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- Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services
- View Available Dates and LocationsLearn how to implement an Integration Services solution in an organization. In the course, you will learn to develop, deploy, and manage Integration Services packages. This course incorporates material from the Official Microsoft Learning Product OMLP 6235: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL...
- Tags: Houston, Schaumburg, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Global Knowledge, Chicago, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- Training 2009-11-01
- How to "MAP" Your Infrastructure for Windows 7 and Server 2008
- The Microsoft Assessment and Planning MAP Toolkit is a powerful inventory, assessment, and reporting tool that can securely inventory small or large IT environments without requiring the installation of any agent software. The data and analysis that this tool provides can significantly simplify the planning process for a wide range...
- Tags: Agent, Server, Microsoft Windows, Global Knowledge, Tool, Productivity, Real Estate, Microsoft Windows 7, Networking, Business Operations
- White papers 2009-10-12
- IOS Tips and Tricks
- There are a number of things you can do with Cisco's IOS to make your life easier. This white paper presents some ways that IOS commands can help streamline your work, and give you more insight into your system. This white paper presents some useful commands, followed in parentheses by...
- Tags: Cisco IOS, Global Knowledge
- White papers 2009-10-12
- Tips on Applying for and Passing the PMP or CAPM Exam: Updated for PMBOK 4th Edition
- The number of Project Managers getting certified is growing every year, and certification helps Project Managers differentiate themselves from their co-workers or other job applicants. Certification also provides credibility for the Project Manager, assuring the client or organization that the fundamentals of successful management of projects are understood and practiced....
- Tags: Certification, PMBOK, Exam, Project Manager, Global Knowledge, Quality, Training And Certification, Business Operations
- White papers 2009-10-12
- Virtualizing a Windows Active Directory Domain Infrastructure
- This white paper focuses on best practices for implementing an enterprise Active Directory infrastructure using virtualization technology. We will discuss how to perform a full migration of your physical AD infrastructure to a virtualized environment. Many of the topics are also relevant if you plan to support a mixed environment
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Global Knowledge, Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Storage, Hardware
- White papers 2009-10-12
- What's New in VMware vSphere 4: Virtual Networking
- VMware vSphere introduces a number of new features and capabilities to virtual networking under VMware® vNetwork. vNetwork is the new name to describe the collection of networking technologies for optimally integrating networking and I/O functionality into vSphere. This white paper discusses some of the new features of vNetwork.
- Tags: Global Knowledge, Hardware, Network, Networking, Virtualization, VMware Inc., VMware vSphere, vNetwork
- White papers 2009-09-09
- VMware Training
- VMware vSphere is the next evolutionary step in IT computing. vSphere dramatically reduces capital and operating costs, and increases control over IT infrastructures while preserving the flexibility to choose any OS, application and hardware. Learn how to take advantage of this new technology with VMware training from Global Knowledge.
- Tags: Global Knowledge, Hardware, Training, Virtualization, VMware Inc., VMware vSphere
- White papers 2009-09-04
- Plain Talk about Training Payment Options
- You know you need training; the trick today is how to pay for it and work it into your demanding schedule. Staffing and budgets are flat or declining, but the IT workload is rising. Yet even with today's lean budgets, many IT professionals are getting the valuable training they...
- Tags: Global Knowledge, Human Resources, Training, Training And Certification, Workforce Management
- White papers 2009-09-01
- SQL Server 2008's Dynamic Duo: Management Views and Functions
- The dynamic management views and functions, which were introduced in SQL 2005, have increased in number and provide improved function in SQL 2008. Taking advantage of these new objects gives you quick and easy access to in-depth information on nearly every aspect of SQL's internal workings. Their uses include, at...
- Tags: Global Knowledge, Human Resources, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Performance Management, Workforce Management
- White papers 2009-08-25
- Ten Things You Should Know about Windows 7
- There's a lot to Windows 7 - as one might expect, in a 17GB operating system! This Microsoft white paper offers ten tidbits will either get you off to a good start in your evaluation process, or perhaps suggest one or two areas for examination that you might not have...
- Tags: Global Knowledge, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2009-08-24
- Subnetting Shortcuts
- One of the most challenging topics for many IT Professionals is subnet masking. This white paper will de-mystify the math behind subnetting, and provide examples of shortcuts that bypass the need for binary when doing calculations involving subnet masks.
- Tags: Global Knowledge, Subnet
- White papers 2009-08-21
- Exchange Server 2010: What's New and What's Changed?
- Microsoft's Exchange Server 2010 makes substantial strides to provide a robust and reliable approach to the messaging environment. Users will see gains in the speed at which messages flow through the system, as well as substantial improvement in messaging redundancy. Administrators will benefit from improved remote management capability and a...
- Tags: E-mail Servers, Enterprise Software, Global Knowledge, Groupware, Instant Messaging, Internet, Messaging, Microsoft Exchange Server, Online Communications, Software
- White papers 2009-08-19
- 3 Steps To Securing Your Network And Preventing Common Security Mistakes
- Securing an organization's assets requires work, and there are many different ways to classify controls. This white paper examines three common types of controls are administrative, technical, and physical. Regardless of how these controls are grouped or what list you use to classify, security is all about how you apply...
- Tags: Control, Global Knowledge, Network, Security
- White papers 2009-08-19
- Overcoming IP Telephony Performance Issues in a Converged Network
- When implementing Voice over IP VoIP onto a data network, you must ensure that the equipment capable of handling the additional load, and, more importantly, that the traffic will be properly classified, marked, and prioritized for optimal performance. Voice traffic is highly intolerant to delay, jitter, and packet loss, so...
- Tags: Converged Network, Global Knowledge, IP, IP Telephony, Network, Network Technology, Networking, Telecommunications, Telephony, Traffic, Voice Traffic, VOIP
- White papers 2009-08-07
- Improving Employee Productivity with Cisco Unified Mobility
- It takes up a significant part of our day to keep up with all the communication devices and methods we have to keep in touch. In this white paper, we take a high-level look at what makes up Cisco Unified Mobility. We examine call flow. For incoming calls, Mobile Connect...
- Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Cisco Systems Inc., Global Knowledge, Marketing, Mobile, Mobility, Wireless And Mobility
- White papers 2009-08-06
- Integrating the Cisco Unified Presence Server in Your Unified Communications Network
- Have you ever sat down and tried to count the times that you've called other people, just to get a busy tone? Or, maybe you've tried to send them an Instant Message just to sit there and wait forever for a response and didn't know why? In this white paper,...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Collaboration, Global Knowledge, Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications, Server, Unified Communications
- White papers 2009-08-06
- Discover Windows 7 for only $99!
- This course introduces the new features in Windows 7 Beta that provide increased user productivity, improved security and control, streamlined PC management, and desktop optimization. It also contains three labs designed to reinforce your learning Register online by September 30th. Make sure to reference Discount...
- Tags: Desktop, Global Knowledge, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Operating Systems, Software
- Training 2009-08-01
- Choosing the Right Analyzer for Your WLAN
- WLAN analyzers, sometimes called wireless sniffers, help troubleshoot wireless local area networks for poor signal strength, interference, station saturation, and other problems. This white paper will discuss how WLAN analyzers work and what makes them different from wired analyzers. It also covers three common analyzer products, and the differences and...
- Tags: Global Knowledge, LANs, Networking, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Wireless And Mobility, Wireless LANs, WLAN
- White papers 2009-07-06
- Inside SQL Server 2008: Management Studio improvements
- With the launch of SQL Server 2008, Microsoft has succeeded in transforming the SSMS into a much more useful tool set. Microsoft has built in many new features to SSMS that make performing the routine DBA tasks easier and more intuitive to use This white paper explores the core improvements...
- Tags: Data Management, Databases, Enterprise Software, Global Knowledge, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Software
- White papers 2009-07-06
- Five Things About Windows Server 2008 You Might Not Know
- As an instructor, I tend to assume that everyone knows all the features of an application, and I am sometimes surprised by clients and students who really don't know them. This white paper discusses five things you might not know about Windows Server 2008 features, such as network authentication, Windows...
- Tags: Authentication, Global Knowledge, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2009-06-23
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