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Intermediate A+ Certification Prep
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| Price: |
$99.00 |
| Business Focus: |
Certification Prep |
| Instructor: |
Scott Jernigan |
| Course Code: |
ac2 |
| Delivery Method: |
Instructor-led Online Course |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
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| Course Overview: |
This course dives into the details of the various Windows operating systems covered by the A+ Certification exam. The Intermediate A+ Certification Prep course teaches you how to install, maintain, configure, and upgrade all current versions of Windows: NT, 9x, 2000, and XP. You'll also learn how to use the DOS-style command line for performing tech tasks. The course also covers the finer points of Windows navigation, such as little-known shortcuts, and Windows hardware installation.
Note: that this course covers CompTIA's requirements for the 2003 release of the A+ exams. |
| Instructor Biography: |
| With a Master of Arts degree in Medieval History, Scott Jernigan feels as much at home in the musty archives of London as he does in the warm glow of a computer monitor. Scott teaches A+ Certification and PC hardware classes around the country, including several stints at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA, Lucent Technologies in Baltimore, MD, and the United Nations in New York City. Scott has also edited numerous computer books, including the best-selling All in One A+ Certification Exam Guide and the Network+ Certification Exam Guide from McGraw-Hill. Practicing what he teaches, Scott is an A+ and Network+ Certified Technician. |
| Course Syllabus: |
| Lesson 1 Syllabus |
Operating System Essentials |
| Lesson 2 Syllabus |
Dealing with the DOS Legacy |
| Lesson 2 Objective |
Get the big picture on what an operating system is and does, and discover ways to navigate proficiently in the various Windows operating systems. |
| Lesson 3 Syllabus |
Working with the Command Line Interface |
| Lesson 3 Objective |
Explore the Windows command line interface, what you can accomplish with it, and the more common commands and syntax. |
| Lesson 4 Syllabus |
Intro to Windows 9x |
| Lesson 4 Objective |
Grasp the basics of Windows 9x, a family of operating systems that includes Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and ME. |
| Lesson 5 Syllabus |
Understanding Windows 9x |
| Lesson 5 Objective |
Learn the ins and outs of installing any Windows operating system, and apply these principles to a Windows 9x installation or upgrade. |
| Lesson 6 Syllabus |
Essential Windows 9x |
| Lesson 6 Objective |
Discover the best ways to keep a Windows 9x system running at its best, and learn troubleshooting techniques to revive a 9x system that goes bad. |
| Lesson 7 Syllabus |
Installing and Maintaining Windows 9x |
| Lesson 7 Objective |
Get a grip on the Windows 2000 operating system, a close relative of Windows NT and a precursor to Windows XP. |
| Lesson 8 Syllabus |
Device Installation in Windows 9x/2000 |
| Lesson 8 Objective |
Learn the specifics of setting up Windows 2000, either on a new PC or as an upgrade to an older operating system, and discover general troubleshooting methods for all Windows installations. |
| Lesson 9 Syllabus |
Intro to Windows 2000 |
| Lesson 9 Objective |
Find out ways to keep your Windows 2000 system fit and to get an ailing 2000 PC back on track. |
| Lesson 10 Syllabus |
Understanding Windows 2000 |
| Lesson 10 Objective |
Discover the latest operating system from Microsoft, the very stable and user-friendly Windows XP. |
| Lesson 11 Syllabus |
Windows 2000 for Techs |
| Lesson 11 Objective |
Learn the proper procedures for installing Windows XP on a new system and for upgrading a system to XP. |
| Lesson 12 Syllabus |
DOS Memory in a Windows World |
| Lesson 12 Objective |
Understand how to keep a Windows XP system running smoothly, and what to do if the operating system should become unstable or need repair. |
