Computer Technician

Learn How To: * Install and configure laptop hardware * Compare, contrast, connect, and configure mobile devices * Troubleshoot motherboards, CPUs, RAM, hard drives, RAID arrays, video, and mobile devices * Use network tools such as twisted-pair cabling and testing tools, patch cable, loopback cables, and Wi-Fi analyzers * Configure networking: IPv4, IPv6, subnet masks, VLAN, etc.

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Created by Bonga Mbunjana
Last updated Mon, 13-May-2024
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Course overview

Overview:
A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Complete Video Course (Video Training) features 35 hours of video training that serves as your complete resource to get exam ready for the updated A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam. The course acts as a full study resource so you can gain a solid understanding of A+ skills. David L. Prowse provides a hands-on approach to learning, covering all objectives in the exam but also going deeper with demos and labs--both live-action hardware and virtual software--so you can see in real time how to troubleshoot and fix real hardware, software, and network problems.

A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Complete Video Course (Video Training) contains 32 lessons that start with an overview of mobile devices, networking, hardware, and software analysis, including storage devices, CPUs, motherboards, add-ons, printers, etc., before covering virtualization, cloud computing, hardware, and network troubleshooting.

While other courses teach with slides only, best-selling author David L. Prowse gives you the real-world training you need by:

* Examining hands-on configuration labs in real time
* Exploring troubleshooting techniques: highlighting how to determine and then fix common problems that you'll find on the exam and in your work
* Building a computer live on camera so you can see first-hand how to accomplish this key task

Topics include:
* Module 1: Mobile Devices
* Module 2: Networking
* Module 3: Hardware
* Module 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
* Module 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced

Learn How To:
* Install and configure laptop hardware
* Compare, contrast, connect, and configure mobile devices
* Troubleshoot motherboards, CPUs, RAM, hard drives, RAID arrays, video, and mobile devices
* Use network tools such as twisted-pair cabling and testing tools, patch cable, loopback cables, and Wi-Fi analyzers
* Configure networking: IPv4, IPv6, subnet masks, VLAN, etc.

Who Should Take This Course:

* Anyone looking to pass the CompTIA exam
* Anyone interested in entering the IT field
* Current computer technicians, help desk technicians, and LAN support specialists

What will i learn?

  • Install and configure laptop hardware
  • Compare, contrast, connect, and configure mobile devices
  • Troubleshoot motherboards, CPUs, RAM, hard drives, RAID arrays, video, and mobile devices
  • Use network tools such as twisted-pair cabling and testing tools, patch cable, loopback cables, and Wi-Fi analyzers
  • Configure networking: IPv4, IPv6, subnet masks, VLAN, etc.
Requirements
  • You don't need any technical experience
  • You must know computer basics
  • Anyone interested in entering the IT field
  • Current computer technicians, help desk technicians
  • LAN support specialists
  • Anyone looking to pass the CompTIA exam
Curriculum for this course
237 Lessons 39:55:31 Hours
Introduction to Computer Technician
1 Lessons 00:10:44 Hours
  • Introduction
    00:10:44
Installing & Laptop Hardware
12 Lessons 02:16:53 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Installing and Configuring Laptop Hardware
    00:02:34
  • Laptop Overview
    00:14:03
  • Hard Drive Replacement
    00:14:03
  • SO-DIMM Memory Upgrade and Analysis
    00:20:25
  • Power and Speakers
    00:07:43
  • Keyboard & Touchpad
    00:10:16
  • Screen and Frames
    00:11:53
  • CPU, System Board, and Mini PCIe
    00:12:42
  • Cellular Cards
    00:04:47
  • Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
    00:14:02
  • More Laptop Components & Peripherals
    00:04:25
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Laptop Display Types and Associated Components
7 Lessons 01:21:54 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Laptop Display Types and Associated Components
    00:00:25
  • Types of Laptop Displays
    00:16:21
  • Display Functionality
    00:10:02
  • Inverter
    00:08:15
  • Digitizers and Touchscreens
    00:08:59
  • Webcams and Microphones & Laptop Re-Assembly
    00:17:52
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Laptop Features
6 Lessons 01:03:17 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Laptop Features
    00:00:17
  • Keyboard and Touchpad Functionality
    00:12:09
  • Ports & Adapters
    00:14:06
  • Docking Stations and Port Replicators
    00:07:06
  • Laptop Security
    00:09:39
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Compare and Contrast Mobile Devices
6 Lessons 01:08:06 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Compare and Contrast Mobile Devices
    00:00:19
  • Tablets
    00:13:04
  • Smartphones
    00:18:01
  • Wearable Technology
    00:04:58
  • E-readers, Smart Cameras and GPS
    00:11:44
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Connect & Configure Mobile Devices
7 Lessons 00:48:10 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Connect and Configure Mobile Devices
    00:00:24
  • USB and Vendor Specific Ports
    00:05:48
  • Wireless Connections
    00:06:30
  • Memory Upgrade
    00:05:08
  • Protecting a Smartphone
    00:05:06
  • Mobile Accessories
    00:05:14
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Mobile Device Networking
8 Lessons 01:09:14 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Mobile Device Networking
    00:00:27
  • Enabling and Disabling Wireless Technologies
    00:05:19
  • Mobile Hotspots
    00:06:02
  • USB Tethering
    00:12:14
  • Bluetooth
    00:09:03
  • Mobile E-mail
    00:06:50
  • Radio and ID
    00:09:19
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Mobile Device Synchronization
6 Lessons 00:45:52 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Mobile Device Synchronization
    00:00:18
  • Data Synchronization
    00:08:12
  • Synchronization Methods
    00:10:02
  • Synchronizing to the Automobile
    00:04:47
  • Mobile Device Management
    00:02:33
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Ports & Protocols
12 Lessons 01:28:38 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Ports & Protocols
    00:02:19
  • Introduction to Network
    00:10:03
  • TCP and UDP
    00:07:52
  • HTTPS vs. HTTPS
    00:05:52
  • E-mail Protocols
    00:08:43
  • FTP, SSH and Telnet
    00:05:34
  • DHCP Part 1
    00:01:39
  • DHCP Part 2
    00:06:32
  • DNS
    00:06:53
  • LDAP and RDP
    00:08:01
  • SMB, CIFS, AFP, and SNMP
    00:05:10
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Network Devices
9 Lessons 01:26:44 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Network Devices
    00:00:25
  • Switches
    00:09:53
  • Routers
    00:09:44
  • Access Points
    00:11:31
  • Firewalls
    00:05:38
  • Ethernet-based Devices
    00:05:45
  • Patch Panel to RJ45 Jack Connections
    00:18:57
  • Software-Defined Networking
    00:04:51
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Wireless Networks Protocols
6 Lessons 00:46:04 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Wireless Networks Protocols
    00:00:17
  • Wireless Standards
    00:06:35
  • Wireless Channels
    00:06:47
  • Z Wave & Zigbee
    00:05:34
  • Cellular Internet Protocols
    00:06:51
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Networked Hosts
10 Lessons 01:40:54 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Networked Hosts
    00:00:41
  • Servers Part 1: Web, File, and Print Servers
    00:10:37
  • Servers Part 2: Mail and Proxy Servers
    00:07:45
  • Servers Part 3: DHCP and DNS Servers
    00:14:34
  • Servers Part 4: Authentication Servers
    00:09:50
  • Syslog
    00:09:34
  • Internet Appliances
    00:09:25
  • Load Balancers and More Network Hosts
    00:08:04
  • Embedded Systems and Legacy Devices
    00:10:24
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Network Configuration
11 Lessons 01:38:30 Hours
  • Learning Objetives - Network Configuration
    00:00:40
  • Static versus Dynamic Addresses
    00:08:04
  • Public versus Private Addresses
    00:04:38
  • IPv4
    00:12:36
  • Subnet Masks
    00:03:58
  • Challenge: Configuring IP with PowerShell
    00:14:11
  • Classful versus Classless IP Networks
    00:11:16
  • IPv6
    00:08:59
  • Client IP Settings
    00:08:45
  • VLANs
    00:05:23
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Internet and Network Types
6 Lessons 00:51:00 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Internet and Network Types
    00:00:21
  • Network Types
    00:08:43
  • Cable, DSL, and Fiber Optic Internet Services
    00:16:25
  • WISP
    00:02:41
  • Satellite Internet
    00:02:50
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Networking Tools
6 Lessons 00:54:07 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Network Tools
    00:00:19
  • Twisted Pair Cabling and Testing Tools
    00:09:19
  • Building Patch Cables
    00:11:55
  • Loopback Plugs
    00:08:00
  • WiFi Anaylzers
    00:04:34
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Cables & Connections
10 Lessons 01:43:58 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Cables & Connections
    00:00:46
  • Twisted Pair Cable and Connectors
    00:12:34
  • 568A versus 568B
    00:09:17
  • Coaxial Cable Types and Connectors
    00:06:45
  • Video Connections
    00:15:01
  • Audio Connections
    00:06:17
  • Multipurpose Connections
    00:14:34
  • Hard Drive Cables
    00:04:52
  • Adapters and Connectors Review
    00:13:52
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
RAM
8 Lessons 01:11:46 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - RAM
    00:00:20
  • RAM Basics
    00:04:47
  • DDR Types
    00:08:55
  • RAM Upgrade & Analysis
    00:21:30
  • Calculating the Data Transfer Rate of RAM
    00:05:54
  • RAM Features
    00:04:38
  • SODIMMS
    00:05:42
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
SOHO Network Configurations
9 Lessons 02:01:43 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - SOHO Network Cnfigurations
    00:00:36
  • SOHO Router Access Point Configuration
    00:32:54
  • Encryption Types
    00:07:20
  • NIC Configuration
    00:19:51
  • IoT Devices
    00:09:54
  • NAT and Port Forwarding
    00:07:33
  • DMZ
    00:06:43
  • More SOHO Router Configurations
    00:16:52
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Storage Devices
11 Lessons 02:10:28 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Storage Devices
    00:00:32
  • Storage 101
    00:07:30
  • SATA
    00:05:36
  • Magnetic Hard Drives
    00:13:25
  • Solid State Drive
    00:05:17
  • M.2 Installation
    00:20:23
  • Hard Drive Capacity
    00:05:53
  • Flesh-based Drives
    00:08:19
  • RAID Configurations
    00:15:14
  • NAS Box & RAID Installations
    00:28:19
  • Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
CPUs, Motherboards, and Add-on Cards
11 Lessons 02:04:36 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - CPUs, Motherboards, and Add-on Cards
    00:00:40
  • CPU 101
    00:04:23
  • Hyper-Threading, Multicore, and CPU Cache
    00:08:08
  • Sockets and Architecture
    00:06:18
  • Power Consumption and TDP
    00:16:43
  • Cooling
    00:09:56
  • Form Factors
    00:07:09
  • Motherboard Components and Connectors
    00:14:04
  • BIOS / UEFI
    00:13:40
  • Video Card Upgrade
    00:23:35
  • CPUs, Motherboards, and Add-on Cards - Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Power
6 Lessons 00:54:14 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Power
    00:00:18
  • Power 101
    00:06:11
  • Introduction to Power Supplies
    00:13:11
  • Power Supply Connectors
    00:05:33
  • Power Calculations
    00:09:01
  • Power - Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
SOHO Multifunction Devices
4 Lessons 00:42:05 Hours
  • Learning Ojectives - SOHO Multifuntional Devices
    00:00:13
  • Device Sharing
    00:11:27
  • Configuration Settings
    00:10:25
  • SOHO Multifunction Devices - Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Printers
5 Lessons 00:49:44 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Printers
    00:00:18
  • Types of Printers & Maintainance
    00:14:17
  • The Laser Print Process
    00:06:39
  • 3D Printing
    00:08:30
  • Printers - Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Cloud Computing Concepts
5 Lessons 00:34:17 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Cloud Computing Concepts
    00:00:43
  • SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS
    00:03:05
  • Types of Clouds
    00:02:40
  • Cloud Computing Concerns
    00:07:49
  • Cloud Computing Concepts - Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Client-side Virtualization
7 Lessons 01:23:00 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Cloud-side Virtualization
    00:00:27
  • Virtualization Basics
    00:16:47
  • Hypervisor
    00:07:25
  • Virtualization Software Part 1
    00:15:34
  • Virtualization Software Part 2
    00:11:36
  • CPU and RAM Analysis of Virtualization Host
    00:11:11
  • Client-side Virtualization - Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Computer Troubleshooting 101
8 Lessons 01:27:11 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Computer Troubleshooting 101
    00:00:38
  • Introduction to Troubleshooting
    00:10:00
  • Computer Troubleshooting 101
    00:17:12
  • Power Supply Tester
    00:16:37
  • Multimeter and Voltage Tester
    00:07:19
  • POST Devices
    00:07:25
  • Loopback Plugs
    00:08:00
  • Computer Troubleshooting 101 - Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Troubleshoot Motherboards, CPUs, RAM, and Power
5 Lessons 01:15:50 Hours
  • Troubleshooting Boot Issues
    00:17:25
  • Troubleshooting Other Common Desktop Symptoms
    00:12:10
  • Troubleshooting CPUs and RAM
    00:21:58
  • Troubleshooting Power Issues
    00:04:17
  • Troubleshoot Motherboards, CPUs, RAM, and Power - Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Troubleshoot Hard Drive and RAID Arrays
8 Lessons 01:31:20 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Troubleshoot Hard Drives and RAID Arrays
    00:00:29
  • Troubleshoot Hard Drive
    00:17:45
  • Hard Drive Issues
    00:11:33
  • Laptop HDD Recovery
    00:13:48
  • BSOD
    00:08:31
  • S.M.A.R.T Analysis
    00:06:47
  • RAID Errors
    00:12:27
  • Troubleshoot Hard Drive and RAID Arrays - Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Troubleshooting Video Issues
4 Lessons 00:44:55 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Troubleshoot Video Issues
    00:00:13
  • Video Troubleshooting Part 1
    00:14:40
  • Video Troubleshooting Part 2
    00:10:02
  • Troubleshooting Video Issues - Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Troulbeshoot Mobile Devices
7 Lessons 00:57:37 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Troubleshoot Mobile Devices
    00:00:25
  • Troubleshooting Common Mobile Device Issues Part 1
    00:09:46
  • Troubleshooting Common Mobile Device Issues Part 2
    00:05:48
  • Troubleshooting Common Mobile Device Issues Part 3
    00:07:17
  • Troubleshooting Common Mobile Device Issues Part 4
    00:05:22
  • Mobile Device Disassembling Processes
    00:08:59
  • Troubleshoot Mobile Devices - Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Troubleshooting Printers
7 Lessons 00:51:49 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Troubleshooting Printers
    00:00:25
  • Troubleshooting Common Printer Issues Part 1
    00:06:52
  • Troubleshooting Common Printer Issues Part 2
    00:04:47
  • Troubleshooting Common Printer Issues Part 3
    00:05:23
  • Troubleshooting Common Printer Issues Part 4
    00:07:56
  • Printer Troubleshooting Tools
    00:06:26
  • Troubleshooting Printers - Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Troubleshoot Wired and Wireless Network Problems
8 Lessons 01:00:51 Hours
  • Learning Objectives - Troubleshoot Wired and Wireless Network Problems
    00:00:28
  • Connectivity Problems
    00:09:20
  • APIPA
    00:06:24
  • IP Conflicts
    00:01:42
  • Slow Transfer Speeds
    00:09:32
  • Low RF Signal Problem
    00:05:19
  • SSID Not Found Issue
    00:08:06
  • Troubleshoot Wired and Wireless Network Problems - Formative Assessment
    0:20:00
Final Assessment
1 Lessons 01:00:00 Hours
  • Computer Technician - Summative Assessment
    1:00:00
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