CompTIA A+ 220-1001: Custom PC configuration

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  • 8 videos | 35m 26s
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Examine the different configuration requirements and options available for various types of computers including workstations, home theater systems, and high-end gaming computers. In this course, you will learn about: specialized computer systems, starting with the graphic design workstation and associated characteristics and use of a processor, video, and RAM; the requirements of an audio/video editing workstation and seeing the benefits of using dual monitors and increased memory; the requirements of a virtualized workstation such as RAM and CPU; the features of a gaming PC, such as processor, video, sound, and cooling; the features of a thick client versus a thin client in terms of applications and operating system requirements and network connectivity; capabilities of the home server PC, including media streaming, file sharing, gigabit NICs, and Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID). This course wraps up with an exercise on customizing computer system configuration focusing on a graphic design workstation, a virtualized workstation, a gaming PC, and the features of thin and thick clients. This course can be used to help prepare for the 220-1001: CompTIA A+ certification exam

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Describe the requirements of a graphic design workstation such as processor, video, and ram
    Describe the requirements of an audio/video editing workstation including video, had, and dual monitors
    Recognize requirements of a virtualized workstation such as ram and cpu
    List features of a gaming pc such as processor, video, sound, and cooling
  • Recognize features of a thick client such as applications and operating system requirements
    Describe features of a thin client such as basic applications and network connectivity
    Describe features and capabilities of the home server pc including media streaming, file sharing, gigabit nics, and raid
    Customize computer system configuration

IN THIS COURSE

  • 4m 24s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to describe the requirements of a graphic design workstation, such as processor, video, and RAM. FREE ACCESS
  • 4m 20s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe the requirements of an audio/video editing workstation including video, hard drive, and dual monitors. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Virtualization Workstation
    8m 10s
    After completing this video, you will be able to recognize the requirements of a virtualized workstation, such as RAM and CPU. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Gaming PC
    3m 37s
    After completing this video, you will be able to list features of a gaming PC, such as the processor, video, sound, and cooling. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Thick Client
    3m 5s
    After completing this video, you will be able to recognize features of a thick client, such as applications and operating system requirements. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Thin Client
    2m 27s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe features of a thin client, such as basic applications and network connectivity. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Home Server PC
    3m 30s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe features and capabilities of the Home Server PC, including media streaming, file sharing, gigabit NICs, and RAID. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Exercise: Customizing PC Configurations
    5m 52s
    In this video, learn how to customize your computer system configuration. FREE ACCESS

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