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Networking and System Administration
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Windows Server 2008 - Active Directory Server Configuration (expands on clicking)
OverviewThe Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Certification demonstrates that you have skill breadth with Active Directory and Directory Services, Active Directory Server Roles, Certificate Management, and Group Policy.
Who will the course benefit?
Students and working professionals who wish to gain expertise in configuring Active Directory.
What skills will the student gain?After the completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Configure Domain Name System (DNS) for Active Directory
• Configure the Active Directory infrastructure
• Configure additional Active Directory server roles
• Create and maintain Active Directory objects
• Maintain the Active Directory environment
• Configure Active Directory Certificate Services
Admission Conditions Duration Certification Prior knowledge of networking, administration concepts and techniques 64 hours Certificate of participation
Additionally participants can appear for MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration (Exam 70- 640)
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Windows Server 2008 - Networking Infrastructure Configuration (expands on clicking)
OverviewThe Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration certification demonstrates that you have skill breadth with IP Addressing and Services, Names Resolution, File and Print services, Network Access and Remote Access, and Monitoring Network Services.
Who will the course benefit?Students and working professionals who wish to gain expertise in Network Infrastructure configuration.
What skills will the student gain?After the completion of this course, you will be able to:
* Configure IP Addressing and Services
* Configure Name Resolution
* Configure Network Access
* Configure File and Print Services
* Monitor and Manage a Network Infrastructure
Admission Conditions Duration Certification Prior knowledge of networking, administration concepts and Active Directory Server Configuration 36 hours Certificate of participation
Additionally participants can appear for MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration certification (Exam 70-642)
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Configuring and Administering Microsoft SharePoint 2010 (expands on clicking)
OverviewThis course provides you with the knowledge and skills about installing, configuring and administering SharePoint, and also manage and monitor sites and users by using SharePoint 2010.
Who will the course benefit?Students and working professionals who who are experienced Windows Server 2003 or 2008 administrators and are interested in learning how to administer SharePoint 2010.
What skills will the student gain?After completing this course, students will be able to:
•Prepare for and install SharePoint 2010
•Configure the fundamental service and logical components of a SharePoint implementation
•Administer SharePoint using the user interface, the command line, and Windows PowerShell
•Manage content in Lists and Libraries
•Administer identities and authentication
•Secure content in SharePoint sites
•Manage customizations to a SharePoint implementation
•Configure SharePoint services and applications
•Configure SharePoint social networking features
•Manage SharePoint search
•Configure farms, servers, service applications, and web applications
•Install, upgrade, configure, and operate a SharePoint farm
•Configure high availability and recoverability
•Monitor and optimize SharePoint performanceEligibility Duration Certification Previous knowledge of Windows 2003 or 2008 36 hours Certification of participation
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Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange server 2010 (expands on clicking)
OverviewThe Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 course demonstrates you have the skills to work with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 and perform tasks as : installing, configuring, and maintaining.
Who will the course benefit?Students and working professionals who wish to gain expertise in Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting.
What skills will the student gain?After completing this course, students will be able to:
• Install and deploy Exchange Server 2010.
• Configure Mailbox servers and Mailbox server components.
• Manage recipient objects.
• Configure the Client Access server role.
• Manage message transport.
• Configure the secure flow of messages between the Exchange Server organization and the Internet.
• Implement a high availability solution for Mailbox servers and other server roles.
• Plan and implement backup and restore for the server roles.
• Plan and configure messaging policy and compliance.
• Configure Exchange Server permissions and security for internal and external access.
• Monitor and maintain the messaging system.
• Transition an Exchange Server 2003 or Exchange Server 2007 organization to Exchange Server 2010.
• Configure the Unified Messaging server role and Unified Messaging components.
• Implement High Availability across multiple sites and implement Federated SharingAdmission Conditions Duration Certificate of participation Prior knowledge of networking, administration concepts and Active Directory Server Configuration 36 hours Certificate of participation
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VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage (click here to expand)
OverviewThis hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware vSphere™, which consists of ESX/ESXi and vCenter Server. The course is based on ESX/ESXi 4.1 and vCenter Server 4.1. It is suited for System Administrators, System Engineers and Operators responsible for VMware ESX, ESXi and VMware vCenter deployment.
Who will the course benefit?
Working professionals who wish to gain expertise in virtualization.
What skills will you gain?
After the completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Install and configure ESX or ESXi
• Install and configure vCenter Server components
• Configure and manage ESX/ESXi networking and storage using vCenter Server
• Deploy, manage, and migrate virtual machines
• Manage user access to the VMware infrastructure
• Use vCenter Server to monitor resource usage
• Use vCenter Server to increase scalability
• Use VMware vCenter Update Manager to apply ESX/ESXi patches
• Use vCenter Server to manage higher availability and data protection
Admission Conditions Duration Certification System administrators, Systems engineers, Operators responsible for VMware® ESX™, ESXi, and VMware vCenter™ Server 40 hours Certificate of participation
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Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper V (click here to expand)
OverviewThis instructor-led course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to deploy and manage a server virtualization environment using Microsoft technologies. The course provides details on how to deploy and manage Hyper-V and Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2008 R2. The course also provides details on how to manage a server virtualization environment by using System Center products such as System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) 2008, SCVMM 2008 R2, System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2, System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 R2, and System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2. This course does not require previous server virtualization experience, but does require that students have significant experience in managing Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2.
Who will the course benefit?
Working professionals who wish to gain expertise in Windows virtualization.
What skills will you gain?After the completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Describe server, desktop, and application virtualization.
• Describe how you use Microsoft System Center is to manage the virtual infrastructure.
• Evaluate a network environment for server virtualization.
• Plan for the implementation of the Hyper-V server role.
• Install the Hyper-V Server Role.
• Manage Hyper-V settings and virtual networks.
• Create and configure virtual machines.
• Manage virtual machine snapshots.
• Managing and maintaining the Virtual Machine Connection Tool.
• Create and configure virtual machines.
• Manage virtual machine snapshots.
• Managing and maintaining the Virtual Machine Connection Tool.
• Create a new virtual machine using SCVMM 2008 R2.
• Convert a physical server to a virtual machine.
• Convert and migrate virtual machines.
• Clone virtual machines.
• Describe common management tasks and property configuration settings for virtual machines managed by VMM 2008.
• Describe when and how to use virtual machine checkpoints.
• Overview of the VMM Library.
• Manage profiles and templates.
• Design fault tolerance for the VMM library.
• Configure VMM user roles.
• Install and configure the VMM Self-Service Portal.
• Describe the Windows Server 2008 R2 Failover Cluster feature.
• Implement failover clustering with Hyper-V and VMM 2008 R2.
• Describe how to use the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool to maintain updates for virtual machines.
• Configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool.
• Monitor and manage jobs in VMM 2008 R2s.
• Configure System Center Operations Manager integration.
• Configure Performance and Resource Optimization (PRO).
• Describe backup and restore options for virtual machines and the VMM database.
• Implementing Data Protection Manager for backing up the VMM infrastructure.
• Understand the use and role of Remote Desktop Services (RDS).
• Implement the Remote Desktop Session Host.
• Implement the Remote Desktop Connection Broker.
• Implement the Remote Desktop Virtualization Host.
• Configure the Remote Desktop Gateway.
• Configure Remote Desktop Web Access.
• Configure Remote Desktop Licensing.
Admission Conditions Duration Certification System administration experience on Microsoft Windows - System administrators, Systems Engineers 40 hours Certificate of participation
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CompTIA A+ Essentials (expands on clicking)
OverviewThe CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-701) exam, covers basic computer concepts, hardware troubleshooting, softskills (such as customer service), and hardware upgrading, security and safety.
Who will the course benefit?
Students and working professionals who wish to gain expertise in CompTIA A+ Essentials.
What skills will the student gain?After the completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Learn concepts about hardware components
• Identify, troubleshoot, repair and maintain problems
• Learn operating systems and compare and contrast the different Windows Operating Systems and their features
• Summarize the basics of networking fundamentals, including technologies, devices and protocols, basics of workgroups and domains, common ports: HTTP, FTP, POP, SMTP, TELNET, HTTPS, LAN/WAN, Hub, Switch, Router and Identify Virtual Private Networks
• Basics of configuring IP addressing and TCP/IP properties, Protocols (TCP/IP, NETBIOS),
• Compare and contrast different networks types including broadband, dial-up, wireless, Bluetooth and cellular
• Explain the basic principles of security concepts and technologies – encryption technologies, data wiping / hard drive destruction / hard drive recycling, software firewall, authentication technologies
• Summarize the following security features – wireless encryption, malicious software, BIOS security, password management, locking workstation, biometric security
• Outline the purpose of appropriate safety and environment procedure and given a scenario apply them
Admission Conditions Duration Certification Students / Working professionals intending to build a career in networking 40 hours Certificate of participation Additionally students can appear for CompTIA A+ Essential’s exam 220-701.
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CompTIA A+ Practical Application (expands on clicking)
OverviewThe CompTIA A+ Practical Application (220-702) exam, which covers repair and practical application of the concepts covered in the A+ Essentials exam.
Who will the course benefit?Students and working professionals who wish to gain expertise in CompTIA A+ Practical Application.
What skills will the student gain?After the completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Install, configure and maintain personal computers components
• Detect problems, trouble shoot and repair / replace personal computers
• Install, configure, detect problems, troubleshoot and repair / replace laptop
• Use tools including Multi-meter, Power Supply Tester, Specialty hardware / tools, Cable testers, Loop back plugs, Anti-Static pad and wrist strap, Extension magnet
• Select the appropriate commands and options to trouble shoot and resolve problems
• Differentiate between Windows Operating System Directory structures
• Select and use System Utilities / tools and evaluate the results
• Evaluate and resolve common issues, operational problems, error messages and conditions
• Troubleshoot client-side connectivity issues using appropriate tools like TCP/IP settings, Mail Protocol Settings, Proxy Settings, Secure Connection Protocols, and Firewall settings
• Install and configure a small home office network
• Prevent, troubleshoot and remove viruses and malware
• Implement security and trouble shoot common issues related to operating system and system
Admission Conditions Duration Certification Students / Working professionals intending to build a career in networking 40 hours Certificate of participation Additionally students can appear for CompTIA A+ Practical Application exam 220-702.
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CompTIA Network + (expands on clicking)
OverviewThe Network + certification is a relatively new certification, and it’s the next certification in the lineup of CompTIA certifications beginning with A+ certification. Because CompTIA is well respected developer of vendor-neutral industry certifications, becoming Network + certified proves you’re competent in the specific areas tested by Network A+.
Who will the course benefit?Students and working professionals who wish to gain expertise in CompTIA A+ Practical Application.
What skills will the student gain?After the completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Learn about Network Technologies
• Learn about Network Media and Topologies
• Install, configure and differentiate common network devices
• Implement a basic wireless network
• Learn about Network Management
• Implement network troubleshooting methodology
• Troubleshoot common network connectivity issues
• Learn about network Tools
• Work with command line interface tool and interpret the output to verify functionality
• Learn and explain the function of hardware and software security devices
• Learn about Network Access Security
• Explain the issues that affect device security
• Identify common security threats and mitigation techniques
Eligibility Duration Certification Students / Working professionals intending to build a career in networking 40 hours Certificate of participation Additionally students can appear for CompTIA Network + exam N10-004
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CCNA : Cisco Certified Networking Associate(expands on clicking)
OverviewThe CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) certification is the first in Cisco´s line of certifications that an aspiring networking professional must acquire in order to add value to his IT career. The CCNA certification validates a firm foundation of networking skills that include fundamentals like the OSI reference model, networking protocols, Layer 2 switching concepts and protocols, routing concepts and protocols, and wide-area networking (WAN) connectivity. Thus a person aiming to qualify for the CCNA certification should be proficient in abilities to provide basic network installations and troubleshooting.
Who will the course benefit?Students and working professionals wishing to gain expertise in Cisco Routing and Switching Technologies.
What skills will you gain?After the completion of this course, you will be able to understand:
• Introduction to Wide Area Networks
• Cisco IOS operating system
• IP Routing (Static & Dynamic)
• LAN Switching, Switch security
• Wireless LAN & Intro to VPNAdmission Conditions Duration Certification Prior knowledge of basic computer and networking hardware devices
40 hours Certificate of participation Paper 1 640-802 CCNA Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v1.0 PATH 2 – Two Papers Paper 1 640-822 ICND1 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0 Paper 2 640-816 ICND2 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v1.0
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CCNP : Cisco Certified Networking Professional (expands on clicking)
OverviewThe CCNP certification training is now in great demand within the IT industry and over the recent years has become a global standard for many successful IT companies. The importance of achieving the CCNP Certification cannot be stressed enough. This certification from CISCO is accepted all over the world as the best in the field of networking and is perfect for people who wish to excel in the field, for those who are ready to advance their skills or those who have been trying to get into top positions in their networking career. The CCNP certification also equips the network engineer to work independently on complex network solutions.
Who will the course benefit?The CCNP certification is appropriate for Students and working professionals who are ready to advance their skills beyond CCNA certification and work independently on complex network solutions.
What skills will you gain?After the completion of this course, you will be able to understand:
• ROUTE – 642-902
• SWITCH-642-813
• TSHOOT-642-832Admission Conditions Duration Certification Prior knowledge of CCNA concepts and a valid CCNA certification is essential 70 hours Certificate of participation
Additionally, Students preparing for the CCNP certification are required to clear three exams in order to qualify.
These are:
642-902 ROUTE Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
642-813 SWITCH Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
642-832 TSHOOT Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)
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CCNA SECURITY (Click to Expand)
OverviewLearn to build a secured network infrastructure, detect probable threats, vulnerabilities, and diminish network attacks. The CCNA security will validate your associate level skills to secure Cisco networks.
Who will the course benefit?This course has the Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professional, The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) Recognition and that it meets the CNSS 4011 training standard. Candidates pursuing a career in networking or telecom can gain advantage by this course to add the skill for securing networks and network devices.
What skills will you gain?This course stresses on core security technologies that help to install, monitor, troubleshoot and monitor network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and network service devices.
Admission Conditions Duration 640-553 IINS Valid Cisco CCNA or any CCIE Certification can act as a prerequisite. 40 Hrs. 640-553 IINS Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS)
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Designing and Deploying Microsoft SharePoint 2010 (expands on clicking)
OverviewThis course provides you with the knowledge and skills about how to design and deploy Microsoft SharePoint 2010.
Who will the course benefit?Students and working professionals who use Microsoft SharePoint 2010 in a team-based, medium-sized to large environment.
What skills will the student gain?After completing this course, students will be able to:
• Create a logical architecture design
• Create a logical Service Application architecture
• Create a capacity and performance plan for SharePoint 2010
• Map the logical architecture, service application architecture, and the capacity and performance plan against a physical architecture
• Design a security plan for SharePoint 2010 based on the principle of least-privilege
• Create an authentication plan for SharePoint 2010 that meets the business requirements
• Create a corporate taxonomy plan for a SharePoint 2010 environment and enable consumption of the terms within the term store
• Design a SharePoint 2010 environment that supports social computing features including user profiles and My Sites
• Design and implement search strategy in SharePoint 2010
• Translate business requirements for content management into an Enterprise Content Management solution
• Create a plan that reflects the role of SharePoint in an overarching corporate Business Intelligence strategy
• Develop the key SharePoint elements of a governance plan that is in agreement with the overarching corporate governance strategy
• Develop a plan for maintaining and monitoring a SharePoint 2010 deployment
• Develop a business continuity plan for SharePoint 2010
• Plan an upgrade from a previous SharePoint Product and Technologies version to SharePoint 2010Admission Conditions Duration Certification Previous knowledge of Windows Server 2003 or 2008 36 h Certification of participation

