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The Fifth Edition of the CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide: Core 1 Exam 220-1101 and Core 2 Exam 220-1102 offers accessible and essential test preparation material for the popular A+ certification. Providing full coverage of all A+ exam objectives and competencies covered on the latest Core 1 and Core 2 exams, the book ensures you'll have the skills and knowledge to confidently succeed on the test and in the field as a new or early-career computer technician.
The book presents material on mobile devices, hardware, networking, virtualization and cloud computing, network, hardware, and software troubleshooting, operating systems, security, and operational procedures. Comprehensive discussions of all areas covered by the exams will give you a head start as you begin your career as a computer technician.
This new edition also offers:
* Accessible and easy-to-follow organization perfect to prepare you for one of the most popular certification exams on the market today
* Opportunities to practice skills that are in extraordinary demand in the IT industry
* Access to the Sybex online test bank, with chapter review questions, full-length practice exams, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms
Perfect for anyone prepping for the Core 1 and Core 2 A+ exams, CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide: Core 1 Exam 220-1101 and Core 2 Exam 220-1102 is a must-have resource for new and early-career computer technicians seeking to improve their skills and increase their efficacy in the field.
List of contents
Chapter 1: Motherboards, Processors, and Memory
Chapter 2: Expansion Cards, Storage Devices, and Power Supplies
Chapter 3: Peripherals, Cables, and Connectors
Chapter 4: Printers and Multifunction Devices
Chapter 5: Networking Fundamentals
Chapter 6: Introduction to TCP/IP
Chapter 7: Wireless and SOHO Networks
Chapter 8: Network Services, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing
Chapter 9: Laptop and Mobile Device Hardware
Chapter 10: Mobile Connectivity and Application Support
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Methodology and Resolving Core Hardware Problems
Chapter 12: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
Chapter 13: Operating System Basics
Chapter 14: Windows Configuration
Chapter 15: Windows Administration
Chapter 16: Working with macOS and Linux
Chapter 17: Security Concepts
Chapter 18: Securing Operating Systems
Chapter 19: Troubleshooting Operating Systems and Security
Chapter 20: Scripting and Remote Access
Chapter 21: Safety and Environmental Concerns
Chapter 22: Documentation and Professionalism
Index
About the author
ABOUT THE AUTHORS QUENTIN DOCTER, A+, Network+, IT Fundamentals+, Cloud Essentials+, is an IT consultant who started in the industry in 1994 working in tech support for Packard Bell. Since then, he's worked as a tech and network support specialist, trainer, consultant, and webmaster. During his career, he has achieved certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, Novell, and Sun Microsystems. He has written over a dozen books for Sybex, including the
CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Study Guide and
the CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ Study Guide. JON BUHAGIAR, A+, Network+, is an information technology professional with two decades of experience in higher education. During the past 22 years he has been responsible for Network Operations at Pittsburgh Technical College and lead several projects, including virtualization (server and desktop), VoIP, Microsoft 365, and many other projects supporting the quality of education at the college. He has achieved several certifications from CompTIA, Cisco, and Microsoft, and taught many of the certification paths. He is the author of several books, including Sybex's CompTIA Network+ Review Guide.
Summary
The Fifth Edition of the CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide: Core 1 Exam 220-1101 and Core 2 Exam 220-1102 offers accessible and essential test preparation material for the popular A+ certification. Providing full coverage of all A+ exam objectives and competencies covered on the latest Core 1 and Core 2 exams, the book ensures you'll have the skills and knowledge to confidently succeed on the test and in the field as a new or early-career computer technician.
The book presents material on mobile devices, hardware, networking, virtualization and cloud computing, network, hardware, and software troubleshooting, operating systems, security, and operational procedures. Comprehensive discussions of all areas covered by the exams will give you a head start as you begin your career as a computer technician.
This new edition also offers:
* Accessible and easy-to-follow organization perfect to prepare you for one of the most popular certification exams on the market today
* Opportunities to practice skills that are in extraordinary demand in the IT industry
* Access to the Sybex online test bank, with chapter review questions, full-length practice exams, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms
Perfect for anyone prepping for the Core 1 and Core 2 A+ exams, CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide: Core 1 Exam 220-1101 and Core 2 Exam 220-1102 is a must-have resource for new and early-career computer technicians seeking to improve their skills and increase their efficacy in the field.
