Professional Courses

Professional Courses offered are:

CompTIA® A + Certification - 2009 Objectives

CompTIA® Network + Certification - 2009 Objectives

Microsoft® Windows 7 Configuring

Microsoft® Windows Server 2008- Active Directory, Configuring

Microsoft® Windows Server 2008 - Network Infrastructure, Configuring

Designing a Windows Server 2008- Network Infrastructure

Designing a Windows Server 2008 - Applications Infrastructure

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administration




CompTIA® A + Certification - 2009 Objectives


CompTIA A+ certification validates the latest skills needed by today’s computer support professionals. The international, vendor-neutral certification proves competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting. CompTIA A+ certified technicians also have excellent customer service and communication skills to work with clients. CompTIA A+ certification ensures the right people have the right skills. While many of the essential skills are universal, there are additional skills required to support the needs of businesses.

By offering alternative validation paths for specific job scenarios, this course gives Participants the ability to grow their careers in a certain area, and employers the flexibility to choose the validation that best fits their needs. Get the valuable skills, knowledge and technical recognition that will open the door to better career opportunities. 


Capabilities Addressed
After completing this course the participant should be able to:
- Identify the components of standard desktop personal computers
- Identify fundamental components and functions of personal computer operating systems
- Identify best practices followed by professional personal computer technicians
- Install and configure computer components
- Install and configure system components
- Maintain and troubleshoot peripheral components
- Troubleshoot system components
- Install and configure operating systems
- Maintain and troubleshoot installations of Microsoft Windows
- Identify network technologies
- Install and manage network connections
- Support laptops and portable computing devices
- Support printers and scanners
- Identify personal computer security concepts
- Support personal computer security
- Perform preventive maintenance for security
- Safety and Environmental Issues
- Communication and Professionalism

Target Group
A Typical candidate should have completed ICDL or equivalent knowledge but not a prerequisite or at least nine months of experience in hardware and software troubleshooting and administration. Also student’s with basic computer knowledge who are interested in obtaining a job as an IT professional or PC technician. Possible job environments include mobile or corporate settings with a high level of face-to face client interaction, remote-based work environments where client interaction, client training, operating systems, and connectivity issues are emphasized, or settings with limited customer interaction where hardware activities are emphasized.

Duration: 60 Hours

Course Fee: $1800

Session

Suva

Namaka

Lautoka

Sigatoka

Rakiraki

Evening

26 Mar – 4 May

26 Mar – 4 May

26 Mar – 4 May

26 Mar – 4 May

26 Mar – 4 May

27 Aug – 28 Sep

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27 Aug – 28 Sep

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CompTIA® Network + Certification - 2009 Objectives


The CompTIA® Network+ certification course builds up on participants existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer operating systems and networks to be a competent networking professional. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves a technician’s competency in managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and configuring basic network infrastructure. The demand for skilled networking support professional continues to grow, and CompTIA® Network+ is a valuable credential to help launch or enhance a networking career.

Capabilities Addressed
After completing this course the participant should be able to:
- Explain the function of common networking protocols
- Evaluate the proper use of the addressing technologies and addressing schemes
- Identify common IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols
- Explain the purpose and properties of routing
- Compare the characteristics of wireless communication standards
- Identify common connector types and common physical network topologies
- Categorize LAN & WAN technology types and properties
- Explain common logical network topologies and their characteristics
- Install, configure and differentiate between common network devices
- Implement a basic wireless network
- Explain the function of each layer of the OSI model
- Evaluate the network based on configuration management documentation
- Conduct network monitoring to identify performance and connectivity issues
- Explain different methods and rationales for network performance optimization
- Implement the network troubleshooting methodology
- Troubleshoot common connectivity issues and select an appropriate solution
- Explain the function of hardware and software security devices
- Explain common features of a firewall
- Explain the methods of network access security and user authentication
- Identify common security threats and mitigation techniques

Target Group

Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA® Network+ Participants have at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or academic training, along with a CompTIA® A+ certification.

Session

Suva

Namaka

Lautoka

Duration Course Fee

Evening

28 May – 29 Jun

28 May – 29 Jun

28 May – 29 Jun

60 Hours $1,800

15 Oct – 16 Nov

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Microsoft® Windows 7 Configuring


Windows 7, Configuring focuses on how to operate in computing environments that use Microsoft Windows 7 as a desktop operating system in an enterprise environment. The participants should be able to install, deploy, and upgrade to Windows 7, including ensuring hardware and software compatibility.Additionally, coverage also includes configure pre-installation and post-installation system settings, Windows security features, network connectivity applications included with Windows 7, and mobile computing. Participants should also be able to maintain systems, including monitoring for and resolving performance and reliability issues. Finally, participants should have a basic understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax.

Capabilities Addressed
After completing this course the participant should be to:

- Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7
   a. Perform a clean installation
   b. Upgrade to Windows 7 from previous versions of Windows, Migrate user profiles

- Deploying Windows 7
   a. Capture a system image, Prepare a system image for deployment, Deploy a system image
   b. Configuring Hardware and Applications
   c. Configure devices. Configure application compatibility, Configure application restrictions

- Configuring Network Connectivity
   a. Configure IPv4 network settings, Configure IPv6 network settings
   b. Configure networking settings, Configure Windows Firewall, Configure remote management

- Configuring Access to Resources
   a. Configure shared resources, Configure file and folder access
   b. Configure user account control (UAC), Configure authentication and authorization

- Configuring Mobile Computing
   a. Configure BitLocker and BitLocker To Go, Configure Direct Access
   b. Configure mobility options Configure remote connections

- Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7
   a. Configure updates to Windows 7, Manage disks
   b. Monitor systems, Configure performance settings

- Configuring Backup and Recovery Options
   a. Configure backup, Configure system recovery options, Configure file recovery options

Target Group
Participants should have at least one year of experience in the IT field and have experience in implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment.


Duration: 40 Hours

Course Fee: $1800

 



Microsoft® Windows Server 2008-
Active Directory, Configuring


The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) - Exam 70-640 on Windows Server 2008 credentials are intended for information technology (IT) professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. The MCTS candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering Windows Server 2008 R2 in an environment that has the following characteristics: having 250 to 5,000 or more users, multiple physical locations, multiple domain controllers, network services and resources such as messaging, databases, file and print,  firewalls, Internet access, an intranet, Public Key Infrastructure, remote access, remote desktop, virtualization, and client computer management, connectivity requirements such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to corporate resources, and connecting corporate networks.

Capabilities Addressed

After completing this course the participant should be able to:

- Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) for Active Directory
   a. Configure zones, Configure DNS server settings
   b. Configure zone transfers and replication

- Configuring the Active Directory infrastructure
   a. Configure a forest or a domain
   b. Configure trusts, Configure sites, and Configure Active Directory replication
   c. Configure the global catalogue, Configure operations masters

- Configuring Active Directory Roles and Services
   a. Configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service (AD LDS)
   b. Configure Active Directory Rights Management Service (AD RMS)
   c. Configure the read-only domain controller (RODC)
   d. Configure Active Directory Federation Services (AD FSv2)

- Creating and maintaining Active Directory objects
   a. Automate creation of Active Directory accounts
   b. Maintain Active Directory accounts, Create and apply Group Policy objects (GPOs)
   c. Configure GPO templates, Deploy and manage software by using GPOs 
   d. Configure account policies, Configure audit policy by using GPOs

- Maintaining the Active Directory environment
   a. Configure backup and recovery, Perform offline maintenance, Monitor Active Directory

- Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services
   a. Install Active Directory Certificate Services
   b. Configure CA server settings, Manage enrolments, Manage certificate revocations

Target Group
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credentials are intended for information technology (IT) professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. 

Duration: 40 Hours
Course Fee
: $1800




Microsoft® Windows Server 2008 - Network Infrastructure, Configuring

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credentials are intended for information technology (IT) professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. The MCTS candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering Windows Server 2008 R2 in an environment that has the following characteristics: having 250 to 5,000 or more users, multiple physical locations, multiple domain controllers, network services and resources such as messaging, databases, file and print,  firewalls, Internet access, an intranet, Public Key Infrastructure, remote access, remote desktop, virtualization, and client computer management, connectivity requirements such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to corporate resources, and connecting corporate networks.

Capabilities Addressed
After completing this course the participant should be able to:

- Configuring Addressing and Services
   a. Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.
   b. Configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
   c. Configure routing, Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

- Configuring Names Resolution
   a. Configure a Domain Name System (DNS) server
   b. Configure DNS zones, Configure DNS records, Configure DNS replication
   c. Configure name resolution for client computers

- Configuring Network Access
   a. Configure remote access, Configure Network Access Protection (NAP)
   b. Configure Direct Access; Configure Network Policy Server (NPS)

- Configuring File and Print Services
   a. Configure a file server, Configure Distributed File System (DFS)
   b. Configure backup and restore, Manage file server resources
   c. Configure and monitor print services

- Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure
   a. Configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server settings
   b. Configure performance monitoring, Configure event logs, Gather network data

Target Group
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credentials are intended for information technology (IT) professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. 

Duration: 40 Hours
Course Fee: $1800




Designing a Windows Server 2008- Network Infrastructure


This course will provide students with an understanding of how to design a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure that meets business and technical requirements for network services. This course covers the networking technologies most commonly used with Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, such as DNS, DHCP, IPv4 and IPv6 network addressing, Network Policy Server and Network Access Protection, and configuring secure network access.

Capabilities Addressed

After completing this course, students will be able to:
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Describe key components of network infrastructure design
- Describe how to design a secure network
- Design a plan for allocating IP addresses to workstations and servers
- Design a network topology
- Describe the internal considerations for network security and how they can be addressed
- Design an appropriate name resolution system that incorporates Domain Name System (DNS)
- Optimize a name resolution system that incorporates DNS and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)
- Design a solution for network access
- Design a Network Access Protection (NAP) solution
- Design a solution for operating system deployment and maintenance
- Design the deployment of file services- Design print services in Windows Server 2008
- Design high availability for applications and services

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:
- Active Directory Technology Specialist level knowledge and concepts
- Network Infrastructure Technology Specialist level knowledge and experience
- Applications Infrastructure Technology Specialist level knowledge and experience
- Windows Vista TS level of knowledge and experience
- Intermediate understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, name resolution, and connection methods
- Intermediate understanding of security best practices for authentication and file permissions
- Intermediate understanding of server and network hardware

Target Group
The primary audience for this course is IT professionals, including Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 enterprise administrators interested in becoming a Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator who focuses on network solutions.

Duration: 40 Hours
Course Fee
: $1800

 



Designing a Windows Server 2008 - Applications Infrastructure

This course will prepare IT professionals for the role of Enterprise Administrator. Students will learn how to design application infrastructure solutions based on Windows Server 2008 to meet varying business and technical requirements.

Capabilities Addressed
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Design IIS 7 Web farms, Optimize IIS 7 for performance and stability
- Design IIS 7 for security, Design IIS 7 for reliability, recovery, and monitoring
- Design and prepare a Terminal Services infrastructure
- Design a Terminal Services maintenance strategy
- Plan and configure a Windows Media Services infrastructure for live and on-demand delivery
- Implement virtualization to consolidate servers, support legacy applications, and create a test environment
- Determine virtualization appropriateness and virtual server provisioning

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have one or more of the following:
- Intermediate understanding of networking. For example, how TCP/IP functions, addressing (including DHCP), name resolution (DNS/WINS), and connection methods (wired, wireless, VPN), NET+ or equivalent knowledge
- Intermediate understanding of network operating systems. For example, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 etc.
- Intermediate understanding of security best practices. For example, file system permissions, authentication methods, Kerberos etc.
- Intermediate knowledge of server and network hardware
- Conceptual understanding of Active Directory (AD). For example, AD terminology, AD object types
- Hands-on experience with more than one application service such as:
    - IS
    - Terminal Services
    - Windows Media Services
    - Virtual Server
    - Hyper-V - System Center Virtual Machine Manager

Target Group
The primary audiences for this course are IT professionals (including Windows 2000/2003 enterprise administrators) interested in becoming a Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator with a focus on application infrastructure such as Web and Terminal Services. The secondary audience for this course is Application Architects who want to know more about how to integrate Windows Server 2008 technologies into enterprise applications.

Duration: 40 Hours
Course Fee
: $1800

 


 

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administration

Student in this course will gain an understanding of how (Installing an OS and how to configure, maintain and monitor) operate in computing environments that uses Microsoft Windows 7 as a desktop operating system in an enterprise environment.

Capabilities Addressed
- Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7, Deploying Windows 7 
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Configuring Hardware and Applications:
   a. Configure devices
   b. Configure application compatibility 
   c. Configure application restrictions
   d. Configure Internet Explorer
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Configuring Network Connectivity, Configuring Access to Resources, Configuring Mobile Computing 
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Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7, Configuring Backup and Recovery Options

Prerequisites

- Participants should have at least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment.
- Participants should be able to install, deploy, and upgrade to Windows 7, including ensuring hardware and software compatibility.
- Additionally, Participants should be able to configure pre-installation and post-installation system settings, Windows security features, network connectivity applications included with Windows 7, and mobile computing.
- Participants should also be able to maintain systems, including monitoring for and resolving performance and reliability issues. Participants should have a basic understanding of Windows™ PowerShell syntax.

Target Group

The primary audiences for this course are Participants who operate in computing environments that use Microsoft Windows 7 as a desktop operating system in an enterprise environment.


Duration:
40 Hours
Course Fee: $1800