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CompTIA Network+ Certification Tutorial Videos
by Geremy Heath

Need to become CompTIA Network+ Certified? Join certified instructor Bill Ferguson in Virtual Training Company’s CompTIA Network+ Certification tutorial as he shows you everything you need to know to take and pass the test. He begins by introducing you to the OSI (Open Systems Interconnect) model, then explains how network adapters allow computers to communicate, the relation between the topologies and technologies of networks, and how to control network traffic. Other topics he covers include remote connectivity, tools used for troubleshooting both hardware and software, and how to protect your network with Firewalls. Learn all you need to know for CompTIA Network+ Certification now by simply click one of the topics below.

Introduction and Overview

Overview Part 1

Overview Part 2

The OSI Model

What is the OSI Model?

The layers of the model

Network Adapters

Network Adapter Overview

Properties of Network Adapter Cards

Configuring a Network Adapters Resources

Configuring a Network Adapters Addressing

Troubleshooting Network Adapters

Network Cabling Communication

Network Cabling and Communication Overview

LANs vs. WANs

Communication Methods

Twisted Pair Cabling and Connectors

Coaxial Cable

Fiber Optic Cable

Topologies and Technologies

Types of Topologies

The Bus Topology

The Star Topology

The Ring Topology

The Mesh Topology

Hyid Topologies

Types of Technologies

CSMA/CD Access Method

Token Ring & Token Passing

Fiber Distributed Data Interface

Network Hardware

Network Hardware Overview

Bridges

Routers

Brouters

Switches

Remote Connectivity

Remote Connectivity Overview

Remote Communication Layers

Modems

Modem Standards and Features

Remote Connectivity Terminology

Flow Control and UART Protocols

Installing Modems

Troubleshooting Modems

Creating Dial-Up Connections

Troubleshooting Hardware

Environmental Conditions

Physical Layout

Common Network Tools

Troubleshooting Tips

Protocols

Network Protocols Defined

Access Protocols

Transport Protocols

TCP/IP

Overview

The Evolution of TCP/IP

TCP/IP Fundamentals

The TCP/IP Suite

The TCP/IP Suite continued

The TCP/IP Suite continued

Ports and Sockets

IP Addressing

IP Address Classes

Binary Numbers

Default Subnet Masks

Anding IP Addresses

IP Address Configuration

Subnetting and Routing

Routing Tables and Routing Protocols

Name Resolution

Name Resolution Overview

Host Name Resolution

NetBIOS Name Resolution

Name Resolution Steps

Firewalls and Proxies

Firewalls and Proxies

Firewalls

Proxy Servers

TCP/IP Tools

Tools from Command Prompt

Ping

TraceRT

Remote Access Protocols

Remote Access Protocol Overview

SLIP vs. PPP

PPTP vs. L2TP

Network Operating Systems

The Role of an NOS

Components of a Network

Types of Networks

Network Clients

Directory Services

Directory Services Overview

NT Trusts

NT Domain Models

NT Domain Controllers

Active Directory

Accessing Resources Through a Network

Share Permissions

NTFS Permissions

Sharing and Mapping Drives

UNC Command

Sharing Printer

Optimizing a Network

Tools for Networks

Event Viewer

Task Manager

System Monitor

Network Monitor

Troubleshooting & Ongoing Maintenance

Fault Tolerance

Fault Tolerance Defined

RAID

Backup

UPSs

Ongoing Network Maintenance

Patches and Service Packs

Virus Protection

Taking the CompTIA Network+ Test

Tips on Taking the CompTIA Network+ Test


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Mac OS X Snow Leopard Tutorial Videos
by Geremy Heath

Mac OS 10.6, aka “Snow Leopard,” is the latest update to the Unix-based operating system for Macintosh. It builds on previous versions of Mac OS X to provide an even more powerful and easy-to-use experience. Snow Leopard works with Apple’s newest hardware (Intel-based Macs) to provide faster and more responsive applications that require fewer resource to install and run. The course covers everything from the basics of setting up your computer and its preferences to using your computer remotely (Back to My Mac), Time Machine to keep your files automatically up to date, and synchronization with your iPhone, iPod, and MobileMe account. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Introducing Snow Leopard

Welcome to Snow Leopard

New in Snow Leopard

Mac OS X Power & Integration

Using Snow Leopard Controls

The Snow Leopard Interface

Using Buttons

Working with Controls

Working with Text

Using Windows

Using Windows – The Basics

Window Drawers/Toolbar & Sidebars

Working with Window & View Menus

Working with Menus

Using Menus

Apple Menu pt. 1

Apple Menu pt. 2

Application Menu

Apple Menu – Services Submenu pt. 1

Apple Menu – Services Submenu pt. 2

File Menu

Edit Menu

Window & Getting He|p

Working with Files

Working with Files & Folders Basics

Looking at Files

Using Aliases

Working with Packages

Using Info & Inspector pt. 1

Using Info & Inspector pt. 2

Burning a CD or DVD

Using the Finder

Finder View Menu

Using View Options

Finder New Commands

Finder Preferences pt. 1

Finder Preferences pt. 2

Printing

Printing Documents

Using Preview & PDF

Using the Full Print Dialog

Using Print Options pt. 1

Using Print Options pt. 2

Setting Print Preferences

Adding a Printer

System Preferences

Using System Preferences

Appearance of Preferences

Desktop & Screen Saver

Dock

Expose & Spaces

Language & Text

Bluetooth

Energy Saver – UPS

Energy Saver – Battery/Power Adapter

Displays

Keyboard

Mouse & Trackpad

CDs & DVDs & Sound

Date/Time & Software Update

Startup Disk

Speech & Universal Access

Time Machine/Disks & Files

Using Time Machine

Using Archives

Using Disk Utility

Using Disk Utility Preferences

Creating Disk Images

Using Disk Images

Securing Your Computer

Security Preferences

Using File Vault

Sharing

Using the Firewall

Accounts pt. 1

Accounts pt. 2

Setting File Permissions

Keychain Access

Networking

Using Networking Preferences

Using Locations & the Assistant

Advanced Network Settings

Using TCP/IP pt. 1

Using TCP/IP pt. 2

Using DNS & Ethernet

Using Airport Utility

Configuring Airport Base Station

Manual Base Station Configuration

Using Mail

Getting Started with Mail

Setting Up an Account

Configuring an Incoming Account

Configuring an Outgoing Account

Sending & Receiving e-Mail

Using Mailboxes

Spam

Other Options

Using iCal

Introducing iCal

iCal Calendars & Mail

Using Notes & ToDos

Using Address Book

Address Book Basics

Advanced Address Book Features

Using MobileMe & Synchronizing Data

Introducing MobileMe

Setting iDisk Preferences

Setting MobileMe Preferences

Using MobileMe: Mail/Contacts & iCal

Back to My Mac & iChat

Getting Started with iChat

Exploring iChat Preferences

Dashboard

Introducing Dashboard & Widgets

Managing Dashboard

Spotlight

Searching with Spotlight

Spotlight Preferences

Automator

Introducing Automator

AppleScript: Recording & Dictionaries

Using the Web

Setting Up a Web Server

Using Safari

Parental Controls

Finder/Applications & Content

Time Limits & Logs

Troubleshooting

Activity Monitor

Console

Wrap Up

Introducing Text Edit

Plain/Rich Text & Text Wrap

Application Preferences

Working Across the Network

Credits

About the Author


Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Tutorial VIdeos
by Geremy Heath

Windows Server 2008 is Microsoft’s newest server operating system. This new version is not just ‘window’ dressing, there are major architectural changes and major new enhancements that administrators will welcome. Microsoft has concentrated on enhancing security by reducing the attack surface and making enterprise administration and configuration more consistent. In this course, Mark Long will introduce you to what is new and different about this new server operating system, while reinforcing the foundation of the world’s most popular server operating system. He will introduce you to the new management tools and scenarios, enhancements such as PowerShell, IPv6 and step you through the installation and basic setup of one of the most exciting new additions to the Windows Server family, ServerCore. To begin learning today, simply click the links.

Course Overview

Welcome

Prerequisites

Course Overview

History of Windows Server

Windows Server 2008 Overview

Windows Server 2008 & Vista

Windows Server 2008 Basics

System Requirements

First Look at Server 2008

Windows Server Architecture

The Vista Connection

Virtualization

Roles and Features pt. 1

Roles and Features pt. 2

Roles and Features pt. 3

Installation & Deployment

Differences About this Installation

Pre-Installation

Windows Imaging Format

Windows Automated Installation Kit

Installing Windows Server 2008 pt. 1

Installing Windows Server 2008 pt. 2

Microsoft Solutions Framework

Windows Deployment Services

Network Services

New In Network Services

Network Access Protection pt. 1

Network Access Protection pt. 2

IPv6 pt. 1

IPv6 pt. 2

TCP/IP Config

Toredo

Active Directory

Active Directory Overview

Active Directory Organization

New In Active Directory

Creating A Domain Controller pt. 1

Creating A Domain Controller pt. 2

Domain Functional Levels

Read-Only Domain Controllers

System Management

Group Policy

Group Policy Basics

Managing Group Policy pt. 1

Managing Group Policy pt. 2

Forcing Group Policy Updates

Troubleshooting Group Policy

New in Group Policy

File System

File System Basics

New in the File System

Full-Volume Encryption

Managing Windows Server 2008

Differences About Server Management

ICT Console

Server Manager

MMC

Storage Manager

Task Scheduler

Command-Line Tools

PowerShell

PowerShell

Installing PowerShell

Command Guide

Scripts

Security

New in Security

Security Configuration Wizard

Terminal Server

TS Basics

Remote Desktop

Installing TS

Remote Applications

Server Core

Server Core

Server Core Installation

Managing Server Core pt. 1

Managing Server Core pt. 2

Managing Server Core pt. 3

Course Wrap Up

Course Wrap Up

Credits

About The Author