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Unit 1: Software Applications
You can’t do a whole lot with your computer if you don’t have software applications! Think of all the different processes for which you might use a computer: creating documents, video conferencing, preparing presentations, creating a script for a computer game, the list goes on and on. As a network technician in training, you will interact with the software applications used at your place of work. You will need to understand the licensing, installation, management, and troubleshooting of application software. Let’s get started!
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Unit 2: Operating Systems
Before we get to all the various hardware you can install on a computer, we need to talk operating systems! Your OS controls a computer’s hardware and is where all the software applications run. As a network technician, you might deal with operating systems on a variety of devices, such as desktop computers, servers, tablets, and smartphones. In addition to knowing how an OS is installed or upgraded on all the computer types you may come into contact with, you also need to know the features and tools for different operating systems, and how to troubleshoot OS problems.
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Unit 3: Printers
Who even uses a printer anymore? While most documents can be sent back and forth electronically, sometimes a hard copy of a document is required for official transactions. A network technician needs to have an active knowledge about the various types of printers because you never know what type of printer you might be asked to install or troubleshoot while on the job.
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Unit 4: Operational Procedures for Optimal Network Performance
In many ways, a network technician is like a gatekeeper—responsible for protecting the hardware, software, and data that an organization relies on to get things done. This is no small task. Luckily, there are lots of tools to help technicians be the eyes and ears of the network and keep it safe and functional. From automation strategies to documented guidelines and safety procedures, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel—you just have to keep it spinning!
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Unit 5: Power and Peripherals
Let there be light! One of the foolproof ways we can know if a device is functioning is if we see the “power” light on. In networking environments, perhaps the most important component of a computer is the power supply; without it the computer just does not work! In this unit, we will learn what a power supply is and what it does. Then, we’ll learn about various types of displays and peripheral devices that can be added to create a customized computer system. Finally, we’ll talk about how to troubleshoot power supplies, video displays, and peripherals.
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Unit 6: Cables, Connectors, and Tools
Can we even imagine a world without the internet? Or video streaming? Probably not. But believe it or not, the way that media has been delivered to us has changed quite a bit over time. Let’s learn about the cables, connectors, and tools that bring us the entertainment and information we need for work and school and how to fix some major problems we may run into when using the internet or setting up computers.
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Unit 7: Motherboards, CPUs, and RAM
They say a triangle is the strongest geometric shape because, unlike other polygons, it cannot be transformed into other shapes by applying pressure. Its lines can’t move or slant—it just is what it is, and it is not going anywhere! The motherboard, central processing unit, and random access memory are like the three sides of your computer triangle. They are the most important components of a computer system because they decide how fast the system can process the data. Let’s take a look at how these parts operate and what to do when you run into issues with them.
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Unit 8: Storage Devices and Custom Builds
The ability to store data files, videos, and pictures is a vital function of a computer for most users. But those files all need somewhere to live. That’s where storage devices come in. Think of a storage device like a file cabinet—only you have a lot more “folders” on it than you can fit into any physical file cabinet. Depending on the type of custom computer setup you’re building, your storage needs will vary. Whether you’re into graphic design, audio or video editing, or gaming—or dream of maintaining a large commercial network—let’s build the computer of your dreams!
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