VTC Microsoft Windows Vista Tutorials


Introduction
About This CD (02:26)
New in Windows Vista (02:33)
Overview of Windows Vista (02:46)
Logging On (01:41)
The Welcome Center (01:52)
Security Features (01:43)
Logging Off (02:15)

The Windows Desktop
Icons (02:24)
The Taskbar (01:35)
The Start Menu (01:52)
The Windows Sidebar (02:06)
Using Gadgets (02:11)
Starting A Program (01:52)
Parts of a Window (02:37)
Getting From One Window Level to Another (02:32)
Accessing Built-In Folders (01:47)
Search from the Start Menu (01:31)
Finding Assistance & Troubleshooting (02:38)

Personalizing Windows
Access the Personalization Window (01:26)
Change the Window Color & Appearance (01:50)
Choose the Desk top Background (02:02)
Set the Screen Saver (02:36)
Change Your Sounds (01:52)
Mouse Pointers (02:01)
Change the Theme (01:36)
Adjust the Display Settings (02:27)
Change Desktop Icons (02:38)
Adjust the Font Size (01:25)
Connect to a Projector (01:51)
Customize the Taskbar & Start Menu (03:13)
Change Folder Options (02:07)
Increase Windows Accessibility (02:24)
Add or Remove a Font (01:41)
Change the Date & Time (02:46)
Turn Windows Features On & Off (01:47)

Installing & Uninstalling Software
View Installed Programs (01:34)
Installing a Program from a CD or DVD (01:34)
Get New Programs from Windows Marketplace (01:39)
Manage Programs with Digital Locker (01:39)
Uninstall a Program (01:31)
View Installed Updates (01:50)
Run an Older Program in Windows Vista (03:20)
Install Windows Updates (01:26)
Install Optional Vista & Driver Updates (02:29)

Adding & Removing Hardware
Automatic Installation (01:55)
Add a USB Device (01:22)
Add or Remove a Printer (02:01)
Install Printer Drivers (01:55)
Add a Second Monitor (01:36)
Set up a Bluetooth Device (01:23)
Disable or Uninstall Hardware (02:07)

Build a Network
Open the Network & Sharing Center (01:41)
Connect to a Network (02:02)
Setup a Connection or Network (01:51)
Manage Network Connections (02:59)
Manage a Wireless Network (02:53)
Diagnose & Repair Network Connections (02:15)
Connect with People Near Me (01:59)
Synchronize with Other Devices (01:43)
Setup Offline Files (02:47)
Switching Users (00:57)

Maintaining Security
Turn User Account Control On & Off (01:31)
Access the Security Center (01:37)
Change Security Center Settings (01:42)
Set Up the Windows Firewall (02:36)
Update Windows (01:25)
Scan for Spyware Using Windows Defender (02:11)
Change Internet Security Settings (03:37)
Delete Browser History & Cookies (02:20)
Manage Browser Add-Ons (01:26)
Establish Parental Controls (03:45)
Encrypt Data on Your Hard Drive (02:12)
Setting File & Folder Security (01:43)

Adding Users & Changing User Data
Access the User Accounts Window (00:57)
Change Your Account Type (01:26)
Change Your Password (01:34)
Remove Your Password (00:57)
Change Your Picture (01:20)
Change Your Account Name (01:51)
Add or Remove Another Account (01:52)
Configure User Profiles (01:33)

Maintaining & Monitoring Windows Vista
Opening the System & Maintenance Window (01:25)
Find the Version of Windows (01:04)
View System Information (03:00)
View Hardware & Update Device Drivers (02:38)
Check Updates & Set Automatic Updates (02:00)
Change Your Power Options (03:09)
View Problem Reports & Solutions (02:18)
Improve Your System Performance (02:40)
View Computer & Hard Drive Information (01:12)
Free Up Hard Drive Space (01:54)
Defragment Your Hard Drive (02:16)
Create & Format Hard Drive Partitions (03:37)
Backup & Restore Your System (02:47)
Create a Password Reset Disk (02:01)
Manage User Names & Passwords (02:13)
Manage File Encryption Certificates (02:25)
View Event Logs (02:49)
Schedule Tasks (03:43)

Using Windows Explorer
Opening the Windows Explorer Window (01:41)
The Address Bar & Breadcrumbs (01:51)
The Toolbar (02:13)
Window Panes (01:37)
Opening the Menu Bar (00:59)
Selecting Files (02:57)
Viewing File Properties & Meta information (03:04)
Zipping & Packing Files (02:29)
Customizing File & Folder Views (03:11)

Searching
Searching from the Start Menu (01:54)
Searching in a Window (02:23)
Opening the Search Window from the Start Menu (02:14)
Searching in Internet Explorer (02:39)
Advanced Searching (04:05)
Changing Searching & Indexing Options (03:16)

Using Windows Media Player
Opening Windows Media Player (01:48)
Viewing Your Library (02:37)
Create a Playlist (01:56)
Rip an Audio CD (01:40)
Burn a CD (01:40)
Synchronize with an External Device (02:27)
Browse URGE & Other Online Music Stores (02:05)
Change Media Player Options (01:46)

Viewing Photos & Videos
Open Windows Photo Gallery (01:10)
The Toolbar (01:17)
The Window Panes (02:14)
Change Views (01:53)
Add a Photo Tag & Caption (01:36)
Add & Change Ratings (01:28)
View Photo File Properties (01:53)
Fixing a Photo (02:12)
Viewing Your Photo Album (01:27)
Opening the Videos Folder (00:53)
View Video File Properties (02:01)
Running a Video Full Screen (01:07)
Make & Edit a Movie in Windows Movie Maker (03:02)

Using Internet Explorer 7
Opening Internet Explorer 7 (01:43)
The Address Bar (01:47)
The Toolbar (01:40)
View the Menu & Links Bars (01:41)
Open a New Tab (02:59)
Add a Favorite (02:09)
Open a Favorite (01:07)
Change & Go to Your Home Page (01:23)
View Your History (00:58)
Send a Page or Link by E-Mail (01:44)
Change Internet Options (02:46)
Change Your Search Engine (02:22)

Computer Hacking is no longer the black art of computer geniuses. Exploit scripts and hacks are available to anyone with a web browser, so prepare yourself to protect your network by looking at security from a hacker’s eyes. Understanding what attack vectors might be used on your systems is a fundamental piece of the security toolkit. VTC Authors Brad Causey and Bobby Rogers present computer security from an angle that aims to put you into the seat, to protect your network through Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing.

Course: Ubuntu Certification
Author: Michael Jang

Linux is the most important operating system on the Internet. It’s recognized everywhere as the cost-effective way to operate all kinds of servers. With the support of powerhouses like IBM, Dell, HP, and Sun, demand for Linux servers is growing. Ubuntu has quickly become one of the most popular distribution among Linux users, and the Ubuntu Certified Professional is the credential for administrators who want to prove their skills with this distribution. This “how to” course by VTC author Mike Jang, uses practical examples to demonstrate the skills tested by the UCP exam. To begin learning, simply click the links.

Welcome (02:24) T
Ubuntu Certified Professional Curriculum (03:52) T
System Requirements (03:47) T
Ubuntu Community
Ubuntu Releases & Derivatives (04:01) T
The Ubuntu Support Infrastructure (02:34) T
The Structure of Ubuntu Repositories (04:39) T
Seeds & Architectures (04:55) T
The Launchpad Platform (03:19) T
Ubuntu Community Support (03:14) T
Bugs & Solutions (03:39) T
Review of Terms (04:21) T
Installing Ubuntu Linux
Prepare to Install (04:24) T
The Graphical Installer (04:22) T
The Text Installer (03:13) T
Text Installation Partitioning (04:43) T
Additional Installation Highlights (04:03) T
Server Installation Highlights (03:12) T
Hardware & Power Management
Hardware Detection (04:59)
SATA Disk Management (06:48)
USB & Other Devices (02:40)
Wireless Management (04:58)
Modern Power Management (03:17)
ACPI Files in the /proc/acpi Directory (04:19)
More on ACPI Configuration (04:31)
udev & Driver Manager (04:57)
Package & Repository Management
The Repository Configuration File (06:53)
Use the dpkg & alien Commands (05:32)
Understand the apt- Commands (06:09)
More on the apt- Commands (07:00)
When to Use Security Updates (03:00)
Update with Graphical Tools (05:24)
Manage with Synaptic & More (06:24)
The GNOME Application Manager (02:41)
Create a Local Repository Mirror (04:30)
Printer Management
Install CUPS - Add a Printer (06:44)
Printer Management & Administrators (05:34)
Printer Management Commands (04:57)
An Overview of CUPS Configuration Files (07:04)
Accepting & Rejecting Jobs (02:23)
Manage Print Queues (05:13)
Printer Logs (02:35)
Localization & User Privileges
Set Up a Locale (05:02)
Add Language Packs (03:44)
The Administrative Sudo (03:49)
Custom /etc/sudoers (05:21)
Add More Users from the Command Line (04:14)
Add More Users with users-admin (05:41)
Upstart & Landscape Management
The Upstart Configuration Files pt. 1 (05:06)
The Upstart Configuration Files pt. 2 (07:04)
Upstart Control with initctl (03:54)
Configure & Register on Landscape (05:53)
What Landscape Sees (02:50)
Network Interfaces
Current Network Interface Config pt. 1 (03:16)
Current Network Interface Config pt. 2 (05:13)
Configure a DHCP Client (03:35)
Network Configuration Files (04:41)
Network Management from the Command Line (06:10)
Network Shares & File Systems
The NFS Kernel Server (02:57)
Make Sure the NFS Server Works (04:03)
Mount an NFS Share (02:54)
Basic Samba Shares (07:44)
The shares-admin Tool & NFS (04:40)
The shares-admin Tool & Samba (04:36)
The GNOME Desktop Environment
The GNOME gconf Configuration Tool (03:52)
GNOME Configuration Files (03:08)
GNOME Configuration Commands (04:49)
Custom Panels/Menus/Icons & More (07:13)
X Server Concepts & Configuration Files (05:00)
X Server Configuration Commands (04:11)
Manage Screen Resolution & Refresh Rates (05:47)
Font Configuration Files & Commands (05:06)
The GNOME Display Manager (02:48)
Custom GNOME Login Options (03:06)
Evolution & Desktop Searches
Review Email Protocols (03:50)
Configure an Evolution Account (05:53)
Integrate Evolution Exchange (02:49)
Set Up an Evolution Email Filter (03:25)
Configure the Tracker for Searches (05:24)
More on the Tracker (03:38)

Ubuntu Linux is a free, general-purpose operating system for the PC desktop that often rivals Microsoft Windows and Macintosh OS for ease of use, security, and freedom from restrictions. Since its founding a few years ago, Ubuntu Linux has become extremely popular and has helped popularize free and open source software. This step-by-step beginner’s course to Ubuntu Linux is designed to guide a user with no previous linux experience. This course, presented by VTC author Chess Griffin, also the host of “Linux Reality,” a popular podcast for new Linux users, starts at the absolute beginning. Including an explanation of what Linux is, how to obtain a free copy of Ubuntu Linux, and how to boot the “live” CD to test Ubuntu Linux. You will learn configuration, customization, adding software to the system, working with the desktop environment, as well as the many included programs and features of Ubuntu Linux.

CONTENTS:

Introduction
About this course (04:16)
About Linux & Free software (05:02)
About Ubuntu Linux (03:51)
Where to Go for Help (05:53)

Ubuntu Linux
How to Obtain Ubuntu Linux (05:38)
Downloading Ubuntu Linux Live CD (03:03)
Checking MD5 Sum & Burning to CDRom (05:05)

Booting LiveCD
Initial Boot Menu (03:12)
Default Desktop Environment - GNOME (02:50)
Examples Folder (03:58)
Preinstallation Steps (04:22)
Install LiveCD Pt.1 (04:47)
Install LiveCD Pt.2 (02:00)

Booting Ubuntu Linux & The GNOME Desktop
Initial Boot & Login Screen (03:38)
Exploring the GNOME Desktop (05:58)
Virtual Desktops (03:29)

Nautilus File Manager
File Manager Basics (04:11)
The Home Directory (06:14)
Emblems, Right Click Menus, Drag & Drop (03:57)
Nautilus Special Locations (04:59)
Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Pt.1 (05:03)
Linux Filesystem Hierarchy Pt.2 (04:47)
Drives, Case Sensitivity, & Permissions (07:11)

Customization
Changing the Background (06:21)
Changing Themes, Adding New Elements (06:15)
Creating Your Own Theme Pt.1 (04:47)
Creating Your Own Theme Pt.2 (04:14)
Customizing Panels & Applets (03:30)
Changing Font Preferences (04:18)

Menu Detail
Applications Menu (07:23)
Places Menu Pt.1 (04:03)
Places Menu Pt.2 (03:58)
System Menu (06:15)

Configuration Tools
System/Preferences Menu Pt.1 (06:03)
System/Preferences Menu Pt.2 (03:05)
System/Preferences Menu Pt.3 (03:05)
System/Preferences Menu Pt.4 (04:34)
System/Administration Menu Pt.1 (04:34)
System/Administration Menu Pt.2 (04:34)

Mutimedia Applications
Legal Issues (05:24)
Audio Applications (06:45)
Video, Photo, & Image Editing Applications (06:05)

Productivity Applications
OpenOffice.org Overview (05:12)
OpenOffice.org Writer & Calc Pt.1 (04:13)
OpenOffice.org Writer & Calc Pt.2 (04:22)
OpenOffice.org Base & Impress (06:13)
Evolution (06:21)

Adding New Software
Add/Remove Software Application (05:47)
Software Sources (06:02)
Synaptic Package Manager (06:17)
Easy Ubuntu & Automatix (07:27)

Introduction to the Terminal
Gnome Terminal Application (05:05)
Basic Commands Pt.1 (05:54)
Basic Commands Pt.2 (05:30)
Applications, System Logs & Apt-Get Pt.1 (04:03)
Applications, System Logs & Apt-Get Pt.2 (06:20)
Using Text Editors Pt.1 (05:13)
Using Text Editors Pt.2 (02:56)

Windows Applications in Linux
WINE Project (07:23)
Crossover Office & Cedega (05:09)

Conclusion
Concluding Thoughts (01:49)

VTC (Virtual Training Company) - TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) Packet Analysis

Both network administrators and IT security professionals must have the fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP to do their jobs. With that comes a necessity to be able to analyze TCP/IP traffic in order to troubleshoot network problems, analyze attacks, and better understand and secure their systems. Veteran VTC author, Bobby Rogers, will provide in-depth explanations for beginners and seasoned network professionals alike to enable them to understand the complex techniques of TCP/IP traffic analysis.