Top 20 IT Training Companies for 2011 Announced by TrainingIndustry.com

Cary, NC - October 21, 2011 - TrainingIndustry.com announced the 2011 Top 20 I.T. Training Companies list, as part of its mission to continually monitor the IT training marketplace for the best providers of training services.

View the 2011 Top 20 I.T. Training Companies

Selection to this year's Top 20 I.T. Training Companies was based on the following criteria:

• Leadership and innovation in I.T. training
• Breadth of I.T. training and delivery methods offered
• Company size and growth potential
• Strength of clients
• Geographic reach

"Our Top 20 I.T. Training companies stand out as the best providers in a very competitive segment of the training industry. Companies demonstrated that they could cover a broad range of topic areas in the modality of choice for their clients," said Ken Taylor, Chief Operating Officer, TrainingIndustry.com.

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Register Today for Access 2010 October 3rd!

Access 2010; Intermediate, First Look Edition  www.executrainga.com

Description

This ILT Series course builds on the skills and concepts taught in Access 2010: Basic. Students will learn how to normalize data, manage table relationships, and enforce referential integrity; work with Lookup fields and subdatasheets; create join queries, calculated fields, and summary values; add objects to forms and create advanced form types; print reports and labels; create and modify charts; and use PivotTables and PivotCharts.

Outline

• Unit 1: Relational databases
  • Topic A: Database normalization
  • Topic B: Table relationships
  • Topic C: Referential integrity

• Unit 2: Related tables
  • Topic A: Creating lookup fields
  • Topic B: Modifying lookup fields
  • Topic C: Subdatasheets

• Unit 3: Complex queries
  • Topic A: Joining tables in queries
  • Topic B: Using calculated fields
  • Topic C: Summarizing and grouping values

• Unit 4: Advanced form design
  • Topic A: Adding unbound controls
  • Topic B: Adding graphics
  • Topic C: Adding calculated values
  • Topic D: Adding combo boxes
  • Topic E: Advanced form types

• Unit 5: Reports and printing
  • Topic A: Customized headers and footers
  • Topic B: Calculated values
  • Topic C: Printing
  • Topic D: Labels

• Unit 6: Charts
  • Topic A: Charts in forms
  • Topic B: Charts in reports

• Unit 7: PivotTables and PivotCharts
  • Topic A: PivotTables
  • Topic B: Modifying PivotTables
  • Topic C: PivotCharts
  • Topic D: PivotTable forms

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Data Center Project: Project Management Training

A successful data center design and construction project depends not only on the installation of physical equipment, but also on the integration and coordination of all parties involved in the process - including end users, service providers and general contractors. This exclusive resource stresses the importance of communication and distribution of management roles when building a new infrastructure or upgrading an existing data center.

Discover the following key tips to effective data center project management:

• Understanding terminology to avoid miscommunication
• Assigning and tracking every role for performance
• Coordination among suppliers of equipment and services

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Training Benefits to the Enterprise

Research shows that 40% of operational downtime is due to operator error - attributable to a significant lack of training on core systems. Microsoft Official Courses, help companies accelerate new Microsoft technology deployments, reduce downtime, and get the most out of their technology investments without relying on consultants. Microsoft Official Courses combine instructor-led classroom training with job-relevant, technically-accurate Microsoft technology courseware. Register for a class today! Practical and Applicable Students can develop practical skills that directly transfer from the classroom to the workplace with courses designed for specific job roles. "Training and certification are effective measures of how well team members can work with specific technologies, hardware and software" Saves Time and Money Microsoft Official Courses can help organizations meet their needs, while providing a positive return on their investment. "According to Gartner Group, 40 percent of operational downtime is due to operator error - attributable to a significant lack of training on core systems." Register for a class today!

Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2010

Microsoft 10135

ABOUT THIS CLASS:

This five-day, instructor-led course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to configure and manage a Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 messaging environment. This course does not require previous Exchange Server experience, but does require that students have significant experience in managing Windows Server and Active Directory directory services or Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). This course will teach you how to configure Exchange Server 2010, as well as provide guidelines, best practices, and considerations that will help you optimize your Exchange server deployment. www.ExecuTrain.com/Georgia

Target Audience

This course is intended for people aspiring to be enterprise-level messaging administrators. Others who may take this course include IT generalists and help desk professionals who want to learn about Exchange Server 2010.

Prerequisites

People coming into the course are expected to have at least 3 years experience working in the IT field—typically in the areas of network administration, help desk, or system administration. They are not expected to have experience with previous versions of Exchange Server.

Objectives

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 Sharing.
• In addition to their professional experience, students who attend this training should have the following prerequisite knowledge:
• Fundamental knowledge of network technologies including Domain Name System (DNS) and firewall technologies.
• Experience with the Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 operating systems.
• Experience with Active Directory directory services in Windows Server 2003 or Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) Windows Server 2008.
• Experience managing backup and restore on Windows Servers.
• Experience using Windows management and monitoring tools such as Microsoft Management Console, Active Directory Users and Computers, Performance Monitor, Event Viewer, and Internet Information Services (IIS) Administrator.
• Experience using Windows networking and troubleshooting tools such as Network Monitor, Telnet and NSLookup.
• Fundamental knowledge of certificates and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Basic experience with Windows Mobile.

Outline

Module 1: Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2010

This module describes how to prepare for, and perform, an Exchange Server 2010 installation. It also provides details on the Exchange Server 2010 deployment.

• Lessons
  • Overview of Exchange Server 2010 Requirements
  • Installing Exchange Server 2010 Server Roles
  • Completing an Exchange Server 2010 Installation
• Lab : Installing Exchange Server 2010
  • Evaluating Requirements for an Exchange Server Installation
  • Preparing for an Exchange Server 2010 Installation
  • Installing Exchange Server 2010
• Lab : Verifying an Exchange Server 2010 Installation
  • Verifying an Exchange Server 2010 Installation
• After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe Exchange Server 2010 requirements.
  • Install the Exchange Server 2010 server roles.

Module 2: Configuring Mailbox Servers

This module describes the management tools that you can use to manage Exchange Server 2010. It also describes the Mailbox server role, some of the new Exchange Server 2010 features, the most common Mailbox server role post-installation tasks, and public folders.

• Lessons
  • Overview of Exchange Server 2010 Administrative Tools
  • Configuring Mailbox Server Roles
  • Configuring Public Folders
• Lab : Configuring Mailbox Servers
  • Configuring Mailbox Databases
  • Configuring Public Folders
• After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Use the Exchange Management Console and the Exchange Management Shell.
  • Configure Mailbox server roles and databases.
  • Create and configure public folders.

Module 3: Managing Recipient Objects

This module describes how you can manage recipient objects, address policies, and address lists in Exchange Server 2010. It also describes procedures for performing bulk management tasks in Exchange Management Shell.

• Lessons
  • Managing Mailboxes
  • Managing Other Recipients
  • Configuring E-Mail Address Policies
  • Configuring Address Lists
  • Performing Bulk Recipient Management Tasks
• Lab : Managing Recipient Objects
  • Managing Recipients
  • Configuring E-mail Address Policies
  • Configuring Address Lists
  • Performing Bulk Recipient Management Tasks
• After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Manage mailboxes in Exchange Server 2010.
  • Manage other recipients in Exchange Server 2010.
  • Configure e-mail address policies.
  • Configure address lists.
  • Perform bulk recipient management tasks.

Module 4: Managing Client Access

This module provides details on how to implement the Client Access server role in Exchange Server 2010.

• Lessons
  • Configuring the Client Access Server Role
  • Configuring Client Access Services for Outlook Clients
  • Configuring Outlook Web Access
  • Configuring Mobile Messaging
• Lab : Configuring Client Access Servers for Outlook Anywhere Access
  • Configuring Client Access Servers
  • Configuring Outlook Anywhere
• Lab : Configuring Client Access Servers for Outlook Web Access and Exchange ActiveSync
  • Configuring Outlook Web Access
  • Configuring Exchange ActiveSync
• After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure the Client Access server role.
  • Configure Client Access services for Outlook Clients.
  • Configure Outlook Web Access.
  • Configure mobile messaging.

Module 5: Managing Message Transport

This module details how to manage message transport in Exchange Server 2010. It also describes how to deploy and configure the Hub Transport server.

• Lessons
  • Overview of Message Transport
  • Configuring Message Transport
• Lab : Managing Message Transport
  • Configuring Internet Message Transport
  • Troubleshooting Message Transport
  • Troubleshooting Internet Message Delivery
• After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe Internet message transport in Exchange Server 2010.
  • Deploy and configure the Hub Transport server.

Module 6: Implementing Messaging Security

This module describes how to plan for and deploy the Edge Transport server role and the security issues related to the deployment. It also describes how to configure secure SMTP messaging as well as Domain Security.

• Lessons
  • Deploying Edge Transport Servers
  • Deploying an Antivirus Solution
  • Configuring an Anti-Spam Solution
  • Configuring Secure SMTP Messaging
• Lab : Configuring Edge Transport Servers and Forefront Security
  • Configuring Edge Transport Servers
  • Configuring ForeFront Security for Exchange Servers
• Lab : Implementing Anti-Spam Solutions
  • Configuring an Anti-Spam Solution on Edge Transport Servers
• After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Deploy Edge Transport servers.
  • Deploy an antivirus solution.
  • Configure an anti-spam solution.
  • Configure secure SMTP messaging.

Module 7: Implementing High Availability

This module describes the high-availability technology built into Exchange Server 2010 and some of the outside factors that affect highly available solutions.

• Lessons
  • Overview of High Availability Options
  • Configuring Highly Available Mailbox Databases
  • Deploying Highly Available Non-Mailbox Servers
• Lab : Implementing High Availability
  • Deploying a DAG
  • Deploying Highly Available Hub Transport and Client Access Servers
  • Testing the High Availability Configuration
• After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Identify high-availability components.
  • Understand Mailbox server high-availability configurations.
  • Understand non-Mailbox server high-availability configurations.

Module 8: Implementing Backup and Recovery

This modules describes the backup and restore features built into Exchange Server 2010 and considerations for creating a suitable backup plan.

• Lessons
  • Planning Backup and Recovery
  • Backing Up Exchange Server 2010
  • Restoring Exchange Server 2010
• Lab : Implementing Backup and Recovery
  • Backing Up Exchange Server 2010
  • Restoring Exchange Server Data
  • Restoring Exchange Servers (optional)
• After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Plan backup and recovery.
  • Backup Exchange Server 2010.
  • Restore Exchange Server 2010.

Module 9: Configuring Messaging Policy and Compliance

This module describes how to configure the Exchange Server 2010 messaging policy and compliance features.

• Lessons
  • Introducing Messaging Policy and Compliance
  • Configuring Transport Rules
  • Configuring Journaling and Discovery
  • Configuring Messaging Records Management
  • Configuring Mailbox Archiving
• Lab : Configuring Transport Rules and Journal Rules and Discovery
  • Configuring Transport Rules
  • Configuring Journal Rules and Discovery
• Lab : Configuring Messaging Records Management and Mailbox Archiving
  • Configuring Messaging Records Management
  • Configuring Mailbox Archiving
• After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe messaging policy and compliance.
  • Configure transport rules.
  • Configure journaling and discovery.
  • Configure Messaging Records Management.
  • Configure mailbox archiving.

Module 10: Securing Microsoft Exchange Server 2010

This module describes how to configure administrative permissions with Role-Based Access Control and how to secure the Exchange Server configuration.

• Lessons
  • Configuring Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Configuring Security for Server Roles in Exchange Server 2010
  • Configuring Secure Internet Access
• Lab : Securing Exchange Server 2010
  • Configuring Exchange Server Permissions
  • Configuring a Reverse Proxy for Exchange Server Access
• After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure RBAC permissions.
  • Configure security for Exchange Server 2010 server roles.
  • Configure secure Internet access.

Module 11: Maintaining Microsoft Exchange Server 2010

This module describes how to monitor and maintain Exchange Server 2010. It also describes how to troubleshoot Exchange Server when problems arise.

• Lessons
  • Monitoring Exchange Server 2010
  • Maintaining Exchange Server 2010
  • Troubleshooting Exchange Server 2010
• Lab : Maintaining Exchange Server 2010
  • Monitoring Exchange Server 2010
  • Troubleshooting Database Availability
  • Troubleshooting Client Access Servers
• After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Identify key Exchange Server performance metrics.
  • Describe how change management applies to an Exchange Server messaging environment.
  • Describe basic Exchange Server troubleshooting techniques.

Module 12: Transitioning from Exchange Server 2003 or Exchange Server 2007 to Exchange Server 2010

This module describes how to transition an existing Exchange Server 2003 or Exchange Server 2007 organization to an Exchange Server 2010 organization. It also describes the various considerations for implementing coexistence between the two messaging systems after an Exchange Server 2010 deployment.

• Lessons
  • Transitioning to Exchange Server 2010 Overview
  • Transitioning from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2010
  • Transitioning from Exchange Server 2007 to Exchange Server 2010
• Lab : (no lab)
• After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe the various options, scenarios, and strategies for transitioning to Exchange Server 2010.
  • Describe how to transition from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2010.
  • Describe how to transition from Exchange Server 2007 to Exchange Server 2010.

Module 13: Implementing Unified Messaging

This appendix describes how Unified Messaging integrates Exchange Server with telephony networks. It also describes how to configure Unified Messaging.

• Lessons
  • Overview of Telephony
  • Introducing Unified Messaging
  • Configuring Unified Messaging
• Lab : Implementing Unified Messaging
  • Installing and Configuring Unified Messaging Components
• After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe telephony systems.
  • Describe Unified Messaging features and integration with Exchange Server 2010.
  • Configure Unified Messaging.

Module 14: Advanced Topics in Exchange Server 2010

This appendix provides an overview of how to implement a highly available Exchange Server 2010 deployment across multiple data centers. It also describes how to deploy Federated Sharing.

• Lessons
  • Deploying Highly Available Solutions for Multiple Sites
  • Implementing Federated Sharing
• Lab : (no lab)
• After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe how implement a highly available Exchange 2010 deployment across multiple sites.
  • Describe how to deploy Federated Sharing.

Why Get Certified?

Q. Why should I get certified?

A.

According to a recent study, there is a 40 percent gap between demand and supply of IT professionals with the right technical skills. As technology evolves, organizations are looking for employees with the most up-to-date IT certifications on the most current technologies. If you want to attain a competitive edge and help improve employability and earning potential, Microsoft Certification can help position you. In a recent poll, 63 percent of IT hiring managers reported that certified employees are generally more productive than those without certifications. Similarly, 89 percent of supervisors interviewed said Microsoft Office-certified employees are more productive because of their certification.

 

Q. How do I choose a certification path?

A.

Choosing a certification path is all about your journey—where you are and where you want to be tomorrow. Are you more interested in developing software, deploying it, or using desktop applications and services? Visit the following pages to learn about your options.

• Get an overview of certification
• Find a certification for a specific technology

Q. Will getting certified help me get a job?

A.

Earning a Microsoft Certification can help you stand out from other job candidates by helping validate that you have the skills required to perform the job. Professional certification also helps show potential employers your commitment to continued learning and career growth.

• Explore careers by technology
• Explore certifications by product or technology

Q. Will getting certified help with my matriculation?

A.

Earning a certification from an internationally recognized provider creates lifelong opportunities to fill an estimated eight million IT jobs around the world. Students and Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) can now get college credit by earning a Microsoft Certification. The American Council on Education (ACE) has recommended college credit for several Microsoft Certifications.

 

Q. Do hiring managers really value certification?

A.

During a recent poll of IT hiring managers, 55 percent said that they consider employee certification as a criterion for hiring, and 63 percent said that they believe certified employees are more productive than noncertified employees. Similarly, 71 percent of employers indicated that Microsoft Office certification is advantageous to employees being considered in hiring, promotion, and advancement decisions.

• Employ the best: The MCP advantage

Since many of our certifications are accredited, some employers will reimburse you for the cost of certifications through their tuition assistance programs.

5 Most Popular MOC Training Classes for JUNE!

There are 5 classes developers just can't get enough of and they are all happening in June at ExecuTrain of Georgia.  Sign up now while seats are still available!  http://tinyurl.com/4yhnl7d

• Installing and Configuring Windows 7
• Configuring and Managing Sharepoint 2010
• Implementing SQL 2008 Server Database
• Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V
• Configuing, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008

Don't Miss the Boat!

Top 10 Reasons to try Office 2010

Express your ideas more visually.

Office 2010 opens up a world of design options to help you express your ideas with more impact. New and improved picture formatting tools, such as color saturation and artistic effects, let you transform your visuals into works of art. And a wide range of new customizable themes and SmartArt® graphic layouts offer more ways to make your ideas stick.

Accomplish more when working together.

Brainstorm ideas, keep versions in sync, and meet deadlines faster when you’re working in groups. Co-authoring in Word 2010, PowerPoint 2010, Excel Web App, and OneNote 2010 shared notebooks enable you to edit the same file at the same time with other people — even when they’re in different locations.¹

Enjoy the familiar Office experience from more locations and devices.

With Office 2010, you can get things done on your schedule.

• Microsoft Office Web Apps. Extend your Office 2010 experience to the Web. Store your Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote files online and then access, view, edit, and share content from virtually anywhere.²
• Microsoft Office Mobile. Stay current and respond quickly using new mobile versions of Office applications designed specifically for your Windows Phone 7 device.³
• Microsoft SharePoint Workspace 2010. Synchronize SharePoint 2010 lists and libraries with SharePoint Workspace, formerly known as Microsoft Office Groove, so you can access, view, and edit files anytime and anywhere from your computer. Everything will automatically sync to the SharePoint server when you’re back online.

Stay connected to your business and social networks.

Outlook 2010 is your hub for colleagues, customers, and friends. Use Outlook Social Connector to quickly view history of e-mails, meetings, or attachments you receive from individuals. Get additional information about people to stay on top of your business and social circles through SharePoint My Site, Windows Live, or other popular third-party sites.

Get your message out instantly.

Broadcast your PowerPoint presentation to a remote audience, whether or not they have PowerPoint installed.⁴ The new PowerPoint Broadcast Slide Show feature enables you to present right from your desk, while your audience views the presentation live in their Web browser.

Create powerful data insights.

Track and highlight important trends with new data analysis and visualization features in Excel 2010. The new Sparklines feature delivers a clear and compact visual representation of your data through small charts within worksheet cells. Slicers let you filter and segment your PivotTable data in multiple layers so you can spend more time analyzing and less time formatting.

Manage large volumes of e-mail with ease.

Save valuable time by streamlining your inbox. Outlook 2010 lets you compress long e-mail threads into a few conversations that can be categorized, prioritized, and conveniently filed. The new Quick Steps feature lets you perform multi-command tasks, such as reply and delete, with a single click.

Deliver compelling presentations.

Captivate your audience with personalized videos in your presentations. Embed and edit videos directly in PowerPoint 2010. Trim, add fades and effects, or bookmark key scenes. Videos inserted from your files are now embedded by default, so you can share your dynamic presentations without having to manage separate media files.

Store and track all of your ideas in one place.

Get the ultimate digital notebook for tracking, organizing, and sharing text, pictures, and audio and video files with OneNote 2010. New features such as page version tracking, automatic highlighting, and Linked Notes give you more control over your information, so you’re always on top of your content and changes made by others.

Work your way, faster and more easily.

Microsoft Office Backstage™ view replaces the traditional File menu to give you a centralized space for all of your file management tasks, including save, share, print, and publish. The enhanced Ribbon, common across Office 2010 applications, lets you access commands quickly and create or customize tabs to fit your work style.

¹ Co-authoring for Word 2010, PowerPoint 2010, Excel Web App and OneNote Web App, and co-authoring of OneNote 2010 shared notebooks with others outside of your computer network requires SharePoint Foundation 2010 (for business) or a free Windows Live ID (for personal use).
² Office Web Apps require either SharePoint Foundation 2010 (for business) or a free Windows Live ID (for personal use), as well as an appropriate device, Internet connection, and supported Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari browser.
³ An appropriate device is required. Office Mobile is not included in Office 2010 applications, suites, or Web Apps. There are some differences between the features of the Office Web Apps, Office Mobile, and the Office 2010 applications.   
⁴ PowerPoint Broadcast Slide Show requires either SharePoint Foundation 2010 or a Windows Live account. To broadcast via SharePoint 2010, Office Web Apps must be installed.

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Top 5 Reasons to Get a Microsoft Certification

1.  Microsoft programs are ubiquitous in the workplace.

2.  Getting a Microsoft certification gives you an edge in the job search.

3.  A Microsoft certification signals to employers that you have mastered a certain technical skill.

4.  There is a Microsoft certification for almost every technical specialty. 

5.  IT security skills are in high demand RIGHT NOW.

Go to ExecuTrain.com to find Microsoft Official Course schedules near you!

Or email us with any questions. 

How To Convince Your Boss to Pay For TechED

Dear [Your boss’ name]
I’ve been doing some research on training & development that will not only enhance my skills, but also bring added value to the team. The best option is Tech·Ed. It’s a great way to get the most out of our training budget.
Microsoft Tech·Ed is the premier technology event of the year for IT pros and developers. It’s the forum to gain the expertise, connections, and insights that will help us get more from our existing IT investments. I’ll be able to network with peers who know exactly what we’re going through and learn from Microsoft experts who know the most about the products we’re working with.
According to Independent Research, even in the current economic climate, the average company is spending 3.4 percent of revenue to support existing IT infrastructure, as well as IT capital expenditure. I think sending myself or someone on our staff to Tech·Ed will help us make the most of our IT investments.
Here’s a sampling of the types of topics covered at Tech·Ed. Let’s talk about the topics that would be most relevant to our business.

What’s new at Tech·Ed 2011.

• Microsoft® Office 365, cloud-based versions of trusted collaboration and communication products
• Windows® Azure™, our cloud-computing platform
• Windows Phone 7 application development
• Microsoft Lync™, the new communications server

In-depth sessions on the 2010 product releases.

• Windows® 7
• Microsoft SharePoint® 2010 and Office 2010
• Windows Server® 2008 R2

IT and network topics and products.

• Information Security
• Database Platforms and Microsoft SQL Server®
• Virtualization
• Web Platforms

So let’s chat about this as soon as we can. If you want to find out more about what’s going on at Tech·Ed, go to http://www.microsoft.com/events/TechEdNorthAmerica/.
Thanks,
[Your name]

Top 10 Reasons To Upgrade to SQL 2008 R2

1.Experience the benefits right away

2.Enhanced security and auditing

3.Improved system management capabilities

4.Performance enhancements

5.Predictable system response

6.Developer productivity

7.Enhanced Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities

8.Application compatibility & ease of migration

9.Mainstream support

10.Consistent pricing and support

Go To http://www.executrain.com/ now to schedule a sneak peak and gain useful skills designed for MS SQL 2008 R2.

Have staff shakeups forced you into the uncomfortable role of database administrator?

Face it, you never intended to become a SQL Server expert, but the proliferation of this database engine – and its many editions – requires somebody to feed and care for it. You're the "Microsoft Guy" (or Gal), so whether you wanted to be or not, you were elected.

The sooner you are properly trained on SQL Server, the sooner you'll be comfortable in your acquired role.

Executrain's courseware is all about making you more effective with SQL Server as an administrator, not a programmer.

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What's included in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an important update that includes previously released security, performance, and stability updates for Windows 7. SP1 also includes new improvements to features and services in Windows 7, such as improved reliability when connecting to HDMI audio devices, printing using the XPS Viewer, and restoring previous folders in Windows Explorer after restarting.

Installing SP1 helps keep Windows 7 up to date. For information on how to get SP1, see Learn how to install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1).

Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client classes being offered at http://www.executrain.com/.

Study Guide: Exchange 2010 MCTS certification exam

Microsoft has two certification exams focusing on Exchange Server 2010. Passing the 70-622 exam earns you a Microsoft Certification Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification, which you can also apply toward a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification. Although you are free to take the two certification exams in any order, I recommend you start with 70–662: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuring.  Here's why!

9 Things You can Do to become a more valuable IT Professional

IT professionals tend to get caught up in their job titles. Why? I'm not sure. IT director and enterprise desktop administrator are nice titles, but does anyone really care? We often focus more energy on what’s on our business cards and email signatures but forget why we were hired in the first place -- to add value to our organization’s bottom line. How do you stand out above everyone else in IT?

Here are 9 things you can do to become a more valuable IT professional:

1. Get more involved in the business. Attend meetings and just sit, listen and observe. Look at the bigger picture and determine the areas where you can put your IT skills to use beyond your immediate responsibilities.
2. Understand what’s expected of you. Are you on the same page as management? Are you focusing on the right aspects of your job? You’ll never know unless you ask.
3. Think about how you can work more efficiently. Doing so will help you address the IT issues that are both urgent and important.
4. Focus on striking a happy medium among your technical, business and personal skills. Technology is not all about bits and bytes. Take classes and attend seminars. They will help you become a more well-rounded IT professional.
5. Keep all the right people in the loop. Demonstrate how your time and effort are paying off. Fortune Magazine did a study that found that the closer you are to the revenue stream of your organization, the less likely you are to be laid off. If you can tie what you do in IT into how the business generates income, you’ll be more valuable.
6. Don’t just tell people what they want to hear. If there is a problem or if you need help, ask for assistance.
7. Make the conscious decision to go beyond what’s expected of you. Going through the motions and putting in your 40 hours a week to earn a paycheck is a surefire way to stay where you are. You will not improve yourself or your career by doing so.
8. Become and remain visible in your organization. Step outside of your server room and interact with co-workers, especially those in management positions.
9. Set goals for yourself, and share them with your manager and team members. Hold yourself accountable for those goals. Set high standards for yourself, and give every project your very best.

Exam Coaching Sessions

If you’re getting ready to take a Microsoft Certification exam for Windows Server 2008, but feel you could use a little extra help, consider watching a free exam coaching sessions. These Live Meetings are taught by Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT) and include an overview of what you can expect to find on an exam.

Exam Coaching Sessions are available for:

• Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring; and Exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
• Exam 70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator; and Exam 70-647: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator
• Exam 70-659 and Exam 70-403: Windows Server 2008 Virtualization

For information on all other Microsoft training and MOC course schedules visit http://www.executrain.com/ or call 770-521-1964.

Advantages and Benefits of MOC Training to Employees

Practical Benefits to the MOC Trained Employee include:

• Obtain New Certification Advances Career
• Apply Learnings Immediately
• MOC is taught by Industry and Training Experts!
• MOC training is fast with Hands on Labs
• Training is Tailored to the Employees specific needs
• Ability to interact with the Instructors

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Focus on Positive ROI for MOC Training

Quality Content Taught Efficiently Certified Trainers Directly Applicable.

For the Enterprise this means:

• Faster Deployments
• Fully Leveraged Technology
• Applied Best Practices
• More Productive Staff
• Less Downtime
• Less Reliance on Expensive Consultants

versus:

• Loss of Productivity
• Less Staff Availalbe
• Cost of Training

The cost of training is considerably less expensive that the risk of untrained I.T. Staff.

Course Training schedules can be reviewed at http://www.executrain.com/. Or by calling 770-521-1964.