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

Invisibility cloak....... Are You Kidding ME

Cool and Scary at the same time,  invisibility cloak

Food for Thought : Computer Hardware

Just some news that happen to catch my attention

Privacy Alert: Stanford researcher exposes Microsoft's Wi-Fi database

Network + 07/18/2011

I hope you have learned alot, bassed on the questions and topics you guys asked in class I have collected the following links for your use after the class

This a tool set that you can install from usb that includes Virus scanner and adobe reader mini=internet browsers
Portable Apps

Boot Disk Tools: Pasword changer, bios password cracking tools, basic network diagnostic tools
http://www.hiren.info/pages/bootcd

List of site I used in class
Mac Address Finder
http://www.coffer.com/mac_find/

Wireless Router Emulator Software
http://skyangel.wikidot.com/emulators

Great Site for Summary Info and Detailed info on IPV6
http://he.net/Hurricane Internet Services


Books that I found helpful to get past the NET + exams

This book breaks down all of the topics of subnetting and IPv4 addressing into 1 Hour topics
http://www.amazon.com/Sams-Teach-Yourself-TCP-Hours/dp/0672329964

6292A Week of July 11

Hope you enjoyed class, based on the things that seemed to be of the most interest to you as a group I have collected the following links for you exam prep and windows 7 deployment guides

First Sections Free eval Software for creating your own labs

Windows 7 Eval ISO

Video Demo: How to create and boot from VHD FIles

Windows Native VHD Boot Step by Step Guide

Test Prep suggestions

Look at the following Info to determine what you need to study

first take a look at the exam objectives( link below) It will tell you where you need to focus you study efforts.

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?id=70-680#tab2

2nd look for any deployment guides or support pages associated with topic or product FROM MICROSOFT. Many of the questions and answers are pulled from there. Click on the link below for an example page.

Branch Cache Deployment Guide

DIRECT ACCESS Deployment Guide

Network + class 06/27 to 07/01

Hope you enjoyed class....

Here is are the links that you said as a class would be helpful

Server 2008 r2 VHD files

http://www.msfn.org/_/windows/windows-server-2008-r2-sp1-standard-full-x64-evaluat-r8758

NETWORK  3.4 Moniter Download

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=4865

 How to find Hardware manufactuer and model number from MAC Address

http://www.coffer.com/mac_find/


IPV6  (other source info)

http://he.net/news/Hurricane_Electric_IPv6_Update_April_2008.pdf

Addtional Information




More study tips and links  to be added over the weekend so check back on monday


Subnetting,

+1-360-xxx-xxx: NIce TRY

SMS Spoofing is Cute and can be effective if you do it right!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_engineering_(security)


http://untraceableman.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-spoof-sms-text-messages.html

by the way the I should have the real sender witthin the next few hours. GAME ON

WILL

Direct Access Setup Guide

Based on the feedback in class i have posted this for all

Here is the link to  guide that we spoke about on Direct Access. The First link is for the set up guide for the test lab

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/confirmation.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=8d47ed5f-d217-4d84-b698-f39360d82fac

2^nd link is for the troubleshooting guide

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=0f049be7-8842-4c9d-9929-e0493b599319

3rd link is for the base lab configuration

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/confirmation.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=ab6c61af-9c34-4692-815c-4396b482d31b

6292 class 05/18/ 2011

IPV6 Address information need for Exam

Type of ISATAP Address	ISATAP Address
With link-local prefix	FE80::5EFE:131.107.129.8*
With site-local prefix	FEC0::1111:0:5EFE:131.107.129.8*
With global prefix	3FFE:1A05:510:1111:0:5EFE:131.107.129.8*
With global 6to4 prefix	2002:9D36:1:2:0:5EFE:131.107.129.8*

Addtional Info

IPv6 Private Addresses Types/Scopes

Now, let's take a bit more of a look at private addresses. In IPv6, these are called local-use addresses, the name conveying clearly what they are for. They are also sometimes called link-layer addresses. Recall that IPv4 private addresses were commonly used when public addresses could not be obtained for all devices, sometimes in combination with technologies like Network Address Translation (NAT). In IPv6, trickery like NAT isn't required. Instead, local-use addresses are intended for communication that is inherently designed only to be sent to local devices. For example, neighbor discovery functions using the IPv6 Neighbor Discovery (ND) protocol employ local-use addresses.

The scope of local addresses is obviously a local network, and not the global scope of public Internet addresses. Local addresses in IPv6 are divided further into two types, reflecting a further division of local scope.

Site-Local Addresses

These addresses have the scope of an entire site, or organization. They allow addressing within an organization without need for using a public prefix. Routers will forward datagrams using site-local addresses within the site, but not outside it to the public Internet.

Site-local addresses are differentiated from link-local addresses by having a tenth bit of “1” following the nine starting address bits common to all private IPv6 addresses. Thus, they begin with “1111 1110 11”. In hexadecimal, site-local addresses begin with “FE” and then “C” to “F” for the third hex digit. So, these addresses start with “FEC”, “FED”, “FEE” or “FEF”.

Link-Local Addresses

These addresses have a smaller scope than site-local addresses; they refer only to a particular physical link (physical network). Routers will not forward datagrams using link-local addresses at all, not even within the organization; they are only for local communication on a particular physical network segment. They can be used for address configuration or for the ND functions such as address resolution and neighbor discovery.

Link-local addresses are differentiated from site-local addresses by having a tenth bit of “0” following the nine initial address bits common to all private IPv6 addresses: “1111 1110 1”. Thus, site-local addresses begin with “FE” and then “8” to “B” for the third hex digit. So, these addresses start with “FE8”, “FE9”, “FEA” or “FEB”.

6292 COURSE 05/10/2011

Sorry folks,
 I am a little behind I will be working on getting the Evaluation copy(server 2008 r2)  and the study guide excel spreadsheet by monday morning. If you need something else use this site or my email and I will post it as well.  I really enjoyed teaching the class this week. Hope to hear from you soon

Will


Basic Notes & Links

Windows Cert Paths
WINDOWS 7 EXAMS

If you don't have windows 7 but need an trial copy for Virtual Machine testing or so that you can create a VM to use the labs click the links below

Windows 7 Enterprise Edition 90 day Trial Version


STUDY MATERIALS

the self-paced training books from Microsoft press can be helpful after you have had some exposure to the practice test and or a instructor-led class. It can be used to fill in the blanks from training materials or not meeting the pre-reqs

MIcrosoft Press Books

ClassNotes:

these links are provided to give you additional points of view of the content and to help fill any "gaps" that you might have between the textbook answer and a possible  real world scenerio.

What Does USMT Migrate?

How to use the WET(Windows Easy Transfer) Tool

addtional info on WIM (Windows Imaging)

VIDEOS & How To's

Quick: How To Bulid a Windows 7 Image

New Study Info

For those of you who missed or need a refresher on Subnetting made easy. I think this video from youtube puts the concept really simply... you may want to pause the video and look at the chart he created. It isn't as simple as my suggestion but it could be really useful for practicing

Easy subnetting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4n2Ofqr6QY

If you think getting quized with subnetting question could help you see the idea here is a link to a great practice site

http://www.subnettingquestions.com/

use this to practice finding address in CIDR based networks

http://www.kehlet.cx/docs/2004/03/subnet.php

More to come and.... remember get that info from the study email to me asap!