Cisco Certification Online for graduates by Ascent Institute - Madurai

BASIC HARDWARE & NETWORKING (A+ & N+)

About this course
Description
Entry Profile
Syllabus
Projects
Exit Profile
Description:

Entry Profile
Computer Basics
Hardware Knowledge
Administration
Syllabus
Module I: Introduction
Need to learn A+ & N+ Certification.
Component Identifications.
Basic Electricity Concepts.
Power supply AC & DC.
Motherboards Types.
BIOS Configuration.
CMOS & Processors Types.
Installing CPU.
Installing Memory Modules.
Flash Memory & Virtual Memory.
Expansion Slots & Types, Installing.

Example program:

1. Configure and apply BIOS settings?
2. Differentiate between motherboard components; their purposes; and Properties?
3. Compare and contrast RAM types and features.
4. Install and configure expansion cards.
5. Differentiate among various CPU types and features and select the appropriate cooling method?

Exercise:
1. Removing the Processor Cooling Assembly and Processor?
2. Removing a Power Supply?
3. Replacing a Laptop Hard Drive?
4. Replacing Laptop Memory & Removing a Laptop Video Card?
5. Replacing the CMOS Battery & Flashing the System BIOS?
6. Removing External Devices & Changing the Settings for Multiple Monitors?
7. Degaussing a CRT Monitor?
Module II: Storage Devices and Input & Output Devices
Hard disk & Floppy Disk.
Disk types & Installation.
Operations & Maintenance.
Optical Devices & Removable Devices.
Display Types.
Memory cards.
Installation Setup.
Interface Types.
Component Identifications.

Example program:

1. Install and configure storage devices and use appropriate media?
2. Identify connector types and associated cables?
3. Install and configure various peripheral devices?
4. Install and configure laptop hardware and components?
5. Explain the differences between the various printer types and summarize the associated imaging process?
6. Explain the fundamentals of dealing with prohibited content/activity?
Exercise:
1. Removing an Internal Storage Device?
2. Installing an Internal Storage Device?
3. Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools?
4. Replacing Laptop Memory & Removing a Laptop Hard disk?
5. Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools?
6. Given a scenario, perform printer maintenance?

Module III: Operating Systems
Dos Setup Configurations.
Boot Disks Format & Partitions.
OS Personification.
Windows & Control panel.
Dos Commands & Performance.
Network types & connections.
TCP/IP Link.
Email & Web Browser.
File Sharing & Backup.
Example program:

1. Identify types of network cables and connectors?
2. Categorize characteristics of connectors and cabling?
3. Explain properties and characteristics of TCP/IP?
4. Explain common TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purpose?
5. Compare and contrast Internet connection types and features?
6. Compare and contrast the features and requirements of various Microsoft
7. Compare and contrast the features and requirements of various Microsoft Operating Systems?

Exercise:
1. Given a scenario, install, and configure the operating system using the most appropriate method?
2. Given a scenario, use appropriate command line tools?
3. Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools?
4. Given a scenario, use appropriate operating system features and tools?
5. Setup and configure Windows networking on a client/desktop?
6. Explain the differences among basic OS security settings?

Module IV: WAN
WAN Types & Features.
Wireless N/W Communications.
Requirements & Installations.
Hardware & Software Operations.
Environment Issues.
Error Problems.
Remote Management.
Application & Services.
Example program:

1. Compare and contrast wireless networking standards and encryption types?
2. Given a scenario, troubleshoot wired and wireless networks with appropriate tools?
3. Wireless card installation?
4. Installing Network Cables?
5. Installing and Configuring Wireless Access Points and Wireless Routers?
6. Upgrading Wireless Network Cards?

Exercise:
1. Given a scenario, secure a SOHO wireless network?
2. How to connect a mobile device to a wireless network?
3. Given a scenario, troubleshoot wired and wireless?
4. What to check if your wireless networking card isnt working?
5. Compare and contrast wireless networking standards and encryption types?

Module V: Security
Security Types.
Softwares Functions.
Firewall.
Network Requirements & Filtering.
Client Server operation.
OS Identifications.
User Accounts & Managing.
Accounts & Passwords.
Backup Operations.
Monitoring Types.
Example program:

1. Troubleshooting Theory, OSs, and Security?
2. Explain the differences among basic OS security settings?
3. Apply and use common prevention methods?
4. Compare and contrast common security threats?
5. Implement security best practices to secure a workstation?

Exercise:
1. Given a scenario, use the appropriate data destruction/disposal method?
2. Given a scenario, explain the troubleshooting theory?
3. Given a scenario, troubleshoot common security issues with appropriate tools and best practices?
4. What is the Security protocols used for wireless networking?
5. What ways you can secure your network with a wireless router?
6. Explain the differences among basic OS security settings?

Projects should be completed:
1. Full System Assembly.
2. To give a Security for a network
3. How to Configure a new server
Exit Profile:
A candidate will be eligible to get a CompTIA Network+ Certification Global Certification Mapping:
References
1. A+, N+ Exams in a Nutshell Pawan K. Bhardwaj
2. A+ Certification for Dummies Ron Gilster