Kevin Wolford - Mr. Wolford started his computer career in 1983. He has been a technical writer, network administrator, and trainer. Kevin spent many years with Novell and is a CNI and Master CNE. In 1998 Kevin founded Tech Training, giving him a chance to test his training ideas. He is also an MCSE, Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT, and is certified in SMS, SQL Server, TCP/IP, NT Workstation, NT Server, Exchange Server, Windows 9x and 2000. Kevin has authored Microsoft certification books for New Riders and Sybex. He owns a consulting company dedicated to teaching complex technical topics in a simple way. He was involved in the early stages of Windows.NET Server's development and beta testing.
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Move through hours of in-depth content - quickly and easily due to the efficient and organized structure.
- PowerPoint
Utilizing PowerPoint presentations enhances the delivery by displaying a variety of visual information to the user. This type of representation allows the user to better interpret the material through charts, definitions, graphs, and more...
- Exclusive Learning Zone
Train around the clock, around the world. Our certified online instructors are located at global support centers in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Singapore to provide real-time answers to technology- and soft-skill-related questions 24x7. This means access to a live subject matter expert no matter where you are - day or night. This level of student/instructor interaction provides real-time training specific support and extends training beyond content and instructor-led solutions by providing flexibility to accommodate individual needs and schedules.
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Move forward, back, and repeat entire topics or just a section. A progress bar illuminates as you advance through exercises.
- Full Motion Video
All courses feature full-motion videos of instructors teaching the information as if they are speaking directly to you. Our unique delivery simulates a one-on-one classroom environment creating a more personal lesson and learning experience.
- Study Guides
Printable study guides for the entire course are available. This allows all material to be viewed, reviewed, and printed for viewing at a later date.
- Review Exercises
Each section has a review quiz to aid in the learning process by validating the comprehension of the material covered before moving on to a new section.
- Resume
All courses are resumed to where you left off last session allowing you to learn when it is convenient for you without the hassle of remembering where you where.
- Microsoft Authorized Practice Exams
Our Training includes Authorized Practice Exams from Microsoft Certified Practice Test Provider (MeasureUp) to fully prepare you for the certification exams. Because many companies offer training and practice tests, the Microsoft MCP program has designated MeasureUp as a certified test provider to help IT candidates select the highest quality products and services. Microsoft performs quality reviews on all Practice Test Provider, and only approved practice test vendors bear the Microsoft Certified Practice Test Provider logo.
- Live Demonstrations
Demonstrations are a way for the instructor to show and tell the user how to perform
a task by actually doing it on screen in front of them. In this format it gives the user the power to see things done by a professional in the intended environment as many times as they would like.
- Labs
This course features cutting-edge, interactive labs, which provide a hands-on learning experience. This environment allows you to interact with the software with out the need for purchasing it or having it installed on your computer.
- Certificate of Completion
Our training is recognized worldwide for its technology-based IT training curriculums. Upon successful completion of our program, you will be receiving an official Distance Education Certificate of Completion.
Level 1
Clean Install
Intro
1.1 Installation planning
1.2 Install Methods
1.3 Performing an Install
Lab Windows XP Install
Lab - Windows XP Update
Upgrade Install
2.1 Upgrade Process
2.2 Starting an upgrade
2.3 Migrating User Settings
2.4 Installation issues
Lab - Windows XP Upgrade
Automated Install
3.1 Unattended Installations
3.2 SYSPREP for imaging installs
3.3 Remote Installation Services (RIS)
Lab - Unattended Install
Lab - Using Suspire
Level 2
I/O Devices
Intro
1.1 Hardware interfaces
1.2 Internal Devices
1.3 Parallel/Serial
1.4 USB/Firewall Devices
1.5 Remote Devices
Lab - Add Device Wizard
Lab - Driver Signing
Lab - Remote Devices
Lab - Signature Verification
Display Devices
2.1 Display Properties
2.2 Multiple Displays
Lab - Screen Resolution
Disk Management
3.1 Disk Management Console
3.2 Basic Disks
3.3 Dynamic Disks
Lab - Disk Partition
Lab - Disk Stripping
Other Devices
4.1 ACPI
4.2 Multiple Processors
4.3 UPS
Level 3
Working w/ File Systems
Intro
1.1 FAT & FAT32
1.2 NTFS Features
NTFS File/Folder
2.1 Enabling and Using Permissions
2.2 Effective Permissions
2.3 Copying/Moving Files
Lab - Disk Compression
Lab - Disk Quota
Lab - Encryption
Lab - Off Line Folders
Lab - Encryption
Lab - Off Line Folders
Shared Folders
3.1 Enabling Sharing
3.2 Sharing Permissions
3.3 Administrative Shares
3.4 Combining Share/NTFS Permissions
Lab - NTFS Permissions
Printing
4.1 Printer Installation
4.2 Print Sharing
4.3 Printer Management
Lab - Add a Printer
Level 4
Desktop Configuration
Intro
1.1 Desktop Controls
1.2 Accessibility Options
1.3 User Profiles
1.4 Application Management
Lab - Language Setting
Lab - Registry Editor
System Performance
2.1 Monitoring Performance
2.2 Configuring Performance
2.3 Laptop Performance
Recovery
3.1 Boot Problems
3.2 Boot Process
3.3 Backup
3.4 System Restore
Lab - Installing the Recovery Console
Lab - Using the Recovery Console
Security
4.1 Local Policy
4.2 Security Settings
4.3 EFS
4.4 Credentials
Lab - Security Options
Lab - Event Auditing
Level 5
IP Configuration
Intro
1.1 Configuration Tools
1.2 IP Parameters
1.3 IP Troubleshooting
1.4 Name Resolution
Lab - Automatic TCP/IP Configuration
Lab - Manual TCP/IP Configuration
Internet Configuration
2.1 Internet Connections
2.2 Internet Explorer
2.3 IIS
Lab - Enable Internet Sharing
Lab - Activate Firewall
Remote Configuration
3.1 Remote Connections
3.2 Remote Desktop
Lab - VPN Installation
Lab - Remote Connection