These links are to pages on the Web that are useful resources for the associated courses. 

Links for: 

• CMTP 100 and CMPT 115, Introduction to Computer Technology and II
   
• CMPT 220, Network System Management
   
• CMPT 215, Microsoft Operating Systems
   
• CMPT 225, Network Security
   
• Useful Open Source Software and Freeware
   
• Download Links for Free Microsoft Tools, Evaluation Versions and Great Deals on Software
   
• Windows Vista Related Links
   
• Virtualization Technology Links
   

CMPT 220 Network System Management

• Understanding TCP/IP v4 Addressing and Subnetting Basics
  http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q164015
   
• TCP/IP v6 Primer

• Everything you need to know about TCP/IP v6
  http://arstechnica.com/hardware/news/2007/03/IPv6.ars
   
• Active Directory Step-by-Step Guides
  http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/technologies/directory/activedirectory/stepbystep/default.mspx
   
• WIndows Server 2008 Reference
  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc706994.aspx
   
• How to extend the Windows Server 2008 evaluation period
  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948472
   

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CMPT 215 Microsoft Operating Systems

• Window XP command line reference
  http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/ntcmds_o.mspx
   
• Windows Vista: Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Multiple Local Group Policy Objects
  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc766291.aspx
   
• Make a bootable Windows XP USB Drive
  http://www.ngine.de/index.jsp?pageid=4176
   
• Walkthrough: Create a Custom Windows PE Image
  http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/08629d0b-56b0-4194-9782-88d01a488ae01033.mspx?mfr=true
   
• Getting Started with Windows PE
  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc160920.aspx#edupdate
   
• Windows PE Command-Line Tools Technical Reference
  http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/375153ac-45c6-4a38-9c41-387de84b61381033.mspx?mfr=true
   
• Unattended Windows Installations
  http://unattended.msfn.org
  
  
   

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CMPT 225 Network Security

• Active Directory Security Center
  http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/prodtech/ActiveDirectory.mspx
   
• www.windowssecurity.com
   

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Microcomputer Hardware: 

DOS References:

• DOS 6.X printed manual
  This is an ASCII text file that can be downloaded, opened and printed with a word processor.
  
  
• Easy DOS
  http://www.easydos.com/
  
  

System unit disassembly:

• Disassembling the computer
  http://www.pccomputernotes.com/assembly/disassembly01.htm
  http://www.build-your-own-computer-tips.com/
   

Hardware Reference Pages:

• A general hardware technical resource, 
  www.karbosguide.com
  
  
• Cutting edge hardware resources and reviews, 
  www.tomshardware.com

Processor and Processor Slot/Socket Information:

• CPU Featurator and links to current pricing, 
  www.cpuscorecard.com/cpuprices/feature_comp.htm
   

• Extensive information on the technical details of sockets and slots, 
  users.erols.com/chare/sockets.htm

• Extensive information on the properties of older and current generation CPU's, 
  users.erols.com/chare/586.htm

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• Useful Shareware, Open Source Software, and Freeware
   
  • BootitNG, non-destructive repartitioning tool, shareware
     
  • PDF Creator, create .pdf files, open source, not compatible with Vista
     
  • CD Burner XP, CD / DVD burner, freeware, works with Vista and WS3
     
  • AVG anti-virus software, free version
     
  • Microsoft Defender anti-spyware software
     
  • Zone Alarm firewall software, free version

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• Microsoft Tools, Evaluation Versions, and Great Deals on Software
   
  • Window 7 Enterprise, 90 day trial, .iso file
    To download this file you must register, or use an existing Windows live id, and the file must be burned to a DVD
     
  • Microsoft Server 2008 Trial Software, 60 day evaluation .iso file
    To download this file you must register, or use an existing Windows live id, and the file must be burned to a DVD
     

  • Windows Vista 30 day evaluation .VHD
    Registration is required for this download, the .VHD file is for use with Microsoft's Virtual PC 2007 or Virtual Server 2005
     

  • The Ultimate Steal, Microsoft Office 2007 Professionl for $59.95

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• Windows Vista related links
   
  • Repair Vista Options - Preferred Sequence
     
  • Some Windows Vista functions may not work, or Windows Vista may stop responding
     
  • PCWizKid's Tech Talk, Top 10 Vista related tweaks and downloads
     
  • Tune Vista's Firewall
     
  • The How-to Geek, Windows Vista Tweaks
     

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• Virtualization Technology Links
   
  • Getting up and running with Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008
     

   

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