Presenting the highly anticipated revision of the bestselling guide that prepares readers for what is considered the most popular entry-level IT certification offered
* Offers network and hardware technicians clear and concise information on the essential exam, plus all electives for the revised CompTIA A+ exam
* Practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience as well as exam highlights and end-of-chapter reviews arm test-takers with invaluable prep work
* Provides authoritative coverage of key exam topics such as installation, configuration, upgrading, preventive maintenance, printers, basic networking, troubleshooting, motherboards, processors, memory, and much more
* The CD-ROM features leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine and electronic flashcards, as well as a PDF of the entire book

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Assessment Test.

Chapter 1. Identifying Personal Computer Components.

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The EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker has emerged as one of today’s most sought-after certifications.
This is the only official review guide to the test, covering all CEH exam objectives, from ethics and testing to securing wired and wireless networks.
Written industry expert Kimberly Graves, this concise, focused guide is ideal for people who have taken CEH classes and need a last-minute review.
Skills Measured

The Exam 312-50 tests CEH candidates on the following 22 domains.
1. Ethics and Legal Issues
2. Footprinting
3. Scanning
4. Enumeration
5. System Hacking
6. Trojans and Backdoors
7. Sniffers
8. Denial of Service
9. Social Engineering
10. Session Hijacking
11. Hacking Web Servers
12. Web Application Vulnerabilities
13. Web Based Password Cracking Techniques
14. SQL Injection

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In-depth preparation for Microsoft’s new MCTS: Windows Vista exam
With the release of Windows Vista, Microsoft is introducing a new job-skills Windows Vista certification. The MCTS: Windows Vista Client Configuration exam (70-620) serves as both a one-exam certification for the Technology Specialist certification track as well as the entry exam for both the IT Professional Enterprise Support and IT Professional Consumer Support certifications. This comprehensive book offers practical guidance and prepares you for the exam. Inside you’ll find:
Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you’re getting the instruction you need for the exam
Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills
Exclusive WinSim Vista Simulator that allows you to perform a number of the exercises in a simulated environment
Real-world scenarios that put what you’ve learned in the context of actual job roles
Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking exam 70-620
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