Resources

Join the IT MATC Google Group

Learn about new technolgies, job openings and communicate with current and previous MATC Students. Please include your name when you apply and what class you are enrolled in.   Directions and the form for application can be found here.

 CBT Nuggets

CBT Nuggets are available to you when you are enrolled in an IT class.  You will be given access within 2 weeks into the semester. The Accessing CBT Nugget Video walks you though accessing them. Make sure to change your default password the first time you login.  You can access the actual CBT Nugget Videos here.

MSDNAA Program

The MSDNAA program allows the student to obtain software from Microsoft for free.  MS Office is not included in this program. You will receive an email approximately 2 weeks into the semester from Microsoft Elms site with information on how to access the site.  The email maube tagged as SPAM.  Make sure not to delete this message by mistake.

Check Out the following screencast for more info MSDNAA Program

Textbook Information for Classes

You can find textbook information for IT classes here.

Virtual PC and Vmware

We use both Microsoft's Virtual PC and Vmware in our classes and labs.  This software will allow you to create and work with virtual machines on your PC at home. The base requirement is RAM. I recommend a machine with 2 gigs of RAM. You can find more Virtual PC and Vmware Resources

Lab Sim Software

Here is a screencast detailing how the lab sim works and how to take screenshots to submit to your instructor.  LabSim Software 

Virtual ONLINE Machines

All students can have up to 4 dedicated online machines made available to them.  They work great for labs, assignments and just exploring an OS.  We currently have Vista, XP and Server 2003 available.  Learn more about this

Screencasting with Camtasia or Camstudio

Screencasting with Camtasiafor more information on screencasting and tutorials.

Check out screencasts from previous studentsThese screencasts were created by ITNET-198/199 project students.

Blackboard, Email, and other links and resources

• Blackboard - used for online assessments in classes.
• Student Email - should check at least once a day or forward to an account you check at least once a day.
• Infonline - for checking final grades, class schedule and program information. 

IT Certification Information

IT Certification FAQs Find certification advice, resources and how to register here.  Biggest mistake students make is not to take the exams shortly after they have completed the class.

Subnetting

Learning to subnet is a critical skill in IT.  Check out the following videos and resouces 

Tools and Resources

Tools and ResourcesCheck out useful tools and websites recommend by previous students

My Classes

ITNET - 198/199 Internship/Project Implementation

ITNET-198/199 Orientation.  Overview of class, tools and expectations.  Must watch this.

Screencasts created by ITNET 198/199 students

ITNET - 110 Windows Vista Client

ITNET-110 Orientation.  Video overviewing class, tools and expectations.  Must watch this.

 Vista and Virtual PC
Installation and optimization of Vista in Virtual PC.  Must see!

Learn how to Evaluate Vista for up to 120 days.  Check it out

File Sharing in XP.  Quick how to video

Remote Desktop in XP. Quick how to video
 

ITNET - 111/112 Windows Server (2003) Resources

ITNET-111 students should watch the following screencasts:

ITNET-111 Orientation

Domain & Lab Setup  
Walkthrough of required setup for ITNET-111.  Demonstrates how to clone systems, setup and configure a domain controller, configure a secure/isolated LAN in Virtual PC,  setup and configure a child domain, create new users accounts and modify group policies. 

ITNET-112 students should watch the orientation video (below) and watch the Domain & Lab Setup (above) as a refresher:

ITNET-112 Orientation

Additional Programs

IT Networking Specialist Accelerated Program

Contact me for for more information or visit our website here:

IT Networking Specialist Website