Gnall CST*131: Networking Theory & Application CST*237: SysAdmin I - Client/Server CST*238: SysAdmin II - Client/Server CSC*124: Programming Logic & Design with Python CSC*125: Programming Logic & Design with C++ CSC*215: Object Oriented Programming with C++ Richard Gnall Associate Professor and Co-Chair Engineering, Technology and Computer Science Department Business, Engineering and Technology Division LRC A248

Gnall2 All must be sent to Subject Line –Include course number if requesting help with a class you are currently taking with me: CST*131, CST*237, CST*238, CSC*124, CSC*125, CSC*215, etc. –followed by: Last Name –followed by: Specific Topic –Examples: Subject: CST*131 Smith - Need help with subnetting Subject: Jones - Need help with course selection Body –All must be grammatically correct, with proper sentence and paragraph structure. If I am unable to understand your , I am unable to reply to your . –Always sign your with your full name. –If requesting academic advising, include your major and BannerID.

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Gnallhttp:// IT Help Desk (L204), Tutoring (L282)

Gnall Computer Repair & Share Club (L150)

Gnall Computer Repair & Share Club (L150) Free Computer

Gnallhttp:// BET Isolated Labs (C131, C139)

Gnallhttp:// Open PC Labs (B206, B205), Office (A248)

Gnall9 NetID Login & Password and BlackBoard School network and myCommNet have identical logon procedures NetID Logon –NetID Help: –NetID in the Username is NOT preceded by an ampersand) –Initial NetID Password:Jun&1234 Initial Password 1 st three letters of birth month with just the first letter capitalized Will have to be changed after first log on New Password Must be 8 characters long Must contain 3 of the following 4 character types –Upper case letters (A-Z) –Lower case letters (a-z) –Digits (0-9) –Special characters Must not be the same as your previous password Must not contain any part of your username Reset NetID Password – Forgotten Banner ID –Registrar's Office: , MCC IT – –SSC L204 – Last four digits of SSNBirth Month Blackboard Help distanceStudentVista.php If after successfully logging into myCommNet, you have difficulty accessing Blackboard from within myCommNet: Days:Call the ETDL Sandbox at or Evenings: Alternate Blackboard Access

Gnall10 Free Software VMware Workstation / Fusion (PC / MAC) –Contact Professor Richard Gnall to set up an account – de11-886d d8897&vsro=8&JSEnabled=1http://e5.onthehub.com/WebStore/ProductsByMajorVersionList.aspx?ws=a0cdf214-c4c4- de11-886d d8897&vsro=8&JSEnabled=1 Wireshark – Python – Visual Studio Community 2013 (combined: C++, C#, VB, Python, HTML5, JavaScript) – Visual Studio Express 2013 (combined : C++, C#, VB) – Visual Studio Express 2010 (separate: C++, C#, VB) – C++ Visual Studio –DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) - See Next Slide

Gnall11 DreamSpark (MSDNAA) - Free Microsoft Software DreamSpark (formerly MSDNAA) –Free software from Microsoft for MCC students Download directly over the Internet Ship CD/DVDs to home address Burn CD/DVDs in C139, C131 (?) – DreamSpark (MSDNAA) - Signup Form – –An MCC MSDNAA administrator will create an account for you –You will receive a welcome account from E-academy License Management System (ELMS) –Contact Professor Russell Sabadosa with any problems (cc me) DreamSpark (MSDNAA) - Download Software –

Gnall12 Networking Theory & Application Hardcover + PDF$70www.tcpipguide.comwww.tcpipguide.com Hardcover$60www.amazon.comwww.amazon.com Kindle$56www.amazon.comCan copy, but can't print. Text is identical to hardcover. PDF$35www.tcpipguide.comCan print, but can't copy. Text varies slightly from hardcover. Online w/advertFreewww.tcpipguide.comwww.tcpipguide.com

Gnall13 SysAdmin I & II Both books are required for both courses Paperback$26www.amazon.comwww.amazon.com Kindle$22www.amazon.comwww.amazon.com Paperback$34www.amazon.comwww.amazon.com Kindle$32www.amazon.comwww.amazon.com

Gnall14 Python TextbookSuggested Reading

Gnall15 C++ Current TextbookPrevious Textbook

Gnall16 C++ Suggested Reading C++ How to Program by Deitel & Deitel (less expensive previous editions are OK) Object-Oriented Programming in C++ by Robert Lafore (previously used in CSC*214/215)

Gnall17 Flash Drive - Current Patriot Supersonic Rage XT USB /64/128 GB

Gnall18 Flash Drive - Fastest * * SanDisk Extreme USB GB

Gnall19 Flash Drive - Fastest * * SanDisk Extreme Pro USB GB

Gnall20 Flash Drive - Old Favorite SanDisk Ultra Cruzer Titanium USB GB to 16 GB

Gnall21 Speed Test Results - USB 2.0 Write Times for 1 GB of Various Sized Files Transfer from Hard Drive to Flash Drive (My own personal drag and drop test) SanDisk Contour 4GB:916 MB in 4min 10sec SanDisk Cruzer Titanium 4GB:932 MB in 8min 23sec SanDisk Cruzer Mini 1GB:926 MB in 17min 15sec Lexar JD 1GB:926 MB in 22min 20sec (~3527 files in ~573 folders)

Gnall22 Flash Drive - USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ? Not all flash drives are created equal Differences in quality of controller chips and flash memory Both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 drives vary greatly in speed However, when connected to a USB 2.0 interface, the worst USB 3.0 drive will always outperform the best USB 2.0 drive Flash Drive Recommendation:

Gnall23 USB Standards StandardYear Low 1.5 Mbps Full 12 Mbps High 480 Mbps (280 Mbps) Super 5 Gbps (4 Gbps) (3.2 Gbps) Super+ 10 Gbps (7.2 Gbps) Power Standard Charging Wall Duplex √√XXX V 1.5 5V ? Half √√XXX V 1.5 5V ? Half √√√XX V 1.5 5V 2.1 5V Half √√√√X V 1.5 5V ? Full √√√√√ 2 5 V 5 12 V 5 20 V ? Speeds are upper bounds; power ratings may be incorrect

Gnall24 USB Connectors - Standard, Mini and Micro

Gnall25 USB Reversible Connector - Type C

Gnall26 USB Reversible Connector - Type C

Gnall27 USB Reversible Connector - Type C

Gnall Portable Hard Drive WD My Passport - USB GB to 2 TB WD Nomad Rugged Case

Gnall29 Logitech Anywhere MX

Gnallwww.logitech.com30 Logitech Unifying Receiver Technology One receiver, multiple mice and keyboards. Can leave separate mice and keyboards at home and work, all working with one semi-permanently installed wireless USB receiver.

Gnall31 Logitech Wireless K340 Discontinued ?

Gnall Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 Connect to 3 Separate Devices Backlighting Proximity Sensor

Gnallwww.hp.com33 HP Wireless Elite (version 2) This is version 2, I use version 1 2.4Ghz, > 40 foot range (tested version 1) Ultra Low-profile, uses laptop style scissor-switch key mechanism

Gnall34 3M Laptop Riser

Gnallwww.3m.com, 3M LX550 Notebook Riser Not portable, but highly recommended - greatest amount of tilt Bottom lip is wide enough for any laptop Max tilt angle = ~80 degrees

Gnall Computer Proficiency 36

Gnall Windows Proficiency 37

Gnall38 Certification CompTIA – Register Now for Your CompTIA Certification Exam –

Gnall39 Cell Phones & Food

Gnall40 Cheating = F (Course Grade)