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Duration
10+ Hours of Video Instruction
Overview
More than 10 hours of hands-on demos detailing computer troubleshooting and repair techniques to help you study for the CompTIA A+ certification.
Description
CompTIA A+ Troubleshooting Techniques LiveLessons is a series of 18 video lessons that provide quick, concise, hands-on, solutions to help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exam. They are meant to supplement any A+ training that the viewer is currently involved in.
The course consists of 18 video lessons that walk you through the most common troubleshooting tasks:
Lesson 1. Introducing A+ Troubleshooting
Lesson 2. Troubleshooting BIOS-Related Problems
Lesson 3. Understanding and Troubleshooting a RAID Array
Lesson 4. Troubleshooting and Optimizing Windows System Performance
Lesson 5. Resetting and Recovering Lost Passwords
Lesson 6. Troubleshooting and Optimizing a SOHO Wireless Network
Lesson 7. Troubleshooting with ipconfig and ping
Lesson 8. Advanced Troubleshooting with ipconfig
Lesson 9. Starting and Stopping Services in the GUI and the Command Prompt
Lesson 10. Repairing a Windows OS with System Recovery Options
Lesson 11. Repairing a Video Issue with Safe Mode
Lesson 12. Understanding and Troubleshooting the Sound System
Lesson 13. Troubleshooting Basic Printer Configuration Problems
Lesson 14. Repairing Common Laptop Hardware Failures
Lesson 15. Troubleshooting and Optimizing an Android-Based Device
Lesson 16. Troubleshooting Applications and Processes in Windows
Lesson 17. Troubleshooting with the Windows Firewall
Lesson 18. Analyzing Sample A+ 220-802 Troubleshooting Questions
About the Instructor
David L. Prowse is an author, computer network specialist, and technical trainer. Over the past several years he has authored several titles for Pearson Education, including the well-received CompTIA A+ Exam Cram and CompTIA Security+ Cert Guide. As a consultant, he installs and secures the latest in computer and networking technology. Over the past decade he has also taught CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification courses, both in the classroom and via the Internet. He runs the website www.davidlprowse.com, where he gladly answers questions from students and readers.
Skill Level
What You Will Learn
Who Should Take This Course
The target audience for CompTIA A+ Troubleshooting Techniques LiveLessons includes anyone studying for the CompTIA A+ exam, computer technicians, help desk technicians, LAN support specialists, and people who are new to the IT field.
Course Requirements
The product focuses primarily on hands-on configuration. Users should have a basic working knowledge of computers.
Table of Contents
Course Intro
Lesson 1: Introducing A+ Troubleshooting
1.1: The CompTIA A+ Troubleshooting Process
1.2: Troubleshooting a Basic Power-Related Issue
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting BIOS-Related Problems
2.1: Defining the Purpose of the BIOS
2.2: Troubleshooting the BIOS Boot Order
2.3: Disabling Unnecessary Devices in the BIOS
2.4: Resetting and Flashing the BIOS
Lesson 3: Understanding and Troubleshooting a RAID Array
3.1: Understanding RAID Array Types
3.2: Identifying Common Issues Associated with RAID Arrays
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting and Optimizing Windows System Performance
4.1: Analyzing Windows System Performance
4.2: Defining Why Hardware Components and Windows Fail to Perform to Expectations
4.3: Using Windows Utilities (and Third-Party Utilities) to Increase System Performance
Lesson 5: Resetting and Recovering Lost Passwords
5.1: Password Basics
5.2: Using Windows to Reset a Password
5.3: Using Third-Party Tools to Recover a Password
Lesson 6: Troubleshooting and Optimizing a SOHO Wireless Network
6.1: Understanding Wireless Networking Basics
6.2: Optimizing and Securing a SOHO Wireless Network
6.3: Troubleshooting Common SOHO Router Issues and Dealing with Deprecated Technologies
Lesson 7: Troubleshooting with ipconfig and ping
7.1: Understanding Windows Command Prompt Basics
7.2: Analyzing a System with ipconfig
7.3: Modifying Network Settings in the GUI and with netsh
7.4: Testing a System with ping
Lesson 8: Advanced Troubleshooting with ipconfig
8.1: Analyzing a System with ipconfig
8.2: Configuring the Network Connection with ipconfig
8.3: Defining Other Reasons for DHCP Failure and Testing the System with Ping
Lesson 9: Starting and Stopping Services in the GUI and the Command Prompt
9.1: Understanding Windows Services
9.2: Troubleshooting a Windows Service with Services.msc
9.3: Troubleshooting a Windows Service in the Command Prompt
Lesson 10: Repairing a Windows OS with System Recovery Options
10.1: Using the Windows System Recovery Options Utility
10.2: Troubleshooting a Boot Issue
10.3: Troubleshooting a Boot Issue Part II
Lesson 11: Repairing a Video Issue with Safe Mode
11.1: Understanding the Advanced Boot Options in Windows
11.2: Using Safe Mode to Repair a Video Misconfiguration
Lesson 12: Understanding and Troubleshooting the Sound System
12.1: Understanding Sound in a Windows-Based Computer
12.2: Troubleshooting Hardware-Related Sound Issues
12.3: Troubleshooting Software-Related Sound Issues
Lesson 13: Troubleshooting Basic Printer Configuration Problems
13.1: Understanding Printing in Windows
13.2: Troubleshooting Printer Driver Problems
13.3: Troubleshooting Printer Configuration Issues
Lesson 14: Repairing Common Laptop Hardware Failures
14.1: Troubleshooting Laptop Power Issues
14.2: Troubleshooting a Laptop RAM Issue
14.3: Troubleshooting a Laptop Display Issue
Lesson 15: Troubleshooting and Optimizing an Android-Based Device
15.1: Troubleshooting Common Android Problems
15.2: Optimizing an Android Device
15.3: Resetting an Android Device
Lesson 16: Troubleshooting Applications and Processes in Windows
16.1: Disabling Troublesome Applications with msconfig
16.2: Ending Processes in the GUI and the Command Prompt
Lesson 17: Troubleshooting with the Windows Firewall
17.1: Understanding Firewall Technology
17.2: Blocking Applications with the Windows Firewall
17.3: Using the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Lesson 18: Analyzing Sample A+ 220-802 Troubleshooting Questions
18.1: Discussing Powerful Exam-Taking Techniques
18.2: Analyzing Typical A+ 220-802 Questions
18.3: Analyzing Typical A+ 220-802 Questions (Part II)
About LiveLessons Video Training
The LiveLessons Video Training series publishes hundreds of hands-on, expert-led video tutorials covering a wide selection of technology topics designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed. This professional and personal technology video series features world-leading author instructors published by your trusted technology brands: Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, IBM Press, Pearson IT Certification, Prentice Hall, Sams, and Que. Topics include: IT Certification, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Development, Home and Office Technologies, Business and Management, and more. View all LiveLessons on InformIT at http://www.informit.com/livelessons.