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MD-100 Troubleshoot hardware and drivers

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Overview

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  • Module 1: This module focuses on the role of device drivers and troubleshooting problems that pertain to them.

    After completing this module, you will be able to:

    • Describe the role and importance of device drivers.
    • Manage and troubleshoot device drivers.
    • Explain the difference between the staging and installation of device drivers.
    • Restrict installation of device drivers by using Group Policy.
  • Module 2: This module provides an overview of troubleshooting hardware-related problems and discusses specific considerations for using USB and wireless devices on computers that are running Windows.

    After completing this module, you will be able to:

    • Describe hardware-related problems.
    • Describe the considerations for using USB devices.
    • Describe considerations for using wireless devices.
    • Explain how you can use built-in diagnostic tools to gather hardware information.
    • Determine how to best approach hardware problems.
    • Apply the guidelines for troubleshooting hardware-related problems.
  • Module 3: The module examines the methods for identifying and troubleshooting issues related to the device's physical hardware.

    After completing this module, you will be able to:

    • Apply device-replacement considerations.
    • Identify the most vulnerable hardware devices.
    • Apply the guidelines for replacing hardware.
    • Diagnose memory problems.
    • Diagnose and troubleshoot disk problems.

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Module 1: Troubleshoot device driver failures
    • Introduction
    • Examine tools for managing and troubleshooting device drivers
    • Use driver roll back
    • Manage signed drivers
    • Stage device drivers
    • Restrict device installation
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 2: Module 2: Explore physical hardware troubleshooting
    • Introduction
    • Identify hardware-related problems
    • Troubleshoot USB devices
    • Troubleshoot wireless devices
    • Gather hardware information
    • Use best practices to troubleshoot hardware issues
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary
  • Module 3: Module 3: Troubleshoot physical failures on Windows clients
    • Introduction
    • Examine factors when replacing devices
    • Explore common vulnerabilities on hardware devices
    • Examine guidelines for replacing hardware
    • Diagnose memory problems
    • Diagnose and troubleshoot disk problems
    • Knowledge check
    • Summary

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