Date(s): March 22-26, 2010
Duration: 5 days
Format: Instructor-led, Classroom training

KnowledgeWave is pleased to introduce MS6419: Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers. This five-day instructor-led course combines five days worth of instructor-led training content from the Network Infrastructure Technology Specialist, Active Directory Technology Specialist, and IT Professional Server Administrator courses of Windows Server 2008 to provide students with the knowledge and skills that are required to manage accounts and resources, maintain server resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 environment. This course covers the core skills required by anyone working with Windows Server 2008 Servers. Hurry, seating is limited! 800.831.8449.

Location: 30 Community Drive, Suite 5, South Burlington VT 05403
To register: Click here or call 800.831.8449

Objectives:

Module 1: Introduction to Managing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Environment
Module 2: Creating Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer Objects
Module 3: Creating Groups and Organizational Units
Module 4: Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain Services
Module 5: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
Module 6: Creating and Configuring Group Policy
Module 7: Configuring User and Computer Environments Using Group Policy
Module 8: Implementing Security Using Group Policy
Module 9: Configuring Server Security Compliance
Module 10: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies
Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System
Module 12: Configuring Network Access Protection
Module 13: Configuring Availability of Network Resources
Module 14: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers
Module 15: Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore

KnowledgeWave is pleased to introduce VMware vSphere: Fast Track: the intensive, extended-hours training course focusing on installing, configuring, managing, and troubleshooting VMware® vSphere™. It combines the content of the VMware vSphere 4: Install, Configure, Manage course with advanced tasks and skills for configuring a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure.  See below for a complete course outline and call us today to reserve your spot - hurry, seating is limited! 800.831.8449.

Date(s): March 15-19, 2010
Duration: 5 days
Format: Instructor-led, Classroom training
Location: 30 Community Drive, Suite 5, South Burlington VT 05403
To register: Click here or call 800.831.8449  

Objectives:

• Install and configure VMware ESX™/ESXi, vCenter™ Server, and the vSphere
• Management Assistant
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot ESX/ESXi networking and storage
• Create, configure, migrate, manage, convert, and monitor virtual machines and virtual
• appliances
• Scale the vSphere virtual infrastructure
• Implement business continuity solutions
• Manage changes to the vSphere environment

Module 1: Course Introduction
Module 2: Introduction to VMware Virtualization

• Discuss virtualization and vSphere components

Module 3: Configuring VMware ESX/ESXi

• Configure ESX/ESXi settings and view system logs

Module 4: Installing and Using VMware vCenter Server

• Install and configure vCenter Server and vSphere Management Assistant

• Manage vCenter Server inventory hierarchies

Module 5: Networking

• Configure and troubleshoot vNetwork components

Module 6: Storage

• Review storage management technologies

• Analyze and troubleshoot storage-related issues

Module 7: Virtual Machines

• Deploy virtual machines using templates, VMware vCenter Converter, and Guided
• Consolidation
• Modify and manage virtual machines

Module 8: Access Control

• Control user access through roles and permissions

Module 9: Resource Monitoring

• Assess workloads and monitor resources through the GUI interfaces and CLI

Module 10: Scalability

• Scale resource management
• Manage multiple vCenter Server inventories
• Perform VMware VMotion™ migrations
• Configure clusters for VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler and VMware Distributed
• Power Management

Module 11: High Availability and Data Protection

• Review business continuity products and features
• Follow best practices to configure VMware High Availability clusters and VMware Fault
• Tolerance
• Install and configure VMware vCenter Server Heartbeat
• Deploy VMware Data Recovery to back up virtual machines

Module 12: Configuration Management

• Manage change in the vSphere environment with Host Profiles and VMware vCenter
• Update Manager

Module 13: Installing ESX

• Perform manual (ESX/ESXi) and scripted (ESX) installations

Date(s): March 1-5, 2010
Duration: 5 days
Format: Instructor-led, Classroom training

KnowledgeWave is pleased to introduce MS6231: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database.  This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database. The course focuses on teaching individuals how to use SQL Server 2008 product features and tools related to maintaining a database. Hurry, seating is limited! 800.831.8449.

Location: 30 Community Drive, Suite 5, South Burlington VT 05403
To register: Click here or call 800.831.8449

Objectives:

Module 1: Installing and Configuring SQL Server
Module 2: Managing Databases and Files
Module 3: Disaster Recovery
Module 4: Managing Security
Module 5: Transferring Data
Module 6: Automating Administrative Tasks
Module 7: Implementing Replication
Module 8: Maintaining High Availability
Module 9: Monitoring SQL Server
Module 10: Troubleshooting and Performance Tuning

Date(s): March 22-26, 2010
Duration: 5 days
Format: Instructor-led, Classroom training

KnowledgeWave is pleased to introduce MS6294: Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments. This five-day instructor-led course is intended for desktop administrators who want to specialize in desktop deployment, configuration, and management . In this course, students will learn how to plan and deploy Windows 7 desktops in large organizations . They will also learn how to design, configure, and manage the Windows 7 client environment. This course helps students prepare for the Exam 70-686, Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator. Hurry, seating is limited! 800.831.8449.

Location: 30 Community Drive, Suite 5, South Burlington VT 05403
To register: Click here or call 800.831.8449

Objectives:

Module 1: Preparing to Deploy Windows 7 Business Desktops
Module 2: Assessing Application Compatibility in Windows 7
Module 3: Evaluating Windows 7 Deployment Methods
Module 4: Designing Standard Windows 7 Images
Module 5: Deploying Windows 7 by Using WAIK
Module 6: Deploying Windows 7 by Using Windows Deployment Services
Module 7: Deploying Windows 7 by Using Lite Touch Installation
Module 8: Deploying Windows 7 by Using Zero Touch Installation
Module 9: Migrating User State by Using WET and USMT 4.0
Module 10: Designing, Configuring, and Managing the Client Environment
Module 11: Planning and Deploying Applications and Updates to Windows 7 Clients
Module 12: Planning and Deploying Windows 7 by Using LTI

Microsoft Excel - Cleaning up Excel Data

Product(s): Microsoft Office Excel (all versions).
Audience(s): Business Professional.
Date(s): Friday, December 18, 2009, 1:00PM (EDT) U.S.
Duration: 60 Minutes

Event Overview:

These days, Excel users are doing less data entry and a lot more downloading data from other sources. Whether that data is coming from Access, some other data base software, or a poorly designed Excel worksheet, it isn’t always in the best of shape.
Excel has a variety of functions, commands, and techniques that let you quickly re-structure data, remove unwanted characters, get rid of empty cells, rows, and columns, and prepare data for efficient analysis. This webinar will use Excel 2007, but will demonstrate techniques in Excel 2003 for those features that have been altered.

What you will learn:

The Text to Columns command
* A powerful, yet simple command sequence that lets you quickly split data (improperly grouped into one column) into multiple columns; includes techniques for handling Julian dates another unusual groupings.

How to transpose data
* a simple copy technique to convert data from a row/column into a column/row layout.
How to remove duplicate data
* Use either Excel’s new 2007 command (Remove Duplicates) or the Advanced Filter in Excel 2003 to eliminate duplicate records.

The Find/Replace command sequence, including using special wild cards.

Critical Text functions
* (LEFT, RIGHT, and MID) for character extraction; REPLACE and SUBSTITUTE for character swapping; CLEAN and TRIM functions to remove unwanted characters; PROPER and UPPER for quick uppercase/lowercase conversion.

Concatenation techniques for pulling together data from different locations

Sorting techniques to eliminate blank rows or columns from data

Techniques for learning how to:
* Convert text data to values
* Remove trailing minus signs while converting data into negative values
* Fill in missing title data from columns containing first entries only
* Alter any kind of date data into a more useful computational form

To Register: Click Here.  Fee: $99.00

KnowledgeWave is pleased to introduce CXA-201-2I Implementing Citrix XenApp 5.0 for Windows Server 2008.  This Citrix XenApp 5.0 for Windows Server 2008 training course provides the foundation necessary to effectively implement, deploy and administer Citrix XenApp and its components, including Web Interface, Application Streaming, Load Manager, Installation Manager, and Secure Gateway.

Learners will receive hands-on training for installing Citrix XenApp for Windows Server 2008 and the associated Plug-ins and for using the various administrative consoles to configure published resources, policies, individual server and server farm settings, load evaluators, printers, streaming applications and much more. Click here for a complete course outline and call us today to reserve your spot - hurry, seating is limited! 800.831.8449.

Date(s): December 7-11, 2009
Duration: 5 days
Format: Instructor-led, Classroom training
Location: 30 Community Drive, Suite 5, South Burlington VT 05403
To register: Click here or call 800.831.8449

KnowledgeWave is pleased to introduce MS6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure. This five-day course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and troubleshoot a Windows Sever 2008 network infrastructure. Students will learn to implement and configure secure network access and implement fault tolerant storage technologies. Students will gain an understanding of the network technologies most commonly used with Windows Server 2008 and IP-enabled networks. Students will also learn how to secure servers and maintain update compliance.

Click here for a complete course outline and call us today to reserve your spot - hurry, seating is limited! 800.831.8449.

Date(s): November 30 – December 4, 2009
Duration: 5 days
Format: Instructor-led, Classroom training
Location: 30 Community Drive, Suite 5, South Burlington VT 05403
To register: Click here or call 800.831.8449.

KnowledgeWave is pleased to introduce MS6292: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client. This three-day instructor-led course is intended for IT professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge base and technical skills about Windows 7 Client. In this course, students learn how to install, upgrade, and migrate to Windows 7 client. Students then configure Windows 7 client for network connectivity, security, maintenance, and mobile computing. This course helps students prepare for the Exam 70-680, TS: Windows 7, Configuring.

See below for a complete course outline and call us today to reserve your spot - hurry, seating is limited! 800.831.8449.

Date(s): November 16-18, 2009
Duration: 3 days
Format: Instructor-led, Classroom training
Location: 30 Community Drive, Suite 5, South Burlington VT 05403
To register: Click here or call 800.831.8449.

Module 1: Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7

This module explains how to install, upgrade and migrate to Windows 7. It also describes the key features, editions, and hardware requirements of Windows 7.

Lessons

• Preparing to Install Windows 7
• Performing a Clean Installation of Windows 7
• Upgrading and Migrating to Windows 7
• Performing Image-based Installation of Windows 7
• Configuring Application Compatibility

Module 2: Configuring Disks and Device Drivers

This module examines how to configure disks, partitions, volumes, and device drivers to enable Windows 7 to function as desired.

Lessons

• Partitioning Disks in Windows 7
• Managing Disk Volumes
• Maintaining Disks in Windows 7
• Installing and Configuring Device Drivers

Module 3: Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 7 Computers

This module explains how to manage access to shared folders and printers on a computer running Windows 7. Specifically, it describes how to share and secure folders, configure folder compression, and how to install, configure, and administer printing.

Lessons

• Overview of Authentication and Authorization
• Managing File Access in Windows 7
• Managing Shared Folders
• Configuring File Compression
• Managing Printing

Module 4: Configuring Network Connectivity

This module explains both IPv4 and IPv6 network connectivity. It also describes how to implement automatic IP Address Allocation and troubleshoot network connectivity.

Lessons

• Configuring IPv4 Network Connectivity
• Configuring IPv6 Network Connectivity
• Implementing Automatic IP Address Allocation
• Troubleshooting Network Issues

Module 5: Configuring Wireless Network Connections

This module describes key wireless network technologies and how to configure wireless network components and the Windows 7 elements that are necessary to access wireless networks.

Lessons

• Overview of Wireless Networks
• Configuring a Wireless Network

Module 6: Securing Windows 7 Desktops

This module describes how to make a Windows 7 computer more secure while ensuring usability is not sacrificed in the process. Specifically, it describes Windows Firewall, User Account Control, Windows Defender, and Security in Internet Explorer 8.

Lessons

• Overview of Security Management in Windows 7
• Securing a Windows 7 Computer by Using Local Security Policy Settings
• Securing Data by Using EFS and BitLocker
• Configuring Application Restrictions
• Configuring User Account Control
• Configuring Windows Firewall
• Configuring Security Settings in Internet Explorer 8
• Configuring Windows Defender

Module 7: Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 7 Computers

This module describes how to use the monitoring and configuration tools to obtain information about Windows 7 performance and how to troubleshoot performance and reliability problems.

Lessons

• Maintaining Performance by Using the Windows 7 Performance Tools
• Maintaining Reliability by Using the Windows 7 Diagnostic Tools
• Backing Up and Restoring Data by Using Windows Backup
• Restoring a Windows 7 System by Using System Restore Points
• Configuring Windows Update

Module 8: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows 7

This module explains how to configure mobile devices and remote access. It also discusses DirectAccess and BranchCache which are new for Windows 7.

Lessons

• Configuring Mobile Computer and Device Settings
• Configuring Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance for Remote Access
• Configuring DirectAccess for Remote Access
• Configuring BranchCache for Remote Access

KnowledgeWave’s 5-day CCNA Bootcamp is a combination of the following two courses:
* Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0
* Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v1.0

See below for a complete course outline and call us today to reserve your spot - hurry, seating is limited! 800.831.8449.

Date(s): December 14-18, 2009
Duration: 5 days, 8AM - 6PM
Format: Instructor-led, Classroom training
Location: 30 Community Drive, Suite 5, South Burlington VT 05403
To register: Click here or call 800.831.8449

Objectives:

• Describe how networks function, identifying major components, function of network components and the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference model.
• Using the host-to-host packet delivery process, describe issues related to increasing traffic on an Ethernet LAN and identify switched LAN technology solutions to Ethernet networking issues.
• Describes the reasons for extending the reach of a LAN and the methods that can be used with a focus on RF wireless access.
• Describes the reasons for connecting networks with routers and how routed networks transmit data through networks using TCP / IP.
• Describe the function of Wide Area Networks (WANs), the major devices of WANs, and configure PPP encapsulation, static and dynamic routing, PAT and RIP routing.
• Use the command-line interface to discover neighbors on the network and managing the router¿s startup and configuration .
• Review how to configure and troubleshoot a small network.
• Expand the switched network from a small LAN to a medium-sized LAN with multiple switches, supporting VLANs, trunking, and spanning tree.
• Describe routing concepts as they apply to a medium-sized network and discuss considerations when implementing routing on the network.
• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot OSPF.
• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot EIGRP.
• Determine how to apply ACLs based on network requirements, and to configure, verify, and troubleshoot
• ACLs on a medium-sized network.
• Describe when to use NAT or PAT on a medium-sized network, and configure NAT or PAT on routers.
• Identify and implement the appropriate WAN technology based on network requirements.

KnowledgeWave is pleased to announce another confirmed and “guaranteed to run” instructor-led training course: MS2778 Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL.
KnowledgeWave is Vermont’s largest Microsoft Gold Learning Solutions Partner which means that our instructors are certified and our classrooms are state-of-the-art.

Special Promotion Alert! Register for this class you get a fully-licensed copy of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard Edition with one client access license (CAL).

See below for a complete course outline and call 800.831.8449 to reserve your spot today - Hurry, seating is limited!

Date(s): September 9-11, 2009
Time: 9AM - 5PM (EST) U.S.
Duration: 3 days
Location: 30 Community Drive, Suite 5 South Burlington VT 05403
Format: Instructor-led, Classroom training
To Register: Call 800.831.8449 or Click here to register.  

About this Course:
This 3-day instructor led course provides students with the technical skills required to write basic Transact-SQL queries for Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
Intended Audience:
This course is intended for SQL Server database administrators, implementers, system engineers, and developers who are responsible for writing queries.

Course Outline

Module 1: Getting Started with Databases and Transact-SQL in SQL Server 2008
The student will be introduced to how client/server architecture works, and examine the various database and business tasks that can be performed by using the components of SQL Server 2008. The student will also be introduced to SQL Server database concepts such as relational databases, normalization, and database objects. In addition, the student will learn how to use T-SQL to query databases and generate reports.
Lessons

* Overview of SQL Server 2008
* Overview of SQL Server Databases
* Overview and Syntax Elements of T-SQL
* Working with T-SQL Scripts
* Using T-SQL Querying Tools

Lab : Using SQL Server Management Studio and SQLCMD

* Exploring the Components and Executing Queries in SQL Server Management Studio
* Starting and Using SQLCMD
* Generating a Report from a SQL Server Database Using Microsoft Office Excel

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe the architecture and components of SQL Server 2008.
* Describe the structure of a SQL Server database.
* Explain the basics of the SQL language.
* Describe the syntax elements of T-SQL.
* Explain how to manage T-SQL scripts.
* Use T-SQL querying tools to query SQL Server 2008 databases.

Module 2: Querying and Filtering Data
The students will be introduced to the basic Transact-SQL (T-SQL) statements that are used for writing queries, filtering data, and formatting result sets.
Lessons

* Using the SELECT Statement
* Filtering Data
* Working with NULL Values
* Formatting Result Sets
* Performance Considerations for Writing Queries

Lab : Querying and Filtering Data

* Retrieving Data by Using the SELECT Statement
* Filtering Data by Using Different Search Conditions
* Using Functions to Work with NULL Values
* Formatting Result Sets

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Retrieve data by using the SELECT statement.
* Filter data by using different search conditions.
* Explain how to work with NULL values.
* Format result sets.
* Describe the performance considerations that affect data retrieval.

Module 3: Grouping and Summarizing Data
The students will learn to group and summarize data when generating reports in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 by using aggregate functions and the COMPUTE clause.
Lessons

* Summarizing Data by Using Aggregate Functions
* Summarizing Grouped Data
* Ranking Grouped Data
* Creating Crosstab Queries

Lab : Grouping and Summarizing Data

* Summarizing Data by Using Aggregate Functions
* Summarizing Grouped Data
* Ranking Grouped Data
* Creating Crosstab Queries

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Summarize data by using aggregate functions.
* Summarize grouped data by using the GROUP BY and COMPUTE clauses.
* Rank grouped data.
* Create cross-tabulation queries by using the PIVOT and UNPIVOT clauses.

Module 4: Joining Data from Multiple Tables
The students will learn to write joins to query multiple tables, as well as limiting and combining result sets.
Lessons

* Querying Multiple Tables by Using Joins
* Applying Joins for Typical Reporting Needs
* Combining and Limiting Result Set

Lab : Joining Data from Multiple Tables

* Querying Multiple Tables by Using Joins
* Applying Joins for Typical Reporting Needs
* Combining and Limiting Result Sets

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Query multiple tables by using joins.
* Apply joins for typical reporting needs.
* Combine and limit result sets.

Module 5: Working with Subqueries
The students will be introduced to basic and correlated subqueries and how these compare with joins and temporary tables. The students will also be introduced to using common table expressions in queries.
Lessons

* Writing Basic Subqueries
* Writing Correlated Subqueries
* Comparing Subqueries with Joins and Temporary Tables
* Using Common Table Expressions

Lab : Working with Subqueries

* Writing Basic Subqueries
* Writing Correlated Subqueries
* Comparing Subqueries with Joins and Temporary Tables
* Using Common Table Expressions

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Write basic subqueries.
* Write correlated subqueries.
* Compare subqueries with joins and temporary tables.
* Use common table expressions in queries.

Module 6: Modifying Data in Tables
The students will be able to modify the data in tables by using the INSERT, DELETE, and UPDATE statements. In addition, students will examine how transactions work in a database, the importance of transaction isolation levels, and how to manage transactions.
Lessons

* Inserting Data into Tables
* Deleting Data from Tables
* Updating Data in Tables
* Overview of Transactions

Lab : Modifying Data in Tables

* Inserting Data into Tables
* Deleting Data from Tables
* Updating Data in Tables
* Working with Transactions

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Insert data into tables.
* Delete data from tables.
* Update data in tables.
* Describe transactions.

Module 7: Querying Metadata, XML, and Full-Text Indexes
The students will learn to query semi-structured and unstructured data. The students will also learn how SQL Server 2008 handles XML data and will query XML data. The students will also be introduced to full-text indexing in SQL Server 2008.
Lessons

* Querying Metadata
* Overview of XML
* Querying XML Data
* Overview of Full-Text Indexes
* Querying Full-Text Indexes

Lab : Querying Metadata, XML, and Full-Text Indexes

* Querying Metadata
* Querying XML Data
* Creating and Querying Full-Text Indexes

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Query metadata.
* Describe the functionality of XML.
* Query XML data.
* Describe the functionality of full-text indexes.
* Query full-text indexes.

Module 8: Using Programming Objects for Data Retrieval
The students will be introduced to user-defined functions and executing various kinds of queries by using user-defined functions. The students will be introduced to SQL Server views that encapsulate data and present users with limited and relevant information. In addition, the students will be introduced to SQL Server stored procedures and the functionalities of the various programming objects. The students will learn how to perform distributed queries and how SQL Server works with heterogeneous data such as databases, spreadsheets, and other servers.
Lessons

* Overview of Views
* Overview of User-Defined Functions
* Overview of Stored Procedures
* Overview of Triggers
* Writing Distributed Queries

Lab : Using Programming Objects for Data Retrieval

* Creating Views
* Creating User-Defined Functions
* Creating Stored Procedures
* Writing Distributed Queries

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Encapsulate queries by using views.
* Encapsulate expressions by using user-defined functions.
* Explain how stored procedures encapsulate T-SQL logic.
* Define triggers, types of triggers, create a trigger.
* Write distributed queries.

Module 9: Using Advanced Querying Techniques
The students will be introduced to best practices for querying complex data. The students will also examine how to query complex table structures such as data stored in hierarchies and self-referencing tables. The students will analyze the recommended guidelines for executing queries and how to optimize query performance.
Lessons

* Considerations for Querying Data
* Working with Data Types
* Cursors and Set-Based Queries
* Dynamic SQL
* Maintaining Query Files

Lab : Using Advanced Querying Techniques

* Using Execution Plans
* Converting Data Types
* Implementing a Hierarchy
* Using Cursors and Set-Based Queries

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Explain the recommendations for querying complex data.
* Query complex table structures.
* Write efficient queries.
* Use various techniques when working with complex queries.
* Maintain query files.