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Whether it’s a power outage or user error, we’ve all closed out of a document without saving it only to find out later we need it back. In Office 2010 you can!

If the document was never saved, go to the File tab, click Recent and then at the bottom right of the window click Recover Unsaved Documents. In the dialog box that pops ups, select the document you want to restore by looking at the date modified.  This will open a draft, which should be saved immediately.

If the document was saved at one point but only some changes were lost, go to File and then Recent and look for the When I closed without saving tag below your file names.

PLEASE NOTE:  AutoRecover is set to every 10 minutes but can be changed by going to File, Options and then Save.

Video Tip: Tired of digging around your hard drive to show off your photographs?  Need a more organized and visually attractive way to keep them.  This video will show you how to use Microsoft PowerPoint as a digital photo album!

VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V5.0]

Date(s): March 12th-16th, 2012
Format: Live Instructor-led, Remote Training, Attend at our site or Remotely
Certified: No. This session is a highly rated gray market course offered at a discounted rate of $3,695. (Offical Course List Rate $4,695)

Our instructor is VMware certified and has taught VMware related courses across the globe.  If you require certification please contact us. We do offer certified options for VMware.

Overview

This intensive training course focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere® 5. This course combines the content of the
VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage course with advanced tasks and skills for configuring a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure.
The course is based on VMware ESXi™ 5.0 and VMware vCenter Server™ 5.0.

Objectives

• Configure and manage ESXi networking and storage.
• Create, configure, migrate, manage, convert, and monitor virtual machines and virtual appliances.
• Manage user access to the virtual infrastructure.
• Use vCenter Server to monitor resource usage.
• Scale the vSphere virtual infrastructure.
• Implement business continuity solutions.
• Manage changes to the vSphere environment.
• Use a command-line interface to manage vSphere.
• Install and configure ESXi and vCenter Server.
• Use VMware vSphere® Auto Deploy to provision ESXi hosts.

Who Should Attend?

Experienced system administrators and system integrators willing to work hard to achieve superior vSphere skills with minimal time away from the office

Prerequisites:

• Willingness to participate in a demanding, high-intensity training experience
• Comfort with system administration using command-line interfaces
• Have a basic understanding of virtualization concepts

Course Outline

1 Course Introduction
• Introductions and course logistics
• Course objectives

2 Introduction to VMware Virtualization
• Introduce virtualization and vSphere components
• Explain the concepts of server, network, and storage virtualization
• Describe where vSphere fits into the cloud architecture
• Install and use vSphere user interfaces
• Describe the ESXi architecture and configure various ESXi settings

3 Creating Virtual Machines
• Introduce virtual machines, virtual machine hardware, and virtual machine files
• Deploy a single virtual machine

4 VMware vCenter Server
• Introduce vCenter Server architecture
• Manage vCenter Server inventory objects and licenses

5 Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks
• Describe, create, and manage a standard virtual switch
• Describe and modify standard virtual switch properties

6 Configuring and Managing Virtual Storage
• Introduce storage protocols and device names
• Configure ESXi with iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage
• Create and manage VMware vSphere® VMFS datastores
• Introduce VMware vSphere® Storage Appliance

7 Virtual Machine Management
• Use templates and cloning to deploy virtual machines
• Modify and manage virtual machines
• Create and manage virtual machine snapshots
• Perform VMware vSphere vMotion® and vSphere Storage vMotion migrations
• Create a vSphere vApp
• Use VMware vCenter Converter™ Standalone to hot-clone a system

8 Access and Authentication Control
• Control user access through roles and permissions
• Discuss ESXi host access and authentication
• Integrate ESXi with Active Directory
• Introduce VMware® vShield™ products

9 Resource Management and Monitoring
• Introduce virtual CPU and memory concepts
• Describe methods for optimizing CPU and memory usage
• Configure and manage resource pools
• Use vCenter Server performance graphs and alarms to monitor resource usage

10 High Availability and Fault Tolerance
• Explain the vSphere High Availability (HA) architecture
• Configure and manage a vSphere HA cluster
• Introduce vSphere Fault Tolerance

11 Host Scalability
• Use Host Profiles to manage ESXi configuration compliance
• Configure and manage a vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler™ cluster
• Configure and manage vSphere Distributed Power Management

12 Network Scalability
• Create, configure, and manage vNetwork distributed switches, network connections, and port groups
• Discuss distributed virtual switch features, such as PVLANs, discovery protocols, Network I/O Control, NetFlow, and port mirroring

13 Storage Scalability
• Describe VMware vSphere® Storage APIs – Array Integration and Storage Awareness
• Explain profile-driven storage
• Add a storage policy to a virtual machine storage profile
• Introduce storage I/O control
• Create a datastore cluster for Storage DRS™
• Configure Storage DRS

14 Data Protection
• Discuss a strategy for backing up ESXi hosts and vCenter Server
• Introduce the VMware® Data Recovery appliance
• Discuss solutions for efficiently backing up virtual machines

15 Patch Management
• Use VMware vSphere® Update Manager™ to manage ESXi patching
• Install Update Manager and the Update Manager plug-in
• Create patch baselines
• Scan and remediate hosts

16 VMware vSphere Management Assistant
• Describe VMware vSphere® Management Assistant (vMA)
• Configure vMA
• Discuss the VMware vSphere® Command-Line Interface command set
• Perform command-line operations for host management, network management, storage management, and performance monitoring

17 Installing VMware Components
• Use vCenter Linked Mode to manage multiple vCenter Server inventories
• Introduce ESXi installation
• Describe boot-from-SAN requirements
• Describe vCenter Server hardware, software, and database requirements
• Install vCenter Server (Windows-based)
• Introduce vCenter Server Appliance
• Install and configure vCenter Server Appliance
• Use Image Builder to create an ESXi installation image
• Use Auto Deploy to deploy a stateless ESXi host

Product: Crystal Reports
Duration: 60 Minutes
Date: January 26, 2011 Time: 3:00 PM EST (US)
Price: Free, with code NEWYEAR

Many database users are familiar with Microsoft Access or some other desktop application. These applications are great for entering data and building queries, but don’t always do a good job of generating reports. Crystal Reports exists solely for creating powerful reports from single or multiple data sources. In this session we’ll look at how Crystal Reports works and discuss some of the benefits to using a dedicated report writing application.

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Product: Adobe Illustrator
Duration: 60 Minutes
Date: January 26, 2011 Time: 1:00 PM EST (US)
Price: Free, with code NEWYEAR

Charts and graphics are great for displaying one concept or relationship.
However, infographics, while more complicated, allow you to display information
on several topics in the same graphic. In this session we’ll go through the
process of creating a visually striking diagram that tells a story. We’ll look
at shape manipulation, gradients, transparency, colors and much more.

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Product: Microsoft Excel
Duration: 60 Minutes
Date: December 21, 2011Time: 1:00 PM EST (US)
Price: Free, with code LOB10

Our 60 minute Excel Tips and Tricks Webinar will help you eliminate the anxiety
of data analysis and will help you harness the true power of Excel! In this
Webinar, you will uncover incredible data analysis tools that were created
specifically to help you achieve your information goals. Microsoft Excel can
help you sift through data to find the information you need, but the process can
be time-consuming and frustrating. Let us help you achieve your goals, don’t sit
and stare at row upon row of numbers; join us for 60 minutes and we will show
you how to zip through your tasks and turn data drudgery into data done. In this
session you will learn how to create custom AutoFill list, use Auto Calculate,
add pop-up instructions for correctly entering data in a cell, use the format
painter, create time saving macros, and much more!

After one hour with our expert, you’ll be able to:
• Create time-saving macros
• Customize your Excel environment to match what you do
and how you work.
• Organize a spreadsheet so that you can see the data you
need
• Format cell data so that it appears as it should.
• Generate shared spreadsheets that collect data consistently and correctly.
• Achieve amazing results for yourself and your organization!

Click Here To Register Online Today!

Do you want to learn to craft thrilling presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint 2010? Learn the skills you need to know with this live webinar!

Product: Microsoft PowerPoint
Duration: 60 Minutes
Date: December 21, 2011Time: 3:00 PM EST (US)
Price: Free, with code LOB10

Microsoft PowerPoint is an effective tool for creating Organization Charts for presentations or print. In addition PowerPoint offers several other templates for creating diagrams that measure workflow and mapping processes. In this workshop we show users how to create diagrams and charts in PowerPoint, edit those diagrams to custom specifications and use the auto format options to make the diagrams visually appealing. We also cover how to customize the look of the diagrams using the object formatting tools within PowerPoint.

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Date(s): December 12–16, 2011
Duration: 5 days
Format: Live Instructor-led, Classroom training, Attend Live or Remotely from your Location

KnowledgeWave is pleased to introduce MS2310 Developing Web Applications Using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008. This five-day instructor-led course provides knowledge and skills on developing Web applications by using Microsoft Visual Studio. This class is confirmed to run in-house at KnowledgeWave in South Burlington, Vermont.

Location: 30 Community Drive, Suite 5, South Burlington VT 05403
Remote Attend: Yes Contact us for information
To Register: Click here or call 800.831.8449

Objectives:

Module 1: Exploring ASP.NET Web Applications in Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 SP1
Module 2: Creating Web Applications by Using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 SP1 and Microsoft .NET–Based Languages
Module 3: Creating a Microsoft ASP.NET Web FormThis module explains how to create Web Forms and populate them with server controls.Lessons
Module 4: Adding Functionality to a Microsoft ASP.NET Web Form
Module 5: Implementing Master Pages and User Controls
Module 6: Validating User Input
Module 7: Debugging Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications
Module 8: Managing Data in an ASP.NET 3.5 Web Application
Module 9: Managing Data Access Tasks by Using LINQ
Module 10: Managing Data by Using ASP.NET Dynamic Data
Module 11: Creating a Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX Application
Module 12: Consuming XML Web Services and Windows Communication Foundation Services
Module 13: Managing State in Web Applications
Module 14: Configuring and Deploying a Microsoft ASP.NET Web Application
Module 15: Securing a Microsoft ASP.NET Web ApplicationThis module explains the various Web application security functionalities.

Complete Outline: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/course.aspx?ID=2310D

A slow internet connection can really hamper your productivity. Here are a few short tips to speed up your connection, and productivity!

1. Compress files
WinZip is one of the most common compression tools. When sending multiple files, compression reduces their combined size, allowing your email to send faster.

2. Turn off your browser’s graphics
Webpages may load more slowly if they contain many graphics. By turning off graphics through your browser’s internet options, you will be viewing text only. Disabling animation, sound, and video received from the web will make it easier for the page to load.

3. Simplify your signature
Email signatures are a distinctive way to leave a professional mark on your messages. Bulky signatures with too many graphics can slow down your email. Make your signature more streamlined by combining fonts, type sizes, and colors. This type of signature is not only smaller, but quicker to send and receive. Microsoft Outlook has great features to guide you through this process.

Start Date: November 30th, 2011
Duration: 60 Minutes
Start Time: 3:00 PM EST (US)
Event Cost: $99; free with code ‘LOB10′

Microsoft Adobe Photoshop is a powerful graphics editing
program that allows users to create and manipulate images in a variety of
formats. However, if you’re not familiar with Photoshop’s menus, submenus,
settings, and palettes, the program’s features can be overwhelming and
frustrating. In this webinar you will learn how to easily manipulate, enhance
and transform images in just a few clicks. No matter your level of Photoshop
expertise, you can learn to become a more proficient, productive user without
the hassles of lengthy guides and complex tutorials!

Our tips and tricks webinar on November 30th will show you
how to reduce your frustrations and streamline your graphic creation and
manipulation. We will help you learn to select and apply the tools you need to
create a variety of effects that will take your images to the next level. From
layers and filters to masks and Actions, Photoshop offers a host of features
that will shorten your time spent on repetitive tasks while enhancing the
visual appeal of the images you produce.

After this 60 minute webinar, you’ll be able to:
• Expand use of layers, blending, filters, and other visual elements
• Understand the difference between various image formats and types
• Adjust the color of an image with quick and easy tips and tricks
• Differentiate RGB, CMYK, Pantone, and hexadecimal image modes
• Utilize layer and clipping masks to provide visual flair
• Set up Actions to eliminate repetitive clicks and move through formatting in
a snap
• Discover key differences between images used for print and those used for Web
• Delete selected areas of images in order to isolate only parts you need
• Organize images using layers and enhance them with layer effects
• Distinguish how to effectively implement layers and filters without overusing
them and muddying your graphics

If you’d like to learn more about how Abobe Photoshop and
its capabilities, register today and use the code ‘LOB10’ during checkout
attend for free!