Chapter 3. Networking Computer Systems
You may be asking yourself what a PC desktop-support tech is doing performing any sort of networking function. Although trade schools, universities, and certification vendors may segregate IT operations into distinct and separate categories, real life is rarely so neat. Desktop support isn't all hard drives and RAM sticks. There are quite a number of elementary networking tasks you will perform in the course of your duties.
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The tasks in this phase map to Domains 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 for the CompTIA A+ Essentials (220–701) exam objectives, and to Domains 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the CompTIA Practical Application (220–702) exam objectives.
Task 3.1: Mapping Drives
Mapping a network drive is a handy way to give end users ...
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