CompTIA A+ (220-1002) Cert Prep 2: Implementation Considerations

Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) exam. Learn about power protection for PCs, implementing mass storage, getting a PC to boot, and installing Windows.

Introduction

• Implementation considerations

1. Power Supplies

• Electricity basics
• Power protection

2. Implementing Mass Storage

• Understanding partitioning
• MBR partitioning
• GPT partitioning
• Understanding file systems
• Popular file systems
• Formatting in action
• Dynamic disks
• New installation: First drive
• Software raid in storage spaces
• Encrypting mass storage

3. Building a PC

• The right PC for the job
• Boot from everything
• Installing Windows
• Post-installation tasks
• Windows installation options