing Windows
Add gadgets to the sidebar Enable the Aero feature and change the color of windows Set attributes for files using Windows Explorer View a log in Event Viewer Create a new MMC Use Task Manager to stop a service Configure virtual memory Customize the Windows operating system interface Perform basic management tasks in the Windows operating system Identify the functions of command-driven system management tools Identify the functions of Telnet, ipconfig, and ping Recognize how to troubleshoot the boot sequence of a computer Course Number:
cs_apet_a04_it_enus Back to ListA+ Essentials 2009: Security and Network Fundamentals
Overview/DescriptionSecurity and networking are important in the computer world. This trend has only increased as the average persons interaction on the Internet continues to grow. This course examines security concepts and technologies, such as encryption, authentication, firewalls, and malicious content scanners while also examining malicious content types and the preventative measures that can be taken to guard against them. This course also examines network connectivity, including wired and wireless, and the components and communication mechanisms, such as cables, protocols and devices, used in order to allow two or two million computers to communicate with each other and to share information. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the CompTIA 220-701: A+ Essentials exam which is half of the requirement necessary to acquire the CompTIA A+ certification.
Target AudienceIndividuals undertaking the A+ certification track and companies who need technical staff trained in the A+ exam track
PrerequisitesCandidates should have the knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of computer technology, networking, and security. They should be able to identify hardware, peripheral, networking, and security components. They should also understand the basic functionality of the operating system and basic troubleshooting methodology.
Expected Duration (hours)2.5
Lesson Objectives A+ Essentials 2009: Security and Network Fundamentals
Recognize how key encryption technologies work Recognize how key authentication technologies work Configure firewall exceptions Recognize ways to dispose of data Configure a wireless network connection Recognize how to secure a network using IDS Open the TPM Recognize ways to secure the user environment Set firewall exceptions Set a wireless network connection View the TPM status Recognize how the types of malicious code work Recognize how spyware works Recognize how spam works Recognize key networking concepts Join a computer to a domain and a workgroup Recognize how network devices function Configure TCP/IP settings on a client Recognize key characteristics of wired and wireless networks Configure a wireless network Join a computer to a domain and a workgroup Configure TCP/IP settings on a client manually and automatically Configure a client computer to connect to a wireless network Distinguish between the types of network cabling Distinguish between the types of connectors Course Number:
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