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Class Notes:

The Bag
-Something big enough to carry everything you need
-ALWAYS have it with you

Screw Drivers
-I prefer a set of screw drivers vs. a single driver with swappable heads
-Quality matters

USB Optical Drive
-USB DVD/CD drive to reinstall operating systems and install old software

Canned Air
-Good for cleaning out heatsinks and fans

Hard Drive Dock
-Used to pull data off of hard drives
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Flash Drive
-Used for Utilities and Updates

Portable Hard Drive
-Used to migrate data

Label Maker
-No one can read your handwriting!

Laptop
-Should have Wired NIC and Wireless for network testing
-Buy something cheap and near disposable
-For security DO NOT use your personal laptop for work

SmartPhone
-SmartPhone tethering is good incase internet does not work.
-Unlimited Data
-USB Wireless NIC for tethering for security

Known Good Parts
-Power Supply
-Video Card
-NIC
-Wireless NIC

Other Stuff
-Wire Toner
-Wire Tester
-Punch Down Tool
-Cable Crimper
-Telephone Butt Set