Implementing Storage, Peripherals & OS Installation

Overview

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This course covers the implementation of mass storage devices, essential peripherals, and the full process of installing and upgrading operating systems — core competencies for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam. Learners benefit from understanding how to configure storage solutions, connect and troubleshoot peripherals, and perform clean installs and upgrades of Windows operating systems in professional settings. Online labs provide hands-on experience with real hardware and OS configuration tasks.

Syllabus

Disk Partitioning

This chapter covers how modern systems manage, configure, secure, and maintain mass storage—from partitions and file systems to RAID, dynamic disks, and OS installation—to ensure reliability and performance.

File Systems and Storage Management

This chapter covers how modern systems manage, configure, secure, and maintain mass storage—from partitions and file systems to RAID, dynamic disks, and OS installation—to ensure reliability and performance.

Essential Peripherals

This chapter explains why different USB connector types still exist and shows how modern collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams support today’s remote and hybrid work environments.

Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems

This chapter explains the differences among major OS versions and walks through creating bootable media, installing and updating Windows, Linux, and macOS to get systems fully operational.