CompTIA A+ Core 2: Operating System & Network Management

CompTIA A+    |    Beginner
  • 16 videos | 1h 50m 51s
  • Includes Assessment
  • Earns a Badge
Understanding the network connectivity options in modern operating systems is a vital skill you need as a technician. In this course, you will explore various GUI management tools that can be used when working in Windows. Learn to navigate and configure Control Panel settings and discover how to utilize networking commands in Windows and Linux, and management tools for macOS. Next, you will review how IP addressing, DNS, and DHCP works and observe how to configure Windows DNS and DHCP servers. Finally, learn how to manage various network settings, including those related to Windows Defender and Microsoft Active Directory. Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to use command-line management tools and manage network-related settings in Windows, Linux, and the macOS. This course will help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) certification exam.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
    manage windows using tools such as regedit, mmc, gpedit, and file explorer
    navigate through and configure Control Panel settings
    use Windows networking command line tools
    use Linux networking command line tools
    manage the macOS using built-in tools
    manage firewall settings on a Windows host
    configure the Windows VPN client to connect to a VPN
  • recall how IPv4 and IPv6 addressing works
    recognize how DHCP and DNS are used to provide IP network connectivity
    configure a Windows DHCP server
    configure a Windows DNS server
    deploy a Microsoft Windows Active Directory domain
    join stations to an Active Directory domain
    manually configure Windows network settings such as proxies and metered connections
    summarize the key concepts covered in this course

IN THIS COURSE

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    Course Overview
    1m 19s
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    Working With Windows GUI Management Tools
    8m 43s
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    Managing Windows Control Panel Settings
    6m 18s
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    Working with Windows Networking Commands
    8m 8s
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    Working with Linux Networking Commands
    7m 58s
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    Using Common macOS Management Tools
    6m 50s
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    Managing Windows Defender Firewall
    6m 55s
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    Configuring the Windows VPN client
    9m 34s
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    IP Addressing
    6m 59s
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    DNS and DHCP
    10m 31s
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    Configuring a Windows DHCP Server
    9m 2s
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    Configuring a Windows DNS Server
    8m 38s
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    Deploying a Microsoft Active Directory Domain
    6m 50s
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    Joining Computers to an Active Directory Domain
    5m 5s
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    Managing Windows Network Settings
    6m 43s
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    Course Summary
    1m 18s
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