Chapter 20Scripting and Remote Access

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA A+ 220‐1102 EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • 4.8 Identify the basics of scripting.
    • Script file types
      • .bat
      • .ps1
      • .vbs
      • .sh
      • .js
      • .py
    • Use cases for scripting
      • Basic automation
      • Restarting machines
      • Remapping network drives
      • Installation of applications
      • Automated backups
      • Gathering of information/data
      • Initiating updates
    • Other considerations when using scripts
      • Unintentionally introducing malware
      • Inadvertently changing system settings
      • Browser or system crashes due to mishandling of resources
  • 4.9 Given a scenario, use remote access technologies.
    • Methods/tools
      • RDP
      • VPN
      • Virtual network computer (VNC)
      • Secure Shell (SSH)
      • Remote monitoring and management (RMM)
      • Microsoft Remote ...

Get CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, 5th Edition now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.

Start your free trial