CompTIA A+ (220-1002): Cert Prep 3 Windows and More

3h 9mBeginner2019-04-22

Authors

Mike Meyers

Expert on CompTIA, Founder of Total Seminars, LLC

Course details

The CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) exam tests IT professionals on their understanding of operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. In the eight-part CompTIA A+ (220-1002): Cert Prep series, CompTIA expert Mike Meyers helps IT professionals prepare for the Core 2 exam. In this installment of the series, Mike explores how to work with Windows, manage users, groups, and permissions, and maintain operating systems. Learn how to inspect running services, use Performance Monitor to closely track nearly every aspect of a Windows system, share resources using NTFS, and use the Task Scheduler to automate processes.

Learning objectives
What is the Registry?
Working with the Windows 7 and Windows 10 Task Manager
Using Performance Monitor and Event Viewer
Managing users and groups
Linux and macOS permissions
Security policies
Working with disks and applications
Backing up your files

Skills covered

Operating System DistributionIT Help DeskServer AdministrationCert PrepNetwork and System Administration

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Windows and more

1. Windows Under the Hood

02 - What is the Registry
03 - Processes
04 - Services
05 - Your Windows tool set
06 - Windows 7 Task Manager
07 - Windows 10 Task Manager
08 - Information and configuration tools
09 - Performance Monitor
10 - Event Viewer
11 - Tools for programmers

2. Users, Groups, and Permissions

12 - Introduction to users and groups
13 - Managing users and groups
14 - NTFS permissions
15 - Linux and macOS permissions
16 - File Explorer
17 - Sharing resources
18 - Security policies

3. Maintaining Operating Systems

19 - Patch management
20 - Working with disks
21 - Working with applications
22 - System restore
23 - Backing up your files
24 - Task Scheduler