Windows 2000 Networking/OS - 5/31/2006

Today we had a nice little discussion on Chapter Four – the chapter dealing with various Windows utilities.  Some of the things we talked about were Computer Management, System Information, Backup, Disk Defrag, etc.  Make sure you read the chapter!

Homework:

• Chapter Four – Multiple Choice Questions 1-15.

Pro/Server - 5/30/2006

Welcome back from a nice Memorial Day holiday and a week off from me!  Hopefully Brent treated you guys well (actually, hopefully you guys treated Brent well!) and everything.  Thanks for letting me take a week for a honeymoon!  And thanks to Katie for the Napoleon Dynamite dancing doll!

Today we covered Chapter Six for the first part of the class, and then went over sample test questions after lunch.  Remember, you have a test over the first six chapters next week – read up and study up!  

Homework:

• Chapter Six – Questions and Lab


• Study for that test!!!  Ack!!!

Desktop Publishing - 5/18/2006

Once again, we did not have MS Publisher installed on our computers, so we have to postpone class once again.  Next week, I’ll be gone, but I’ll leave some instructions for a project for you to complete.  

Windows 2000 Networking/OS - 5/16/2006

Today we ate cupcake pie!  

Also, we covered Chapter 3, which deals with DOS commands.  It was a good chapter, I personally learned some stuff during prep, and I hope you guys did too.

Remember, we have a test next week, which will be over chapters 1-3.  Ryan Wigginton from financial aid will be administering the test.  After it’s finished, head on home!

Homework:

• Chapter 3 – Review Questions, Multiple Choice Questions.

Pro/Server - 5/16/2006

Today’s class, before it got totally derailed, covered Chapter 3 – the unattended installation.  We covered Sysprep (which takes WAY longer than I had planned, sorry guys), RIS (Remote Installation Server) and the Unattended installation.  We actually did an unattended installation with an answer file, and it went fine – great job guys.

Next week I will not be in class, and Brent Haselhoff will be sitting in for me.  You guys will really like Brent – he’s a great teacher and he really knows his stuff.

Homework:

• Chapter 3 – Questions 1-18

CompTIA Network+ Training - 5/15/2006

Network + tonight was devoted to finishing up Chapter 1 and Chapter 4.  Chapter 4 was all about the OSI model.  MAKE SURE you know these:

Physical
Data Link
Network
Transport
Session
Presentation
Application

Homework:

• Chapter 1


• Review Questions 1-15


• All Multiple Choice Questions


• Read Lab Procedure #1


• Do Lab Procedure #2


• Chapter 4


• Review Questions 1-15

MS Frontpage - 5/15/2006

Today we STILL don’t have our books, so we just played in FrontPage instead.  We learned about what happens to old-fashioned HTML code when we make simple formatting changes inside of FrontPage.  Remember, no class next week and then we are out for Memorial Day on May 29.  I’ll see you again on June 5!!  

Homework:

• No homework!

Marketing - 5/15/2006

Today we finished up Chapter 1.

Homework:

• Reviewing the Key Terms, p 30


• Discussing the Concepts 2 & 4

ATTN Frontpage Students!!!

We now have working computers and software installed!  Woohoo!!!

The bad news is is that we are moving to room 145 (which is in that little side hallway behind room 143, where we had class on Monday.

See ya then!

--ben.

Windows 2000 Pro/Server - 5/9/2006

Welcome to Windows 2000 Professional/Server!

Today we jumped right into the class and installed Windows 2000 Pro.  After our installation, we looked at a couple of installation methods (clean/upgrade) and the associated files with each (winnt.exe and winnt32.exe).  In addition, the various switches that were available were covered.  MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THESE (hint, hint).

Next week, we’ll do a nice unattended installation!

Homework:

• Chapter 2 – Questions 1-21


• Lab Question

CompTIA Network + Training - 5/8/2006

One down, 13 to go!

We’ve finished up the first night of Network+ class, and I for one feel it was a success.  Line-waiting took up a majority of our time, but we still found a few minutes to talk about the different parts of a network: the topology, the data signals and the media infrastructure.  We’ll finish up talking about Chapter 1 next week and move right in to the next chapter (maybe chapter 4?  2?  We’ll see!) next week.

See you guys then!

Homework:

• No Homework!  Woo!

MS Frontpage - 5/8/2006

Today was the first day of Microsoft Frontpage!  Since we didn’t have books (or hard drives, for that matter), I decided to just have an “Intro to the Internet” lecture for an hour or so.  Thanks for being good sports with that.  

Afterwards, Lula cracked open a PC and changed its RAM!!!  Talk about cool!  You rock, Lu!

Homework:

• Once you get your book, read over Chapter One and look over the questions in it.  Don’t worry about writing anything and turning it in!

Basic Marketing - 5/8/2006

Welcome to Marketing!  

Today we covered part of Chapter One (thanks long line) which dealt with what exactly marketing is.  Remember, that the main goal of marketing is to create relationships with customers that promote the exchange of values.  

Don’t worry about any homework for next time, I’ll hit you hard with that next week!

Welcome!

Hi, and welcome to my weblog (or blog)! This blog will allow you to keep up with what's going on in class this semester. I plan on making brief posts after each class which will summarize what we've done that day and have any assignments.

Look to the right. There are a number of links that you will find useful. If you’re in my Network+ class, be sure to check out the links that detail your upcoming certifications. Make sure you check this blog often -- even if you haven't missed class -- as I will put class announcements here (this may include extra credit possibilities!!!)