Elstree Film Studios - Training Courses - PC Networking Training Courses
An ideal course for those wishing to learn how the networking process works and how to create PC networks for small and medium sized businesses. This course covers a wide range of subjects relating to PC networking, including how to setup networks, the hardware and software required, and many of the tips and tricks learned only via many years of experience in building and managing PC networks.
Taught by an industry professional with decades of hard-won expertise, this course offers an excellent and cost-effective way to dispel the mystique of PC networking and will ensure you are well on the way to a mastery of this complex subject.
Duration: 1 day.
Location: 21st Century New Media Ltd, Elstree Film Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1JG. [
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Times: 10.00am to 4.30pm. For security reasons, further details are only provided upon booking.
Software Versions: All of our Adobe courses include lessons generic to both CS3 and CS4 versions of the Adobe suite: whichever version you use is covered in detail. In addition, we also now preview the functionality of the new Adobe CS5 suite. Our Apple training courses utilise the latest versions of Final Cut Studio HD (also known of as version 3 or FCS 2009).
Equipment: Our fully featured training room includes six top-of-the-range iMac computers configured to work in both Macintosh (OSX) and PC (Windows) modes, ensuring you the maximum familiarity with your chosen operating system.
Courseware: The book which accompanies this course is posted to you upon payment confirmation.
Accommodation & Transport: Details of local accomodation and transport can be found
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Further assistance: Our
FAQ help page contains the answers to many popular questions. Alternatively please call
0844 844 2428 to arrange to speak to our training manager.
COURSE CONTENT
Introduction
- What is a network
- How networks work
- Why do you need a network
- Networking within an office
- Remote working
- What is a server and why do people need one
- Email for business: From Microsoft Exchange to Google mail
Networking Hardware
- Routers and how they work
- Switches
- Cabling (CAT5)
- Wireless
- Wireless security
- Purchasing software - things to consider
- Backing up data: local and remote backups
- NAS (Network Attached Storage drives) & RAID Drives. Warranties & Licencing
Data Management
- Basic file sharing file sharing - why do we need to share files
- Network printing & sharing printers
- Hosted & 'cloud' based document sharing
- Remote working - how to access the same data from multiple locations: VPNs or hosted
- Active directory - administering SBS (Small business server)
Email & Communication
- Basic email
- Microsoft exchange & collaboration
- Hosted & cloud based email & collaboration
- Google mail and gmail business apps
Security
- Permissions on data
- Email & Spam
- Network Virus protection
- Firewalls
- USB Security
- Internet restriction & monitoring - Facebook & Hotmail issues
Using and choosing an IT company
- Things to be aware of
- Qualifications
- Experience & testimonials
- Expectations
- SLA - Service Level agreements
Summary & Questions
