Info Level: Intermediate Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy Date Created: September 16, 2010 Length of Class: 51 Mintues Tracks Linux Prerequisites Introduction to Linux Installing Linux Basic Linux Tasks VIM for File Editing Navigation in Linux Purpose of Class This class teaches students how to configure their Linux servers networking. Topics Covered ifconfig Command DHCP Releae and Renew Restarting the Network Service Editing the interfaces File to Setup a Static IP Address Editing the resolv.conf File for DNS Changing the Serves Hostname’ Ping for Troubleshooting UFW Firewall Configuration Class Notes Basic Tasks To Show Current IP Addresses and Network Configuration = sudo ifconfi To Release and Renew IP Address = sudo dhclient To Restart the Networking Service = sudo /etc/init.d/networking restart Always Restart the Networking Service After Changing Network Configurations Network Config file To Edit the Network Adapter Configurations = sudo vim /etc/network/interfaces auto eth0 = Auto Negotiate Speed for Ethernet Card 0 iface eth0 inet static /dhcp = Ethernet Card 0 Either Static or DHCP Address. If DHCP Don’t Go Further. address 192.168.1.100 = Static IP Address netmask 255.255.255.0 = Subnet Mssk network 192.168.1.0 = Network (Generally Your IP Address Siply with a 0 in the Last Octet)) broadcast 192.168.1.255 = Broadcast Address (The Last Address in Your Subnet. Generally Your IP Address with a 255 in the Last Octet.) gateway 192.168.1.1 = Default Gateway. Generally …
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Computer Hardware Repair
57 Minutes Synopsis: This class teaches students how to troubleshoot and fix hardware problems with their desktop computer. This class covers 95% of all hardware issues that the average computer repair shop will see. Prerequisites: Computer Anatomy This class talks about: Where to Buy Parts Basic Troubleshooting Methodology Your Computer Does Not Power On Your Computer Does Not Display Video You Cannot Access Your Operating System Your Network Card Does Not Work
The Business of Computer Repair
Info Level: Beginner Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy Date Created: May 19, 2010 Length of Class: 84 Minutes Tracks Computer Repair Prerequisites Interest in starting a Computer Repair Business Purpose of Class This class teaches students the basic concepts for starting a Computer Repair business, but also warns that this type of business is unlikely to be viable in the future. Topics Covered What is the Computer Repair Business Where to operate a Computer Repair Business from How the Computer Repair Business makes profit How to Bill Clients Selling Computer and Parts Limiting Liability Common Mistakes Class Notes Introduction The Computer Repair Business includes: Hardware Repair , Configurations, Viruses Mix this business with Networking Business and Data Recovery How to do it? Storefront? — Seems more “legitimate” but costs can far outweigh benefits At their house? — Going to the clients house is a good option that saves overhead cost, and really isn’t as bad as people imagine it can be At your house? — People are willing to bring computers to your house. Efficiency Computer Repair is a commodity business Setup your workbench to be as efficient as possible (4 Monitors, Keyboards, Mice) Sysprep, Slipstream and Disk Imaging increase the speed of installing new operating systems. Billing They always pay something Flat Rates work best Up sell Parts — Reselling parts easily adds $25-$200 profit to a work order Selling Computers? Building custom computers is generally …