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Microsoft Windows 2000 Series
  MCSE Exam 70-210
MCSE Exam 70-215
MCSE Exam 70-216
MCSE Exam 70-217
MCSE Exam 70-219
MCSE Exam 70-220
MCSE Exam 70-221
Linux Fundamentals
HP-UX
Unix Series
Sun Solaris
Oracle 8i: Architecture and Administration
Java 2 Series
Designing, Implementing, and Admin for MS SQL Server 7.0

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MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER (MCSE) WINDOWS 2000 SERIES
This course series prepares the student to successfully pass MCSE exams 70-210 through 70-221. Topics include designing, installing, configuring and administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Network Infrastructure, Active Directory Services Infrastructure and Security. The student completion time for the entire MCSE Windows 2000 series is approximately 260 hours.


Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
MCSE Exam 70-210
   
Win2000 Prof: Installing and Upgrading Course Code M0010
This course will give you skills necessary to install, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows 2000 Professional. You will learn about the different types of Windows 2000 operating systems and about the features of Windows 2000 Professional. You will become acquainted with the requirements for installing Windows 2000 Professional, and you will have a chance to practice installing Windows 2000 Professional. Finally, you will learn about the common causes for, and solutions to installation problems, and you will become capable of upgrading earlier Windows operating systems to Windows 2000 Professional and troubleshooting installation and upgrade failure problems.
   
Win2000 Prof: Installing Course Code M0020
In this course, you will learn about Windows 2000 Professional's powerful features that enable you to install the operating system on multiple computers simultaneously. You will become acquainted with the concept of answer files and distribution folders, as well as with the procedure for creating an answer file and distribution folder. You will also learn about the system requirements for installing an RIS server and client and about the procedures for installing RIS, creating image of Windows 2000 Professional, and installing Windows 2000 Professional on a remote computer. The course will teach you to create a disk image using the System Preparation tool, and it will explain the procedure for repackaging Windows 2000 applications for Windows installer, and then deploying the repackaged application. Finally, you will find out about resolving problems related to Windows 2000 Professional installation using answer files and RIS. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-210: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Prof: Managing Hardware Devices Course Code M0030
In this course you will learn to install, operate, and manage MCSE hardware devices. You will be introduced to the procedure for installing and configuring Plug and Play devices. You will learn to unplug hardware devices, sign device drivers digitally, and verify file signatures. You will find out how to monitor and configure DVD and CD-ROM devices and removable media, such as tape devices. You will become acquainted with various input-output devices and with the configuration and troubleshooting of I/O devices, such as scanners. You will be able to create free space on your hard drive, using the Disk Cleanup tool or by compressing data. File compression and the performance tools that you can use to optimize disk speed and disk performance are also the subject of this course. Finally, the course teaches you about the various storage types supported by Windows 2000 Professional. It explains how to set default quota values, audit user disk space, and manage disk quotas on a remote computer. It describes using a disk management tool to manage disk(s) on a computer running Windows 2000 Professional.
   
Win2000 Prof: Enhanced Support for Hardware Course Code M0040
This course covers enhanced hardware support. You will become acquainted with the procedure for installing and configuring modems and network adapters, and you will learn to create calling cards and to configure such devices as faxes, digital video discs (DVD), and video adapters. Furthermore, this course introduces you to new hardware, such as cameras, and IrDA and Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices, and teaches you to install and configure each of these devices. Finally, you will learn about hardware profiles and tools that will enable you to optimize the performance of hardware devices. Guidelines for troubleshooting problems related to different hardware devices are also covered in this course. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-210: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Prof: Administering Users and Groups Course Code M0050
In this course, you will become acquainted with the various tasks involved in administering users and groups. You will learn to create user accounts and groups, change their passwords, and change their group memberships, as well as to set up and modify group policies in Windows 2000 Professional. The course also covers using environment variables, user profiles, and IntelliMirror, all of which help you to manage user data and desktop and policy settings. You will learn to create and modify System and User environment variables. You will also learn to create and manage user profiles that enable you to maintain users'' data. Finally, the course will teach you to resolve some of the problems related to user accounts and group policies. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-210: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Prof: Administering Resources Course Code M0060
In this course, you will become acquainted with the various tasks involved in administering resources. The course will introduce you to the different file systems supported by Windows 2000 Professional: FAT, FAT32, and NTFS, show you a comparison of these file systems, and help you determine the most appropriate file system for a given situation. It will also explain the procedure for converting one file system to another. The course will also demonstrate the process of configuring and managing file compression, as well as describe issues related to securing files and folders, sharing folders, and assigning permissions. Furthermore, the course deals with printing to a local, network, and Internet printer, as well as with the printer permissions for accessing print resources over the network. Finally, the course describes troubleshooting solutions for problems related to file-system, file or folder inaccessibility, and printing. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-210: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Prof: Customizing the Desktop Course Code M0070
In this course you will learn how to customize your desktop environment in Windows 2000 Professional. You will learn how to install multiple languages, use input locales, and compose multilingual documents. You will also learn how to customize elements of your desktop such as the taskbar, My Documents, My Computer, display settings, and accessibility services, as well as how to connect to another computer using My Network Places, and how to connect to the Internet using Internet Explorer. Finally, you will be introduced to possible problems you might face, and guidelines and procedures for troubleshooting those problems. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-210: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Prof: Optimizing System Performance Course Code M0080
In this course, you will learn to optimize system performance and to automate tasks and create offline files and folders. This course explores the use of Task Scheduler, as well as changing schedules and customizing tasks. You will also learn about the benefits of offline files and the situations in which the offline files and Briefcase are used. The course also explores creating and synchronizing offline files. In addition, you will learn to use System Monitor to optimize system performance by monitoring the system components: memory, disks, processors, networks, and applications. Finally, you will learn to resolve problems related to task scheduling and offline files. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-210: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Prof: Recovering Data & Systems Course Code M0090
This course covers system and data recovery. You will be introduced to the procedure of recovering encrypted files and folders. As a user, you will use various components and tools for recovering data. You will also become familiar with the procedure for creating backups, restoring data from backups, and repairing disks using Emergency Repair Disk (ERD), as well as troubleshooting system errors with the help of the Recovery Console. Finally, the course deals with the concepts of Safe mode and various options included in it, as well as with Stop errors and configuring the system for responding to Stop errors. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-210: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Prof: Implementing Security Course Code M0100
In this course, you will learn about implementing security policies in Windows 2000. The course begins with an explanation of security policies, such as group policies and local policies, and then discusses how to assign account policies, and how to implement security with the auditing feature of Windows 2000 Professional. You will also learn how the security components of Windows 2000 Professional work, and how to use the Security Configuration and Analysis Snap-in, add security templates, configure event log settings, and how to set up restricted groups. Then you will learn about troubleshooting problems caused by security discrepancies and problems related to audit and security policies. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-210: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Prof: Connecting to Networks Course Code M0110
This course covers the various aspects of networking connections. You will be introduced to the different types of dial-up networking connections, and you will learn to install and configure a Virtual Private Connection (VPN) and a dial-up connection. You will also learn to share the Internet connection over a network. In addition, this course introduces you to the installation and configuration of the TCP/IP protocol and services. You will also learn to install Internet Information Services and to connect to shared resources on a network from a Windows 2000 Professional computer. Finally, this course teaches you to deal with frequently encountered Web service-related and connectivity problems, shows you methods to detect them, and enables you to find solutions. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-210: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.


 

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
MCSE Exam 70-215
   
Win2000 Server: Installing Course Code M0120
This course will give you skills necessary to install, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows 2000 Server. You will learn about the different types of Windows 2000 operating systems and about the features of Windows 2000 Server. You will become acquainted with the requirements for installing Windows 2000 Server, and you will have a chance to practice installing Windows 2000 Server. Finally, you will learn about the common causes for, and solutions to installation problems, and you will become capable of upgrading earlier Windows operating systems to Windows 2000 Server and troubleshooting installation and upgrade failure problems. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-210: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Server: Managing Hardware Devices & Drivers Course Code M0130
In this course you will learn to install, operate, and manage MCSE hardware devices. You will be introduced to the procedure for installing and configuring Plug and Play devices. You will learn to unplug hardware devices, sign device drivers digitally, and verify file signatures. You will find out how to monitor and configure DVD and CD-ROM devices and removable media, such as tape devices. You will become acquainted with various input-output devices and with the configuration and troubleshooting of I/O devices, such as scanners. You will be able to create free space on your hard drive, using the Disk Cleanup tool or by compressing data. File compression and the performance tools that you can use to optimize disk speed and disk performance are also the subject of this course. Finally, the course teaches you about the various storage types supported by Windows 2000 Professional. It explains how to set default quota values, audit user disk space, and manage disk quotas on a remote computer. It describes using a disk management tool to manage disk(s) on a computer running Windows 2000 Professional. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-210: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Server: Managing File and Print Resources Course Code M0140
In this course, you will learn about managing Windows 2000 file and printer resources. First, this course introduces you to the procedure of sharing and managing files and folders over the network. You will learn to create and replicate a Distributed File System share. Then, you will become familiar with the concept of securing data on a network, and you will learn to monitor access to files and folders, as well as to prevent unauthorized network and local access, using NT File System permissions. You will also learn to secure files by implementing Encrypting File System. In addition, you will look at troubleshooting Dfs and file accessibility problems. Finally, you will become familiar with installing, managing, auditing, and troubleshooting printers. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Server: Configuring Storage Use Course Code M0150
This course covers issues related to data storage in Windows 2000 operating system. First, you will become familiar with two types of disks in Windows 2000: basic disks and dynamic disks. You will learn to set up a basic disk and a dynamic disk for storing data. Then, you will learn to configure and monitor a new feature of Windows 2000, disk quotas, for a single user or for multiple users. The RAID levels supported by Windows 2000 are also covered in this course. You will learn to implement mirrored and RAID-5 volumes to provide fault tolerance. Finally, this course will teach you to repair disk errors, fix bad sectors on the disk, and troubleshoot and repair partitions and volumes. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Server: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Course Code M0160
This course covers issues related to the maintenance and troubleshooting of the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system. You will become familiar with the procedures of backing up and restoring data and with the various types of media to which you can back up data. Emergency Repair Disk (ERD) and Boot disks are also covered in this course. You will learn to maintain your system by creating and using the ERD and Boot disks and to STOP Errors; specifically, you will become acquainted with the procedures you need to follow to enable your system to respond to STOP Errors. Finally, the course describes the various STOP Error messages. It will teach you about the various tools you need to use to troubleshoot STOP Errors. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Server: Implementing Local Security and Policies Course Code M0170
This course describes methods for ensuring security of your Windows 2000 Server computer. It explains the concept of security policies in a Windows 2000 environment, leads you through the process of implementing these policies using the Security Configuration Tool Set, and teaches you to monitor violations of security policies. Next, the course explains the concept of managing local users and groups by using the Local Users and Groups snap-in on the Windows 2000 Server. You will learn to create new users and groups, add users to groups, remove users from groups, disable users, and assign passwords to users. Then, the course focuses on various problems that you might encounter while managing security on a Windows 2000 Server for local user accounts. You will also learn about the causes for the error messages and the solutions that Windows 2000 Server provides for these problems. Finally, the course covers managing user profiles and assigning user profiles to user accounts, and it explains the concepts of logon scripts and home directories. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Server: Monitoring and Optimizing Course Code M0180
This course discusses issues related to monitoring and optimizing system performance. Optimizing memory usage, monitoring, detecting, and resolving memory bottlenecks in a system, and creating logs and alerts to track system performance are all covered in this course. The course describes processor-related counters and explains the procedures for monitoring processor performance and detecting processor bottlenecks and for prioritizing processes to resolve bottlenecks. Finally, you will become familiar with the procedures for monitoring disk and network performance and for detecting and resolving disk and network bottlenecks. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Server: Configuring Networking Services Course Code M0190
This course introduces you to the procedures for installing and configuring networking services, DHCP, and name-resolution services, DNS and WINS, on a Windows 2000 Server. You will learn to create a reservation, authorize the DHCP server, and troubleshoot problems related to the DHCP server. Configuring WINS and DNS servers and troubleshooting problems related to those servers are also covered in this course. You will learn about the lookup zones and zone types. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Server: Managing Terminal Services Course Code M0200
This course discusses Terminal Services, a built-in feature of Windows 2000 that deploys the Windows 2000 desktop, as well as Windows-based applications to any of the computers on a network. It also describes the two methods by which Terminal Services can be installed. You will become acquainted with the client hardware requirements and with the server configuration for Terminal Services setup. Next, you will learn to configure user accounts for a Terminal server. In addition, you will become familiar with the procedure for configuring Terminal Services profiles and for managing Terminal Services users. Finally, this course will teach you to configure a Terminal Services connection and to create a new connection using Terminal Services Configuration. You will also learn to administer Terminal sessions and users using Terminal Services Manager. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Server: Setting Up RAS Course Code M0210
This course explains the procedure for setting up a routing and remote access server (RRAS), which enables users at remote locations to connect to an organization's network. The procedures for configuring the dial-in properties of a user account to allow remote access and for creating a remote access policy are also discussed in this course. In addition, you will learn to configure a remote access profile, which enables you to implement security and to ensure optimal utilization of a remote access connection. Next, this course provides guidelines for troubleshooting remote access service failure. Finally, it introduces you to the features and functioning of Internet Authentication Service (IAS). You will become familiar with the procedure for installing and configuring IAS. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Server: Sharing Resources over the Internet Course Code M0220
This course discusses setting up workstations running Windows 2000 Professional. First, it introduces methods for creating and configuring network connections and describes the system requirements for setting up and configuring Internet connection sharing. You will review guidelines for troubleshooting problems with Internet connection sharing. Next, you will become familiar with the components and concepts related to virtual private networks (VPN) and with the system requirements for setting up a VPN Server and VPN clients. In addition, you will learn to create a demand-dial interface, connect to the Internet, and troubleshoot VPN-related problems. The course then covers the functions of various components of Internet Information Server (IIS) 5.0 and teaches you to install IIS 5.0 and to configure the FTP and WWW services. Finally, but no less importantly, you will learn about securing information on a Web server, monitoring and administering a Web server, logging events to monitor access to files and folders, and about getting a server certificate. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Server: Implementing Interoperability Course Code M0230
On a Windows 2000 network, you can implement interoperability to enable users to share files and printers in a heterogeneous network environment. This course explains how to integrate Novell NetWare and Apple networks with a Windows 2000 network. The course discusses implementing interoperability with Novell NetWare and with Apple networks and familiarizes you with the protocols required to establish interoperability. You will learn to install and configure various services as well as to access NetWare and Apple files and print resources from a Windows 2000 server. In addition, you will learn to enable Macintosh clients to access files in the Windows 2000 network. Guidelines for troubleshooting problems that you might encounter while establishing connectivity between Apple and Windows 2000 networks, as well as problems related to sharing files and printers between Apple Macintosh and Windows 2000 networks are also covered in this course. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.
   
Win2000 Server: Automated Methods of Installation Course Code M0240
This course explains automated methods of installation on member servers and workstations running Windows 2000 Server. First, you will become familiar with the concept of Remote Installation Services (RIS) and with the systems requirements for implementing RIS and its architecture. Next, you will learn to install and configure Windows 2000 using RIS, and you will become familiar with the guidelines for troubleshooting remote installation failures. The course also discusses the Sysprep tool; it explains the requirements and benefits of using it and teaches you to prepare the hard disk of a computer for creating a disk image using Sysprep tool. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.


 

Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Implementation

MCSE Exam 70-216

   
Win2000 Network Infra: Administering DNS Course Code M0250
This course introduces you to the concept of Domain Name System (DNS) and explains the benefits of using DNS. You will learn how to install and configure a DNS server and DNS client computers, as well as how to monitor a DNS server and troubleshoot problems related to DNS servers and clients. The course also discusses the concept of zones that are used to store this information. You will learn how to add, remove, configure, and manage zones. Zone replication and zone transfer methods that are used to maintain the same information across servers are also the subject of this course. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam: #070-216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Network Infra: Administering DHCP Course Code M0260
This course discusses DHCP services. It describes the procedure for installing, managing and troubleshooting DHCP Server, configuring DHCP client services, and for integrating DHCP Server services with other networking services, such as Active Directory, DNS, and RRAS. Further in this course, you will learn how to create and manage scopes, superscopes, multicast scopes, and new reservations. The course also covers unicast and multicast addresses, and describes options. It teaches you to assign server-based options, scope-based options, and class-based options to scopes. Finally, the course explains how to manage DHCP client leases, client reservations, and BOOTP and remote access clients. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam: #070-216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Network Infra: Administering WINS Course Code M0270
This course discusses the components, features, and benefits of WINS. It describes the procedure for installing the WINS server service and explains how to add and start a WINS server on a Windows 2000 network, as well as how to troubleshoot name resolution problems. Further, the course covers the strategies followed to select replication partners and describes how to configure a WINS server as a push and pull partner for replication. It also deals with parameter objects required for monitoring a WINS server, as well as optimizing the performance of a WINS server. Additionally, you will look at the procedure for configuring WINS for non-DHCP clients and troubleshooting WINS client problems. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam: #070-216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Network Infra: Configuring Network Protocols Course Code M0280
This course introduces you to some commonly used network protocols. You will learn to install and configure TCP/IP, NWLink, and Network Binding. You will also learn about IP addressing, default gateways, and host name and NETBIOS resolutions. The use of the Windows 2000 performance logs and alerts to view TCP/IP related counters and troubleshooting problems encountered while using TCP/IP are also covered in this course. Finally, the course discusses Internet Protocol Security (IPSec), in particular the functions, benefits, and the procedures for adding and managing IPSec policies and rules. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam: #070-216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Network Infra: Configuring IP Routing Protocols Course Code M0290
This course introduces you to the role of IP Routing Services in a Windows 2000 network and explains Windows 2000-based IP routing. You will learn how to implement static and dynamic IP routing. Next, this course explains how to configure IP routing protocols. You will learn how to set up a Routing Information Protocol (RIP)-for-IP network, how to configure RIP-for-IP network security, as well as how to troubleshoot RIP-for-IP network problems. Setting up and configuring an Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) network, its security, and troubleshooting are also discussed in this course. Finally, the course explains the role of demand-dial routing in a Windows 2000 network. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam: #070-216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Network Infra: Configuring ICS and NAT Course Code M0300
This course discusses the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature of the Windows 2000 operating system, as well as installing ICS, configuring network applications and services for ICS, and troubleshooting problems related to ICS. Next, the course explains the concept of Network Address Translation (NAT), a protocol available as a part of Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) of the Windows 2000 operating system, its functions, and the procedures for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting NAT. Finally, the course explains the concept of IP multicasting. Implementing IP multicasting and identifying the role of multicasting in a network are discussed, as well as configuring multicast scopes, Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP), multicast boundaries, and multicast heartbeat. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam: #070-216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Network Infra: Administering RAS Course Code M0310
This course covers remote access, and the function of an RAS Server as a dial-up networking server and as virtual private networking server. You will learn to install, configure, and administer the RAS Server, as well as to manage remote access clients. Next, the course explains the elements of remote access policy and the procedure for creating this policy. You will learn to configure a remote access profile for authentication and encryption protocols. You will also learn to grant dial-in permissions to remote users and to configure dial-up equipment. The role of the Connection Manager in enhancing remote access performance is also discussed. Further, the course explains the components and features of a Virtual Private Network (VPN), the types of VPNs, and the VPN tunneling protocols. You will learn to configure a DHCP relay agent to integrate VPN with DHCP, WINS, and DNS servers. Finally, the concepts related to VPN security, such as authorization, authentication, data encryption, and packet filtering are discussed. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam: #070-216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Network Infra: Using Certificate Services Course Code M0320
This course introduces the concept of certificates and certification authorities. You will learn about digital signatures and installing certificate services on a Windows 2000 server. You will also learn about the types of certification authorities and their role in issuing and authorizing certificates. Then, the course covers managing certificates and examines the importance of EFS keys in encrypting file system using certificates. Finally, the course discusses the methods of requesting certificates from certification authorities and of retrieving certification authority information. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam: #070-216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.


 

Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory Implementation
MCSE Exam 70-217
   
Win2000 Dir Serv: Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting Active Directory Course Code M0330
As an introduction to Active Directory in Windows 2000, this course will help you learn about installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Active Directory. First, you will learn about the benefits and features of Active Directory, as well as the physical and logical layout. You will learn how to install Active Directory, use Active Directory administration tools, and manage single master operations. This course explains how to create site links and configure site link components and server settings to optimize network resources. You will also learn about Active Directory replication and troubleshooting. Integrating Active Directory with DNS is also covered, with an explanation of naming conventions used, as well as zone configuration, replication and transfer. Finally, you will learn how to monitor and troubleshoot DNS for Active Directory. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-217: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Dir Serv: Managing, Monitoring, and Optimizing Active Directory Components Course Code M0340
This course provides an explanation of Active Directory components and how to best manage these components. First, you will learn about the different types of user accounts in Windows 2000, and how to create and manage local and domain user accounts. Next, you will learn how to locate, move and control access to Active Directory objects, as well as how to manage permission inheritance between Active Directory objects. This course also covers publishing network resources in Active Directory, delegating administrative control of Active Directory objects, and backing up and restoring Active Directory data. You will also learn about Active Directory support and performance-monitoring tools such as System Monitor, Event Viewer, and Performance Logs and Alerts. Using these tools, you can monitor access to shared folders, monitor open files, disconnect users from open files, and send console messages. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-217: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Dir Serv: Implementing Change and Configuration Management Course Code M0350
This course provides an explanation of how to use group policies to manage users and computers in a centralized or decentralized network. First, the course introduces group policies and change and configuration management. You will learn how to store, modify, and process Group Policy Objects (GPOs), as well as how to link GPOs to domains, organizational units, or sites. This course describes GPO permission inheritance and modifications. You will also learn how to block, force, and filter GPO settings, delegate administrative control of GPOs, and troubleshoot GPO settings. Next, you will learn about the different types of security policies and how to use security templates and the Security Configuration and Analysis Snap-in to implement security on a network. Finally, the course covers audit policies, how to set up audit policies, and the guidelines for auditing resources such as file system objects, Active Directory objects, and printers. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-217: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Dir Serv: Managing User Environments and Software Deployments Course Code M0360
In this course, you will learn how to use Administrative Template settings and the Software Installation extension of the Group Policy console to manage user accounts and computer settings and deploy software. First, the course introduces user environment management, Administrative Template settings, and group policy loopback. You will learn how to manage user environments using group policy script settings, and how to create, process and implement script settings to automate certain tasks. The course explains automated software management and the software management technologies of Windows 2000. In addition, you will learn about deploying software to users and computers, using different installation file types, creating a software distribution point, and configuring different software deployment options. Then you will learn how to maintain the deployed software and troubleshoot deployment problems. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-217: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Dir Serv: Remote Installation of Windows 2000 Course Code M0370
In this course, you will learn about remotely installing the Windows 2000 Professional operating system to a group of client computers using the Remote Installation Service feature. First, you will learn about the components and functionality of RIS, how to use RIS to perform an automated deployment, and how to install, configure, and authorize an RIS server. The course will explain how to create an RIS client boot disk to use for an RIS client installation, the security benefits of prestaging a client computer, how to implement load balancing, and how to manage and secure RIS images. Then you will learn about the requirements for remote installation of Windows 2000 Professional, about using the Windows 2000 Setup Manager Wizard to create answer files, and about associating an answer file with a CD-based image. This course also covers RIPrep images, and you will learn about the prerequisites for creating RIPrep images for remote installation, how to use RIPrep images for remote installations on RIS clients, and how to create RIPrep images using source computers or the RIPrep Wizard. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-217: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure.


 

Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory Design
MCSE Exam 70-219
   
Win2000 Active Dir Design: Introducing Win2000 Active Directory Services Course Code M0380
This course provides an introduction to basic Active Directory concepts. First, you will learn about directory services, the introduction of Active Directory in Windows 2000, and the physical structure and information flow in Active Directory. This course explains the features of Active Directory, such as domains, trusts, trees, forests and organizational units. Next, you will learn about sites and services implemented by Windows 2000, the different types of computer and user accounts, groups, schemas and schema objects, and different server roles. This course also covers how to name, identify, and access Active Directory objects, as well as naming standards and conventions. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-219: Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Active Dir Design: Business Requirements and Naming Strategies Course Code M0390
This course discusses the need to effectively plan the Active Directory Service (ADS) structure before implementing it on a network. This course explains how to analyze the business model and organizational requirements of your organization, with a discussion of structural, process, and user requirements, as well as an examination of the IT management structure, the factors influencing business strategies, the importance of evaluating the current technical environment, and the impact of ADS on the current and planned technical environment. Next, you will learn about Domain Name System (DNS) and its integration with ADS, forward and reverse lookup queries, zone transfers, and the DNS notification process. You will also learn about the ADS naming strategies, determining the scope of Active Directory, planning the naming hierarchy and DNS namespace, and identifying compatible DNS servers. Lastly, this course covers DNS deployment strategies for naming the ADS root domain, and the advantages and disadvantages of each naming option. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-219: Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Active Dir Design: Planning a Domain Structure in Active Directory Course Code M0400
This course helps you with planning the domain structure of an organization, and identifying the factors affecting the domain model and the optimum plan of implementing a domain. You will learn about delegating administration in a Windows 2000 network, implementing Active Directory security and defining access, mapping the administrative model of an organization to the IT structure, and delegation tools. The course covers planning and designing an organizational unit (OU) structure, with a discussion of the use of OUs, domains, security groups, administrative models, and the various types of group scopes and their behaviors. You will also learn about designing the domain, single and multiple domain structures, guidelines for selecting the optimum domain model based on organizational requirements, and accessing inter-domain resources. Finally, you will learn how to promote the first server to a domain controller, create new domains and OUs, manage objects in a domain, and publish objects in Active Directory. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-219: Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Active Dir Design: Active Directory Security and Replication Strategies Course Code M0410
This course helps you plan your use of Active Directory in Windows 2000, through a discussion of Active Directory security and replication strategies. First, the course explains group policies, different types of group policy objects (GPOs), group policy inheritance and precedence, and how to administer and manage a group policy. You will learn about operations masters, their relation to domain controllers, and how to decide on the appropriate placement of operations masters. Next, you will learn about Active Directory replication through a discussion of the difference between replication and synchronization, how to prevent unnecessary replication and resolve conflicts, replication between sites and within a site, connection objects, automatic topology generation, modification of replication topology, replication partitions, and how to measure replication traffic on the network. This course also covers how to manage replication traffic using sites, with explanations of how to generate replication topology, and how to create and manage sites, subnets, site links, and site link bridges. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-219: Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Active Dir Design: Advanced Active Directory Concepts Course Code M0420
This course gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to design an Active Directory implementation plan, by covering methods of extending the schema, Active Directory data recovery and maintenance, and setup and upgrade strategies. First, you will learn about expanding and modifying the schema, prerequisites, implications of these changes, and methods for altering schema components. The course covers Active Directory data storage, transactions, maintenance, backup and recovery. You will lean about factors affecting the logical and physical design strategies for Active Directory set up. You will also learn about planning for the coexistence of directory services using Active Directory Connector, connection agreements, connector implementation models, and coexistence with Novell Directory service. Lastly, the course explains upgrade strategies and processes, with a discussion of Windows 2000 mixed-mode environments, Windows NT domain models, and designing an upgrade plans. Related Exam: #070-219: Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure.


 

Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Security Design
MCSE Exam 70-220
 
Win2000 Network Security Design: Analyzing an Organization’s Security Requirements Course Code M0430
In this course you will learn to analyze an organization's business models, processes, organizational structures, and IT management structure. You will learn the various network roles and responsibilities and will analyze the impact of security design on an organization. After learning about the different types of network security risks, you will learn to plan secure boundaries through firewalls and firewall components, such as a screening router, bastion host, dual homed gateway, screened host, and screened subnet. You will learn about delegation of administration in a Windows 2000 network, about object-specific inheritance and blocking of inheritance, and about the planning of trust relationships. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-220: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network.
   
Win2000 Network Security Design: Providing Secure Access in a LAN Course Code M0440
This course provides an overview of security policy concepts and the different ways of implementing security. You will learn to use account policies and local policies and to maintain event logs. Security Templates concepts will be covered as will the configuration of the Security Configuration and Analysis utility. You will learn to use the Encrypting File System (EFS) and to configure SNMP security, RIS, and Terminal Services. Security risks will be covered in detail, and you will learn about Kerberos V5 authentication in Windows 2000. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-220: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network.
   
Win2000 Network Security Design: Providing Secure Access in Remote Networks Course Code M0450
This course covers demand-dial routing as a feature of RRAS security and also explains the LAN and WAN routing protocols supported by RRAS. You will learn about RRAS security strategies and will learn to configure the RRAS callback options used to verify identities of clients and servers. You will learn about the components of a virtual private network and about the features of the VPN tunneling protocols, PPTP and L2TP. You will learn about router-to-router and remote access VPN connections as well as L2TP and PPTP packet filtering in VPN connections for input and output filters. The features and functions of a RADIUS server and IAS security-related features will also be covered. Finally, you will learn about the IP-based services available in Windows 2000 for IP-based clients. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-220: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network.
   
Win2000 Network Security Design: Providing Secure Access on the Internet Course Code M0460
This course provides an overview of maintaining security for a private network configured for public access and explains the risks that a network is prone to while using the Internet. You will learn how to protect a network using a firewall and will also learn about the guidelines for placement of Web and FTP servers, application servers, RRAS servers, and DNS servers while configuring a firewall. You will learn how to analyze threats posed by the Internet and disaster-recovery planning procedure. The features and benefits of IPSec will be covered, as will the concepts of private and public keys. You will learn about Certificate Authority (CA) hierarchies and the role of public key in the interoperability with non-Microsoft certificate-based products. Finally, you will learn to deploy and administer Smart Cards in Windows 2000. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-220: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network.

 

 

Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Design
MCSE Exam 70-221
   
Win2000 Network Infra Design: Preparing for Windows 2000 Network Services Infrastructure Course Code M0470
This course discusses planning a business model, as well as centralized and decentralized administration. It covers structural, process, and end-user requirements of an organization. You will also learn about vendor, partner, and customer relationships and the features in Windows 2000 that help in meeting these requirements. Further, the course deals with IT management structure, including desktop management, network management, and data center management. User and resource distribution, current hardware and application requirements, the network performance requirements of an organization, and disaster recovery are also covered in this course. Next, the course deals with the various factors to be considered while planning and validating a network design. Finally, the course prepares you for developing a disaster recovery plan for your network and for the implementation of various disaster recovery strategies, such as fault tolerance, load balancing, and Quality of Service. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-221: Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Network Infra Design: Designing a Network Strategy Course Code M0480
This course discusses the factors to be considered while designing a TCP/IP network and explores strategies for managing a TCP/IP network, such as generating event notification and anticipating design changes. Further, the course explains the role of DHCP on a network and describes an effective DHCP infrastructure design. The course also discusses the benefits of integrating DHCP with other network services of Windows 2000 and explains the tasks involved in managing a DHCP network. Next, the course introduces the role of DNS in a network, covers the query resolution process of a DNS server, and describes the benefits of integrating DNS with DHCP and WINS. The design considerations for deploying DNS on a network and for planning the DNS namespace and zones, as well as DNS server requirements, are also covered in this course. Finally, the course introduces the three methods of DNS migration: upgrading the computer running the DNS service, moving zone files, and using zone transfer to migrate BIND-based server zones. It also explains the advantages and the importance of integrating DNS with Active Directory and describes the need for a DNS management strategy and alert generation factors. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-221: Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Network Infra Design: Designing a WINS and Dfs Network Strategy Course Code M0490
This course covers the role of WINS in name resolution, with special reference to a legacy network, and describes the WINS client interaction and query forwarding. You will also learn about the use of WINS proxy for integrating WINS enabled client with non-WINS clients in a routed environment. The course also describes how to ensure the availability of WINS servers, secure data transfer, and optimize the performance of WINS. You will learn to identify the deployment strategy in WINS. The WINS implementation design needs to be planned properly to ensure smooth functionality, availability, security, and performance of WINS. This course teaches you to plan a WINS network. It covers the ways of assessing the level of fault tolerance in a WINS network and explains the interoperability issues of WINS with other Windows 2000 services, such as DNS and DHCP. Further, this course deals with the strategies for managing a WINS network efficiently. You will learn about the importance of generating event notifications and verifying WINS performance to reduce management overhead. You will also learn how to anticipate WINS design changes. Next, this course details the methods of verifying WINS design compliance and discusses the goals for optimizing WINS performance. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-221: Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Network Infra Design: Internet Connectivity Strategies Course Code M0500
This course introduces the role of Proxy Server in a routed environment and explains ways of preventing unauthorized Internet access. It also explains the need for enhancing Proxy server availability and optimizing Proxy server performance. Further, the course explains the steps involved in migrating a Web server to IIS 5.0, along with capacity planning for Web server and access to legacy applications. It explains integration of Active Directory with Exchange 2000 server and its advantages. Next, the course introduces you to the concepts and strategies of IP routing and explains the design strategies of configuring RIP for IP and OSPF, along with monitoring and management strategies for IP routing. Finally, the course discusses the concepts and strategies of remote access and describes the various authentication protocols and the authentication methods, along with the benefits of integrating remote access with other networking services.
   
Win2000 Network Infra Design: Wide Area Network Infrastructure Course Code M0510
This course explains the role of RADIUS on a network and the integration of RADIUS and Windows 2000. It further explains the role of a VPN on a network and discusses the strategies for VPN availability and performance. Next, this course introduces you to the Demand-Dial Routing strategy in Windows 2000 and discusses Demand-Dial Routing installation, as well as the methods of Demand-Dial Security. The course also describes the role of multicasting in a network and explains the procedure for configuring Multicast forwarding and IGMP Proxy. Finally, the course explains the interoperability of the Windows 2000 systems with the IBM hosts systems, the types of networks, and their connectivity, and also explains the interoperability of the Windows 2000 systems with the resources of Novell Netware networks. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-221: Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.
   
Win2000 Network Infra Design: Internet Connection Infrastructure Course Code M0520
This course describes the need for, and the role of, connection sharing for a small network. It also describes the configuration of connection sharing to provide services of DHCP, DNS, and WINS for a small private network, as well as the different functions performed by NAT in a network. It further describes the different components of NAT routing protocol: translation components, the addressing component, and the name-resolution component. Next, the course discusses Windows Clustering and the various clustering technologies: Load Balancing, Component Load Balancing, and Cluster service. It also explains the need for Web clustering, three-tier Web clustering, and the structure of the three tiers. Planning of server clusters, the various models available for clustering of servers, and the capacity requirements for cluster service are also discussed in this course. Finally, the course covers the monitoring and implementation strategies for Windows 2000 network services. It describes the monitoring and implementation of global catalog, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) services, and Certificate services and also covers network services that support application architecture, as well as the integration of the network services, such as QoS admission control, Internet Authentication Service, and Site server ILS service. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-221: Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.




LINUX FUNDAMENTALS
 
The Linux Operating System Course Code U2570
This course covers the origin and history of the Linux operating system and its relation with other Unix family systems. It examines various ""distributions"" of Linux , its value as a reliable business solution, and its various components, and it addresses issues surrounding its use, administration, and development. The course highlights those aspects that make Linux an innovative operating system, and provides some commonly used Unix skills and ""tricks"". This course introduces the origin, history, and current trends of the Linux operating system as well as the important considerations in deploying Linux systems in a business environment. It describes how to choose a Linux ""distribution"" and installation media. It also explains what is needed to install a Linux system, and the installation procedures for the two most popular distributions, with a focus on the Intel platform. This covers the key concepts in the Linux operating system, including system resource management and the kernel. It examines several important issues in Linux administration, and discusses pitfalls to watch for; security measures to take, and tools available. The course examines available graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and desktop managers.Total student completion time is approximately 5 hours.




HP-UX
 
The HP-UX Operating System Course Code U2590
This course covers the origin and history of the HP-UX operating system and its relationship with other UNIX family systems. It examines, in detail, the HP-UX system components and addresses issues surrounding its installation, use, administration, and development. The course highlights those aspects that make HP-UX an innovative operating system and provides some commonly used UNIX skills and tricks. Total student completion time is approximately 5 hours.




UNIX SERIES
This UNIX course series starts with the basics of using a UNIX operating system. After a solid foundation of the fundamentals is achieved, the series moves on to cover UNIX files, directories, editing, printing, formatting, system administration, shell programming, and programming tools. Total student completion time is approximately 30 hours.
 
UNIX: Introduction to UNIX Course Code U2070
This course presents the basics of using a UNIX operating system, including logging in, using simple commands, and creating files. It also addresses several useful electronic communication programs available on a UNIX operating system. The course begins with an introduction to the features and capabilities of a UNIX operating system. It introduces the student to the system's main components and to the way they work together. It also discusses the UNIX operating system's ability to support more than one user and to do more than one thing at a time. The following tasks are covered; logging in, logging off, running programs, creating files, setting the terminal type, changing or assigning a password, and communicating with other users. The student will also be introduced to how the system organizes information into files and directories, how to create simple text files, insert text, and how to view these files on the screen. The student is introduced to standard input, standard output, and standard error, and ways to redirect standard input and standard output. Also introduced id the malix program and how the text is sent to the user's mailfile, where it can be read at the recipient's convenience. The course introduces the student to the mail processing utility where how to read and reply to mail items, how to display the header list, and how to end the mail processing utility are covered. This course is not written to a version.
   
UNIX: Files and Directories Course Code U2080
This course describes the UNIX system of directories and files. It explains the structure of the UNIX hierarchical file system and how to access files and directories. It also presents the commands for copying, moving, removing, renaming, and backing up files in the directories, as well as the process for renaming, removing and backing up directories. Permission rights which are required for accessing files and directories, are defined together with the method for changing permission rights. This course will explain the purpose of the profile file and the commands to set shell variables and to set terminal options. Additionally, commands for text file manipulation will be introduced. These commands will enable text selection, alteration, file comparison, line sorting, and removal of text. This course is not written to a version.
   
UNIX: Editing, Printing and Text Formatting Course Code U2090
This course presents the basics of editing, printing and formatting UNIX text files. The course concentrates on the vi editor and nroff programs. The course covers the features and capabilities of the vi editor and introduces the student to the editor's features, navigation, editing commands techniques, as well as the screen related editor options. It also introduces the following tasks; opening a file, navigating through a file, moving the cursor, deleting text, adding text and moving text. The course shows the student how to launch and quit the vi editor and explains how to work on multiple file and recover from a system crash. It introduces the student to command affect the entire file and describes hoe to use previously specified patterns for improving editing efficiency. The student will learn how to display file on the screen and printing options as well as other editing and printing programs. The course introduces to the functions of predefined and user-defined macros and how to create a macro and apply it to a file. It also discusses the writing, storing and issuing of user-defined nroff commands. This course is not written to a version.
   
UNIX: System Administration Course Code U2100
This course presents the basics of administering a UNIX operating system. It includes instruction on adding and removing users, backing up the file system, managing the file system, and manipulating the run-time environment. The course introduces the concept of system administration. It describes the duties of the system administrator, introduces the superuser and discusses how an administrator accesses the system, It also explains file systems and introduces some of the standard directories and files found in the UNIX system. The course explains how the UNIX system is launched and shut down and the systems used for automating. It explains the steps necessary to add and remove users from the system, password systems, and the concept of user groups. The course details the management of the file system, from making file systems available to users to backing up and restoring the system. This course also details how the file system works and explains how to use various tools to correct errors and how to troubleshoot the system. Finally the course covers the additional tools for managing the system and explains how to manage the printing process using UNIX. This course is not written to a version.
   
UNIX: Shell Programming Course Code U2110
The UNIX Shell Programming course is designed to give students an idea of what can be accomplished with shell scripts and how to write them. This course teaches the features of the shell such as I/O redirection, filename shorthand, looping constructs, variables, and signal handling. The course introduces the concept of shell programming, how and when to create shell programs, and how to run shell programs. It also provides a general discussion of shell metacharacters as well as quoting mechanisms. The course covers various methods of getting input for shell scripts. Four methods are presented: command substitution the read command, command line input and the trap command. Also presented is a summary of the types of interpretations the shell performs and a discussion about double quote marks. The flow control constructs discussed in this course include the case command, which is much like the C programming language's switch statement and Pascal's case statement, and the ""if"" constructs. This course discusses two conditional operators, && and | |, that provide a concise notation for specifying the conditions under which a command is executed. The shift command is discussed as well. The course introduces the looping constructs provided by the shell: for loops, until loops, and while loops. This course also introduces the preset shell variable $@ and a methods of using the set command to change the value of a positional parameter. This course is not written to a specific version.
   
UNIX: Programming Tools Course Code U2120
The UNIX Programming Tools course is designed to introduce some of the development tools commonly available on the UNIX operating system. These are powerful tools that can cut down on development time as well as simplify the tasks of maintaining a system. This course introduces the UNIX operating system, cc. It covers the main options available as well as the file naming conventions cc requires. Students learn how to use the make command to maintain up-to-date versions of computer programs as well as how to create files called a makefiles or description files which describe the inter-file dependencies and command sequences. The student will also learn how to use the powerful debugging tool, sdb, in two ways: to debug programs that have abnormally terminated and produced a core file and debug programs by running them within the controlled environment provided by sdb. In addition, students will learn to examine the value of variables and to generate a stack trace. The lint command is also explained. Source Code Control System, SCCS, which is used to manage text files is also covered. The course then discusses the specific facilities provided by SCCS. This course is not written to a version.




SUN SOLARIS
 
The Sun Solaris Operating System Course Code U2580
This course covers the origin and history of the Solaris 2.x operating system, and its relationship with other Unix family systems. It presents the Solaris operating system as a business solution, and examines its various components and addresses issues surrounding its use, administration, and development. The course highlights those aspects that make Solaris an innovative operating system, and provides some commonly used Unix skills and "tricks". Total student completion time is approximately 5 hours.




ORACLE 8i: ARCHITECTURE AND ADMINISTRATION
Oracle Exam 1ZO-023  
The Oracle 8i database course series begins with a familiarization with the basic concepts of the oracle 8i server and database architecture, including the start-up and shutdown procedures. This leads to more advanced topics including indexes and constraints, storage, security, export and import utilities, Oracle Enterprise Manager and SQL Loader. Total student completion time is approximately 40 hours.
   
Oracle 8i DBA: Oracle Database Structures Course Code S1020
This course is aimed to familiarize you with the basic concepts of Oracle 8i Architecture and Oracle Enterprise Manager. This course will introduce you to the concepts of Oracle instances and SGA components. You will learn to identify the memory structures and processes involved with an Oracle instance. You will be introduced to the Oracle Universal Installer and be able to explain the Optimal Flexible Architecture. This course will introduce you to the necessary components needed to implement a database server, including user validations and the user database accounts. Two processes of user authentication will be explained. This course will also familiarize you with the components of the Oracle Enterprise Manager. The use of the Configuration Assistant and tools of the DBA management pack will be explained. You will learn how to connect to an Oracle database. You will also learn to identify the different stages in the processing of SELECT query statements, DML statements, and COMMIT statements.
   
Oracle 8i DBA: Oracle Instance - The Start Up and Shutdown Process Course Code S1030
The course is aimed at familiarizing the learner with the Oracle instance. It teaches you the learner about the startup and shutdown processes and the different stages of startup and shutdown. The course also provides a list of data dictionary views that help in performing administrative tasks. The course initiates the learner into hands-on learning by helping you the learner type in the commands used to perform administrative tasks. Related Exam: Oracle Exam #1Z0-023: Oracle 8i: Architecture and Administration.
   
Oracle 8I DBA: Oracle Data Dictionary and Database Files Course Code S1040
The course is aimed at familiarizing the student with the Data Dictionary views and database files. The course enables the learner to manage log and control files. The uses and contents of control files will be discussed, as well as obtaining information from control files. The planning, use, and troubleshooting of redo log files will also be explained. The course also provides a list of Data Dictionary views that help in performing these administrative tasks. The course initiates the student learner into hands-on learning by helping them you to type in the commands to perform administrative tasks. You will learn to administer stored procedures and packages. Related Exam: Oracle Exam #1Z0-001: Introduction to Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL.
   
Oracle 8I DBA: Oracle Storage Architecture Course Code S1050
This course is designed to give an Oracle DBA the necessary knowledge and skills to manage data storage. It will provide detailed information about logical structures such as table spaces, segments, extents, and Oracle data blocks. The creation and management of rollback segments will also be covered. The course also provides a list of data dictionary views that help in managing these logical structures. The course initiates you the learner into hands-on learning by helping you the learner to type-in the commands to perform administrative tasks. Related Exam: Oracle Exam #1Z0-023: Oracle 8i: Architecture and Administration.
   
Oracle 8i DBA: Understanding Storage Allocation Course Code S1060
This course covers the various aspects of optimizing database objects. It discusses tables, clusters, and index-organized tables. This course explains the different types of tables supported by Oracle 8i, the structure of a row, the different data types supported by Oracle 8i, and the guidelines to create a table. Further, the course covers how to create the cluster, the cluster index, and the tables in the cluster. The course also covers how to create and manage the index-organized tables. Related Exam: Oracle Exam #1Z0-023: Oracle 8i: Architecture and Administration.
   
Oracle 8i DBA: Indexes and Constraints Course Code S1070
In this course you will learn to create indexes and enforce various constraints. The course describes the reorganization of indexes, managing indexes, and maintaining constraints. You will also learn how to obtain information about indexes and constraints from the data dictionary. Related Exam: Oracle Exam #1Z0-023: Oracle 8i: Architecture and Administration.
   
Oracle 8i DBA: Managing Oracle Database Security Course Code S1080
This course is aimed to familiarize the learner with the basic concepts of Oracle 8i administration of security, user, roles, and resources. The course also provides a list of data dictionary views that help in performing administrative tasks. The course initiates the learner into hands-on learning by helping the learner to type-in the commands to perform administrative tasks. Related Exam: Oracle Exam #1Z0-023: Oracle 8i: Architecture and Administration.
   
Oracle 8i DBA: SQL*Loader, Oracle Export & Import, and NLS Course Code S2610
The course is aimed at familiarizing you with the data transfer tools of Oracles. The course will teach you how to use SQL*Loader to load data into an Oracle database. The course will also teach you how to use the Oracle Export and Import Utilities. Next, the course will detail explain the NLS feature of Oracle8i. The course initiates the learner into hands-on learning by helping the learner to type-in the commands to perform administrative tasks. Related Exam: Oracle Exam #1Z0-023: Oracle 8i: Architecture and Administration.




JAVA 2 SERIES
This course series starts out with an introduction to the Java programming language. Topics covered include the history of Java, main features of the language, its differences from C++, the Java Virtual machine, and the Java Application Programming Interface. The course series moves through intermediate topics, including Enterprise Java. Finally, an overview of the new technologies in Java, including the Swing and JFC package, Java Servlets, Distributed Applications describing the RMI Applications, the Enterprise JavaBeans, and CORBA with examples. Total student completion time is approximately 55 hours.
   
Java 2: Introduction to Java 2 Course Code J1090
This course provides an introduction to the Java programming language. Topics covered include the history of Java, main features of the language, its differences from C++, the Java Virtual Machine, and the Java Application Programming Interface. You will also learn the methodology for creating and executing Java programs and applets. An explanation of the tools provided by the SDK is included along with an outline of Java's standard packages. Related Exam: Sun Microsystems Exam #310-025: Programmer for Java 2 Platform.
   
Java 2: Language and Semantics Course Code J1100
This course details the Java language and Java semantics. It describes the fundamentals of Java programming, such as syntax fundamentals, lexical issues, data types, keywords, identifiers, constants, literals, and variables. In addition, you will learn about the use of operators, expressions, and control statements in Java. Finally the course explains the use of arrays. Related Exam: Sun Microsystems Exam #310-025: Programmer for Java 2 Platform.
   
Java 2: Classes and Inheritance Course Code J1110
This course is aimed to discuss the constructs and features that make Java a highly modular and object-oriented programming language. The use and implementation of programming constructs, such as classes, objects, methods, packages, interfaces, and constructors and details of their benefits are described. Additionally the course explains the application of various Java features such as encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Related Exam: Sun Microsystems Exam #310-025: Programmer for Java 2 Platform.
   
Java 2: Handling Exceptions & Implementing Threads Course Code J1120
This course explains the mechanism of exception handling and threads in Java. It introduces important keywords, such as try, catch, throws, throw, and finally. The Java exception hierarchy, various built-in exception types, and the procedure for creating your own exception subclasses are explained. In addition, you will learn about multithreading, the life cycle of a thread, thread priorities, the use of threads and thread groups, and the synchronization of threads. The course also describes the various methods, such as isAlive, start, stop, run, wait, notify, suspend, sleep, join, and yield. Finally the course explains the two ways of instantiating threads by implementing the Runnable interface and extending the Java Thread class. Related Exam: Sun Microsystems Exam #310-025: Programmer for Java 2 Platform.
   
Java 2: java.lang Package Course Code J1130
This course is an overview of the java.lang package. It provides an understanding of the interfaces and exceptions thrown by the classes in the java.lang package. You will be able to determine the methods in the Object class and write programs by using the Class class and the ClassLoader class. The course demonstrates how to manipulate strings by using methods of the String class and perform arithmetic computations by using methods of the Math class. Finally, you will also learn the importance of wrapper objects and the methods in the wrapper classes. Related Exam: Sun Microsystems Exam #310-025: Programmer for Java 2 Platform.
   
Java 2: java.util Package Course Code J1140
This course provides an overview of the Collections framework contained in the java.util package. It explains the interfaces and the classes that form the core components of this package. In addition, you will learn to use the utility classes, such as ArrayList, Vector, HashSet, and LinkedList in a program. The implementation of the interfaces in the java.util package is explained by using the respective classes and the methods in the classes. Related Exam: Sun Microsystems Exam #310-025: Programmer for Java 2 Platform.
   
Java 2: Building Graphical User Interfaces Course Code J1150
This course provides an overview of the java.awt package and its important classes, such as Component, Container, Panel, and Graphics. The course covers the Graphical User Interface (GUI) components such as the label, the button, the check box and so on. In addition, you will examine the layout manager and the different layouts in detail. Finally, you will learn to position the components in the client area by using various layouts such as FlowLayout, CardLayout, BorderLayout, GridLayout, and GridBagLayout. Related Exam: Sun Microsystems Exam #310-025: Programmer for Java 2 Platform.
   
Java 2: Applets and Imaging Course Code J1160
In this course, you will learn about the procedure for creating an applet, its features, and its life cycle. The course also explains the paint, repaint, and the update methods and the differences between the three methods. You will be introduced to the various components of the Delegation Event Model in JDK 1.2 and the class hierarchy in the java.awt.event package. In addition, you will learn to implement the various listener interfaces and use the adapter classes for handling events. Finally, the course elucidates the procedure for creating, loading, and displaying images by using the Image class and related interfaces. Related Exam: Sun Microsystems Exam #310-025: Programmer for Java 2 Platform.
   
Java 2: I/O in Java Course Code J1170
This course covers the concepts of I/O (input/output) in Java. You will be introduced to terms, such as streams, readers, and writers. You will learn how to perform I/O operations in Java using the InputStream and OutputStream classes, and their subclasses. The course also explains how I/O operations are performed in files with the help of the File class. You will also learn to create a random access file. Finally, the course will introduce you to the concept of serialization in Java. Related Exam: Sun Microsystems Exam #310-025: Programmer for Java 2 Platform.
   
Java 2: Advanced Java Course Code J1180
This course is designed to explain the garbage collection mechanism of JVM and the methods and packages used in garbage collection. It explains the security model of JDK 1.2 and describes the security mechanisms, the security policies, and permissions. The course covers the concepts of internationalization and the functions of the Locale class, the Calendar class, and the TimeZone class. You will learn about the component model for objects used in distributed computing. You will cover the basic structure, functions, and features such as introspection, persistence, event handling, and properties of JavaBeans. Finally, you will learn to create a bean and view it in the BeanBox. Related Exam: Sun Microsystems Exam #310-025: Programmer for Java 2 Platform.
   
Java 2: Enterprise Java Course Code J1190
This course is designed to provide an overview of the new technologies in Java. It includes the Swing and JFC package and gives details of the Swing architecture, Swing classes, creation of GUIs by using Swing components, and the JComponent class. It provides an overview to the Java Servlets, describes the Servlets using ServletRequest interface, ServletResponse interface, cookies, and session tracking. Furthermore, it tells you about the Distributed Applications describing the RMI Applications, the Enterprise JavaBeans, and an overview of CORBA with examples. Related Exam: Sun Microsystems Exam #310-025: Programmer for Java 2 Platform.




DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING, & ADMIN. FOR MS SQL SERVER 7.0
MCSE Exam 70-029  
This course series covers database design, administration and management. Once the foundation is laid, advanced topics include data warehousing, client/server application development, SQL to IIS active server pages, Transact-SQL, and ODS-based queries, methods of managing SQL Server failover support, distributed transaction fundamentals, Office 2000 integration, and Visual Studio integration. The student will learn to create heterogeneous, distributed queries, and fundamentals of managing the server arrays that require advanced query techniques. Total student completion time is approximately 70 hours.
 
SQL Server 7.0: Introduction Course Code M0830
This course describes this integration with Microsoft Office 2000 and Visual Studio. The course presents advanced failover support methods, including server cluster management, warm spares, and redundant hardware. In addition, It outlines linked and remote servers, and techniques to manage transactions distributed over these servers. The course topics outline the syntax and function of advances Transact-SQL, and ODS-based queries, methods of managing SQL Server failover support, distributed transaction fundamentals, Office 2000 integration, and Visual Studio integration. The student will learn to create heterogeneous, distributed queries, and fundamentals of managing the server arrays that require advanced query techniques. The course presents an overview of the Microsoft Visual Studio software and how it is used to create applications for SQL Server 7.0. This course is written to SQL Server 7.0. Related Exam: Prepares users for both Microsoft Exams #070-028 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and #070-029 Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.
   
SQL Server 7.0: Installing and Upgrading Course Code M0840
This course presents a comprehensive view of upgrading and installation process and its installation types and requirements. Students will learn the procedures for installing, and upgrading to, SQL Server 7.0. The course describes setup options that must be determined before installing SQL Server 7.0, and covers logon accounts, the Windows NT User Account, network protocols, management tools and sort orders. The course then covers installing and de-installing the SQL Server 7.0 software and OLAP services and how to plan for an upgrade of SQL Server 6.0 or 6.5 to Version 7.0. This course is written to SQL Server 7.0. Related Exams: Prepares users for both Microsoft Exams #070-028 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and #070-029 Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.
   
SQL Server 7.0: Management Part I Course Code M0850
This course is designed to teach the skills necessary to take full advantage of SQL Server 7.0 features and enhancements used to manage data. SQL Server 7.0 contains two powerful tools foe managing data: Transact-SQL at the command-line level and SQL Server Wizard features. This course presents a comprehensive view of the database development process by outlining the processes of creating the database, managing elements and data, and building retrieval features. Students begin with an overview of elemental database objectives. The student learns to use Transact-SQL commands, SQL Server 7.0 Wizards, and SQL Server 7.0 Managers to manage database contents, schema and performance. This course is written to SQL Server 7.0. Related Exams: Prepares users for both Microsoft Exams #070-028 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and #070-029 Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.
   
SQL Server 7.0: Management Part II Course Code M0860
This course provides the skills to database administrators, managers, and users so that they may take full advantage of SQL Server 7.0 features. It explains how to use the fundamental elements of Transact-SQL, how to use the SELECT statement, and how to monitor database performance. It also examines stored procedures and joins. Related Exam: Prepares users for both Microsoft Exams #070-028 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and #070-029 Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.
   
SQL Server 7.0: Management Part III Course Code M0870
This course explains how to design a logical model of a database and identifies the components to use in order to organize and access a SQL Server database. It describes the advanced programmatic features of the SQL language, which can be used to extend the functionality of SQL stored procedures. Additionally, this course examines the functions of a SQL cursor, including how to navigate a result set using a cursor. It describes different types of cursors and the meaning of the global and local scope of a cursor. It also explains how to design and manage explicit, implicit, and automatic transactions and it describes different locks. Related Exam: Microsoft exams #070-028 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and #070-029 Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.
   
SQL Server 7.0: Data Warehousing Using SQL Pt I Course Code M0880
This course is designed to help students gain knowledge of the core components of data warehousing, application development tools, and SQL management tools. The course introduces basic concepts, terminology for understanding SQL Server 7.0, relational databases, Structured Query Language, and new or improved features. It builds on this foundation to cover client/server, web applications, programming, replication, administration, security, and configuration/optimization. Data Warehousing, sometimes called Decision Support System (DSS) is a multi-step process of collecting, cleansing, and storing data for use in analyses and reporting applications, making information available to a wide audience of end users. A Data Warehouse refers to an enterprise-level store of standardized and summarized information. A Data Mart refers to a targeted subset of that information. Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) is then used to process the data. Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 provides several powerful tools for building data warehouses and data marts, and OLAP systems. Using the Data Transformation Services (DTS) Package Designer, the user can define steps, workflow, and transformations necessary to build a data warehouse. Microsoft Decisions Support Services, providing a robust OLAP server, and the client Microsoft PivotTable Service, are used to analyze data. This course is written to SQL Server 7.0. Related Exam: Prepares users for both Microsoft Exams #070-028 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and #070-029 Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Database administrators, Database analysts, and Database developers who are working toward the Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential. The series is designed to help the student pass the Microsoft Exam 70-028: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and Exam 70-029: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. This series is also appropriate for individuals who derive physical database designs, develop logical data models, create physical databases, create data services by using Transact-SQL, manage and maintain databases, configure and manage security, monitor and optimize databases, and install and configure Microsoft SQL Server. for Database Administrators preparing for SQL Server Exams.
   
SQL Server 7.0: Data Warehousing Using SQL Pt II Course Code M0890
This course is a multi-step process of collecting, cleansing, and storing data for use in analyses and reporting applications, and making information available to a wide audience of end-users. Using the Data Transformation Services Package Designer, the student will be able to define steps, workflow, and transformations necessary to build a data warehouse.
   
SQL Server 7.0: Developing SQL Client/Srvr Pt I Course Code M0900
This course is designed to present a comprehensive view of the client/server application. The course outlines the structure and elements of client/server architecture, interfaces available, strategies in accessing data from the client side through queries, and tools available with SQL Server 7.0 to improve and enhance the query process. The student will learn to create a multi-tiered client/server structure and to use OLE DB, ActiveX, ODBCDirect, Microsoft English Query, Query Analyzer and to create and evaluate queries. In a corporate setting, the primary factors in implementing a client/server application are the client/server architecture, the client-side means for manipulating data, client-side design and optimization techniques, and means of accessing the data. The special features that distinguish SQL Server 7.0 from version 6.5 are highlighted, including query improvements such as support for heterogeneous queries and a new query product that allows users to submit queries in English. This course is written to SQL Server 7.0. Related Exams: Prepares users for both Microsoft Exams #070-028 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and #070-029 Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.
   
SQL Server 7.0: Developing SQL Client/Srvr Pt II Course Code M0910
This course is designed to present a comprehensive view of the client/server application. The course outlines the structure and elements of client/server architecture, interfaces available, strategies in accessing data from the client side through queries, and tools available with SQL Server 7.0 to improve and enhance the query process. The student will learn to create a multi-tiered client/server structure and to use OLE DB, ActiveX, ODBCDirect, Microsoft English Query, Query Analyzer and to create and evaluate queries. In a corporate setting, the primary factors in implementing a client/server application are the client/server architecture, the client-side means for manipulating data, client-side design and optimization techniques, and means of accessing the data. The special features that distinguish SQL Server 7.0 from version 6.5 are highlighted, including query improvements such as support for heterogeneous queries and a new query product that allows users to submit queries in English. This course is written to SQL Server 7.0. Related Exams: Prepares users for both Microsoft Exams #070-028 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and #070-029 Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
   
SQL Server 7.0: Advanced Features Part I Course Code M0920
This course describes this integration with Microsoft Office 2000 and Visual Studio. The course presents advanced failover support methods, including server cluster management, warm spares, and redundant hardware. In addition, It outlines linked and remote servers, and techniques to manage transactions distributed over these servers. The course topics outline the syntax and function of advances Transact-SQL, and ODS-based queries, methods of managing SQL Server failover support, distributed transaction fundamentals, Office 2000 integration, and Visual Studio integration. The student will learn to create heterogeneous, distributed queries, and fundamentals of managing the server arrays that require advanced query techniques. The course presents an overview of the Microsoft Visual Studio software and how it is used to create applications for SQL Server 7.0. This course is written to SQL Server 7.0. Related Exam: Prepares users for both Microsoft Exams #070-028 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and #070-029 Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.
   
SQL Server 7.0: Advanced Features Part II Course Code M0930
This course describes this integration with Microsoft Office 2000 and Visual Studio. The course presents advanced failover support methods, including server cluster management, warm spares, and redundant hardware. In addition, It outlines linked and remote servers, and techniques to manage transactions distributed over these servers. The course topics outline the syntax and function of advances Transact-SQL, and ODS-based queries, methods of managing SQL Server failover support, distributed transaction fundamentals, Office 2000 integration, and Visual Studio integration. The student will learn to create heterogeneous, distributed queries, and fundamentals of managing the server arrays that require advanced query techniques. The course presents an overview of the Microsoft Visual Studio software and how it is used to create applications for SQL Server 7.0. This course is written to SQL Server 7.0.Related Exam: Prepares users for both Microsoft Exams #070-028 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and #070-029 Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.
   
SQL Server 7.0: Web Integration Course Code M0940
This course introduces several new or enhanced technologies, procedures, and tools for increased dependence on the Web for business applications. The course presents a comprehensive view of Web applications with SQL Server 7.0. The course outlines Microsoft's overall Web strategy, including reasons for linking the databases to Web clients, possible tasks that can be accomplished through Web applications, tools used for integration and technologies involved. This course introduces the overall concept of web and database integration with Microsoft's SQL Server 7.0 and then describes the elements of and enhancements to the Web Assistant in version 7.0 and how to use the Web Assistant and its Wizard. The course describes enhancements to the Micros oft server product, Internet Information Server, how it works, and what tools are available. Many of the Micros oft technologies have broader SQL Server 7.0 application, but for Web integration, they mean ease of integration, speed, and flexibility for users. Discussed are two programming interfaces recognized by Internet Information Server (ISAPI and CGI), ActiveX Data Objects (ADO), OLE DB, and ASP. Operating from the client side of the architectural model, the ActiveX Documents, ActiveX Controls, ActiveX Scripting, and English Query tools enhance the user's ability to query the database and to transmit the request. This course is written to SQL Server 7.0. Related Exams: Prepares users for both Microsoft Exams #070-028 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and #070-029 Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.
   
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SQL Server 7.0: Database Administration Part I Course Code M2130
This course builds upon previous courses by covering database management, and provides a foundation for advanced courses on data warehousing, client/server application development, and SQL to IIS active server pages. Related Exams: Prepares users for both Microsoft Exams #070-028 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and #070-029 Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.
   
SQL Server 7.0: Database Administration Part II Course Code M2140
Microsoft exams #070-028 Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and #070-029, Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.