Cisco Networking Academy

IT Essentials Labs and Study Guide Version 8

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Produktbeschreibung

The only authorized Labs & Study Guide for the Cisco Networking Academy IT Essentials, Version 8 course   IT Essentials Lab Manual is a supplemental book prepared for students in the Cisco® Networking Academy IT Essentials v8 course. All the hands-on labs and worksheets from the course are printed within this book to provide practical, hands-on experience with the course content. IT Essentials covers fundamental computer and career skills for entry-level IT jobs. Practicing and performing all these tasks will reinforce the concepts, skills, and procedures and help prepare the student to take the CompTIA® A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams.   Each chapter of this book is divided into a Study Guide section followed by a Lab section.   The Study Guide section offers exercises that help you learn the concepts, configurations, and troubleshooting skills crucial to your success as a CompTIA® A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 exam candidate. Each chapter is slightly different and includes some or all the following types of exercises:   Vocabulary Matching ExercisesConcept Questions ExercisesSkill-Building Activities and ScenariosPacket Tracer Exercises   The Labs & Activities include all the online course Labs and Packet Tracer activity instructions. If applicable, this section begins with a Command Reference that you will complete to highlight all the commands introduced in the chapter.   Related titles: IT Essentials Companion Guide, Version 8 ISBN-10: 0-13-816610-2 ISBN-13: 978-0-13-816610-6

Produktdetails

• Companion Guide
• Verlag: Pearson Education (US)
• Seitenzahl: 576
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 276mm x 217mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 1304g
• ISBN-13: 9780138166304
• ISBN-10: 0138166307
• Artikelnr.: 68135947

Autorenporträt

Cisco Networking Academy is an innovative Cisco education initiative that delivers information and communication technology skills to improve career and economic opportunities around the world. The Academy provides online courses, interactive tools, and lab activities to prepare individuals for information technology and networking careers in virtually every industry.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction xxxiv
Chapter 1 Introduction to Personal Computer Hardware 1
    Study Guide 2
    Personal Computers 2
    PC Components 3
    Computer Disassembly 21
    Labs and Activities 22
    1.3.2.1 Lab Safety 23
    Objectives 23
    Background / Scenarios 23
    Suggested Resources 23
    Instructions 23
    Reflection Questions 26
    1.3.2.3 Lab Disassemble a Computer 27
    Introduction 27
    Recommended Tools 27
    Instructions 27
Chapter 2 PC Assembly 33
    Study Guide 34
    Assemble the Computer 34
    Labs and Activities 44
    Command Reference 44
    2.1.2.5 LabInstall the Power Supply 45
    Introduction 45
    2.1.3.10 LabInstall the Motherboard in a Computer 46
    Introduction 46
    2.1.4.7 LabInstall the Drives 48
    Introduction 48
    2.1.5.6 LabInstall Adapter Cards 49
    Introduction 49
    2.1.7.4 LabInstall Internal Cables 51
    Introduction 51
    2.1.7.8 LabInstall Front Panel Cables 53
    Introduction 53
    2.1.7.11 LabComplete the Computer Assembly 54
    Introduction 54
Chapter 3 Advanced Computer Hardware 55
    Study Guide 56
    Boot the Computer 56
    Electrical Power 58
    Advanced Computer Functionality 59
    Computer Configuration 71
    Protecting the Environment 72
    Labs and Activities 74
    Command Reference 74
    3.1.1.6 LabInvestigate BIOS or UEFI Settings 75
    Introduction 75
    3.1.2.5 LabSearch for BIOS or UEFI Firmware Updates 78
    Introduction 78
    3.1.2.6 LabInstall Windows 80
    3.1.2.7 LabInstall Third-Party Software in Windows 83
    Introduction 83
    3.2.1.3 LabOhm's Law 85
    3.4.1.7 LabResearch a Hardware Upgrade 86
    Introduction 86
Chapter 4 Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting 89
    Study Guide 90
    Preventive Maintenance 90
    Troubleshooting Process 91
    Labs and Activities 96
    Command Reference 96
    4.2.3.5 LabUse a Multimeter and a Power Supply Tester 97
    4.2.3.6 LabTroubleshoot Hardware Problems 101
Chapter 5 Networking Concepts 105
    Study Guide 106
    Network Components and Types 106
    Networking Protocols, Standards, and Services 109
    Network Devices 114
    Network Cables 116
    Labs and Activities 122
    Command Reference 122
    5.4.2.8 LabBuild and Test a Network Cable 123
Chapter 6 Applied Networking 129
    Study Guide 130
    Device-to-Network Connections 130
    Network Troubleshooting 134
    Labs and Activities 138
    Command Reference 138
    6.1.2.1 Packet TracerAdd Computers to an Existing Network 139
    6.1.2.7 LabConfigure a NIC to Use DHCP in Windows 141
    6.1.3.9 Packet TracerConnect to a Wireless Network 146
    6.1.3.10 LabConfigure a Wireless Network 151
    6.1.4.7 Packet TracerConfigure Firewall Settings 156
    6.1.4.8 LabConfigure Firewall Settings 159
    6.1.5.3 Packet TracerConfigure IoT Devices 163
    6.2.2.5 LabTroubleshoot Network Problems 165
Chapter 7 Laptops and Other Mobile Devices 167
    Study Guide 168
    Characteristics of Laptops and Other Mobile Devices 168
    Laptop Configuration 170
    Laptop Hardware and Component Installation and Configuration 171
    Other Mobile Device Hardware Overview 172
    Network Connectivity and Email 174
    Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting Laptops and
    Other Mobile Devices 176
    Basic Troubleshooting Process for Laptops and Other Mobile Devices 177
    Labs and Activities 180
    Command Reference 180
    7.1.1.10 LabMobile Device Information 181
    7.1.2.7 LabResearch Docking Stations and Port Replicators 182
    7.3.1.6 LabResearch Laptop RAM 185
    7.3.2.4 LabResearch Laptop Screens 186
    7.3.2.7 LabResearch Laptop Batteries 187
    7.3.2.10 LabResearch Laptop Drives 189
    7.5.1.2 LabMobile Wi-Fi 190
    7.7.2.4 LabResearch Laptop Problems 192
    7.7.2.5 LabGather Information from the Customer 193
    7.7.2.6 Investigate Support Websites and Repair Companies 194
Chapter 8 Printers 197
    Study Guide 198
    Common Printer Features 198
    Printer Type Comparison 199
    Installing and Configuring Printers 205
    Sharing Printers 207
    Maintaining and Troubleshooting Printers 208
    Labs and Activities 211
    Command Reference 211
    8.3.1.2 LabInstall a Printer in Windows 212
    8.4.1.3 LabShare a Printer in Windows 214
    8.5.2.3 LabPerform Preventive Maintenance on an Inkjet Printer 216
    8.5.3.2 LabPerform Preventive Maintenance on a Laser Printer 218
Chapter 9 Virtualization and Cloud Computing 221
    Study Guide 222
    Virtualization 222
    Cloud Computing 224
    Labs and Activities 228
    Command Reference 228
    9.1.2.5 LabInstall Linux in a Virtual Machine and Explore the GUI 229
Chapter 10 Windows Installation 233
    Study Guide 234
    Modern Operating Systems 234
    Disk Management 238
    Install Windows 240
    Labs and Activities 243
    Command Reference 243
    10.1.3.4 LabOperating System Upgrades 244
    Introduction 244
    Recommended Equipment 244
    Instructions 244
    10.2.1.8 LabCreate a Partition in Windows 254
    Introduction 254
    Recommended Equipment 254
    Instructions 254
    Reflection Question 257
    10.3.1.1 LabWindows Installation 258
    10.3.1.4 LabFinalize Windows Installation 261
    Objectives 261
    Background / Scenario 261
    Required Resources 261
    Instructions 261
    Reflection Question 262
    10.3.3.4 LabBoot Methods 263
    Objectives 263
    Background / Scenario 263
    Required Resources 263
    Instructions 263
Chapter 11 Windows Configuration 269
    Study Guide 270
    Windows Desktop and File Explorer 270
    Configure Windows with Control Panels 274
    System Administration 286
    Command-Line Tools 293
    Windows Networking 296
    Common Preventive Maintenance Techniques for Operating Systems 302
    Basic Troubleshooting Process for Windows Operating Systems 303
    Labs and Activities 307
    Command Reference 307
    11.1.2.5 LabConfigure the Windows Desktop 309
    11.1.3.4 LabWork with Task Manager 311
    11.1.4.11 LabWorking with File Explorer 315
    11.2.1.5 LabExplore Control Panel Categories 319
    11.2.2.3 LabUser Accounts 322
    11.2.2.4 LabPermissions 324
    Objectives 324
    Recommended Equipment 324
    Instructions 324
    11.2.3.5 LabConfigure Browser Settings 328
    Introduction 328
    Recommended Equipment 328
    Instructions 328
    Reflection Question 330
    11.2.5.8 LabManage Virtual Memory 331
    Introduction 331
    Recommended Equipment 331
    Instructions 331
    Reflection Question 333
    11.2.6.2 LabUse Device Manager 334
    11.2.7.4 LabRegion and Language Options 336
    11.2.9.4 LabPrivacy and Gaming 339
    Objectives 339
    Background / Scenario 339
    Required Resources 339
    Instructions 339
    11.3.1.11 LabMonitor and Manage System Resources 343
    11.3.2.7 LabSystem Utilities 348
    11.3.2.8 LabManage System Files 352
    11.3.3.8 LabHard Drive Maintenance 355
    11.3.4.9 LabInstall Third-Party Software 357
    11.4.1.5 LabWork in the Windows Command Shell 359
    11.4.2.7 LabFile System Commands 362
    11.4.3.2 LabDisk CLI Commands 369
    11.4.4.2 LabTask and System CLI Commands 376
    11.4.5.3 LabOther Useful Commands 380
    11.5.1.6 LabNetwork Drive Mapping 384
    11.5.2.4 LabShare Resources 386
    11.5.4.2 LabConnect and Test the Wireless Connection 389
    11.5.5.3 Packet TracerUsing Telnet and SSH 393
    11.5.6.2 LabWindows Remote Desktop and Assistance 395
    11.6.1.2 LabManage the Startup Folder 399
    11.6.1.5 LabSchedule a Task Using the GUI and the Command Line 402
    11.6.2.4 LabSystem Restore and Hard Drive Backup 405
    11.7.3.2 LabTroubleshoot Operating System Problems 410
Chapter 12 Mobile, Linux, and macOS Operating Systems 413
    Study Guide 414
    Mobile Operating Systems 414
    Methods for Securing Mobile Devices 416
    Linux and macOS Operating Systems 417
    Labs and Activities 423
    Command Reference 423
    12.1.2.2 LabWorking with Android 424
    12.1.3.2 LabWorking with iOS 436
    Introduction 436
    12.1.4.4 LabMobile Device Features 443
    12.2.1.2 LabPasscode Locks 447
    12.4.2.4 LabTroubleshoot Mobile Devices 456
Chapter 13 Security 459
    Study Guide 460
    Security Threats 460
    Security Procedures 466
    Securing Windows Workstations 468
    Wireless Security 472
    Basic Troubleshooting Process for Security 474
    Labs and Activities 476
    Command Reference 476
    13.1.2.6 LabOperating System Security 477
    Objectives 477
    Recommended Equipment 477
    Instructions 477
    13.2.3.7 LabBitLocker and BitLocker To Go 480
    13.3.1.6 LabOperating System Login 483
    Objectives 483
    Recommended Equipment 483
    Instructions 483
    13.3.2.5 LabConfigure Windows Local Security Policy 486
    13.3.3.6 LabConfigure Users and Groups in Windows 490
    13.3.4.6 LabConfigure Windows Firewall 497
    13.4.1.10 Packet TracerConfigure Wireless Security 500
    13.5.2.2 LabDocument Customer Information in a Work Order 502
Chapter 14 The IT Professional 505
    Study Guide 506
    Communication Skills and the IT Professional 506
    Operational Procedures 510
    Ethical and Legal Considerations 511
    Call Center Technicians 514
    Labs and Activities 518
    Command Reference 518
    14.3.1.5 LabInvestigate Breaches of PII, PHI, PCI 519
    14.4.1.4 LabRemote TechnicianRepair Boot Problem 521
    Student Technician Sheet 521
    Work Order 521
    14.4.1.5 LabRemote TechnicianFix an Operating System Problem 524
    Student Technician Sheet 524
    14.4.1.6 LabRemote TechnicianFix a Network Problem 527
    Student Technician Sheet 527
    14.4.1.7 LabRemote TechnicianFix a Security Problem 530
    Student Technician Sheet 530
    14.4.2.7 LabWrite Basic Scripts in Windows and Linux 533
 
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