This course covers the basics of personal computers, operational procedures, safety measures, hardware components, networking, system administration tools, troubleshooting techniques, and security practices. The learning outcomes include understanding computer hardware, configuring operating systems, setting up networks, and implementing security measures. The course teaches skills such as assembling computers, installing software, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and securing networks. The teaching method involves lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in IT support, computer maintenance, system administration, and network troubleshooting.
Overview
Syllabus
01 - The Basics of Personal Computers.
02 - Operational Procedures.
03 - Electrical Safety.
04 - Physical Safety and Environmental Controls.
05 - Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
06 - Cases and Form Factors.
07 - Motherboards.
08 - Expansion Slots.
09 - Chipsets.
10 - Processors (CPU).
11 - Virtualization and Virtual Machines.
12 - Power Supplies.
13 - BIOS, CMOS, UEFI, and the Boot Process.
14 - Random Access Memory (RAM).
15 - Input and Output Devices.
16 - Video Cards.
17 - Video Displays.
18 - Hard Disk Drives.
19 - Other Storage Devices.
20 - Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices (RAID).
21 - RAID Configuration Example.
22 - Cooling.
23 - Customized PCs.
24 - Laptops and Notebooks.
25 - Printers.
26 - Defining Networks.
27 - Network Devices.
28 - Networking Media.
29 - Ethernet Standards.
30 - IPv4 and IPv6.
31 - TCP and UDP.
32 - Wireless Networks.
33 - Wireless Network Security.
34 - Network Connectivity.
35 - Mobile Devices.
36 - Mobile Connectivity and Security.
37 - Installing or Upgrading Windows.
38 - Windows Features.
39 - Windows File System Structures.
40 - System Administration Tools.
41 - Task Manager and MSCONFIG.
42 - Disk Management.
42a - Disk Management (RAID 0 and RAID1 Examples).
42b - Disk Management Simple Volume Example.
43 - Control Panel Utilities.
44 - Windows Networking.
45 - Preventative Maintenance.
46 - Social Engineering and Malware.
47 - Malware Remediation.
48 - Security and Permissions.
49 - Security and Prevention.
50 - Data Destruction.
51 - Troubleshooting.
52 - Tools of the Trade.
53 - Troubleshooting Operating Systems.
54 - Troubleshooting Networks.
55 - Troubleshooting Security.
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Taught by
Dion Training
