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A+ Certification: Electives

Description:
This five-day practical “hands-on” course will teach support newcomers the essentials of installing and troubleshooting all types of PC hardware. On course completion, students will be able to: - Describe PC support industry job roles - Manage Windows using command line tools and edit the Registry - Use Remote Tools to deploy, maintain, optimise, and troubleshoot systems - Use tools to recover or restore a damaged installation - Configure and troubleshoot local network and wireless connections - Configure and manage users, groups, and shared resources - Configure and secure internet connections and web browser software - Perform preventative maintenance using approved tools and products - Assemble, disassemble, and upgrade PC and notebook components - Configure and update BIOS/CMOS - Troubleshoot, optimise, and upgrade hardware - Troubleshoot and maintain printers and scanners
  • Cost: Price on application
  • Duration: 5 days
  • This course is not available as part of our public schedule but can be provided on a customised client specific basis.
Prerequisites:
This course is intended for students wishing to qualify with CompTIA A+ Certification for PC Support professionals. It is also suitable for students wanting to improve their skills in PC support and administration.
PC Support Industry:
PC Support Industry IT Technicians
Remote Support
Depot Technicians
Problem Management
Quality Assurance

Configuring and Troubleshooting the OS :
Using the Command Prompt Command Prompt and Text Editors
• Navigating Directories at the Command Prompt
• File Management using a Command Prompt

System Management Tools Options for Deploying Windows
• Microsoft Management Console
• Windows Optimisation Tools
• Remote Utilities
• Windows Registry

System Recovery Windows Troubleshooting
• System Restore
• Emergency Repair
• Data Backup
Network Support :
Connectivity and Client Options TCP/IP
• Configuring Network Properties
• Configuring Wireless Connections
• Configuring Client Options

Sharing Resources Local and Domain User Accounts
• Creating User Accounts
• Planning and Implementing Groups
• Setting Share Permissions
• NTFS Folder and File Permissions
• Encrypting Files and Folders
• Auditing

Internet Standards and Applications Overview of the Internet
• Development of the Internet
• Internet Services
• The World Wide Web
• Electronic Mail (Email)
• Newsgroups (Usenet)
• File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
• Telnet
• Instant Messaging
• Virtual Private Networks
• Domain Names
• Uniform Resource Indicator
• Internet Email Addresses

Configuring Internet Access Accessing the Internet
• Web Browser Security

Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Networks
• Testing TCP/IP
PC Maintenance and Troubleshooting :
PC Maintenance Electrical Circuits
• Maintenance Toolkit
• Hazards
• Preventative Maintenance
• Maintaining Display Devices
• Maintaining Disk and Tape Drives
• Cleaning Inside the Case
• Power Problems

Installing and Removing Hardware Disassembling a PC
• Removing Peripheral Devices
• Removing Storage Devices
• Reassembling the PC
• Adding and Removing Notebook Devices

BIOS, CMOS, and System Resources BIOS and CMOS
• BIOS/CMOS Setup Programs
• System Resources
• Plug-and-Play

Troubleshooting and Optimisation Diagnostic Hardware and Software
• Troubleshooting, Upgrading, and Optimising Hardware

Maintaining Printers and Scanners Dot Matrix Printers
• Inkjet Printers
• Laser Printers
• Other Printer Types
• Scanners
• Installing, Maintaining, and Upgrading Printers and Scanners
• Printer Troubleshooting
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Scanners


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