CTP Skill Center

Today, I worked on this week’s main lab project called Remote Connectivity. It was pretty interesting to see how the Windows 10 operating system functioned on a virtual machine. It was a little laggy, though. What’s also interesting is that it’s possible to install previous versions of most operating systems, including Windows 3.1!

Today I worked on the Remote Connectivity lab. I successfully installed AnyDesk on both machines, and established the remote connection and control.

Today I started the Remote Connectivity lab. I completed the pre-lab, which involved writing a summary, answering a few questions, and defining a set of key terms. I started the main lab by downloading and installing AnyDesk.

Today I relearned how to make a virtual machine. It was quite fun. I also learned that you have to update the software for VM sometimes.

I really appreciate my instructors wishing me well and encouraging me during my shift today. It was a bit stressful, as I am still feeling uneasy in my stomach, but I still felt good being on shift. I have a few more things to do to focus this week; however, I am feeling encouraged and not doubtful. I must overcome my nausea to handle work, and I’m motivated to figure it out.

Started the day by clocking in with Homebase. Then we talked a little bit about our upcoming practice mock interview on Thursday. This week’s lab is Remote Connectivity, which is going to be a fun and exciting lab. I also created a new ticket for this lab and did a pre-lab on remote connectivity. Before the class ends, I did a “What did I do today?” post, and then after class, I will clock out of Homebase.

8 10 2026

Today I was able to finish the pre-lab ticket for the remote connectivity lab and start the lab for remote connecitivity. Making a new virtual machine on the workstation computer using a Windows 10 iso and am currently working on installing it. May have to restart the virtual machine on the workstation. Also learned new terminology that computer technicians use on the job daily, I think. Over all it been a good day.

Today, I remembered to submit my Percipio screenshot ahead of class time. The free course I took was on being an Administrative Specialist, with a focus on using AI meeting tools and also arranging travel. The test seemed pretty straightforward and I got a 100%.

This week, on the BerkMart schedule is Professional Skills and Electives. So, I chose an elective that looked interesting and challenging, the Sales Report Presentation in Google Slides. It looked like the directions were tricky at first, in order to understand what slides were required. However, after looking at the data I was given, I sorted the data and I have gotten a fair share of the Elective done today.

The other short task I had to accomplish was setting up a calendar reminder for the “Distorted Thinking” accountability assignment due Thursday. Otherwise, I’m glad Monday’s class is over and I will be ready to work tomorrow.

August 10, 2026: Today, I did the pre-lab work on Remote Connectivity and learned some new abbreviations. I was about to get started on the main part, but I ran out of time.

We started our remote connectivity lab. My initial Windows virtual machine does not have the capability of remote access. So I had to start a new Windows virtual machine, which took time to download. I finally got access and then started on the 2nd step, AnyDesk. I could not get it to download onto the virtual machine. This is something I am going to have to check out. But Jose gave a lot of helpful info, and I was glad of that, cause i would have gotten stuck.