A+ Guide to Software
9th Edition
Published on 28. January 2016
Book
Hardback
816 pages
978-1-305-26650-6 (ISBN)
Description
This step-by-step, highly visual text provides a comprehensive introduction to managing and maintaining computer hardware and software. Written by best-selling author and educator Jean Andrews, A+ Guide to Software, Ninth Edition closely integrates the CompTIA A+ Exam objectives to prepare students for the 220-902 certification exam. The new Ninth Edition also features extensive updates to reflect current technology, techniques, and industry standards in the dynamic, fast-paced field of PC repair and information technology. Each chapter covers both core concepts and advanced topics, organizing material to facilitate practical application and encourage students to learn by doing. The new edition features more coverage of security, virtualization, new coverage of cloud computing, Linux and Mac OS, and increased emphasis on mobile devices. Supported by a wide range of supplemental resources to enhance learning with Lab Manuals, CourseNotes, online labs and the optional MindTap that includes labs, certification test prep and interactive exercises and activities, this proven text offers students an ideal way to prepare for success as a professional IT support technician.
More details
Edition
9th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston, MA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 30 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 279 mm
Weight
1633 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-305-26650-6 (9781305266506)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Jean Andrews | Joy Shelton | Jill West
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Exam
Guide to Operating Systems and Security
Book
03/2019
10th Edition
Course Technology Inc
€103.98
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Person
Jean Andrews has more than 30 years of experience in the computer industry as well as more than 13 years of teaching in the college classroom. She has worked in a variety of businesses where she's designed, written, and supported application software. She has also managed a computer repair help desk and handled troubleshooting for wide area networks. Ms. Andrews has written numerous books on software, hardware and the Internet. In addition to this bestselling A+ GUIDE TO IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT, she's written the A+ GUIDE TO HARDWARE: MANAGING, MAINTAINING AND TROUBLESHOOTING. She lives in north Georgia.
Content
1.Survey of Windows Features and Support Tools.
2. Installing Windows.
3. Maintaining Windows.
4. Optimizing Windows.
5. Supporting Customers and Troubleshooting Windows.
6. Troubleshooting Windows Startup.
7. Connecting to and Setting up a Network.
8. Supporting Mobile Operating Systems.
9. Windows Resources on a Network.
10. Security Strategies.
11. Virtualization, Linux, and Mac OS X.
Appendix A: Safety Procedures and Environmental Concerns.
Appendix B: Entry Points for Windows Startup Processes
Appendix C: CompTIA A+ Acronyms.
2. Installing Windows.
3. Maintaining Windows.
4. Optimizing Windows.
5. Supporting Customers and Troubleshooting Windows.
6. Troubleshooting Windows Startup.
7. Connecting to and Setting up a Network.
8. Supporting Mobile Operating Systems.
9. Windows Resources on a Network.
10. Security Strategies.
11. Virtualization, Linux, and Mac OS X.
Appendix A: Safety Procedures and Environmental Concerns.
Appendix B: Entry Points for Windows Startup Processes
Appendix C: CompTIA A+ Acronyms.