Feb11

CIAOPS Webinar – Document libraries

The next of our webinars is now available for registration

 

CIAOPS Webinar - Document libraries in depth

 

This webinar will teach you all about SharePoint document libraries in depth. You'll learn now to not only upload documents but also create additional meta data fields. You'll learn how to use SharePoint's check in / check out features along with version control to provide better management of documents. You see how to create different views of your data as well as understand how to sort and arrange the information for quicker retrieval. Most of all you'll be given an understanding of document libraries beyond the basics which will help you get the most from this powerful SharePoint feature.

 

Details

Date: Thursday 25th February 2010
Time: 10:00am
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: $10 inc GST
Level: 2 (Intermediate)
Prerequisites: None

Registration: To register send an email to director@ciaops.com.

Published: Feb-11-10 | 0 Comments | Link to this post

Dec02

SharePoint webinar

Here are the details for the next CIAOPS webinar:

 

091210 – The basics of SharePoint Administration

 

Topics covered:

 

- How to administer a SharePoint site

- How to manage SharePoint database files

- How to backup and restore SharePoint

- How to manage SharePoint securities

 

Presenter:          Robert Crane

Date:                 Thursday 10th of December 2009

Time :                10.00am (Sydney, Australia time)

Duration:            60 minutes

Cost:                 $ 9.90 ex GST for non WSSOPS subscribers.

Level:                 2 (Intermediate)

Prerequisites:      None

 

Details

 

This webinar will provide you with a good overview of how to administer a SharePoint site. It will show where all the basic administration options are as well as what function they perform. You’ll also learn about the low level SharePoint file and databases required to allow SharePoint to function correctly. The webinar will also cover the different ways that you can backup and restore SharePoint as well as manage securities.

 

Registration: To register send an email to director@ciaops.com.

 

Note: that this webinar runs for a longer period of time (60 minutes), cover a much higher level of technical understanding of SharePoint and has an entry fee (for non WSSOPS subscribers).

 

Sign up now!

Published: Dec-02-09 | 0 Comments | Link to this post

Aug25

Do Email Less Course

 
Stewf

 

My ‘Do Email Less’ course will be running this Friday the 28th of August at Macquarie Community College at Carlingford. It’s not too late to sign up. To do so just go to the web site:

 

http://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/index.php?action=course&course_action=detail&code=309M291&search=1&keyword=email&suburb=

 

Apart from teaching you how to use email more efficiently it will also help you understand the technology behind email, how it works, why it fails and what you can do to troubleshoot it. Attendees will learn how to not only cope with the ever growing volume of email but also how to send more effective emails so your message will get through. This is conducted in a hands on lab environment where you’ll get practical experience in working with Microsoft Outlook 2007. All attendees will also receive a copy of my ‘Overcoming email frustrations in Outlook 2007’ as part of the course.

 

If you are interesting in getting back in control of you time and out of your inbox then this course is for you.

Published: Aug-25-09 | 0 Comments | Link to this post

Jun30

Courses this term

In conjunction with Macquarie Community College I’m happy to announce the list of courses that I’ll be offering in the next term.

 

309M293 - Improve your Technology Skills (Thursday September 10 2009 9.30am – 4pm)

 

Technology is a critical requirement of most positions these days. This course will help improve your technology skills and make you more valuable to any employer. Get hands-on experience with technologies such as YouTube, MySpace, Facebook, blogging, Twitter and Internet search engines and learn how to use them to improve your job prospects.

 

309M301 & 309C103 – Networking Basics (2 locations and times)

 

Gain the knowledge and confidence to set up your own computer network at home or work. Learn the fundamentals of networking two or more machines, as well as many of the technologies that comprise the Internet. We look at IP addressing, protocols such as TCP, routers, switches, firewalls, security and more. This course combines practical hands-on training as well as seminar based content.

 

309M297 - Networking with Small Business Server (3 sessions starting Thursday August 27, 7-9 pm)

 

Small Business Server is growing in popularity, and our expert trainer will clearly demonstrate its benefits. You will learn how to install and manage SBS, plus gain critical insight into security, backup, internet access and general network management issues. Highly beneficial if you have network systems and want to enhance your management of the technology.

 

309M299 – Wireless Networking (2 sessions starting Thursday September 17, 7-9pm)

 

This course will provide an overview of the technologies available, and the benefits and downfalls of what wireless has to offer. See practical demonstrations of the installation of wireless networks and receive valuable information about setting up your own wireless network – whether for home or business – so that you can get it right.

 

309M291 – Do Email Less (Friday, August 28, 9.30am – 4pm)

 

Email is an important tool, however if used incorrectly it can be the source of frustration, anxiety and lost productivity. Ask yourself, have you ever been trained how to use email effectively? Chances are you never have. This course will show you how to configure your email programs to obtain the maximum benefit from them.

 

309M295 – Everything Google (Thursday 13 August, 9.15am – 3.15pm)

 

Google is now so much more than a search engine. It allows you to create custom calendars, schedules and to do lists. You can create and store documents that you can access from anywhere. You can also use it as your primary email account. There are maps and street views of just about everywhere. This course will show you how to use all these tools to enhance your online workflow.

 

To for more information on any of these courses or to enrol simply visit www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au. I hope to see you there.

Published: Jun-30-09 | 0 Comments | Link to this post

Jun16

Wireless Networking Course

My Wireless Networking course is once again running at Macquarie Community College at Carlingford starting this Thursday night. It runs over two consecutive weeks from 7 to 9pm.

 

The course covers the basics of wireless from keyboards and mice through to WiFi. It also provides you with a basic understanding of TCP/IP networking including configuration and importantly security. The course also covers a complete configuration of a wireless access point including how to implement strong security.

 

To enrol or obtain more information visit the following link.

 

http://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/index.php?action=course&course_action=detail&code=209M299

Published: Jun-16-09 | 0 Comments | Link to this post

May26

SBS Course starts this week

My Introduction to Small Business Server course starts this week at Macquarie Community College at Carlingford. It will run for three consecutive Thursdays from 7-9pm. It will provide an overview of the benefits of a Small Business Server network, the differences between SBS 2003 and SBS 2008, then a complete installation of product. From there the course will examine in more detail the requirements for configuring and maintaining the product as well as focus on how to ensure that your whole network is kept secure.

 

The course is designed for those who are considering a server or those who already have Small Business Server in their business. The course includes notes and is help in a friendly lecture style format which encourages discussion and questions.

 

If you are interested you can still enrol with the college. For more details see:

 

http://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/index.php?action=course&course_action=detail&code=209M297

Published: May-26-09 | 0 Comments | Link to this post

Feb16

Chatswood course

I forgot to let people know that I’ll also be running my networking basics course at Macquarie Community College Chatswood campus tomorrow (Tuesday 17th February). It will run over 3 consecutive Tuesday nights and give you the fundamentals of networking computers together including information about TCP/IP, routers, firewall and the like.

 

Information about the course, including enrolment (it is never too late) can be found here:

 

http://www.macquarie.nsw.edu.au/index.php?action=course&course_action=detail&code=109C103

 

I look forward to seeing you there.

Published: Feb-16-09 | 0 Comments | Link to this post