HP Learning Center
Hewlett-Packard offers some enriching online classes at the HP Learning Center. As you can see below, I've taken quite a few classes and I continue to take more.Migrating from Microsoft Windows XP to Windows 7
Completed July 2, 2010
Lessons Included
- Preparing for migration: what you need to know
- Performing the migration
- Installing applications and devices
- Post-migration tasks
Microsoft Windows 7: tune up your PC
Completed June 29, 2010
Lessons Included
- Introduction to computer maintenance
- Hardware, BIOS problems and device resources
- Going behind the scenes of Microsoft Windows 7
- Keeping Windows 7 clean and updated
- Troubleshooting common Windows 7 problems
- Optimizing Windows 7 by improving system performance
Intermediate website design
Completed February 14, 2010
Lessons Included
- HTML tables and web design
- Cascading Style Sheets tutorial
- Search engine optimization tips to promote your website
- Website development and maintenance
Save money, be energy efficient
Completed August 11, 2009
Lessons Included
- Acting green in the office: energy efficiency
- Using energy-efficient computers, technologies and techniques
- Storage systems, exchange virtualization and cooling
- Good recycling programs for the office
Linux 101
Completed August 9, 2009
Lessons Included
- Understanding and acquiring Linux
- Installing the Debian operating system
- Taking a desktop tour
- Introduction to system administration
- Setting up a network and an internet connection
- Updating and adding Linux applications
XML: introduction
Completed May 25, 2009
Lessons Included
- Introduction to XML and user tools
- Examining basic XML syntax
- XML in a flexible and blended environment
- XML examples for the real world
How to build a midsize IT core infrastructure
Completed April 4, 2009
Lessons Included
- Understanding information technology requirements and IT infrastructure complexity
- The case for core IT services
- Assembling a midsize IT core infrastructure
- Selecting the right business server platform
Introduction to storage networks
Completed April 4, 2009
Lessons Included
- Is a storage area network right for your organization?
- Exploring virtual storage
- Understanding SAN disk solutions
- Discovering SAN controllers, cables and connectors
- Exploring topologies and switches
- Managing and administering SAN software
Servers 101
Completed February 26, 2009
Lessons Included
- Why do you need a server?
- Selecting a server
- Configuring file and print sharing
- Configuring a database server
- Configuring an email server
- Configuring a web server
Promote your business with social networking
Completed February 25, 2009
Lessons Included
- Understanding the power of social media
- Exploring social media in depth
- Analyzing the effects of social media on your business
- Building a social media toolkit
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3: introduction
Completed January 20, 2009
Lessons Included
- Dreamweaver CS3: the basics
- The fundamentals of Dreamweaver website builder
- Teaching text features and working with images
- Using cascading style sheets and XHTML with Dreamweaver CS3
- Dreamweaver website builder: going beyond the basics
- Publishing and managing your website with Dreamweaver software
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007
Completed November 30, 2008
Lessons Included
- Getting comfortable with the Microsoft Word 2007 environment
- Formatting your work
- Editing and correcting your work
- Graphics and tables
Your virtual office: wireless connectivity on the go
Completed November 25, 2008
Lessons Included
- Understanding your wireless options
- Use wireless email and messaging
- Understanding wireless security
- Explore mobile wireless printing
Understanding Vista Home Basic and Home Premium
Completed November 25, 2008
Lessons Included
- A first look at Windows Vista
- Exploring the Windows Vista Interface
- Customizing your Windows Vista experience
- Exploring Vista Home Premium features
Plan and build your first website
Completed October 25, 2008
Lessons Included
- Elements of a website
- Web design basics
- Putting it all together
- Give your website a home
- Jazz up your website with multimedia
- Promote your website
Become a Microsoft Windows Vista power user
Completed October 25, 2008
Lessons Included
- Take control of Windows Vista programs
- Customize the Windows Vista taskbar, keyboard and monitor
- Tweaking the Windows Vista registry: entries, cleaning and scans
- Windows Vista troubleshooting: speed up Vista startup
- Perform advanced hardware tricks: Vista drivers, BIOS and more
- Advanced Microsoft Vista tips and tricks
Tune up your Windows Vista PC
Completed October 25, 2008
Lessons Included
- Introduction to computer maintenance
- Hardware, BIOS problems and device resources
- Microsoft Windows Vista backgrounds: behind the scenes
- Keeping Windows Vista clean and updated
- Troubleshooting common Windows Vista problems
- Optimizing Windows Vista by Improving system performance
Migrating to Microsoft Windows Vista
Completed October 23, 2008
Lessons Included
- The Windows Vista Easy Transfer process
- Installing applications and devices
Tune up your Microsoft Windows XP PC
Completed October 16, 2008
Lessons Included
- Introduction to periodic PC maintenance
- Hardware, modifying the BIOS in Windows XP and device resources
- PC maintenance checklist: keep software running smoothly
- Advanced Windows XP troubleshooting: a better system
Protect your PC from spam, spyware and viruses
Completed October 13, 2008
Lessons Included
- An overview of spam, spyware and viruses
- Protect yourself with spam blockers and spyware removers
- Virus protection basics
Networking 101
Completed October 10, 2008
Lessons Included
- Networking definitions: terms, concepts and technologies
- Understanding networking software
- Connecting a wireless network
- Network tutorial: working with servers
- Managing network security
- Troubleshooting: a networking toolkit
