Wednesday, July 25, 2012

New Microsoft Dynamics CRM classes

We get it.  You have a lot of customers.  Wouldn’t it be great if you had a tool that could manage all of those customers as well as market to them at the same time?  We’ve got just what you’re looking for.  I’d like to introduce you to our selection of Microsoft Dynamics CRM classes.


This one-day instructor-led course provides an introduction to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011. The course focuses on the user interface and working with the application and provides a foundation for other Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 courses. The course describes Microsoft Dynamics CRM concepts, the Web interface, the Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Outlook interface, searching, and reporting.


This course introduces you on how to use Microsoft Dynamics CRM to extend the effectiveness of your marketing department and provides context of how to use things such as marketing campaigns, marketing lists, and campaign templates in Microsoft Dynamics CRM. It also discusses the role of campaign activities and marketing lists in campaigns and discusses how to associate sales literature, target products and price lists with marketing campaigns.


This course introduces the capabilities of Sales Management in Microsoft Dynamics CRM that allow you to track and manage the sales process from potential to close. It provides insight on using the Product Catalog and process sales information. It also introduces some of the tools used to analyze and report on sales information.


This course introduces Microsoft Dynamics CRM service management functionality and explains how it helps organizations track information about cases, customer complaints or requests, and small projects. You will learn how to use the knowledge base and discusses how organizations can browse, locate, and share information in the repository. It also discusses how to create, manage and use teams and queues in Microsoft Dynamics CRM.


This course describes the techniques required to customize Microsoft Dynamics CRM to meet the specialized needs of businesses. The topics covered include Security; creation and configuration of entities; design of forms views and charts; auditing and Solutions. The course describes each topic and how each topic relates to the other topics to produce a full configured, effective solution.


This course offers detailed and interactive information on how to develop extensions for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011, with focus on extension methods documented in the Microsoft Dynamics CRM SDK.  It provides instruction on the use of a number of Common Platform Operations, on how to query and execute these operations, as well as on developing a concise understanding of business process implementation and workflows.  In addition, the course describes how to use Plug-ins, application event programming, client extensions and web resources.  Finally, it includes a summary overview of the integration between Windows Azure and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.


This two-day instructor course covers the installation and configuration of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011. The course describes the components used within a Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 deployment, installation instructions for the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Server, the E-mail Router, Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Office Outlook, how to configure Claims-based authentication and how to implement an Internet-facing deployment.


This training provides students with tools and information to help them better understand how processes can be implemented in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.


This one-day instructor-led course, Reporting in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011, provides students the information to better understand reporting methods along with more advanced reporting features of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.

-Matt
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Thursday, July 19, 2012

Java developers in high demand

A recent survey of tech-focused hiring managers concluded that Java Developer is the most difficult job to fill.  Do you have the skills to be one of these sought after it experts?  If not, that’s OK because we can make it happen.  Check out our Java offerings below and secure your future with certifications in the most demanding IT field.


Java 6 Programming Fundamentals for OO Developers (C++, SmallTalk, etc) is a five-day, comprehensive hands-on workshop geared for developers who have prior working knowledge of object-oriented programming languages such as C++. Throughout the course students learn the best practices for writing great object-oriented programs in Java 6, using sound development techniques, new improved features for better performance, and new capabilities for addressing rapid application development. In addition to the normal exercises that are liberally sprinkled throughout the course, there is a case study that covers the entire spectrum from use cases to object-oriented design to implemented classes. This case study supplements the course and can be used during and after the course as a reference and a tool for reviewing and practicing what was learned in class.


Students who attend Integrating JSF, Hibernate and Spring will leave the course armed with the required skills to design and implement web applications within Spring that effectively and transparently use Hibernate to manage data persistence and JSF to implement the view.  This course provides coverage of all the standard JSF components, renderers, converters, and validators, along with advice on how to use them to create solid applications.  Working in a hands-on, lab-intensive environment, students will explore and use complex user interface layouts, prototyping, and integrating templates with back-end model objects.


This course introduces the Java programming language and how to develop Java applications using RAD v7.5. Students learn the syntax of the Java programming language, object-oriented programming using Java, exception handling, generics, collections, and file input/output (I/O). During the course, students will develop and test Java applications using RAD v7.5.


This course introduces the Java programming language and how to develop Java applications using Eclipse. Students learn the syntax of the Java programming language, object-oriented programming using Java, exception handling, generics, collections, and file input/output (I/O). During the course, students will develop and test Java applications using Eclipse.


This course teaches how to develop advanced Java applications using Eclipse. The advanced features of Java that developers may be using in many different types of programs are covered.

-Matt
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Friday, July 13, 2012

ITIL training and certification

This week I’m going to talk about ITIL training.  IT Service Management certification helps distinguish those who have a deep understanding of best practice for ITSM and are capable of implementing these concepts to some degree immediately. Certification is also the foundation for developing a career path in IT Service Management.

Take a look at look at our ITIL Foundations course and some of our intermediate courses below.


The ITIL 2011 Edition course is the entry level certification course for IT Service Management Best Practices training in ITIL.  This course covers the latest version of core ITIL best practices presented from a lifecycle perspective.  The course introduces the principles and core elements of IT service management (ITSM) based on ITIL 2011 Edition.  ITIL 2011 Edition is comprised of five core publications: Service Strategy, Service Design, Service Transition, Service Operations and Continual Service Improvement, promoting alignment with the business as well as improving operational efficiency.
This course is delivered using an exciting case study designed to further enhance and cement the candidates understanding of ITIL 2011 Edition.  Students who have attended this course are suitably prepared to successfully take the associated ITIL 2011 Edition certification test which is a requirement for attending any of the further learning courses (ITIL intermediate level training) available in this track.


The ITIL Intermediate Qualification: Service Offerings and Agreements (SOA) Certificate is part of the ITIL Intermediate Capability stream, and one of the modules that leads to the ITIL Expert in IT Service Management Certificate. By implementing ITIL Service Offerings and Agreement best practices, IT departments can ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by integrating demand and supplier management with the service portfolio and service catalog. Students will learn how to plan, implement and optimize the Service Offerings and Agreement processes and gain the knowledge required to prepare for the certification exam.


The ITIL Intermediate Qualification: Operational Support and Analysis (OSA) Certificate is part of the ITIL Intermediate Capability stream, and one of the modules that leads to the ITIL Expert in IT Service Management Certificate. This 5 day course immerses students in the practical aspects of the ITIL v3 Service Lifecycle and processes associated with the Operational Support and Analysis of services and service delivery.


The ITIL Intermediate Qualification: Release, Control and Validation (RCV) Certificate is part of the ITIL Intermediate Capability stream, and one of the modules that leads to the ITIL Expert in IT Service Management Certificate. This 5 day course immerses students in the practical aspects of the ITIL v3 Service Lifecycle and processes associated with the Release, Control and Validation of services and service delivery. The main focus of this course is on the operational-level process activities and supporting methods and approaches to executing these processes. To implement new services in a controlled and cost-effective manner, IT departments must successfully implement ITIL Release, Control and Validation best practices. Students gain the skills required to take the ITIL Release, Control and Validation Certification Exam.

-Matt
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Friday, July 6, 2012

Share the knowledge with Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft SharePoint 2010 makes it easier for people to work together.

Using SharePoint 2010, your people can set up Web sites to share information with others, manage documents from start to finish, and publish reports to help everyone make better decisions.

There are so many benefits to using SharePoint.

Be More Productive

​SharePoint 2010 gives you deeper insight into operations. Features include an easy-to-use Central Administration Web site, new capabilities to manage and monitor your SharePoint farm, and Microsoft Windows PowerShell support.

Manage a Unified, Scalable Infrastructure

​SharePoint 2010 provides a single, scalable infrastructure that allows better control over server resources. For example, you can manage large lists more easily and improve data management and protection using high availability. Scalable services architecture also helps you centralize services like Search, My Sites, and Taxonomy. These services can be managed through Central Administration and scripted by Windows PowerShell. Plus, because the architecture is extensible, third-party companies can build and add services to the platform.

Take a look at some of our most popular SharePoint classes below.


This course provides existing .NET developers with practical information and labs that enables them to build solutions on the Microsoft SharePoint 2010 platform.


The course teaches students how to install, configure and administer SharePoint, and also manage and monitor sites and users by using SharePoint 2010.



This five-day instructor-led course is intended for SharePoint Development professionals who are responsible for leading projects, designing solutions, and identifying problems. In this course, students learn the skills and best practices that are required to help organizations design and develop effective SharePoint applications.



This 2-Day course should be taken before you roll out SharePoint, but most often is attended after you have already attempted the rollout with significant shortcomings. Governance is a broad topic potentially touching every aspect of the organization. This class will focus on governance of content stored and used within SharePoint 2007 and 2010. We will cover the What, Who and How of governance with an end goal of getting you a good start on your governance team and plan.


-Matt
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

VMware Training and Virtualization

This week we’re focusing on VMware and Virtualization.  Our VMware courses are all guaranteed to run when scheduled.  So sign up as soon as possible to take advantage of this great training. 

Why should you virtualize your environment?  Glad you asked.

Improve the efficiency and availability of IT resources and applications through virtualization. Start by eliminating the old “one server, one application” model and run multiple virtual machines on each physical machine. Free your IT admins from spending so much time managing servers rather than innovating. About 70% of a typical IT budget in a non-virtualized datacenter goes towards just maintaining the existing infrastructure, with little left for innovation.

An automated datacenter built on the production-proven VMware virtualization platform lets you respond to market dynamics faster and more efficiently than ever before. VMware vSphere delivers resources, applications—even servers—when and where they’re needed. VMware customers typically save 50-70% on overall IT costs by consolidating their resource pools and delivering highly available machines with VMware vSphere.

Below are a couple of examples of what we can offer.  All of our VMware authorized training will prepare you to take the VCP 5 Exam.


This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware vSphere®, which consists of VMware ESXi™ and VMware vCenter Server™. Completion of this course satisfies as a prerequisite to take the VMware Certified Professional 5 exam (voucher not included). Students who complete this course may enroll in any of several more-advanced vSphere courses.



In this intensive, extended-hours course, you will focus on installing, configuring, and managing VMware©_ vSphere©_ 5. You will explore the topics covered in VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage in greater detail and expand upon them by learning advanced tasks and gaining expert skills for configuring a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure.

You will gain hands-on experience installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere, which consists of VMware ESXi 5.0 and VMware vCenter Server 5.0, and you will learn about all the new features found in vSphere 5. Topics unique to this course include Fault Tolerance, vSphere Management Assistant (vMA), Storage vMotion, and Distributed Power Management (DPM). Approximately 40% of your class time will be devoted to 32 hands-on labs.

This fast-track course aligns to the VMware Certified Professional (VCP) 5 exam objectives more closely than any other VMware training course, and it satisfies the coursework requirements for certification.


-Matt
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Short on time? Our boot camp courses are just what you need.

In today’s world everyone is trying to save time.   We all try to cram in as much as we can in a short amount of time so we can sleep longer, golf longer, etc.  If this sounds like you, then check out our various boot camp style courses.  Why take a subject for two weeks when we can cover it in one?


This is a combination of courses 10135 Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 and 10233 Designing and Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010. This intensive five-day, instructor-led course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to design, deploy, configure and manage an Exchange Server 2010 messaging environment. This course does not require previous Exchange Server experience, but does require that students have significant experience in managing Windows Server and Active Directory directory services or Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). This course discusses how to design various features of Mailbox, Hub Transport, and Client Access server roles. Some features that are discussed include message transport, security, high availability, disaster recovery, upgrades. In addition, this course will teach you how to configure Exchange Server 2010, as well as provide guidelines, best practices, and considerations that will help you optimize your Exchange Server deployment.


This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully install, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows 7 computers. Through practical labs, you’ll get invaluable experience with installation and upgrades, remote access, and the new desktop environment. You will learn how Windows 7 allows for vast improvements to security, overall system performance, and deployment-a robust combination unparalleled in the market.


The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification has become a highly sought-after indication of professionalism in project management. Preparing for the PMP® examination, however, can be a daunting and time-consuming experience.
In order to meet the needs of busy professionals, Babbage Simmel, one of the nation’s leading project management training firms, has created PMP® 1-2-3: A Guide to Preparing for the PMP Exam, which forms the base of this intense, five-day workshop. PMP® 1-2-3 brings together the materials covered on the PMP® exam into one easy to use, step-by-step method for efficient and effective exam preparation.


Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices: Accelerated (CCNAX) v1.1 is a 60-hour instructor-led course that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium-sized network, including connecting to a WAN and implementing network security.


Agile methodologies are quickly becoming the most practical way to create outstanding software. We’ll explore the leading methodologies. You’ll learn the basic premises and techniques behind Agility so that you can apply them to your projects.
Agile development totally changes your methods for:
•Requirements Gathering
•Project Estimation & Planning
•Team Leadership
•Producing High Quality Software
•Working with your Stakeholders & Customers
•Focus on Team Development

-Matt
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Thursday, June 7, 2012

PowerShell, SharePoint and Oracle filling up fast!

This week I wanted to quickly let everyone know about some of our upcoming popular courses that only have a couple seats left.  Now is your chance to sign up and secure that last spot before they’re all gone.  There are some top notch trainers from all over the country coming to Babsim over the next few weeks, and I know you don’t want to miss out on that experience.   Take a look below!

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to utilize Windows PowerShell for administering and automating administration of Windows based servers.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
•Explain how Windows PowerShell works.
•Use Windows PowerShell as an interactive, command-line shell.
•Use Core Windows PowerShell cmdlets for everyday purpose.
•Customize the output using Windows PowerShell Formatting Subsystem.
•Explain what Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is and how it can be used from Windows PowerShell.
•Manage Active Directory objects using Windows PowerShell cmdlets.
•Write basic Windows PowerShell scripts that execute batches of commands.
•Work with Windows PowerShell’s background jobs and remote administration functionality.
•Master the scripting language of Windows PowerShell.
•Use advanced techniques related to structured programming within Windows PowerShell.
•Automate Windows Server 2008 R2 Administration using Windows PowerShell.
•Identify the best practices for working with Windows PowerShell.


The overall objective of this course is to bring database administrators beyond a basic understanding of their environment and to focus attention on more advanced skills needed to effectively configure, administer, monitor and tune the database within a large-scale enterprise.
At Course Completion
Specific subject areas to be explored and objectives to be reached are:
•Automatic database management, monitoring and tuning facilities. Included is automatic management of storage space and memory resources within the database.
•Using Oracle flashback technology to recover from user errors and from database failures, including flashback data archive and flashback transaction backout along with the Total Recall capability.
•Controlling resource utilization on database servers whose resource demand exceeds its capacity.
•Automating launching routine maintenance tasks and even application functions using the database Scheduler.
•Handling database corruption.
•Utilizing diagnostic sources in troubleshooting database problems and employing the Fault Diagnosability Infrastructure to capture fault data.
•Automatic resumption of database operations even in the face of failures and errors.
•User-managed and automatically managed backup strategies and database recovery operations.
•Use advanced Enterprise Manager wizards and tools, including the integrated LogMiner, Flashback Transaction Backout wizard, database Recovery Wizard, and others.
•Automatic Storage Management (ASM) of some or all database files, providing a database-centric and optimized storage subsystem and volume manager.


In this course, students will learn to develop advanced ASP.NET MVC and Web Forms applications using .NET Framework 4 tools and technologies. The focus will be on coding activities that enhance the performance and scalability of the Web site application. ASP.NET MVC will be introduced and compared with Web Forms so that students know when each should/could be used. This will also prepare the student for exam 70-515.


This course provides existing .NET developers with practical information and labs that enables them to build solutions on the Microsoft SharePoint 2010 platform.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Use development tools that are integrated with the SharePoint 2010 development platform, such as Visual Studio 2010 and SharePoint Designer 2010.
  • Develop Web Parts for SharePoint 2010 solutions.
  • Develop code that uses the server-side objects provided by the SharePoint 2010 development platform.
  • Develop event receivers and manipulate application settings for SharePoint 2010 solutions.
  • Develop solutions that access external data by using Business Connectivity Services.
  • Develop workflows as part of SharePoint 2010 solutions.
  • Develop code that uses the client-side objects provided by the SharePoint 2010 development platform.
  • Develop server ribbon controls and client dialogs for the new user interface platform of SharePoint 2010.
  • Develop Microsoft Silverlight applications that are integrated with SharePoint 2010 data and solutions.
  • Develop sandboxed solutions for SharePoint 2010.
  • Develop code that uses the taxonomic and user profile services of the SharePoint 2010 development platform.
  • Develop code that uses the content management services of the SharePoint 2010 development platform.

-Matt
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