February 5, 2013
Info Level: Beginner Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy Date Created: March 24, 2010 Length of Class: 42 Minutes Tracks Servers Prerequisites None Purpose of Class This class explains the basics of licensing for servers and the common pitfalls that are run into Topics Covered Open Source Server Licenses Access Licenses Overview of Microsoft Licensing The Problems with Piracy Class Notes Open Source Open Source does not mean free!!! Free Speech vs. Free Beer Service Contracts may be required Non commercial use may be free Types of Server Per server — Per Physical Server, or Virtual instance of a Server Per socket — Per CPU in Server Per core — Per Total Number of Cores in Server. Access Licenses Microsoft refers to Access Licenses as CAL’s Seat — Per device that will connect to the server Session — Per concurrent connection to the server User — per user account on the server Microsoft Licenses OEM — Cheapest, but only good for 1 computer Retail — Very expensive, but can be used for life Volume — Best bet for companies with 10 or more employees. Allows for ghosting of computers Pirating Just don’t do it If they are too cheap to use legitimate software they’re probably too cheap to pay you. Final Thoughts For Volume Licensing always call CDW. They will give you a free quote so you make sure you’re buying the right licenses. Resources My Account Rep at CDW is Lauren Booth at 877-741-4552 . She’ll treat you well. Just tell her Eli the Computer Guy sent you.
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May 10, 2012
Info Level: Beginner Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy Course Length: 45 Minutes Tracks Security/ Data Integrity Prerequisites None Purpose of Class This class introduces you to the basic concepts of computer backups. Topics Covered Types of Backups Media Used for Backing Up Data Software Used to Backup Data Online Backup Technologies Advice for Maintaining Backup Procedures Class Notes Types of Backup Full — backup everything Incremental — backup everything since the last incremental backup Differential — backup everything since the last Full backup Rsync — backup the bits that have changed in the files Combined — modern backup software uses a combination of techniques Formats of Backup Compressed Bare Metal — allows you to recover not just files, but the entire operating system Readable Software Problems — not all backup software is made the same Media Online FTP Hard Drive Tape CD or DVD Flash Drive /External Offsite Backup is a good idea, but no one ever does it. Software Microsoft’s built in backup has a poor track record Server vs. Workstation — The software is different and the Server backup software costs around $600-$1000 Add-ins — You may need special add-ins for your backup software to backup Microsoft SQL databases or Exchange servers. Online Backup Solutions Only backup files, does not do a “bare metal” backup It can take a long time to backup or recover data Final Thoughts Check your log files Do a test recovery
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January 16, 2012
Info Level: Beginner Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy Date Created: January 14, 2012 Length of Class: 73 Minutes Tracks Computer Repair Prerequisites None Purpose of Class This class teaches the procedures and thought process behind trying to clean a Windows PC that has been infected with viruses. Chapters Introduction (00:00) First Steps (00:00) Uninstalling Crapware (00:00) Installing Security Software (00:00) Install ALL Updates (00:00) Run Scans (00:00) Final Thoughts (00:00) Class Notes Introduction Generally is a PC has a virus you should just do a Wipe and Reload Create a checklist for the procedures you will use to clean the PC Know when you will decide the computer is not repairable You can run the computer in Safe Mode is regular mode is not responsive. You access Safe Mode by pressing F8 while the PC boots, and then selecting “Safe Mode” option. MSCONFIG tool can be used to keep software from booting when the computer boots. To use MSCONFIG go to Start – Run – and then type MSCONFIG First Steps Try to do a System Restore to an earlier time before the computer had the virus with Windows built in System Restore Utility Use OpenDNS on your router to try to prevent the infected computer from “phoning home” Change the password on the system to prevent scripts from being able to easily modify configurations Reset Internet Explorer Settings to default to ensure that Internet Explorer will not block your attempts to download updates and software. Uninstall Crapware …
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