Computer Hardware & Networking

A+ N+ certification is essential for candidates interested in starting their career in computer support domain. Today, this credential not only validates essential entry-level IT skills including computer repairing, operating systems, network administration and information security, but is becoming a qualifying factor in the hiring process.
Nowadays in most IT companies, A+ N+ certification has become a mandatory hiring requirement for a variety of entry-level IT positions. Hence, obtaining the necessary A+ N+ training is a distinctive step towards a dream job. This certification is also a requirement for advanced certification of leading Microsoft, Cisco, IBM and HP technology.

Course Outline

Computer Hardware A+ Syllabus

Computer H/W Architecture & Troubleshooting

• The fundamentals of Computer
• Assembling and configuring a PC
• Processor types & Diff between 32 & 64 bit arch.
• Keyboard, Mouse, System Start Up, BIOS Setting
• Memory, Storage Devices management:(HDD & FDD)
• Motherboards & Power Supply (SMPS)
• Study on Notebook and Laptop architecture
• Parallel Ports and Serial port configuration
• Configuring modem for internet connectivity
• Configuring USB Port & Optical Storage Device
• Troubleshooting

Operating System

• Boot Process & Basic Unix Command
• MS-Windows XP / Win 7 Insta. & Upgrade
• Troubleshooting system startup and user logons
• User /Group Administration and profile mgmt.
• Printers & Scanners configuration
• Disk Clean Up, Disk Defragmentation
• Device Manager & Event Viewer
• Control Panel Setting in Windows
• Software Installation & Uninstallation
• Windows Services & Windows Registry
• Windows Troubleshooting

Software Application support

• Win XP desktop & Built-in applications Support
• IE, Outlook Express & Remote Assistance
• Online Security & Firewall
• Printer Installation, Sharing & Troubleshooting

Computer Hardware N+ Syllabus

Network Fundamentals

• Wireless network configuration, Remote Admin
• File Sharing in N/W & Remote desktop, Messenger
• Antivirus & Its online scanning tools.
• Backup, Recovery

Networking Essentials

• Network Definition & Networking Models
• Network Addressing
• Establishing a Connection & Reliable Delivery.
• Network Connectivity
• The OSI Model
• Ethernet, Network Resources.
• Token Ring/IEEE 802.5, FDDI
• TCP/IP Utilities DNS, DHCP & WINS
• Introduction to IPX/SPX & IPv6
• Network LAN Infrastructure
• IP Routing & Routing Tables
• Router Discovery Protocols
• Virtual LANs (VLANs)
• The WAN Environment & Connectivity devices
• Voice Over Data Services
• Remote Networking & Remote Access Protocols
• VPN Technologies
• Introduction to Network Security
• Virus Protection
• Local Security & Internet Security
• Network Access & Disaster Recovery Plan
• Data Backups & Fault tolerance
• Clustering , NAS & SAN
• Network Troubleshooting