CompTIA A+ Core 1 & 2 (220-1101 and 220-1102)
Course description
Qualify yourself for a career in technical support of IT operations with the industry standard CompTIA A+ Certification. In this course, students will learn to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and understand issues ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security—all in easy-to-follow modules, videos, and hands-on labs.
Audience
Entry-level IT Professional with 6-12 months of hands-on experience desktop PCs, laptops, and mobile devices. The average CompTIA A+ candidate will have attempted in the past to replace a hardware component within a PC or mobile device; they should also understand how to navigate through Windows, access the Internet, and have (or be willing to learn) a basic knowledge of OS X and Linux features.
Prerequisites
- 6-12 months of hands-on experience in the lab or field
Course objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Understand, install, and configure mobile devices
- Understand, install, and configure common networks and networking devices
- Understand, install, and configure hardware components according to customer specifications
- Understand, set up, and configure cloud and virtual applications
- Hardware and network troubleshooting
Learn more about how getting a CompTIA A+ certification can help your career.
Introduction
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1Introduction to CompTIA A+
Introduction to CompTIA A+
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2Mapping Course Content to CompTIA A+ Core 1 (Exam 220 - 11-1)
Achieving CompTIA A+ certification requires candidates to pass Exams 220-1101
and 220-1102. This table describes where the exam objectives for Exam 220-1101
are covered in this course.
Lesson 1: Installing Motherboards and Connectors
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3Lesson 1 Installing Motherboards and Connectors
Installing Motherboards and Connectors
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4Topic 1A Explain Cable Types and Connectors
Explain Cable Types and Connectors
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5Personal Computers
Personal Computers
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6Peripheral Devices
Peripheral Devices
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7Universal Serial Bus Cables
Universal Serial Bus Cables
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8HDMI and DisplayPort Video Cables
HDMI and DisplayPort Video Cables
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9Thunderbolt and Lightning Cables
Thunderbolt and Lightning Cables
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10SATA Hard Drive Cables
SATA Hard Drive Cables
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11Topic 1B Install and Configure Motherboards
Install and Configure Motherboards
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12Motherboard Functions
Motherboard Functions
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13Electrical Safety and ESD
Electrical Safety and ESD
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14Motherboard CPU and System Memory Connectors
Motherboard CPU and System Memory Connectors
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15Motherboard Storage Connectors
Motherboard Storage Connectors
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16Motherboard Adapter Connectors
Motherboard Adapter Connectors
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17Motherboard Form Factors
Motherboard Form Factors
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18Motherboard Headers and Power Connectors
Motherboard Headers and Power Connectors
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19Video Cards and Capture Cards
Video Cards and Capture Cards
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20Sound Cards
Sound Cards
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21Network Interface Cards
Network Interface Cards
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22Topic 1C Explain Legacy Cable Types
Explain Legacy Cable Types
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23DVI and VGA Video Cables
DVI and VGA Video Cables
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24Small Computer System Interface
Small Computer System Interface
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25Integrated Drive Electronics Interface
Itegrated Drive Electronics Interface
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26Serial Cables
Serial Cables
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27Adapter Cables
Adapter Cables
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28Lesson 1: Installing Motherboards and Connectors
Lesson 2: Installing System Devices
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29Lesson 2 Installing System Devices
Installing System Devices
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30Topic 2A Install and Configure Power Supplies and Cooling
Install and Configure Power Supplies and Cooling
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31Power Supply Units
Power Supply Units
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32Wattage Rating
Wattage Rating
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33Power Supply Connectors
Power Supply Connectors
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34Fan Cooling Systems
Fan Cooling Systems
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35Liquid Cooling Systems
Liquid Cooling Systems
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36Topic 2B Select and Install Storage Devices
Select and Install Storage Devices
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37Mass Storage Devices
Mass Storage Devices
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38Solid-State Drives
Solid-State Drives
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39Hard Disk Drives
Hard Disk Drives
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40Redundant Array of Independent Disks
Redundant Array of Independent Disks
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41RAID 0 and RAID 1
RAID 0 and RAID 1
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42RAID 5 and RAID 10
RAID 5 and RAID 10
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43Removable Storage Drives
Removable Storage Drives
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44Optical Drives
Optical Drives
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45Topic 2C Install and Configure System Memory
Install and Configure System Memory
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46System RAM and Virtual Memory
System RAM and Virtual Memory
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47RAM Types
RAM Types
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48Memory Modules
Memory Modules
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49Multi-channel System Memory
Multi-channel System Memory
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50ECC RAM
ECC RAM
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51Topic 2D: Install and Configure CPUs
Introduction: Install and Configure CPUs
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52CPU Architecture
CPU Architecture
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53CPU Features
CPU Features
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54CPU Socket Types
CPU Socket Types
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55CPU Types and Motherboard Compatibility
CPU Types and Motherboard Compatibility
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56Lesson 2: Installing System Devices
Lesson 3 Troubleshooting PC Hardware
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57Introduction and Objectives
Introduction and Objectives
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58Topic 3A Apply Troubleshooting Methodology
Apply Troubleshooting Methodology
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59Best Practice Methodology
Best Practice Methodology
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60Identify the Problem
Identify the Problem
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61Establish and Test a Theory
Establish and Test a Theory
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62Establish a New Theory or Escalate
Establish a New Theory or Escalate
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63Implement a Plan of Action
Implement a Plan of Action
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64Verify and Document
Verify and Document
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65Topic 3B Configure BIOS/UEFI
Configure BIOS/UEFI
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66BIOS and UEFI
BIOS and UEFI
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67Boot and Device Options
Boot and Device Options
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68Boot Passwords and Secure Boot
Boot Passwords and Secure Boot
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69Trusted Platform Modules
Trusted Platform Modules
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70Topic 3C Troubleshoot Power and Disk Issues
Troubleshoot Power and Disk Issues
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71Troubleshoot Power Issues
Troubleshoot Power Issues
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72Troubleshoot POST Issues
Troubleshoot POST Issues
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73Troubleshoot Boot Issues
Troubleshoot Boot Issues
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74Troubleshoot Drive Availability
Troubleshoot Drive Availability
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75Troubleshoot Drive Reliability and Performance
Troubleshoot Drive Reliability and Performance
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76Troubleshoot RAID Failure
Troubleshoot RAID Failure
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77Topic 3D Troubleshoot System and Display Issues
Troubleshoot System and Display Issues
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78Troubleshoot Component Issues
Troubleshoot Component Issues
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79Troubleshoot Performance Issues
Troubleshoot Performance Issues
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80Troubleshoot Inaccurate System Date/Time
Troubleshoot Inaccurate System Date/Time
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81Troubleshoot Missing Video Issues
Troubleshoot Missing Video Issues
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82Troubleshoot Video Quality Issues
Troubleshoot Video Quality Issues
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83Lesson 3: Troubleshooting PC Hardware
Lesson 4 Comparing Local Networking Hardware
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84Lesson 4 Comparing Local Networking Hardware
Introdiction and Objectives
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85Topic 4A Compare Network Types
Compare Network Types
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86LANs and WANs
LANs and WANs
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87SOHO and Enterprise Networks
SOHO and Enterprise Networks
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88Datacenters and Storage Area Networks
Datacenters and Storage Area Networks
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89Personal Area Networks
Personal Area Networks
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90Topic 4B Compare Networking Hardware
Compare Networking Hardware
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91Network Interface Cards
Network Interface Cards
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92Patch Panels
Patch Panels
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93Patch Panel
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94Hubs
Hubs
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95Switches
Switches
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96Unmanaged and Managed Switches
Unmanaged and Managed Switches
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97Power over Ethernet
Power over Ethernet
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98Topic 4C Explain Network Cable Types
Explain Network Cable Types
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99Unshielded Twisted Pair
Unshielded Twisted Pair
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100Shielded Twisted Pair
Shielded Twisted Pair
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101Cat Standards
Cat Standards
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102Copper Cabling Connectors
Copper Cabling Connectors
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103Copper Cabling Installation Tools
Copper Cabling Installation Tools
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104Copper Cabling Test Tools
Copper Cabling Test Tools
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105Network Taps
Network Taps
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106Copper Cabling Installation Considerations
Copper Cabling Installation Considerations
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107Optical Cabling
Optical Cabling
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108Coaxial Cabling
Coaxial Cabling
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109Topic 4D Compare Wireless Networking Types
Compare Wireless Networking Types
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110Access Points
Access Points
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111802.11a and the 5 GHz Frequency Band
802.11a and the 5 GHz Frequency Band
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112802.11b/g and the 2.4 GHz Frequency Band
802.11b/g and the 2.4 GHz Frequency Band
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113802.11n
802.11n
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114Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6
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115Wireless LAN Installation Considerations
Wireless LAN Installation Considerations
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116Wi-Fi Analyzers
Wi-Fi Analyzers
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117Long-Range Fixed Wireless
Long-Range Fixed Wireless
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118Bluetooth, RFID, and NFC
Bluetooth, RFID, and NFC
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119Lesson 4: Comparing Local Networking Hardware
Lesson 5 Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections
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120Lesson 5 Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections
Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections
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121Topic 5A Compare Internet Connection Types
Compare Internet Connection Types
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122Internet Connection Types and Modems
Internet Connection Types and Modems
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123Digital Subscriber Line Modems
Digital Subscriber Line Modems
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124Cable Modems
Cable Modems
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125Fiber to the Curb and Fiber to the Premises
Fiber to the Curb and Fiber to the Premises
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126Fixed Wireless Internet Access
Fixed Wireless Internet Access
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127Cellular Radio Internet Connections
Cellular Radio Internet Connections
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128Routers
Routers
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129Firewalls
Firewalls
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130Topic 5B Use Basic TCP/IP Concepts
Topic 5B Use Basic TCP/IP Concepts
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131TCP/IP
TCP/IP
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132IPv4 Addressing
IPv4 Addressing
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133Network Prefixes
Network Prefixes
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134IPv4 Forwarding
IPv4 Forwarding
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135Public and Private Addressing
Public and Private Addressing
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136IPv4 Host Address Configuration
IPv4 Host Address Configuration
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137Static Versus Dynamic Host Address Configuration
Static Versus Dynamic Host Address Configuration
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138SOHO Router Configuration
SOHO Router Configuration
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139IPv6 Addressing
IPv6 Addressing
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140Topic 5C Compare Protocols and Ports
Compare Protocols and Ports
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141Protocols and Ports
Protocols and Ports
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142Transmission Control Protocol
Transmission Control Protocol
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143User Datagram Protocol
User Datagram Protocol
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144Well-Known Ports
Well-Known Ports
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145Topic 5D Compare Network Configuration Concepts
Compare Network Configuration Concepts
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146Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
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147Domain Name System
Domain Name System
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148DNS Queries
DNS Queries
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149DNS Record Types
DNS Record Types
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150DNS Spam Management Records
DNS Spam Management Records
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151Virtual LANs
Virtual LANs
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152Virtual Private Networks
Virtual Private Networks
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153Lesson 5: Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections
Lesson 6 Supporting Network Services
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154Lesson 6 Supporting Network Services
Supporting Network Services
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155Topic 6A Summarize Services Provided by Networked Hosts
Summarize Services Provided by Networked Hosts
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156File/Print Servers
File/Print Servers
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157Web Servers
Web Servers
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158Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
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159Mail Servers
Mail Servers
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160Mailbox Servers
Mailbox Servers
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161Directory and Authentication Servers
Directory and Authentication Servers
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162Remote Terminal Access Servers
Remote Terminal Access Servers
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163Network Monitoring Servers
Network Monitoring Servers
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164Topic 6B Compare Internet and Embedded Appliances
Compare Internet and Embedded Appliances
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165Proxy Servers
Proxy Servers
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166Spam Gateways and Unified Threat Management
Spam Gateways and Unified Threat Management
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167Load Balancers
Load Balancers
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168Legacy Systems
Legacy Systems
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169Embedded Systems and SCADA
Embedded Systems and SCADA
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170Internet of Things Devices
Internet of Things Devices
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171Topic 6C Troubleshoot Networks
Topic 6C Troubleshoot Networks
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172Troubleshoot Wired Connectivity
Troubleshoot Wired Connectivity
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173Troubleshoot Network Speed Issues
Troubleshoot Network Speed Issues
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174Troubleshoot Wireless Issues
Troubleshoot Wireless Issues
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175Troubleshoot VoIP Issues
Troubleshoot VoIP Issues
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176Troubleshoot Limited Connectivity
Troubleshoot Limited Connectivity
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177Lesson 6: Supporting Network Services
Lesson 7 Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts
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178Lesson 7 Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts
Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts
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179Topic 7A Summarize Client-Side Virtualization
Summarize Client-Side Virtualization
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180Hypervisors
Hypervisors
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181Uses for Virtualization
Uses for Virtualization
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182Virtualization Resource Requirements
Virtualization Resource Requirements
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183Virtualization Security Requirements
Virtualization Security Requirements
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184Topic 7B Summarize Cloud Concepts
Summarize Cloud Concepts
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185Cloud Characteristics
Cloud Characteristics
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186Common Cloud Deployment Models
Common Cloud Deployment Models
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187Common Cloud Service Models
Common Cloud Service Models
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188Desktop Virtualization
Desktop Virtualization
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189Cloud File Storage
Cloud File Storage
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190Software-Defined Networking
Software-Defined Networking
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191Lesson 7: Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts
Lesson 8 Supporting Mobile Devices
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192Lesson 8 Supporting Mobile Devices
Introduction and Objective
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193Topic 8A Set Up Mobile Devices and Peripherals
Set Up Mobile Devices and Peripherals
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194Mobile Display Types
Mobile Display Types
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195Mobile Display Components
Mobile Display Components
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196Mobile Device Accessories
Mobile Device Accessories
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197Wi-Fi Networking
Wi-Fi Networking
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198Cellular Data Networking
Cellular Data Networking
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199Mobile Hotspots and Tethering
Mobile Hotspots and Tethering
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200Mobile Device Wired Connection Methods
Mobile Device Wired Connection Methods
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201Bluetooth Wireless Connections
Bluetooth Wireless Connections
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202Near-Field Communication Wireless Connections
Near-Field Communication Wireless Connections
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203Port Replicators and Docking Stations
Port Replicators and Docking Stations
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204Topic 8B Configure Mobile Device Apps
Configure Mobile Device Apps
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205Mobile Apps
Mobile Apps
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206Account Setup
Account Setup
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207Types of Data to Synchronize
Types of Data to Synchronize
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208Email Configuration Options
Email Configuration Options
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209Synchronization Methods
Synchronization Methods
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210Enterprise Mobility Management
Enterprise Mobility Management
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211Two-factor Authentication
Two-factor Authentication
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212Location Services
Location Services
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213Topic 8C Install and Configure Laptop Hardware
Install and Configure Laptop Hardware
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214Laptop Disassembly Processes
Laptop Disassembly Processes
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215Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement
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216RAM and Adapter Replacement
RAM and Adapter Replacement
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217Disk Upgrades and Replacement
Disk Upgrades and Replacement
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218Keyboard and Security Component Replacement
Keyboard and Security Component Replacement
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219Topic 8D Troubleshoot Mobile Device Issues
Troubleshoot Mobile Device Issues
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220Power and Battery Issues
Power and Battery Issues
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221Hardware Failure Issues
Hardware Failure Issues
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222Screen and Calibration Issues
Screen and Calibration Issues
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223Connectivity Issues
Connectivity Issues
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224Malware Issues
Malware Issues
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225Lesson 8: Supporting Mobile Devices
Lesson 9 Supporting Print Devices
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226Lesson 9 Supporting Print Devices
Introduction and Objectives
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227Topic 9A Deploy Printer and Multifunction Devices
Deploy Printer and Multifunction Devices
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228Printer Unboxing and Setup Location
Printer Unboxing and Setup Location
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229Print Device Connectivity
Print Device Connectivity
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230Printer Drivers and Page Description Languages
Printer Drivers and Page Description Languages
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231Printer Properties
Printer Properties
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232Printing Preferences
Printing Preferences
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233Printer Sharing
Printer Sharing
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234Printer Security
Printer Security
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235Scanner Configuration
Scanner Configuration
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236Topic 9B Replace Print Device Consumables
Replace Print Device Consumables
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237Laser Printer Imaging Process
Laser Printer Imaging Process
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238Laser Printer Maintenance
Laser Printer Maintenance
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239Inkjet Printer Imaging Process
Inkjet Printer Imaging Process
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240Inkjet Printer Maintenance
Inkjet Printer Maintenance
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241Thermal Printer Maintenance
Thermal Printer Maintenance
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242Impact Printer Maintenance
Impact Printer Maintenance
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2433-D Printer Maintenance
3-D Printer Maintenance
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244Topic 9C Troubleshoot Print Device Issues
Troubleshoot Print Device Issues
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245Printer Connectivity Issues
Printer Connectivity Issues
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246Print Feed Issues
Print Feed Issues
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247Print Quality Issues
Print Quality Issues
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248Finishing Issues
Finishing Issues
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249Print Job Issues
Print Job Issues
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250Lesson 9: Supporting Print Devices
Lesson 10 Configuring Windows
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251Lesson 10 Configuring Windows
Introduction and Objectives
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252Topic 10A Configure Windows User Settings
Configure Windows User Settings
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253Windows Interfaces
Windows Interfaces
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254Windows Settings and Control Panel
Windows Settings and Control Panel
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255Accounts Settings
Accounts Settings
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256Privacy Settings
Privacy Settings
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257Desktop Settings
Desktop Settings
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258Ease of Access Settings
Ease of Access Settings
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259File Explorer
File Explorer
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260File Explorer Options and Indexing Options
File Explorer Options and Indexing Options
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261Topic 10B Configure Windows System Settings
Topic 10B Configure Windows System Settings
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262System Settings
System Settings
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263Update and Security Settings
Update and Security Settings
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264Device Settings
Device Settings
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265Display and Sound Settings
Display and Sound Settings
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266Power Options
Power Options
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267Apps, Programs, and Features
Apps, Programs, and Features
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268Apps Settings
Apps Settings
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269Network Settings
Network Settings
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270Administrative Tools
Administrative Tools
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271Management Shortcuts
Management Shortcuts
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272Lesson 10: Configuring Windows
Lesson 11 Managing Windows
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273Lesson 11 Managing Windows
Introduction and Objectives
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274Topic 11A Use Management Consoles
Use Management Consoles
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275Device Manager
Device Manager
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276Disk Management Console
Disk Management Console
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277Disk Maintenance Tools
Disk Maintenance Tools
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278Task Scheduler
Task Scheduler
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279Local Users and Groups Console
Local Users and Groups Console
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280Certificate Manager
Certificate Manager
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281Group Policy Editor
Group Policy Editor
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282Registry Editor
Registry Editor
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283Custom Microsoft Management Consoles
Custom Microsoft Management Consoles
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284Topic 11B Use Performance and Troubleshooting Tools
Use Performance and Troubleshooting Tools
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285System Information
System Information
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286Event Viewer
Event Viewer
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287Task Manager Process Monitoring
Task Manager Process Monitoring
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288Task Manager Performance Monitoring
Task Manager Performance Monitoring
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289Task Manager User Monitoring
Task Manager User Monitoring
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290Startup Processes and Services Console
Startup Processes and Services Console
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291Resource Monitor and Performance Monitor
Resource Monitor and Performance Monitor
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292Performance Counters
Performance Counters
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293System Configuration Utility
System Configuration Utility
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294Topic 11C Use Command-line Tools
Topic 11C Use Command-line Tools
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295Command Prompt
Command Prompt
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296Navigation Commands
Navigation Commands
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297File Management Commands
File Management Commands
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298Disk Management Commands
Disk Management Commands
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299System Management Commands
System Management Commands
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300Lesson 11: Managing Windows
Lesson 12 Identifying OS Types and Features
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301Lesson 12 Identifying OS Types and Features
Introduction and Objectives
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302Topic 12A Explain OS Types
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303Windows and macOS
Windows and macOS
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304UNIX, Linux, and Chrome OS
UNIX, Linux, and Chrome OS
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305iOS and Android
iOS and Android
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306Windows File System Types
Windows File System Types
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307Linux and macOS File System Types
Linux and macOS File System Types
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308OS Compatibility Issues
OS Compatibility Issues
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309Vendor Life-cycle Limitations
Vendor Life-cycle Limitations
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310Topic 12B Compare Windows Editions
Compare Windows Editions
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311Windows Versions
Windows Versions
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312Windows Home Edition
Windows Home Edition
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313Work and Education Features
Work and Education Features
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314Windows Pro and Enterprise Editions
Windows Pro and Enterprise Editions
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315Windows Upgrade Paths and Feature Updates
Windows Upgrade Paths and Feature Updates
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316Lesson 12: Identifying OS Types and Features
Lesson 13 Supporting Windows
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317Lesson 13 Supporting Windows
Introduction and Objectives
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318Topic 13A Perform OS Installations and Upgrades
Perform OS Installations and Upgrades
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319Installation and Upgrade Considerations
Installation and Upgrade Considerations
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320Unattended Installations
Unattended Installations
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321Boot Devices
Boot Devices
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322Disk Configuration
Disk Configuration
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323Repair Installation
Repair Installation
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324Topic 13B Install and Configure Applications
Install and Configure Applications
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325System Requirements for Applications
System Requirements for Applications
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326OS Requirements for Applications
OS Requirements for Applications
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327Distribution Methods
Distribution Methods
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328Other Considerations
Other Considerations
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329Topic 13C Troubleshoot Windows OS Problems
Troubleshoot Windows OS Problems
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330Boot Process
Boot Process
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331Boot Recovery Tools
Boot Recovery Tools
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332System Restore
System Restore
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333Update and Driver Roll Back
Update and Driver Roll Back
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334System Repair, Reinstall, and Reimage
System Repair, Reinstall, and Reimage
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335Troubleshoot Boot Issues
Troubleshoot Boot Issues
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336Troubleshoot Profile Issues
Troubleshoot Profile Issues
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337Troubleshoot Performance Issues
Troubleshoot Performance Issues
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338Troubleshoot System Fault Issues
Troubleshoot System Fault Issues
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339Troubleshoot Application and Service Fault Issues
Troubleshoot Application and Service Fault Issues
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340Lesson 13: Supporting Windows
Lesson 14 Managing Windows Networking
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341Lesson 14 Managing Windows Networking
Introduction and Objectives
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342Topic 14A Manage Windows Networking
Manage Windows Networking
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343Windows Network Connection Types
Windows Network Connection Types
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344IP Addressing Schemes
IP Addressing Schemes
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345Windows Client Configuration
Windows Client Configuration
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346Network Location
Network Location
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347Windows Defender Firewall Configuration
Windows Defender Firewall Configuration
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348VPN and WWAN Connection Types
VPN and WWAN Connection Types
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349Proxy Settings
Proxy Settings
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350Topic 14B Troubleshoot Windows Networking
Troubleshoot Windows Networking
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351Troubleshoot IP Configuration
Troubleshoot IP Configuration
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352Troubleshoot Local Network Connectivity
Troubleshoot Local Network Connectivity
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353Troubleshoot Remote Network Connectivity
Troubleshoot Remote Network Connectivity
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354Troubleshoot Name Resolution
Troubleshoot Name Resolution
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355Troubleshoot Network Ports
Troubleshoot Network Ports
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356Topic 14C Configure Windows Security Settings
Configure Windows Security Settings
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357Logical Security Controls
Logical Security Controls
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358User and Group Accounts
User and Group Accounts
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359User Account Control
User Account Control
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360Authentication Methods
Authentication Methods
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361Windows Login Options
Windows Login Options
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362Windows Domains and Active Directory
Windows Domains and Active Directory
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363Group Policy and Login Scripts
Group Policy and Login Scripts
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364Mobile Device Management
Mobile Device Management
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365Topic 14D Manage Windows Shares
Manage Windows Shares
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366Workgroup Setup
Workgroup Setup
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367File Share Configuration
File Share Configuration
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368Network Browsing and Mapping Drives
Network Browsing and Mapping Drives
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369Printer Sharing
Printer Sharing
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370NTFS versus Share Permissions
NTFS versus Share Permissions
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371Permissions Inheritance
Permissions Inheritance
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372Domain Setup
Domain Setup
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373Home Folders
Home Folders
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374Roaming Profiles and Folder Redirection
Roaming Profiles and Folder Redirection
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375Lesson 14: Managing Windows Networking
Lesson 15 Managing Linux and macOS
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376Lesson 15 Managing Linux and macOS
Introduction and Objectives
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377Topic 15A Identify Features of Linux
Identify Features of Linux
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378Shells, Terminals, and Consoles
Shells, Terminals, and Consoles
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379Command Interface
Command Interface
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380Navigation Commands
Navigation Commands
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381Search Commands
Search Commands
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382File Management Commands
File Management Commands
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383User Account Management
User Account Management
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384File Permissions Commands
File Permissions Commands
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385Package Management Commands
Package Management Commands
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386Network Management Commands
Network Management Commands
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387Backup and Scheduling Commands
Backup and Scheduling Commands
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388Topic 15B Identify Features of macOS
Identify Features of macOS
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389Interface Features
Interface Features
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390System Preferences
System Preferences
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391Security and User Management
Security and User Management
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392Finder and iCloud
Finder and iCloud
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393App Installation and Management
App Installation and Management
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394OS and App Updates
OS and App Updates
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395Network and Device Settings
Network and Device Settings
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396Time Machine Backup
Time Machine Backup
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397Troubleshoot Crashes and Boot Issues
Troubleshoot Crashes and Boot Issues
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398Lesson 15: Managing Linux and macOS
Lesson 16 Configuring SOHO Network Security
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399Lesson 16 Configuring SOHO Network Security
Introduction and Objectives
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400Topic 16A Explain Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
Explain Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
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401Information Security
Information Security
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402Vulnerabilities
Vulnerabilities
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403Social Engineering
Social Engineering
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404Phishing and Evil Twins
Phishing and Evil Twins
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405Threat Types
Threat Types
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406Password Attacks
Password Attacks
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407Cross-site Scripting Attacks
Cross-site Scripting Attacks
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408SQL Injection Attacks
SQL Injection Attacks
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409Hashing and Encryption Concepts
Hashing and Encryption Concepts
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410Digital Signatures and Key Exchange
Digital Signatures and Key Exchange
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411Topic 16B Compare Wireless Security Protocols
Compare Wireless Security Protocols
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412Wi-Fi Protected Access
Wi-Fi Protected Access
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413Wi-Fi Authentication Methods
Wi-Fi Authentication Methods
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414Enterprise Authentication Protocols
Enterprise Authentication Protocols
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415Lesson 16: Configuring SOHO Network Security
Lesson 17 Managing Security Settings
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416Lesson 17 Managing Security Settings
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417Topic 17A Configure Workstation Security
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418Password Best Practices
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419End User Best Practices
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420Account Management
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421Account Policies
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422Execution Control
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423Windows Defender Antivirus
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424Windows Defender Firewall
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425Encrypting File System
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426Windows BitLocker and BitLocker To Go
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427Topic 17B Configure Browser Security
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428Browser Selection and Installation
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429Browser Extensions and Plug-ins
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430Browser Settings
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431Secure Connections and Valid Certificates
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432Browser Privacy Settings
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433Topic 17C Troubleshoot Workstation Security Issues
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434Malware Vectors
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435Malware Payloads
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436Ransomware and Cryptominers
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437Troubleshoot Desktop Symptoms
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438Troubleshoot Browser Symptoms
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439Best Practices for Malware Removal
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440Infected Systems Quarantine
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441Malware Removal Tools and Methods
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442Malware Infection Prevention
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443Lesson 17: Managing Security Settings
Lesson 18 Supporting Mobile Software
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444Lesson 18 Supporting Mobile Software
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445Topic 18A Configure Mobile OS Security
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446Screen Locks
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447Mobile Security Software
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448Enterprise Mobility Management
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449Mobile Data Security
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450Locator Apps and Remote Wipe
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451Internet of Things Security
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452Topic 18B Troubleshoot Mobile OS and App Software
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453Mobile Device Troubleshooting Tools
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454Troubleshoot Device and OS Issues
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455Troubleshoot App Issues
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456Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues
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457Topic 18C Troubleshoot Mobile OS and App Security
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458Root Access Security Concerns
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459Mobile App Source Security Concerns
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460Mobile Security Symptoms
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461Lesson 18: Supporting Mobile Software
Lesson 19 Using Support and Scripting Tools
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462Lesson 19 Using Support and Scripting Tools
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463Topic 19A Use Remote Access Technologies
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464Remote Desktop Tools
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465RDP Server and Security Settings
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466Microsoft Remote Assistance
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467Secure Shell
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468Desktop Management and Remote Monitoring Tools
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469Other Remote Access Tools
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470Topic 19B Implement Backup and Recovery
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471Backup Operations
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472Backup Methods
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473Backup Media Requirements
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474Backup Testing and Recovery Best Practices
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475Topic 19C Explain Data Handling Best Practices
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476Regulated Data Classification
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477Prohibited Content and Licensing Issues
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478Incident Response
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479Data Integrity and Preservation
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480Data Destruction Methods
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481Disposal and Recycling Outsourcing Concepts
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482Topic 19D Identify Basics of Scripting
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483Shell Scripts
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484Basic Script Constructs
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485Windows Scripts
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486JavaScript and Python
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487Use Cases for Scripting
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488Scripting Best Practices and Considerations
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489Lesson 19: Using Support and Scripting Tools
Lesson 20 Implementing Operational Procedures
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490Lesson 20 Implementing Operational Procedures
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491Topic 20A Implement Best Practice Documentation
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492Standard Operating Procedure
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493Ticketing Systems
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494Ticket Management
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495Asset Identification and Inventory
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496Asset Documentation
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497Change Management Concepts
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498Change Approval
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499Policy Documentation
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500Topic 20B Use Proper Communication Techniques
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501Professional Support Processes
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502Professional Support Delivery
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503Professional Appearance
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504Professional Communications
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505Difficult Situations
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506Topic 20C Use Common Safety and Environmental Procedures
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507Compliance with Regulations
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508Electrical Safety
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509Other Safety Hazard Mitigations
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510Environmental Impacts
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511Electrostatic Discharge Mitigation
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512Building Power Issues and Mitigations
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513Materials Handling and Responsible Disposal
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514Next Steps: Become a CompTIA A+ Certified Professional!
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515Lesson 20: Implementing Operational Procedures