IT Essentials v5: PC Hardware and Software

The Cisco Networking Academy IT Essentials 5.0: PC Hardware and Software curriculum introduces students to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals. The course covers the fundamentals of PC computer technology, networking, and security, and also provides an introduction to advanced concepts. NDG has worked closely with the Cisco Networking Academy to ensure compatibility with NETLAB+.

All NETLAB+ supported labs in the IT Essentials course are supported by the IT Essentials (ITE) Pod.

Supported Labs

Lab Number Title
5.1.4.4 Data Migration in Windows 7
5.1.4.5 Data Migration in Windows Vista
5.1.4.6 Data Migration in Windows XP
5.2.3.4 Registry Backup and Recovery in Windows XP
5.2.4.3 Create a Partition in Windows 7
5.2.4.4 Create a Partition in Windows Vista
5.2.4.5 Create a Partition in Windows XP
5.3.1.11 Install ThirdParty Software in Windows 7
5.3.1.12 Install ThirdParty Software in Windows Vista
5.3.1.13 Install ThirdParty Software in Windows XP
5.3.1.5 Task Manager (Managing Processes) in Windows 7
5.3.1.6 Task Manager (Managing Processes) in Windows Vista
5.3.1.7 Task Manager (Managing Processes) in Windows XP
5.3.2.16 Managing Virtual Memory in Windows 7
5.3.2.17 Managing Virtual Memory in Windows Vista
5.3.2.18 Managing Virtual Memory in Windows XP
5.3.2.20 Managing Device Drivers with Device Manager in Windows 7
5.3.2.21 Managing Device Drivers with Device Manager in Windows Vista
5.3.2.22 Managing Device Drivers with Device Manager in Windows XP
5.3.2.24 Regional and Language Options in Windows 7
5.3.2.25 Regional and Language Options in Windows Vista
5.3.2.26 Regional and Language Options in Windows XP
5.3.2.3 Create User Accounts in Windows 7
5.3.2.4 Create User Accounts in Windows Vista
5.3.2.5 Create User Accounts in Windows XP
5.3.2.7 Configure Browser Settings in Windows 7
5.3.2.8 Configure Browser Settings in Windows Vista
5.3.2.9 Configure Browser Settings in Windows XP
5.3.3.5 Monitor and Manage System Resources in Windows 7
5.3.3.6 Monitor and Manage System Resources in Windows Vista
5.3.3.7 Monitor and Manage System Resources in Windows XP
5.3.4.2 Hard Drive Maintenance in Windows 7
5.3.4.3 Hard Drive Maintenance in Windows Vista
5.3.4.4 Hard Drive Maintenance in Windows XP
5.3.4.6 Managing System Files with Builtin Utilities in Windows 7
5.3.4.7 Managing System Files with Builtin Utilities in Windows Vista
5.3.4.8 Managing System Files with Builtin Utilities in Windows XP
5.3.5.2 Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance in Windows 7
5.3.5.3 Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance in Windows Vista
5.3.5.4 Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance in Windows XP
5.3.7.2 Working with CLI Commands in Windows
5.3.7.4 Run Line Utilities in Windows 7
5.3.7.5 Run Line Utilities in Windows Vista
5.3.7.6 Run Line Utilities in Windows XP
5.5.1.11 Use the System Restore Tool in Windows 7
5.5.1.12 Use the System Restore Tool in Windows Vista
5.5.1.13 Use the System Restore Tool in Windows XP
5.5.1.2 Managing the Startup Folder in Windows 7
5.5.1.3 Managing the Startup Folder in Windows Vista
5.5.1.4 Managing the Startup Folder in Windows XP
5.5.1.7 Schedule a Task Using the GUI and the at command in Windows 7
5.5.1.8 Schedule a Task Using the GUI and the at command in Windows Vista
5.5.1.9 Schedule a Task Using the GUI and the at command in Windows XP
6.3.2.7 Configure a NIC to Use DHCP in Windows 7
6.3.2.8 Configure a NIC to Use DHCP in Windows Vista
6.3.2.9 Configure a NIC to Use DHCP in Windows XP
6.8.4.8 Share a Folder and Map a Network Drive in Windows Vista
6.8.4.9 Share a Folder and Map a Network Drive in Windows XP
9.3.1.2 Install a Printer in Windows 7
9.3.1.3 Install a Printer in Windows Vista
9.3.1.4 Install a Printer in Windows XP
9.4.2.3 Share a Printer in Windows 7
9.4.2.4 Share a Printer in Windows Vista
9.4.2.5 Share a Printer in Windows XP
10.2.1.7 Securing Accounts, Data, and the Computer in Windows 7
10.2.1.8 Securing Accounts, Data, and the Computer in Windows Vista
10.2.1.9 Securing Accounts, Data, and the Computer in Windows XP
10.3.1.10 Configure a Windows XP Firewall
10.3.1.4 Data Backup and Recovery in Windows 7
10.3.1.5 Data Backup and Recovery in Windows Vista
10.3.1.6 Data Backup and Recovery in Windows XP
10.3.1.8 Configure a Windows 7 Firewall
10.3.1.9 Configure a Windows Vista Firewall
Enabling the Labs

To enable the IT Essentials labs, create a class and check the box for "AE CITE - English" in the global labs class settings.

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