I understand everything defined within CompTIA’s (A+) & (Network+) standards, but I still wanted to list out some of the things I can practically accomplish in the real world.
I hope this gives any future employers an idea of my relative skill level as a newcomer in the field of I.T.
| PC assembly & basic repair. | Chose correct hardware for a system: (RAM, CPU, Mobo, PSU, etc). | Port Forwarding & assigning static IP’s. |
| Format storage drives. Use correct file systems for different situations. | Automate simple tasks in Task Scheduler. | Use Windows utilities like Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, etc. |
| 7 Step malware removal. | Adjust basic firewall rules and granular rules. | Create a NAS. Create network shares & modify permissions. |
| Basic printer maintenance & cleaning (Laser, Inkjet, Thermal). | Troubleshoot common hardware, display, storage, printer & network issues. | Create basic RAID arrays & monitor their health/status. |
| Clone/migrate systems into new hardware. | Fix and install drivers. Backup & upgrade firmware. | Manage a system using SSH. (Windows, Linux) |
| Create basic scripts. Create intermediate scripts with help from an AI. – Mostly .py, .sh, .bat, | Operating systems I use: – Windows – Android – Linux (Debian, Ubuntu) – ChromeOS | Understand compatibility issues between different operating systems. |
| Create a network printer. Troubleshoot common printer errors, spooler problems, etc. | Adjust PATH variables for specific applications. | Configure advanced router settings. (QoS, power level, conflicting channels, etc.) |
| Implement basic security practices. Create an isolated guest network for IoT devices. Use physical and logical security best practices. Enforce principle of least privilege on PCs & phones. | Troubleshooting Windows – Identify bottlenecks. – Research symptoms. – Application issues. – Boot errors, safe mode. – Startup repair, reimage. – Slow boots, slow system. – BSOD & black screen. | Fixing security problems – Block/unblock FQDNs in hosts.ini file. – Remove pop-ups. – Fix browser redirections. – Identify malware symptoms. – Use last known good configuration. |
| Document complex issues and add them to a personal knowledge-base. | Properly dispose of hazardous materials (printer waste, batteries, etc). | Use a hypervisor for a VM. |
| Crimp/create different types of cables: (T568A/B, Crossover, Loopback, etc). | Do binary math, VLSM subnetting, and calculate Network/First Host/ Broadcast/Last Host addresses. | Statically assign IPv6 addresses w/ EUI-64. Use/configure Teredo. |
| Configure DHCP scope, assignment settings, and leases. | Navigate DNS records. | Manage NAT tables. Manage routing tables. Manage ARP tables. Use Wireshark. |
| Chose the correct cable for a given circumstance: (Bandwidth, shielding, cable jacket ratings). | Use a Wi-Fi analyzer and chose the correct channel based on the dBm noise floor of an area. | Troubleshoot pinouts with a cable tester. |