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

Links for: 

• CPT 100 and CPT 105, Microcomputer Hardware I and II
   
• CPT 201, Network System Management
   
• CPT 203, Graphic Operating Systems
   
• CPT 222, Special Topics / 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
   

CPT 201 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
  http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:5K6ZzeQhlIMJ:althing.cs.dartmouth.edu/secref/resources/defcon12/dc-12-cronk.pdf+ipv6+primer&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=6&gl=us
   
• 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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CPT 203 Graphic 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
   
• Creating a Windows PE UFD Boot Disk
  http://www.vistapcguy.net/?p=71
  http://blogs.msdn.com/rextang/archive/2007/10/10/5383394.aspx
  http://www.realtime-vista.com/general/2007/05/preapring_windows_pe_to_boot_f.htm
  http://drewh70.wordpress.com/category/technology/microsoft/waik/
  http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/31b6b2c0-2739-4204-88f0-2000a4b9e20a1033.mspx?pf=true
   
• Unattended Windows Installations
  http://unattended.msfn.org
  
  
   

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CPT 222 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
   
  • Microsoft Server 2008 Trial Software, 60 day evaluation .iso file
    To download this file you must register, and the file must be burned to a DVD
     
  • Information about programs that are known to experience a loss of functionality when they run on a Windows Vista Service Pack 1-based computer
     

  • 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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