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CompTIA A+/Network+ Training and Certification Combo

SS Course: 2001177

Course Overview

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The CompTIA A+ and Network+ package course can be taken either online through a virtual classroom or in-person. Attaining these certifications are a great way to kick start any networking career and are required for networking technicians in many organizations such as Dell, Xerox and HP. Through this 10-day course, professionals will gain the knowledge necessary to effectively pass both certification exams and save on their overall training costs by combining the two courses. 

                                                                  

Scheduled Classes

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What You'll Learn

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Outline

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CompTIA A+

Motherboards & Expansion Cards

  • Proper Safety Processes
  • Motherboards
  • Setting the BIOS
  • Expansion cards

Central Processing Units and Power Supplies

  • CPUs
  • Power supplies

Storage: Memory and Physical

  • Overview and Types of Random Access Memory (RAM)
  • Media and Storage Devices

Connections

  • Interface Connections
  • Connectors and cables

Peripheral Devices

  • Display
  • Additional Devices

Printers

  • Processing Images
  • Installing and Maintaining Printers

Client OS

  • Differences Between Editions
  • Windows Explorer Configuration
  • Command Line
  • Virtualization

OS Configuration

  • Tools for Configuring the System
  • Information and Monitoring the System
  • Managing Tasks
  • Files for Configuration

Hardware Configuration

  • Settings for the Hardware and Device
  • Partitions and Disks

Networking Basics

  • Overview of Networks
  • Types of Internet Connections
  • Network Devices

Protocols

  • TCP/IP
  • Protocols and Ports

Physical Networks

  • Types of Cables and Connectors
  • Properties
  • Tools for Networking

Wireless Networks

  • Standards for Wireless Networking
  • Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) Networks

PC Networking

  • Forming Network Connections
  • Printer and File Sharing
  • Remote Connection

User Security and Authentication

  • Authentication and Users
  • Security Policies from Windows
  • Security for File Systems

Systems and Data Security

  • Identification of Common Threats
  • Physical and Digital Security
  • Proper Data Destruction and Disposal Techniques
  • Effectively Detecting and Removing Malware

Preventative Maintenance

  • Backup Performance
  • Maintaining Disks
  • Software Updates

Basics of Troubleshooting

  • Methods for Troubleshooting
  • Toolkits

System Hardware – Troubleshooting

  • Core System Elements
  • Storage Devices

Printer and Displays – Troubleshooting

  • Issues with Displays
  • Printers

Network – Troubleshooting

  • Physical Networks
  • Logical Networks

OS – Troubleshooting

  • Tools for Startup and Recovery
  • Windows and App Issues

Installing and Upgrading an OS

  • Windows Preparation
  • Installation Process
  • Compatibility and Upgrades

Notebooks

  • Hardware Components
  • Displays
  • Features of Laptops
  • Troubleshooting Techniques

Mobile Devices

  • Tablets vs Laptops
  • Mobile OS Basic Features
  • Email and Mobile Networks
  • Mobile Device Security
  • Synchronization of Data onto Mobile

Professional Conduct

  • Expectations of Communication and Professionalism
  • Environmental Issues
  • Procedure for Incident Response

CompTIA Network+

Basics of Networking

  • OSI, TCP/IP Models
  • Network Components and the OSI Model

Ports and Protocols

  • Common Protocols for Networking
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • TCP and UDP Common Ports
  • IP Addressing

Routing and Switching

  • Routing
  • Router and Switch Installation Techniques

Technologies for Networking

  • Network Technologies
  • LAN and WAN Technologies
  • Virtual Networks

Connectors and Media

  • Types of Standard Media
  • Types of Standard Connectors
  • Components for Wiring Distribution

SOHO Networks

  • Network Implementation

Wireless Networking

  • Standards for Wireless
  • Wireless Network Installation and Configuration Process
  • Wireless Security Implementation

Optimizing and Monitoring

  • Network Hardware and Software Tools
  • Traffic Monitoring and Analysis
  • Optimizing Performance
  • Network Appliances

Accessing the Network

  • Security Methods
  • Authenticating Users

Network Security

  • Securing the Network
  • Threat Mitigation
  • Appliances and Methods for Network Security
  • Firewall Installation and Configuration

Network Troubleshooting

  • Methods for Troubleshooting
  • Documentation of Management
  • Troubleshooting Problems with Physical Connectivity
  • Troubleshooting Routers and Switches
  • Troubleshooting Issues with the Wireless Network

Prerequisites

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Although there are no prerequisites for this course, candidates benefit by having:

  • Familiarity with Windows operating systems and basic computing concepts

    Who Should Attend

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    This course is intended for interested in starting a networking career to work as:

    • Network Technicians
    • Network Administrators
    • Network Installers
    • IT Cable Installers
    • Help Desk Technicians

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