Publisher's Synopsis
Covers the CompTIA A+ Essentials Exam (220–701) and Practical Application Exam (220–702) Earning A+ Certified Professional status can offer your career a real boost. Each of the minibooks in this handy guide is packed with the information you need to know to pass the test and get that A+ after your name. With special icons to mark key points you must master and review questions in every chapter, it′s the tool you need to make it happen! Inside and out — master motherboards, memory, and processors, and learn to install video, sound, and network cards Be a problem solver — learn to prevent problems and hardware failure and to troubleshoot hardware components Operating systems 101 — discover what an OS needs to run, and how to support applications and install and upgrade Windows® Recovery and security — find out how to fix computers that won′t boot, restore a system, set permissions, and scan for viruses It′s the network — understand networking technology and how to troubleshoot a TCP/IP network Open the book and find: Comprehensive coverage of the new A+ 2009 exams "Soft skills" that will enhance your career How to find bottlenecks in a system Details about network architecture A guide to the different types of memory All about ports, cables, and connectors How to use a remote desktop connection Explanations of malicious software types Bonus CD Includes Lab exercises for plenty of hands–on practice Practice exams to help you prepare for the real thing Dummies Test Engine, our exclusive test–prep software featuring two versions of each of the exams Please see the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements.
