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Advanced PC Configuration, Troubleshooting and Data Recovery: Hands-On

 
Course: 150   Type: Hands-On Training   Duration: 4 Days
 
 

You Will Learn How To

  • Recover lost files/directories and revive nonbootable floppies and hard discs
  • Create emergency rescue discs to recover crashed Windows systems
  • Detect and remove virus and spyware programs
  • Remove unwanted start-up programs from the Registry
  • Examine system status with Windows Computer Management tools
  • Install and configure a basic TCP/IP network and firewall

Course Benefits

Organisations can lose valuable time and resources when PC systems fail or are poorly maintained. In this advanced course, you gain the tools and techniques you need to maximise the performance of PC systems, troubleshoot the problems, and recover lost data and files. You are also introduced to Windows Registry editing and hardware configuration and troubleshooting techniques.

Who Should Attend

All personnel involved in the daily operation, maintenance, and support of PC hardware and software. Knowledge at the level of Course 145, "PC Configuration and Troubleshooting", is helpful.

Hands-On Training

Extensive hands-on exercises provide the skills to recover lost data, manage memory and improve PC performance. Exercises include:
  • Recovering erased files and directories
  • Reviving nonbootable discs
  • Repartitioning and "cloning" a disc partition
  • Detecting and preventing virus infections
  • Troubleshooting with the Windows Recovery Console
  • Building a customised Bart PE emergency repair disc
  • Editing the Windows Registry
  • Installing and configuring a TCP/IP network
  • Implementing firewall programs

Related Courses

  • 551 Windows XP Professional Comprehensive Introduction
  • 595 Windows Server 2003 Comprehensive Introduction
  • 950 Windows Vista Comprehensive Introduction
  • 468 System and Network Security Introduction
  • 396 UNIX and Linux Tools and Utilities
  • 170 Virtual Server and Workstation Technology
  • 315 Developing User Requirements
  • 284 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

   Advanced PC Configuration & Troubleshooting

Upcoming Dates

23 - 26 Jun, 2009
London

For complete schedule, please visit www.learningtree.co.uk
 
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0800 282 353 or +44 1372 364610
TRAINING YOU CAN TRUST
 
 

Advanced PC Configuration, Troubleshooting and Data Recovery: Hands-On

 
Course: 150   Type: Hands-On Training   Duration: 4 Days
 
 
Course Content
 

Basic Data Recovery Concepts

An organised troubleshooting strategy

  • Interpreting disc error messages
  • Creating emergency rescue discettes
  • Disc repair tools

How disc drives work

  • Tracks, cylinders, sectors, clusters
  • Master boot record
  • Partition table
  • File systems (FAT16/32, NTFS0, NTFS5)

Recovering Files and Directories

Useful data-recovery techniques

  • Recovering erased files
  • Editing disc sectors
  • Rescuing data from USB flash drives
  • Transferring recovered files to back up media

Surviving disc disasters

  • Reviving nonbootable discs
  • Repairing the master boot record
  • Fixing a damaged partition table

Solving common disc problems

  • Recovering from accidental reformatting
  • "Invalid drive specification"
  • When Windows won't start

Fighting Malware: Viruses, Spyware and Rootkits

The malware epidemic

  • Preventing infection
  • Diagnosing virus
  • Treating spyware infections
  • Detecting and removing rootkits

Macro viruses

  • Protecting key system files
  • Checking for macro viruses missed by scanning programs
  • Protecting against script-based viruses

"Turbo-Charging" the Hard Drive

Optimising disc organisation

  • Repartitioning discs on the fly
  • Reducing wasted cluster space
  • Eliminating disc fragmentation

Implementing Windows recovery strategies

  • Creating complete disc images with GHOST
  • Repairing damaged systems

The Windows Registry and Other OS Configuration Files

Overview of OS configuration files

  • NTLDR
  • NTDETECT.COM
  • NTOSKRNL.EXE
  • BOOT.INI

Troubleshooting Registry problems

  • Repairing corrupted Registry files
  • Removing unwanted Registry entries
  • Solving .INI/Registry conflicts

Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows

Windows emergency repair tools

  • Booting a "blue-screened" system with the Windows Recovery Console
  • Performing emergency repairs with ERD Commander
  • Repairing environments using advanced tools: Windows PE and Bart PE

Troubleshooting start-up problems

  • Windows Plug-and-Play architecture
  • Windows boot files
  • Creating Windows ASR backups

Windows administrative tools

  • Computer Management Console
  • System tools, storage, services and applications
  • Viewing event logs

Networking fundamentals

  • Connecting a PC to a network
  • Configuring a LAN client
  • Establishing TCP/IP settings
  • TCP/IP troubleshooting tools: ipconfig, winipcfg, ping

Securing your computer

  • Physical security and hardware authentication devices
  • Authentication technologies: CHAP, digital certificates, Kerberos
  • Controlling access with User Accounts and Group Policies
  • Installing and configuring Windows firewall programs for maximum protection
 
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0800 282 353 or +44 1372 364610
TRAINING YOU CAN TRUST
 
 

Advanced PC Configuration, Troubleshooting and Data Recovery: Hands-On Tuition

 
Course: 150   Type: Hands-On Training   Duration: 4 Days
 
 

Course 150 Tuition

£ 1,745Standard Tuition
Tuition with a Savings Plan
£ 1,12010-Day Training Pass
£ 1,095Flex-Training Pass
£ 1,34510-Training Vouchers
£ 1,4405-Training Vouchers
£ 1,575Alumni Gold Tuition

Your Course Fee Entitles You To...

  • Class participation
  • Team workshops
  • Use of in-class hands-on equipment
  • Comprehensive course materials
  • Morning and afternoon refreshments
  • Lunch
  • Course Completion Certificate
  • FREE participation in the Learning Tree Professional Certification Programmes (including related exams)
  
 

Tuition Savings Plans

Flex-Training Pass
  • 3 Courses for £3,275
  • As little as £1,095
  • Savings as much as 45%
  • 3 courses in 24 months
10-Day Training Pass
  • Save as much as £695 per course
  • Any combination of courses
  • Only £2,795
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  • Save as much as £750 per course
  • Fully transferable
  • As low as £1,345 per course
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* Exact savings may vary depending on courses selected.

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Unless you feel 100% satisfied that Learning Tree delivered even more than you expected, there is no fee for your course attendance. Our Guarantee of Quality lets you experience the value of the course - and then pay only if you feel the course was well worth the fee.

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