IT Essentials Curriculum Guide Summary Hardware and Software ...

IT Essentials Curriculum Guide Summary Hardware and Software – Semester 1 MODULE 1 1.1 Getting Started in IT 1.2 Windows Desktop Environment 1.3 Basic Features of Windows 1.4 Overview of Software Applications 1.5 Math for a Digital Age 1.6 Laboratory Safety and Tools

MODULE 2 2.1 System Overview 2.2 The Boot Process 2.3 Hardware Components 2.4 Memory Components 2.5 Display Components 2.6 Connector Components 2.7 Storage Components 2.8 Network components 2.9 System Resources 2.10 Portable Devices 2.10.4 Portable computer displays

MODULE 3 3.1 Overview of the Assembly Process and Safety Issues 3.2 Creating a Computer Inventory 3.3 The Computer Case and Power Supply 3.4 Preparing the Motherboard for Installation 3.5 Installing the Motherboard 3.6 Installing the Floppy Drive, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, and DVD 3.7 Video Card Installation 3.8 Final Steps 3.9 Booting the System for the first Time

MODULE 4 4.1 The Operating System 4.2 Disk Operating System (DOS) 4.3 Memory Management

MODULE 5 5.1 The Windows 9x File Structure and File Management System 5.2 Windows Management with Control Panel 5.3 System Tools 5.4 Preparing a Hard Drive for Operating System Installation 5.5 Installing Windows 9x 5.6 Troubleshooting the Installation Process

MODULE 6 6.1 Windows 9x Contrasts 6.2 System Tools 6.3 Overview of the Installation Process 6.4 Installing the Windows 2000 OS 6.5 Special Installations

MODULE 7 7.1 Windows XP Versions 7.2 Overview of the Installation Process 7.3 Installing the Windows XP OS 7.4 Special Installations 7.5 Windows XP and Windows NT/2000/ME/9x Contrasts

MODULE 8 8.1 Introduction to Multimedia 8.2 Upgrading video with a video acceleration board 8.3 Adding Audio Capabilities with a Sound Card 8.4 Overview of CD-RW and DVD 8.5 Digitizing Video

MODULE 9 9.1 Network Server Overview 9.2 Hardware-Based RAID Configuration 9.3 Configuring External Peripherals 9.4 Adding Hardware to a Server 9.5 Upgrading Server Components

MODULE 10 10.1 Introduction to PC Networking 10.2 Types of Networks 10.3 Adding a Network Interface Card (NIC) 10.4 Physical Components of a Network 10.5 LAN Architectures 10.6 Networking Protocols and the OSI Model 10.7 TCP/IP Utilities 10.8 Connecting to the Internet

MODULE 11 11.1 Understanding Printers and Printing 11.2 Buying a Printer 11.3 Connecting a Printer 11.4 Sharing a Printer 11.5 Managing a Printer 11.6 Dealing with paper problems

MODULE 12 12.1 Preventative Maintenance and the Technician 12.2 Preventative Maintenance and Electrostatic Discharge 12.3 Preventative Maintenance for Computer Peripherals 12.4 Preventative Maintenance for Computer Software

MODULE 13 13.1 Troubleshooting Basics 13.2 Troubleshooting the Hardware Box 13.3 Troubleshooting Peripheral Devices

MODULE 14

14.1 Role of the End User 14.2 DOS Troubleshooting Issues 14.3 Common Windows Operating System Problems 14.4 Windows 9x Troubleshooting Problems 14.5 Using System Tools and System Editors to Troubleshoot Windows 9x/2000/XP 14.6 Windows 9x/2000/XP Registry Problems 14.7 Windows NT4/2000 Troubleshooting Problems 14.8 Troubleshooting Windows XP 14.9 Troubleshooting Applications 14.10 Windows Data Backup and Recovery 14.11 Windows-Specific Printer Software Problem Troubleshooting 14.12 Windows-Specific Network Software Connection Troubleshooting 14.12.4 Incorrect client or client properties 14.13 Windows 9x, NT, 2000, and XP Help

Networking – Semester 2 MODULE 1 1.1 Operating System Basics 1.2 Microsoft Windows 1.3 UNIX and Linux on the Desktop 1.4 Network Operating Systems Overview

MODULE 2 2.1 Benefits of Networking 2.2 Types of Networks 2.3 Networking Standards 2.4 Networking Protocols 2.5 LAN Architectures

MODULE 3 3.1 Configuring a Network Interface Card 3.2 Topologies 3.3 Media Types 3.4 Devices 3.5 Connecting to the Internet (WANs)

MODULE 4 4.1 History of TCP/IP 4.2 IP Addressing 4.3 Name Resolution 4.4 TCP/IP Protocols

MODULE 5 5.1 Network Services 5.2 Remote Administration and Access Services 5.3 Directory Services 5.4 Other NOS Services

MODULE 6

6.1 Characteristics of a Network Operating System 6.2 Windows NT and Windows 2000 6.3 Linux 6.4 Determining Software Requirements for a Linux NOS

MODULE 7 7.1 Preparing for the Installation 7.2 The Installation Process 7.3 The Boot Process 7.4 Troubleshooting NOS Installation

MODULE 8 8.1 Installation 8.2 Administrator/User Interface 8.3 User Accounts 8.4 Managing the File System 8.5 Services

MODULE 9 9.1 Pre-Installation Tasks 9.2 Installing and Configuring Linux 9.3 X Server 9.4 Post-Installation Configuration and Tasks

MODULE 10 10.1 User Interface Administration 10.2 User Accounts and Group Accounts 10.3 Files System and Services Management 10.4 Daemons

MODULE 11 11.1 Backups 11.2 Drive Mapping 11.3 Partition and Processes Management 11.4 Monitoring Resources 11.5 Analyzing and Optimizing Network Performance

MODULE 12 12.1 Hardware Terms, Concepts, and Components 12.2 Hardware Installation, Configuration, and Maintenance 12.3 Checking and Confirming Hardware Configuration 12.4 Laptop and Mobile Devices

MODULE 13 13.1 Identifying and Locating Symptoms and Problems 13.2 LILO Boot Errors 13.3 Recognizing Common Errors 13.4 Troubleshooting Network Problems 13.5 Disaster Recovery

MODULE 14

14.1 Developing a Network Security Policy 14.2 Threats to Network Security 14.3 Implementing Security Measures 14.4 Applying Patches and Upgrades 14.5 Firewalls