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SYS-ED reviews information in the public domain distributed by software companies, international standards committees, and purveyors of open source software. We perform our own independent analysis and assessments of white papers for software updates and new products. Vendor documentation and third party content is interpreted and selectively incorporated into our courseware and training aids. SYS-ED clients are invited to submit Microsoft operating system, networking, and internetworking questions. Our system consultants and technology partners answer, explain, and where applicable reference source documentation. Questions are reviewed and answered on a first-come/first serve-basis.

Technology Driven IT Training

Experts in Interrelated
Information Technology

Courseware for Teaching

Prospective clients can elect to utilize a text book or CETi courseware as a framework for the training. The classic principles of adult learning are applied to the content, translating subject matter into performance objectives, narrative descriptions, and diagrams which explain the architecture, demonstrate the administrative tools, and provide troubleshooting guidelines. The courseware incorporates industry standard content and consultancy derived techniques for installing, administering, and optimizing the Microsoft Corporation implementation of Active Directory with open source operating systems and third party software.

SYS-ED applies three approaches to its operating systems, networking, and server training.

1. Fast-track courses which are 2 to 5 days in duration and cover the industry standard content.
   
   
2. Combination of industry standard content and tailored subject matter designated by the client. Courses are augmented with industry- and client- specific courseware and training aids - Microsoft and Linux and UNIX.
   
   
3. Tailored private courses which cover the installation-specific components and configurations used by the client. Assessment validation is optional.

With each approach, the client organization selects the configuration of MS Windows servers and clients which corresponds to its Microsoft internetworking infrastructure; it will be used for the walkthroughs and exercises.

Servers

Alternative to the Training
Offered by the Software Companies

Our technologist and system consultants provide information and guidelines on:

	Integration with open source software and cloud computing.
	The quality of MS internetworking software as part of integration with data centers and server virtualization.
	The veracity of the information available on the Microsoft website in relation to third party white papers and industry benchmarks.
	The impact of Microsoft Service packs on internetworking performance.
	Impact of third party security software, Aelita, Symantec, Norton Anti-virus on Microsoft operating systems and networks.

Portfolio of MS Operating Systems
and Networking Clients

Portfolio of UNIX Clients

SYS-ED’s MS operating system and internetworking courses have been developed based upon classic adult learning theory and the application of the standards of the New York State Department of Education. SYS-ED training provides mission critical knowledge transfer and hands-on experience for utilizing MS Windows clients and servers in the Microsoft networking models and as part of a heterogeneous network utilizing Active Directory.

Windows Server 2008 Release 2 - New Features
The new capabilities in Windows Server 2008 Release 2 including integration with MS SharePoint Server are demonstrated and taught: RODC - read-only domain controller and server roles; along with the built-in firewall.

Windows Server 2008 Release 2 and Windows 7
There are several new and enhanced facilities which are available with MS Windows 7 as the client in a Microsoft Active Directory Domain; this also includes enhanced Internet search capabilities with Bing.

Windows Server 2008 and Group Policy

• how to implement and use a Server Core.
• adding and configuring roles.
• configuring hardware and devices.
• utilizing remote desktop.
• manage the backup infrastructure in Windows Server 2008.
• NAP: Network Policies and Network Access Protection and identify enforcement options.
• how to use failover clustering and load balancing to maintain a high level of network availability.
• gathering and analyzing data for resolving bottlenecks: CPU, memory, and disk.

• administering domain controllers.
• securing file system resources.
• troubleshooting Windows Server 2008.
• recovering from system failures with troubleshooting tools.
• restructuring existing domains.
• troubleshooting domain creation.
• configuring the Active Directory Replication topology.
• protecting business data with Active Directory rights management service.
• how to create and maintain organizational units, users, and groups.
• evaluation and implementation of security components.
• optimizing system performance.

• how to install, manage, and secure Active Directory Domain Services.
• restructuring existing domains.
• migrating to Windows Server 2008 Active Directory.
• troubleshooting domain creation.
• managing FSMO - Flexible Single Master Operation failures.
• configuring Active Directory Replication topology.
• how to use and and leverage RODC: Read-Only Domain Controllers.
• protecting business data with Active Directory Rights Management Service.
• supporting Single-Sign-On with ADFS.

• the advantages, shortcomings, and trade-offs associated with the network models.
• managing file system and network resources.
• how to identify and assess security issues.
• how to perform system maintenance.
• how to group policies.
• implementing Active Directory.
• a variety of internetworking configurations.
• creating and managing account objects.
• managing interoperability with Windows Server 2008.
• configuring management tools.
• directory replication.
• interoperating with UNIX servers and clients.
• backing up and restoring the directory.

• installing, configuring, and implementing Windows Server 2008.
• Active Directory and Group Policy.
• implementing security on Windows Server 2008.
• Windows Server 2008 backup and recovery.
• monitoring Windows Server 2008 for events and performance.

• the virtual machine interface.
• customize bridged, VAT, NAT, and host-only virtual networks.
• how to create environments for supporting, testing, and training.
• administering virtual servers.
• scripting administrative tasks.
• performing physical to virtual machine migration.
• how to cluster virtual machines.
• physical to virtual machine migration.
• locating and addressing performance issues.
• how to examine CPU resource allocation.

• how to administer workstations, servers and applications with Windows PowerShell.
• .NET functionality through PowerShell cmdlets.
• managing execution through pipelining and flow control operators.
• manipulating local and active directory objects using the ADSI - Active Directory Services Interface.
• optimizing PowerShell scripts through error handling and add-on cmdlets.

• how to recognize the structure and organization of file systems.
• adding and removing device drivers to and from the MS Windows system and UNIX kernel.
• how to use MS Windows and UNIX tools for analyzing problems.
• monitoring the performance of MS Windows and UNIX.
• tuning MS Windows and UNIX-variant operating systems.

• the mechanisms that configure and control MS Windows.
• the Windows security model: access, privileges, and auditing.
• the internal system architecture using the kernel debugger and other tools.
• the data structures and algorithms that deal with processes, threads, and jobs.
• how Windows manages virtual and physical memory.
• the operation and format of NTFS and troubleshooting file system access problems.
• the Windows networking stack.
• troubleshooting boot problems and performing crash analysis.

• customizing MS Windows 7 components.
• identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
• how to use the built-in tools.
• securing the MS Windows 7 environment.
• troubleshooting networking problems.

• how to perform a clean installation.
• updating MS Windows XP to Windows 7 and migrating user-related data and settings.
• configuring file access and printers.
• configuring network connectivity.
• securing MS Windows 7 client desktop computers.

• how to deploy Windows 7.
• resolving application compatibility issues.
• planning and deploying applications and updates.
• design a standard Windows 7 image.
• migrate the user state.
• configure and manage the client environment.

• planning, testing, and deploying Windows Vista.
• the system architecture of Windows Vista.
• the Application Compatibility Toolkit.
• configuring file-based images - XImage and Windows Setup Manager.
• configuring and troubleshooting Windows Vista migrations.

• deploying Windows Vista in an enterprise environment.
• the imaging tools.
• testing applications with the Application Compatibility toolkit.
• managing group policy using the GPMC.
• deploying workgroup group policy support.
• enabling offline data storage using shadow volume copy services.

• configuring and managing hardware.
• disk management.
• configuring and managing file systems.
• troubleshooting the boot process and other system issues.
• configuring the desktop environment and using profiles to control desktop customization.
• configuring Windows XP Professional to operate on Windows networks.
• how to support remote users.
• configuring Windows XP Professional for mobile computing.
• monitoring resources and performance.

• the concepts and features of Windows SharePoint Services.
• how to apply requirements definition and site design.
• managing user groups and permissions.
• creating and managing lists.
• how to utilize web parts and web part properties.
• how to create collaboration sites.
• integrating contact lists with MS Outlook.
• managing alerts.

• how to deploy MS Office SharePoint Server 2007.
• how to implement a portal solution with MS Office SharePoint Server 2007.
• how to administer MS Office SharePoint Server 2007.
• creating and managing portal sites.
• how to manage document and content.
• implementing business intelligence dashboards.
• how to define content sources and scopes.
• how to maintain optimize SharePoint Server 2007.

• the SharePoint Designer environment.
• how to create a subsite.
• adding content to the site.
• working with CSS: Cascading Style Sheets.
• adding functionality to web pages.
• adding SharePoint components to the site.
• automating business processes with workflows.
• implementing common design patterns.
• building templates.

• how to run commands.
• users, groups, and permissions.
• the Linux file system.
• standard I/O and pipes.
• string processing.
• finding and processing files.
• managing processes.
• network clients.
• vi and vim editor basics.
• Bourne shell and scripting.

• kernel services and configuration.
• the installation process.
• software RAID and logical volume management.
• Apache web server.
• Squid proxy server.
• the network file system.
• FTP: File transfer protocol.
• Samba services.
• DNS: Domain name service.
• electronic mail.
• other network services.
• X Window system.
• securing services.
• troubleshooting.

• network services.
• how to organize networked systems.
• network file sharing services.
• electronic mail services.
• HTTP service.
• evaluating a security policy.
• authentication services.
• system monitoring.
• securing networks.
• securing services.
• securing data.

Red Hat Linux Enterprise System Monitoring and Performance Tuning

• installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.
• administering the Linux file system.
• administering user access and security.
• configuring the network.
• administering Linux processes and services.
• monitoring SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.
• managing system initialization.
• software management - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.
• managing backup and recovery.
• managing printing.
• configuring remote access.
• PC hardware and Linux.

• DNS concepts.
• configuring BIND.
• creating DNS hierarchies.
• LDAP concepts.
• Apache web server.
• Apache server-side programming.
• implementing an FTP server.
• Squid proxy server.
• SMTP theory.
• SENDMAIL.
• IMAP, POP, and SPAM filtering and web mail.

• Linux troubleshooting tools.
• Linux rescue environments.
• boot process troubleshooting.
• backup concepts and implementation.
• networking.
• system and installation troubleshooting.
• security troubleshooting.
• network services troubleshooting.
• Samba and electronic mail troubleshooting.
• kernel, LVM/RAID, and LDAP troubleshooting.

• Ubuntu featureset.
• accessing the Internet.
• Openoffice applications.
• customizing the desktop and applications.
• images and photos.
• music and videos.
• partitions and booting.

• installing Ubuntu.
• software support.
• networking.
• printing.
• accessing and managing security.
• desktop customization.
• managing files.
• the Bourne shell.
• taking control of the system.
• shell guidelines.
• system optimization.

• installation and configuration.
• LAMP - Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP scripting environment.
• network services.
• how to perform administrative tasks.
• logical volumes.
• desktop deployment.
• performing backups.
• print servers.
• packages.
• virtualization.
• security considerations
• LDAP.
• file management.
• managing processes.

• how to use the online documentation.
• UNIX startup and shutdown.
• the kernel.
• how to manage processes.
• user management.
• Linux administrative commands.
• file system management.
• Linux networking.
• how to perform administrative tasks.
• Linux security fundamentals.
• administrative services.
• Bash.
• utilization of Perl for simple tasks.

• installing the UNIX operating system.
• performing UNIX administrative tasks.
• managing users.
• managing the file system.
• understanding and configuring the kernel.
• network management.
• system accounting.
• monitoring system performance.
• ftp administration.
• backing up and restoring the system.
• coding Bourne scripts.
• the capabilities of the shell.
• utilizing the Bourne Shell.
• utilizing the Korn Shell.

Caveat Emptor
Prior to scheduling an operating system or networking course from Microsoft, compare the quality of the training service that SYS-ED offers with the alternatives:

• Review our operating system and network learning paths.
• Read the technology assessments and CFAQs - course frequently asked questions.
• Examine the content in our courseware and training aids.
• Utilize our operating systems and network skillset assessments.
• Interview our systems consultant/instructor.

SYS-ED has been conducting courses in the public domain since 1980; however, there have been changes in the laws and regulations governing computer training in the state of New York. The schedule on our websites reflects a projected time frame for licensure with the New York State Department of Education - Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision and submission and approval of curriculum. It will be updated quarterly.

New York State Department
of Education Standards

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MS Operating Systems and Networks Courses
MS Operating Systems	MS Windows Family	Networks: Implementation	Active Directory
MS SharePoint	Web Servers	BackOffice	.NET Technology
Linux Courses
Fundamentals	Installation and Support	Linux
Red Hat	SUSE	Ubuntu
UNIX Courses
Fundamentals	Installation and Support	UNIX Programming
Solaris	Apache

MS Operating System and Internetworking Training in New York

MS Operating System and Internetworking Courses
SYS-ED's MS operating system and network courses are tough, but they're worth it. Our challenging "hands-on" operating system and network training provides a foundation and framework for Fortune 1000 companies, government municipalities, healthcare providers, software houses, and consulting companies to meet their support staff requirements and acquire specialized internetworking skills. ¹

Courseware
SYS-ED's MS operating system and internetworking courseware is highly respected in Information Technology. We draw upon our extensive library of network configurations, walkthroughs, and case studies to explain, demonstrate, and teach how to implement and administer Microsoft networks with UNIX (e.g. UNIX- and Linux- variants ²).

Teaching is Our Business
Most computer training companies are divisions of large software or consulting companies. Not SYS-ED. Our goal is to provide quality computer training for highly motivated professionals - no more and no less. Because we're independent, we're free to concentrate on teaching - and since 1980 we have been doing it very well.

Our Teachers Know How to Teach
SYS-ED instructors combine teaching skills with broad practical experience as consultants. Our system consultants have been working with DOS, Microsoft Windows and network operating systems since their initial release and equally as important average 30 years of experience in information technology for business enterprise: operating systems, administration, and programming. And know how to teach it. We teach not only "how to", but "why", building a solid foundation in fundamentals and insights into advanced materials. After a course, they're available to answer questions.

Enrollment - SYS-ED Microsoft Operating System and Network Courses are NOT for Everyone
No one is allowed to enroll in a SYS-ED course, without a consultation with our Director of Education. We review the operational objectives and project specifications for the organization evaluating whether to send its employee for the training. The employee is ONLY allowed to register if they have the appropriate background corresponding to the correct learning path.

Microsoft Operating System and Network Training in New York, at Your Office, or via the Web
SYS-ED courses are held at our modern, fully equipped training center in Manhattan. If you prefer, we'll arrange tailored operating system and network training on-site at your organization’s facilities inclusive of mobile computer classroom set-up. On-site courses can include the identical workshops, case studies, and hands-on approach as the training we offer in New York.

For additional information including outlines, availability of private courses, references, and course customization, contact David Shapiro at our New York office at 212-564-9147 or register online.

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