BizTech 2010 Knowledge Forum 

"Managing Windows Server 2008"

(Registration Closed)

Presenter: Mark Barnaby, Technical Account Manager - Microsoft Services Premier Support

This session is designed to provide an in depth/hands on understanding of all that is involved in managing this server operating system and maximizing the features to get optimal performance from your existing infrastructure. The workshop will cover:

• Introduction to Windows Server 2008
• Optimizing with Windows Server 2008
• Security with Windows Server 2008
• Installation of Windows Server 2008
• Upgrading AD 2003 to AD 2008
• New features in Windows Server 2008

"Server Virtualization - Managing the Environment"

Presenter: Glenn Guzman, Afina Systems - Certified Citrix Distributors

For all IT professionals considering harnessing the power of a virtualized environment, this workshop will provide the whys, wherefores and how-to's of Server Virtualization.  Over the course of the two-day workshop, Participants will:

• Perform manual and scripted Virtual Server installations
• Understand and configure security on the Service Console
• Install, configure, migrate, manage, and monitor virtual machines using available management tools
• Utilize Update Management Services
• Learn specific commands used to administer Virtual Servers
• Configure and implement High Availability, Data Protection/management Services
• Perform fault analysis in Virtual Infrastructure

"Project Management for IT Professionals"

 Presenter: An Amalgam of PMI Certified Professionals  - DoctorBird Chapter of the Project Management Institute

 The focus of the workshop is on addressing the issues that arise with projects in the industry- the costs, complexities and risks associated with IT projects, even as IT becomes more reliable, faster and less expensive. These risks are alleviated by effective use of project management techniques, this session addresses those issues and the techniques used to solve them.

• The Nature of Information Technology Projects
• Conceptualizing and Initiating the IT Project
• Developing the Project Charter and Baseline Project Plan
• The Human Side of Project Management
• Defining and Managing Project Scope
• The Work Breakdown Structure and Project Estimation
• The Project Schedule and Budget
• Managing Project Risk
• Project Communication, Tracking, and Reporting
• IT Project Quality Management
• Managing Organizational Change, Resistance, and Conflict
• Project Implementation, Closure, and Evaluation.

"Teaching 'Techies' How to Sell Effectively"

 Presenter: Leonard Wadewitz – CompTIA, Manager, Business Development, Latin America & Caribbean

Leonard is uniquely placed to combine several of the experiences of his professional past in delivering new insight into Teaching "Techies" how to sell.  He is himself a "Techie" who has sold successfully for over 20 years and so is able to zero in on those attributes which make for the winning technical sale.

The workshop both sets into context the issues to be considered in preparing a "techie" to sell as well as delves into the techniques and methodologies which will empower that "techie".  The approach is to examine the accepted  literature on the subject but also to bring the issues into focus by examining real life examples and scenarios through role play.

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NOTE: All courses run concurrently Monday to Tuesday