Courses Info

Hardware and networking courses in India focus on the practical knowledge required in the industry so that professionals are well-equipped to deal with real-life challenges. Since computers and laptops are widely used in offices, colleges and at homes nowadays, the demand for hardware and networking professionals in this sector is increasing with each passing day.

Courses syllabus

Computer Hardware (A+) :

Module 01: PC Hardware Fundamental

Types of Computer & PC
How Computer Works?
Inside the PC and Laptop
Primary PC Components
Input & Output Devices
External Connections
Casing & Power Supplies
Motherboards & CPUs
Storage Devices Types
Memory (RAM & ROM)
Display Types & Devices

Module 02: Motherboard Components

Visualizing the Motherboard
Motherboard Form Factors
Motherboard Components
Motherboard Connection Diagram
Chipset and ICH Features
CPU Sockets and Socket Types
Motherboard Busses
PCI and PCIe Bus Architecture
Serial vs. Parallel Communication
Power Supply Connections
Installing a Motherboard

Module 03: Power Supplies Introduction

Understanding the Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Laptop, Desktop, Server Power Consumption
Power Supply Specification
Power Supply Calculation
Dual Voltage Power Supply
PSU Connector Types and Voltages
Installing Power Supplies (Desktop)
Testing Power Supplies
Voltage Monitoring from BIOS

Module 04: CPUs and Cooling Systems

How CPU Works ?
Different Types CPU Architecture
CPU Sockets (AMD and Intel)
Processor Cores and Speeds
CPU L1, L2 and L3 Caches
32-bit vs. 64-bit Processing
Hyperthreading and Turbo Boost
CPU Virtualization Support
Installing CPU and Cooling CPU
CPU Liquid Cooling System

Module 05: Working with Memory

Memory Overview and How its work ?
Planning the Memory Installation
Type of Memory (RAM, ROM, Flash)
Static (SRAM) vs Dynamic Memory (DRAM)
Desktop RAM, Server RAM, Laptop RAM
Memory Modules and Memory Channel
RAM Specifications and RAM Form Factor
Virtual Memory and Shared Memory
Fully Buffered vs. Un-buffered SDRAM
Memory Installing and Testing
Troubleshooting Memory Problem

Module 06: Working with Storage Devices

Storage Devices Overview
PATA, SATA, SCSI, SAS Interface
Magnetic Hard Drives Basic
Hard Drive Geometry & Speeds
Solid State Hard Drives (SSD)
Disk Partitioning Introduction
Working with NTFS and FAT32
Basic Disk and Dynamic Disk
RAID and Stripe Volume
Data & Partition Recovery

Module 07: Working BIOS and UEFI

The Purpose of BIOS
CMOS vs. BIOS
BIOS vs. UEFI
Configuring BIOS & UEFI
UEFI/BIOS Configuration Settings
MBR vs. GPT
UEFI Advantages
The EFI System Partition
BIOS-UEFI Security
UEFI Secure Boot
Flashing the BIOS

Module 08: Operating System (OS) Concepts

How Operating Systems works?
Different types of Operating Systems
Operating System Kernel Concepts
How to boot an Operating System
32bit vs 64bit Operating Systems
Server vs Client Operating Systems
Windows Operating Systems Features
Linux/Unix/MAC Operating System Features
Embedded System Operating System

Module 09: OS Installation and Configuration

Windows Operating Systems Selection
Installation Method (BIOS/Legacy & UEFI)
Choose Installation Kit (DVD/USB/Network)
Windows installation Types
Partition Method (MBR & GPT)
Special Partition & Reserved Partition
Performing Post-installation Tasks
Multi-boot Operating Systems
Linux OS Partitioning and Linux Install

Module 10: Backing up and Recovering Windows

Introduction Backup and Recovery
Windows System Backup Tools
Create System Restore point
Creating a System Image in Windows OS
Restoring Windows from a System Image
Refreshing a Windows PC
Windows OS File Backup
Completely Resetting a Windows PC
Non-destructively Reinstalling Windows
Hard Disk Cloning (Windows OS)

Module 11: Secure Your Workstation

Common Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
Common Prevention Methods
Ensure Physical Security
Password and Authentication
User Management and Password Policies
Windows Security Settings
Data, File and Disk Encryption
Secure Deleting Evidence Elimination
Different Types of Malware
Anti-Malware Application
Configuring the Windows Firewalls

Module 12: System Monitoring & Optimization

Fundamentals of Monitoring
Windows based Monitoring Tools
System Health Monitoring
System Performance Optimization
Working with Task Manager
Working with MSCONFIG & MSINFO
BIOS Hardware Monitoring
Monitoring Remote Systems

Module 13: PC Troubleshooting

Power Supply Troubleshooting
Motherboard Troubleshooting
CPU Troubleshooting
RAM Troubleshooting
Display Troubleshooting
HDD Troubleshooting
Graphics Troubleshooting
I/O interface Troubleshooting
OS Troubleshooting

Networking Fundamental (Network+):

Module 14: Computer Network Fundamental

Networking Concepts
Network Components
Networking Models
Types of Networks & Internet
Network Topologies
Internet Connections & Access
ISPs Relationship with the Internet
Enterprise Network Architecture
Lab 01: Building a Simple Network

Module 15: Network Protocols and Communication

Communication Fundamentals
Network Protocols and Interaction
Protocols Suites and Industry Standards
TCP/IP Communication Process
Standard Organizations Details
The OSI and TCP/IP Reference Model
Data Transfer in the Network
Data Transfer over the Network
Lab 02: Using Wireshark to view Network Traffic

Module 16: IP Addressing Introduction:

Network Addressing Introduction
Types of IP Addresses
IPv4 Address Structure
Binary and Decimal Conversation
Subnet mask & Anding Operation
IPv4 Unicast, Multicast, Broadcast Addresses
Types of an IPv4 Addresses
How IP Addresses are Obtained
Lab 03: Identifying & Configuring IP Addresses

Module 17: Network Services and Applications

Clients/Servers and Their Interaction
Application Layer Protocols and Services
How Socket Address works?
How Domain Name System (DNS) Works?
HTTP Client and Servers (HTTP/HTTPs)
FTP Clients and Servers (FTP/SFTP)
Email Clients and Servers (SMTP/POP3/IMAP)
How DHCP Clients and Server Works?
How Telnet & Secure Shell (SSH) Works ?
Lab 04: Access FTP Server (CLI/web/FileZilla)
Lab 05: Remote access with SSH/Telnet
Lab 06: Configure SMTP, IMAP, POP3 Client

Module 18: Ethernet Technology

Introduction to CSMA/CD
Data Link Layer Protocols
Ethernet Introduction
Different Ethernet Standards
Ethernet Encapsulation Method
Ethernet MAC Address
Ethernet Frame Format
Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
Lab 07: Examine Ethernet Frames

Module 19: Network Media & Infrastructure

Network Infrastructures
Introduction to Structured Cabling
Rack, Face Plate, Patch Panels, IDF
Copper Media Details
Fiber Optic Media Details
UTP Cable Termination
Terminating UTP at Patch Panels and Wall jacks
Lab 08: Making Straight and Cross Cable
Lab 09: UTP Cable Terminating and Testing

Module 20: Switching Concepts

Switch Fundamental
Hub, Bridge and Switch
Different types of Switches
Learning MAC Addresses
MAC Address Table (CAM Table)
Frame Forwarding Method
Memory Buffering on Switch
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
Lab 10: Configure Manageable Switch

Module 21: Router and Routing Introduction

Introducing Routers
Router Interface and Components
Using the Default Gateway
Router Host Forwarding Decision
Routing Introduction
Routing Protocols Introduction
Static vs. Dynamic and Default Routing
Network Address Translation (NAT)
Lab 11: Configure Static Routing
Lab 12: Implementing NAT

Module 22: Wireless Networking

Introduction to Wireless Networking
Types of Wireless Networking
Components Wireless LAN
The Roles of the IEEE and the Wi-Fi Alliance
Wireless LAN Standards & Channels
Wireless LAN Topologies
Wireless LAN Operations
Security Consideration of a WLAN
Lab 13: Configure Wireless Router
Lab 14: Limiting Access to a WLAN

Module 23: Virtualization Technologies

Introduction to virtualization
How Virtualization Works
Type of Virtualization Technology
Virtual Machine Introduction
Virtual Storage Concepts
Virtual Networking Introduction
Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Working with VMware, Virtual Box, Hyper-V
Lab 15: Deploy and manage Virtual Machine

Module 24: Remote Network Architectures

Introducing Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
Types of VPN Connections
Lab 16: Install and Configure VPN Connection
Working with Remote Desktop (RDP)
Working with Putty
Working with SSH/Telnet
Working with VNC
Lab 17: Working with Teamviewer
Working with AnyDesk

Module 25: Network Security Introduction

Introduction to Network Security
Different types of threats and Attacks
Network Access Security
Authentication and authorization
Authentication Methods
Public key infrastructure (PKI)
Different Types of Encryption Methods
Working with Firewalls
Other Security Devices
Wireless & Wi-Fi Security
Lab 18 Configuring the Windows Firewalls