Blogs: Windows 8
Windows 8.1, Server 2012 R2, System Center 2012 R2 and Windows Intune
Mark your calendars, As most of you have already heard, the next generation of Microsoft products are about to be released.. Microsoft has announced the release dates for Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows System Center 2012 R2 and Windows Intune. All four of the updates will be released on the same day, … Continue reading Windows 8.1, Server 2012 R2, System Center 2012 R2 and Windows Intune
Pass the Configuring Windows 8 (70-687) Exam – Recommendations
Students in my classroom often ask about the relationship between the Configuring Windows 8 Course (20687B) and the 70-687 Exam. The course is a great introduction to exam preparation, though is better suited to an audience interested in learning how to support Windows 8 in a corporate environment. In fact, the course is a great … Continue reading Pass the Configuring Windows 8 (70-687) Exam – Recommendations
Multiple Monitors Rock on Windows 8
If you’re like the majority of PC owners, you have two or more monitors. Usability research shows that people who use multiple monitors are far more efficient, especially after an initial learning curve. And while I’m not actively advocating adopting Windows 8 immediately, it has a handful of rockin’ features for multiple monitor (multimon) users. … Continue reading Multiple Monitors Rock on Windows 8
How to Stretch the Printing Limit in Windows 7 and 8
During a recent class one system administrator asked how to increase the number of printers listed in the Devices and Printers interface. I must admit, I had never encountered a printer limit and had to do some research. Sure enough, there are some limits relative to the number of printers displayed. By design. Though Microsoft … Continue reading How to Stretch the Printing Limit in Windows 7 and 8
How to show protected operating system files in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
The other day I was working with an application within Windows Server 2012 and I needed to view content of a folder that was hidden as a protected operating system folder. So first off one of the things that you will notice is that Windows Explorer has been renamed to File Explorer. The drop down … Continue reading How to show protected operating system files in Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Windows 8 Startup Hints
Windows 8 users are running into a variety of start-up issues. Okay, let me attempt to restate this. Windows 8 can start so swiftly or specifically that users are running into an inability to interpret or properly interrupt the start process for debug or diagnostic purposes even though Windows 8 offers a greater variety of … Continue reading Windows 8 Startup Hints
How to insert a special character using either the “ALT” key or Character Codes methods.
Have you ever seen a special character in a document and wondered how did the author do that? The secret is to use either the “ALT” key or typing the Character Code and immediately pressing ALT-X. If using the “ALT” key method you must use your computer’s numeric keypad. The number keys across the top of … Continue reading How to insert a special character using either the “ALT” key or Character Codes methods.
Project Management (PMP) for Executives – Introduction
Introduction Project Management (PMP) for Executives is a 9 part video training series developed by Steve Fullmer, PMP, MBA, MCT/CTT+, CDP. Steven has a global reputation as a project manager, chief technology officer, and computer systems innovator. He has authored more than 100 articles and a dozen courses in the fields of project management, productivity, business … Continue reading Project Management (PMP) for Executives – Introduction
Project Management (PMP) Leadership Skills in the 21st Century … Do you Know Your History? – November 10, 2017
The PMI Leadership triangle touts our need to develop our knowledge and application of leadership. Do you understand the leadership models of the 20th century? The 21st Century? Understanding your predecessors can assist to set your future course. On the matter of history, Mark Twain’s quote “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme” is … Continue reading Project Management (PMP) Leadership Skills in the 21st Century … Do you Know Your History? – November 10, 2017
Principles of Decision Tree Design and Analysis in Project Management (PMP)
In this Project Management Professional (PMP) training video, learn how about Decision Trees and how to solve them with Risk Analysis. Existentialism conveys themes like the importance of choice, contingencies, and extreme situations. How do you choose when the decision is hard? (If the decision is easy, you just choose.) When the decision is hard, we … Continue reading Principles of Decision Tree Design and Analysis in Project Management (PMP)
Understand the Mind to Become a Better Project Manager – February 18, 2015
Our minds all work alike, at least biologically. Yet we are a diverse species with different motivations, opinions, perspectives, and directions. Do you understand how and why the human mind works? What makes you a great project manager? In this recording of our PMP training webinar from February 18, 2015, Steve Fullmer covers some of … Continue reading Understand the Mind to Become a Better Project Manager – February 18, 2015
Windows 10 Security – What’s New and Improved? – December 3, 2015
In this recording of our Windows 10 webinar from December 3, 2015 training, security expert Mike Danseglio presents the enhanced security features of SmartScreen, Defender and BitLocker in Windows 10 and new features such as Biometric Identification, Microsoft Passport, Device Guard and more.
Windows 10 Managing, Deploying and Configuring – December 2, 2015
In this recorded Windows 10 training webinar from December 2, 2015, Windows Server instructor Rick Trader presents the deployment and management of Windows 10 Enterprise and the new Provisioning capability in Windows 10. Learn how to manage Windows 10 deployments using System Center Configuration Manager, Mobile Device Management and Intune. Also included in his presentation … Continue reading Windows 10 Managing, Deploying and Configuring – December 2, 2015
A Simple Introduction to Cisco CML2
Mark Jacob, Cisco Instructor, presents an introduction to Cisco Modeling Labs 2.0 or CML2.0, an upgrade to Cisco’s VIRL Personal Edition. Mark demonstrates Terminal Emulator access to console, as well as console access from within the CML2.0 product. Hello, I’m Mark Jacob, a Cisco Instructor and Network Instructor at Interface Technical Training. I’ve been using … Continue reading A Simple Introduction to Cisco CML2
Creating Dynamic DNS in Network Environments
This content is from our CompTIA Network + Video Certification Training Course. Start training today! In this video, CompTIA Network + instructor Rick Trader teaches how to create Dynamic DNS zones in Network Environments. Video Transcription: Now that we’ve installed DNS, we’ve created our DNS zones, the next step is now, how do we produce those … Continue reading Creating Dynamic DNS in Network Environments
Cable Testers and How to Use them in Network Environments
This content is from our CompTIA Network + Video Certification Training Course. Start training today! In this video, CompTIA Network + instructor Rick Trader demonstrates how to use cable testers in network environments. Let’s look at some tools that we can use to test our different cables in our environment. Cable Testers Properly Wired Connectivity … Continue reading Cable Testers and How to Use them in Network Environments
