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There are 4 modules in this course
This course is designed to provide aspiring IT professionals with a comprehensive understanding of hardware device components and the skills needed to troubleshoot common hardware issues in both client and enterprise environments.
This course will equip learners with the knowledge to confidently approach hardware-related challenges, ensuring they can maintain and repair devices effectively to minimize downtime. Through detailed lessons, hands-on exercises, and real-world scenarios, participants will gain a solid grasp of the inner workings of hardware components and learn systematic troubleshooting techniques to address issues that arise.
This course is designed for learners seeking to gain a foundational understanding of hardware troubleshooting. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, participants will have a well-rounded understanding of both client and enterprise hardware, enabling them to diagnose issues accurately and perform necessary repairs or upgrades to maintain system integrity and performance.
This course is a part of the Dell Technologies Technical Customer Support Specialist professional certificate curriculum.
This module is designed to equip you with basic knowledge regarding client systems. This section provides an introduction to common computer components and their respective functions. You will also learn about the principles guiding the digital transformation.
FedEx Digitally Transforms to Connect the World•2 minutes
Driving Human Progress by Addressing Global Challenges•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
Technical Support for Hardware Course Syllabus•10 minutes
Recap•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Computing Fundamentals Assessment•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
Client Hardware Explanations•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Prioritizing Skills for the Digital Future•10 minutes
1 plugin•Total 3 minutes
Why is Digital Transformation So Hot•3 minutes
Client Hardware Troubleshooting
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module is designed to prepare you to service client hardware products. You will learn about various client products, diagnostics, troubleshooting and more.
What's included
4 videos2 readings2 assignments1 peer review
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4 videos•Total 21 minutes
Pre-Boot Environment and Diagnostics•5 minutes
Troubleshooting Client Hardware•8 minutes
Industry Standard Client Technology•4 minutes
Service Information•4 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
Troubleshooting Reminders•10 minutes
Recap•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 40 minutes
Client Hardware Assessment•30 minutes
Client Hardware Quiz•10 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
Client Troubleshooting Scenarios•60 minutes
Enterprise Hardware Foundations
Module 3•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module will equip you with foundational knowledge of enterprise servers. This week we will cover the common server components and their respective functions. Server technology concepts are also covered in this module.
What's included
15 videos1 reading4 assignments
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15 videos•Total 120 minutes
Data Center Fundamentals•10 minutes
Server Form Factors•5 minutes
Data Center Storage•7 minutes
Data Center Networking II•6 minutes
Data Centers: RAID•4 minutes
Data Center Storage II•7 minutes
Data Center Virtualization•5 minutes
Data Centers and The Cloud•5 minutes
Introduction to Servers•11 minutes
Introduction to Storage Solutions•14 minutes
Introduction to RAID•13 minutes
RAID Levels continued•11 minutes
RAID Configurations•6 minutes
Server System Setup•7 minutes
Server Operating Systems•9 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Recap•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 140 minutes
Server Concepts Quiz•20 minutes
RAID Scenarios•45 minutes
Data Center Fundamentals Assessment•30 minutes
Server Concepts Assessment•45 minutes
Enterprise Hardware Troubleshooting
Module 4•5 hours to complete
Module details
This week is designed to prepare you to understand and troubleshoot enterprise products. You will learn about various types of infrastructure technologies including servers, networking and storage.
What's included
10 videos1 reading4 assignments1 peer review
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10 videos•Total 65 minutes
Enterprise Servers•10 minutes
Enterprise System Management Software•8 minutes
Enterprise Networking•4 minutes
Enterprise Networking: Switches and Configurations•8 minutes
Enterprise Storage Concepts•10 minutes
Enterprise Storage Systems•2 minutes
Enterprise Storage Solutions•2 minutes
Enterprise Storage Area Networks•8 minutes
Enterprise Storage: Fibre Channel•8 minutes
Enterprise Network Attached Storage•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Course Summary•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 140 minutes
Enterprise Networking Assessment•20 minutes
Hardware Troubleshooting Assessment•60 minutes
Enterprise Servers Quiz•20 minutes
Enterprise Storage Quiz•40 minutes
1 peer review•Total 90 minutes
Hardware Troubleshooting Scenarios•90 minutes
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