Covers the CompTIA A+ Essentials Exam (220–701) and Practical Application Exam (220–702)

Earning A+ Certified Professional status can offer your career a real boost. Each of the minibooks in this handy guide is packed with the information you need to know to pass the test and get that A+ after your name. With special icons to mark key points you must master and review questions in every chapter, it′s the tool you need to make it happen!

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Inside and out — master motherboards, memory, and processors, and learn to install video, sound, and network cards
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Be a problem solver — learn to prevent problems and hardware failure and to troubleshoot hardware components
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Operating systems 101 — discover what an OS needs to run, and how to support applications and install and upgrade Windows®
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Recovery and security — find out how to fix computers that won′t boot, restore a system, set permissions, and scan for viruses
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It′s the network — understand networking technology and how to troubleshoot a TCP/IP network

Open the book and find:

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Comprehensive coverage of the new A+ 2009 exams
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"Soft skills" that will enhance your career
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How to find bottlenecks in a system
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Details about network architecture
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A guide to the different types of memory
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All about ports, cables, and connectors
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How to use a remote desktop connection
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Explanations of malicious software types