CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Study Guide with Online Labs: Exam FC0-U61

Virtual, hands-on learning labs allow you to apply your technical skills using live hardware and software hosted in the cloud. So Sybex has bundled CompTIA IT Fundamentals labs from Practice Labs, the IT Competency Hub, with our popular CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Study Guide: Exam FC0-U61, 2nd Edition. Working in these labs gives you the same experience you need to prepare for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals FC0-U61 that you would face in a real-life setting. Used in addition to the book, the labs are a proven way to prepare for the certification and for work in theIT field.

Information Technology is not just about what applications you can use; it is about the systems you can support. The CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification is an introduction to the skills required to become a successful systems support professional, progressing onto more advanced certifications and career success.

The Sybex CompTIA IT Fundamentals Study Guide covers 100% of the exam objectives in clear and concise language and provides you authoritatively with all you need to know to succeed in the exam. Along with gaining preventative maintenance skills, you will also develop the tools to complete troubleshooting and fault resolution and resolve common issues experienced by the majority of computer systems.

The exam focuses on the essential IT skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks commonly performed by advanced end-users and entry-level IT professionals alike, including:

• Identifying and explaining computer components
• Setting up a workstation, including conducting software installations
• Establishing network connectivity
• Identifying compatibility issues and identifying and preventing security risks
• Managing the safety and preventative maintenance of computers

Practical examples, exam highlights and review questions provide real-world applications and uses. The book includes Sybex's interactive online learning environment and test bank with an assessment test, chapter tests, flashcards, and a practice exam. Our study tools can help you prepare for taking the exam--and increase your chances of passing the exam the first time!

And with this edition you also get Practice Labs virtual labs that run from your browser. The registration code is included with the book and gives you 6 months unlimited access to Practice Labs CompTIA IT Fundamentals Labs with 32 unique lab modules to practice your skills.

QUENTIN DOCTER, A+, MCSE, CNE, CCNA, SCSA, has spent more than 17 years in the IT field. His experience includes technician, network administrator, consultant, trainer, author, and web developer. He is presently an IT consultant and well-respected author.