A+ 2016: Operating Systems Fundamentals (Udemy.com)
Gain full understanding of windows, mac, linux, cloud OS while preparing for CompTIA A+ Certification (900 Exam).
Created by: LearnSmart LLC
Last updated July 2016
What you will learn
- Prepare for the CompTIA A+ 220-901 & 220-902 exam to become A+ Certified!
- Learn how the Windows operating system has evolved into what it is today and review the most important features.
- Review the different types of Windows installation, booting methods, and file formatting and partitioning.
- From Gpupdate to disk commands and administrative tools to display settings, gain an overview of what you can do with Window commands.
- Gain a thorough overview of the key features found in Mac and Linux operating systems and review their similarities, differences, advantages and disadvantages of each OS.
- Cover what you need to know about virtualization, client-side virtualization, and cloud computing with the benefits, features, and how to utilize the different features that are available.
- Review the key server roles and how respective servers are being used by network and system administrators on a day-to-day basis.
How it compares
Against the other 848 rated Udemy courses in IT Certifications on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 28% of them
- Reviews388#454 of 849 by number of reviews
- Length10.5 hourslonger than 59% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2016earlier than 99% of them
Course Description
Welcome to A+ Operating Systems Fundamentals from LearnSmart.
This course will help you validate you have mastered the technologies found in today’s extensive and varied IT environment to boost your career. This course series will also better qualify you for such jobs as computer systems analyst and information security specialist.
foundational knowledge of the principles, techniques, and tools needed to successfully prepare for CompTIA's A+ 220-901 Essentials & 220-902 Practical Application exams.
This is 1 Course in our 6 Course CompTIA A+ Series including:
- A+ PC Assembly Fundamentals
- A+ PC Components Fundamentals
- A+ Networking Fundamentals
- A+ Mobility with Portable Devices Fundamentals
- A+ Operating Systems Fundamentals
- A+ Security and Operational Procedures Fundamentals
Course Overview:
This course is designed to prepare the student for the CompTIA 220-901 & 220-902. Students will look into operating systems procedures. Once in our course review our course map to see just how we align with CompTIA's A+ Certification in providing this training. Learn the main exam objectives by learning these key concepts we cover:
- Windows Operating Systems
- Troubleshooting PC OS
- Installing and Patching Windows OS
- Windows Command Line Tools
- Overview of Mac OS and Linux OS
- Cloud Computing and Virtualization
- Server Roles and Threat Management
Our lectures are paired with a variety of demonstrations and quizzes giving visual example and real world look of the concepts that will be talked about.
Our sections listed below are can be taken in any order, as a review of a particular concept or exam domain. However, if you are just becoming familiar with the operating systems it is recommended that you view the courses sequentially.
Course Breakdown:
Section 1: Learn how the Windows operating system has evolved into what it is today and review the most important features.
Section 2: Knowing the symptoms and what they mean is key in being able to fix the many problems you may encounter.
Section 3: Review the different types of Windows installation, booting methods, and file formatting and partitioning.
Section 4: From Gpupdate to disk commands and administrative tools to display settings, gain an overview of what you can do with Window commands.
Section 5: Gain a thorough overview of the key features found in Mac and Linux operating systems and review their similarities, differences, advantages and disadvantages of each OS.
Section 6: Cover what you need to know about virtualization, client-side virtualization, and cloud computing with the benefits, features, and how to utilize the different features that are available.
Section 7: Review the key server roles and how respective servers are being used by network and system administrators on a day-to-day basis.
Recommendations:
Learn from others! Here are some reviews from participants (Click on reviews to see full list of reviews)
- Great Material - This course is a great reference and way to refresh your skills for the new A+ exam! I needed a good refresh before taking the exam and this course is clearly laid out and copiously covers the material for the exam. Great course, well worth the money! -- M.B.
- Perfect Course - Not only do you get great lectures that are pretty much PowerPoints with an instructor teaching you the concepts, there are also Demo lectures that show you how each of the concepts works in real life. This is such valuable information to have when taking the test. I feel very confident that this course is the best course on Udemy. -- D.R. Jr.
- A Complete Jumpstart - What has impressed me the most is the depth of the content to this coarse. Each HD video is crystal clear in both the visual and audio, even including quality closed captioning (great for reading along with the lectures). I wasn't interested in the flashcards or the crossword puzzles when I started the program, but I've found them to be very useful in staying engaged in the class when away from home. This is everything you need to get started and have a classroom quality experience from home. Dive in and stay focused! -- P.C.
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
388 Reviews
LearnSmart LLC
LearnSmart has served the learning community with high-quality professional skills and IT certification training since 1997. In that time, the company has helped thousands earn career-related certifications from respected vendors, such as Project Management Institute (PMI)®, Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, Oracle, and. LearnSmart offers over 1,000 courses covering IT, project management, administrative, HR, and workplace safety topics. With a rapidly growing clientele of individuals and corporations, LearnSmart serves a broad range of Fortune 500 companies to universities, as well as government institutions and the armed forces.
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Reviews
By Priscillah Pitso on 9/21/2021
course contents are very helpful, they have enlighten most of the operating system on how best to do them (best practice)
By Anonymized User on 8/10/2021
This is good, but too complicated for me, as a beginner I am not understanding much, I suggest have animation to engage as well with people who have no idea of what you are talking about.
By Anonymized User on 3/30/2021
Yes I am troubleshooting any problem, So I will think for the future to a network admin.
By Diana M Sanchez Molina on 6/26/2020
Conocer las diferentes herramientas básicas o fundamentales de operación de un sistema se hace necesario para poder solucionar tareas o conflictos básicos de los cuales no teníamos conocimiento anteriormente
By Boby VAN ROEY on 9/24/2019
Hello, Very nice explanations, I would have said more exercises would have been nice. Well done
By Legunsen Olamilekan on 4/8/2019
still learning the difference and features of Window Vista and Window 7 like the capacity and processor
By George C Richards on 11/6/2017
The course significantly enhanced my IT literacy and increased my ability to readily comprehend other advanced courses and texts I own and address issues in my home network.
By Nathan Cooley on 7/11/2017
I would appreciate an aptitude test that would tell me if I can safely skip this course altogether.
By Alan Arnold on 4/13/2017
5 Stars: something so simple but really important to me is he speaks clearly with no accent. i can listen to it again while driving to review it. Also, the video is very clear not tiny and not blurry. really makes a difference.
By Ruth Smith on 10/1/2016
Excellent content, personable "tech" instructor, very wide ranging topics. I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to either refine skills or learn new tricks, tips, troubleshooting problems.
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