Computer Support Class 01/07/13

What a day, as mentioned here are the links you will need for your course resources

LABS=http://onlinelive.newhorizons.com/ 

ML Course Content = http://nhml.onlineexpert.com/ole_v6/login.php

I will send you a personal invite to the test bank questions tommorrow in class

I will also be adding an additional folder of study materials.

see you in class

Will

Class 6292 ( 05/30/2012  )


FOLKS,
I HOPE YOU ENJOYED CLASS, I WILL BE POSTING MOST OF THE DOWNLOADS FROM THIS WEEKS CLASS IN THE CLASS GUIDES SECTION OF THE BLOG BUT THE LINKS BELOW ARE VERY HELPFUL

THANKS


Free EBOOKS:

links to books mentioned

New Free Books and guides

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoft_press/archive/2011/03/03/ebooks-list-of-our-free-books.aspx
PowerShell GUI Tools
http://powergui.org/index.jspa
WAIK TOOLS:The Windows® Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for Windows® 7
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=5753
DISM(GUI based version)
http://www.codeplex.com/site/search?query=dism&ac=8
IMAGEX(GUI based version)
http://www.codeplex.com/site/search?query=imagex&sortBy=Relevance&licenses=|&ac=3
The Windows® Automated Installation Kit (AIK) for Windows® 7
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5753
Start an application and set the CPU affinity
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/start-an-application-assigned-to-a-specific-cpu-in-windows-vista/
When to use Windows XP mode vs Application Compatibility
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/windows-7-deployment-everything-well-almost-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-application-compatibility-but-were-afraid-to-ask

I will be updating this list later this week so if i missed a link let me know

TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS
RELIABILTY HISTORY:

Technet Information on Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor

To turn on Feature:

To enable the RACAgent scheduled task

1.   Click Start, click in the Start Search box, typetaskschd.msc, and then press ENTER.

2.   In the navigation pane, expand Task Scheduler Library, expand Microsoft, expand Windows, and click RAC.

3.   Right-click RAC, click View, and clickShow Hidden Tasks.

4.   Click RACAgent in the results pane.Note: The RACAgentName column in the results pane.

5.   On the Action menu, click Enable.

Reset Reliability Monitor:

1. If Reliablity Monitor is open, then close it.
2.Open Folder Options and select (dot) the Show hidden files and folders option and click on OK.
3.Open Windows Explorer and navigate to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\RAC.

4.To Backup this Reliabilty History Data –

DANGER!!!!!!!!!!! You will not be able to restore this data if you do not backup this data and it will be gone for good. If you want to skip this, then continue to step 5 instead.
4A) Copy both the PublishedData and StateData folders and paste them to another location as a backup.
5. Open the PublishedData folder.
6. Select all the files in the folder and click on Delete.
7. Click on Yes to approve.
8. Open the StateData folder.
9. Select all the files in the folder and click on Delete
10.Click on Yes to approve.
11. If prompted by UAC, then you will need to click on Yes for each UAC prompt for each file in the StateData folder to approve deleting each file one by one.
12. Close Windows Explorer.
13. Empty the Recycle Bin.
14. Open Folder Options and select (dot) the Don't show hidden files and folders option and click on OK.
16. Open Reliablity Monitor to see it now reset clean.

If Reliablity Monitor is already open, then close and reopen it.

Changes = Evolution

Based on an increased workload, I am going to change the blog format.


1: Instead of posting a new entry for each individual class I will post ongoing topics for each class’s subject matter.

2: I will also be opening the comments section up so that you can provide direct feedback.

3: I will be posting updated info on exams and exam prep information from Microsoft.

4: I will be going through all previous posts and re-tagging them based on classes and subject for usability

5: I am currently streamlining the offerings in the class guides sections  


I sincerely hope that the changes will give you better access to resources to further your educational goals



Will

6292 Week of 2/6/11

Hope you enjoyed class here are a couple of the links we discussed in class

Free Books from Microsoft: these are very helpful to fill in the gaps between your real-life experience and the "Microsoft Way"

Free Ebooks

6293 week of 11/13

Sorry about the late post guys. I had a sick child and then caught his cold.

So here is what i have so far

Must listen:this is very important for getting a grasp of the Microsoft thought process on the ACT and when and how you should use Windows -Xp mode to solve rogue apps

Application issues with Windows 7

also the following link as well

Windows 7 Image deployment

I have more but ran out of time....will add more during the next couple of days

Will

6421B Class week of 09/12

Sorry for the delay in getting this post up

Below are the link to topics we discussed in class

DHCP Deployment Guide 80/20 rule

80/20 Rule

Server 2008 R2 DNS Server Info


PowerShell GUI tools

Free PowerShell Scripting Tools

DirectAccess Deployment Guide

Step by Step DirectAccess Deployment Guide

Windows 8 Preview

Windows 8 Downloads

All of the Microsoft Deployment guides

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=732

not finshed will be adding more

6292 Class

I hope you enjoyed class below are some links to thing that you asked me about in class

how to assign processor affinity

Powershell Links

great powershell editor for neebies and pros

Good reference book to get started with PowerShell

PowerShell For Dummies



APPLOCKER LINKS

APPLOCKER STEP BY STEP

IPv6 guides and discussions

great site for explanations
good for both IPv4 and IPv6


DON'T WORRY MORE TO COME

Planning Your Application Compatibility Project

If you are worried about your migration of Windows Xp based Apps to Windows 7. I would suggest the following web cast and follow up links. Microsoft  takes a high level view of Application Compatibility Toolkit but also provides A PROJECT TEMPLATE FOR MIGRATIONS WHICH CAN BE VERY USEFUL FOR  PLANNING YOUR NEXT STEP!

here is the link to the web cast (worthwhile)

windows-7-deployment-everything-well-almost-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-application-compatibility-but-were-afraid-to-ask

here is the link to the project template design logic

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2009.06.actplanning.aspx

here is the final link, a website from Microsoft that has a list of the current compatible Applications for Windows 7

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

Course 6292 08/03 to 08/05

I hope you enjoyed class. The survey link has been update so that you may complete the survey

Below are the topics that we discussed in class.

First the class recordings, At this point I have no way of getting access to the recordings. This solely due to restrictions Microsoft has place on not only New Horizons but The MCT's(Trainers) as well. That point being made I would be more than happy to entertain a conference or maybe a private youtube channel for specfic questions in order to help .


 I will be adding alot more info later in  the day. I got caught on a project this morning should have the post and links fill out by COB Today

Will