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Introduction to Six Sigma Introduction to Six Sigma When launching General Electric's quality effort in 1995, Jack Welch, the then chairman and legendary champion for the cause of Six Sigma, strongly encouraged his chief employees to become "passionate lunatics" about Six Sigma. Welch's adoption of Six Sigma, and General Electric's ensuing success, greatly contributed to Six Sigma's recognition as a powerful method  more...

Six Sigma Projects and Project Teams Six Sigma Projects and Project Teams "Managers are people who do things right, while leaders are people who do the right thing," says Warren Bennis, Ph.D. in his book "On Becoming a Leader." Champions are leaders. Selecting the right Six Sigma projects and the right people, and leading them to achieve business goals, is vital to the leadership of Champions. This course deals with these  more...

Installing and Transitioning to Exchange Server 2007 Installing and Transitioning to Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) Exchange Server 2007 represents the biggest advance in Microsoft's e-mail and messaging system yet. This course demonstrates how to complete a typical installation of Exchange Server 2007 and how to install additional Exchange Server  more...

Managing Exchange Server 2007 Managing Exchange Server 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (Exam 70-236) One of the new features of Exchange Server 2007 is the completely redesigned Exchange Management Console, which replaces the Exchange System Manager found in previous releases of Exchange Server. Also included is the Exchange Management Shell (EMS), which is a  more...

Deploying Windows Vista Deploying Windows Vista Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Vista Enterprise Support Technician Microsoft Windows Vista is the leading operating system used on desktops throughout the world in enterprise and home environments. It provides enhanced security, performance, reliability, and reduced cost for deployment and management. This course discusses the deployment  more...

Troubleshooting Windows Vista Deployments ...hnical support correct it in a timely manner. This course demonstrates troubleshooting startup issues with the Vista operating system when it is dual-booted with another operating system, and using the Window Recovery Environment when Vista will not start. In addition, it explores troubleshooting operating system services using Event Viewer, command-line tools, and System Configuration. It also  more...

Managing and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Systems Managing and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Systems Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Vista Enterprise Support Technician Many of Microsoft Windows Vista's new and enhanced tools can be used to simplify system management and troubleshooting. Windows Vista can be managed by using Group Policy settings when the system is part of an Active Directory domain, or by setting  more...

Troubleshooting Windows Vista Performance and Reliability Troubleshooting Windows Vista Performance and Reliability Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Vista Enterprise Support Technician Microsoft Windows Vista includes the Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor, a tool that provides multiple data monitoring and collection utilities for evaluating a system's performance and reliability. It can also be used to monitor the  more...

Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Networking Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Networking Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Vista Enterprise Support Technician Microsoft Windows Vista provides the Network and Sharing Center to configure and diagnose networking connectivity. This feature also allows you to configure access to the network through wireless connections, and remote access using VPNs and  more...

Maintaining and Supporting Applications on Windows Vista Maintaining and Supporting Applications on Windows Vista Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional Windows Vista Enterprise Support Technician Microsoft Windows Vista takes advantage of the Windows Installer engine to install, maintain, and remove applications through the use of installation packages. Administrators can deploy these packages using various tools, including the MsiExec  more...

Interpersonal Communication Listening Essentials Interpersonal Communication: Listening Essentials Sir Winston Churchill said 'Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.' Effective listening takes more than just courage; it also takes constant learning and practice. To prepare for effective listening, you need to identify and overcome the barriers that stand in the way of effective  more...

Controlling Costs ...ues such as to-complete performance index (TCPI). It also demonstrates how to calculate planned value, earned value, actual cost, schedule and cost variance, and schedule-performance and cost-performance indices. This course provides a foundational knowledge base reflecting the most up-to-date project management information so learners can effectively put principles to work at their own  more...

Work with Files Programs and Printing in Windows Vista Work with Files, Programs, and Printing in Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista introduces some of the most significant changes to Windows Explorer, and file management in general, since the release of Windows 95. Windows Explorer has a new layout, featuring a Details pane that allows you to view extended properties and metadata of files. The Details pane also include a thumbnail of files  more...

Problem Solving Digging Deeper ...ou recognize the value of honest, fact-based analysis and demonstrates how the application of a few tools greatly assists you when determining the root cause of a problem and the best solution. The course first discusses problem analysis, illustrates steps to follow when analyzing problems, and outlines the tools used for uncovering the root causes. It then describes how to use evaluation and  more...

Quality in a Support Center Quality in a Support Center Customers who experience problems with your service represent a significant challenge to your company. If the support center is able to deal with incidents efficiently, your company can benefit enormously. Reputation and customer satisfaction can be restored and procedures can be established to recognize and prevent future incidents. This course examines the  more...

Enhancing Your Creativity Enhancing Your Creativity What makes a person creative? Do you consider yourself creative? Certain personal characteristics have been linked with creativity for example, a willingness to take risks, the ability to connect diverse ideas, and open-mindedness. And most important, perhaps, is believing that you are creative. Many people get stuck because they think 'I'm not a creative person.'  more...

Planning Your Field Sales Approach Planning Your Field Sales Approach What factors mark the difference between mediocre and great field sales performance? One characteristic of highly effective field sales representatives is their ability to efficiently plan their sales approach for both existing customers and prospects, as well as managing their time and territories effectively. Planning Your Field Sales Approach provides  more...

Negotiating to Mutual Benefit Negotiating to Mutual Benefit The key to being a skilled negotiator is understanding the difference between negotiating and giving money away. This course demonstrates the stages and rules that will gain you a win/win solution, and with it long-term business. If you follow the guidelines set out here, you will be able to handle customer strategies and still close the deal on terms that keep  more...

Selections and Layers in Photoshop CS3 Selections and Layers in Photoshop CS3 Adobe To harness the power of Adobe Photoshop CS3's digital manipulation tools, it is first necessary to understand the fundamental concepts of selecting portions of images, and isolating image components into layers. This course introduces the new Quick Selection tool and its refinement settings, and explains other selection tools including an  more...

Advanced Tools in Photoshop CS3 Advanced Tools in Photoshop CS3 Adobe Designers and photographers alike can use a variety of advanced Photoshop CS3 tools to enhance their images. This course explores the digital versions of techniques used in traditional photography darkrooms such as smudging, dodging and burning, and applying filters. It also demonstrates how Photoshop users can isolate or extract areas of an image by  more...

Getting Started with Illustrator CS3 ...s how to customize the workspace and navigate panels, and demonstrates how to create and prepare projects using document profiles and other settings. This course will also enable you to begin creating artwork using the Shape, Line Segment, Pencil, Pen, and Eraser tools to create and modify shapes. You will learn to use various Selection and Alignment tools to precisely modify and align  more...

Importing and Tracing Images and Applying Effects in Illustrator CS3 ...ed files from other applications into Illustrator CS3. It demonstrates the Live Trace and Live Paint features, which allow you to create full-colored vector images by tracing bitmap artwork. This course also introduces the wide variety of transparency effects, filters, 3D, and other live effects that can be applied to vector or bitmap images, and demonstrates how to use the Appearance panel to  more...

Photoshop CS3 Basics Photoshop CS3 Basics Adobe Adobe Photoshop CS3 is one of the most popular digital imaging toolsets used by professional graphic and web designers, and photographers. This course explores the streamlined Photoshop CS3 interface, including Photoshop s integration with Adobe Bridge, and manipulation tools used to crop and resize images. It also explains color models and demonstrates color  more...

Sustaining Competitive Advantage Sustaining Competitive Advantage In today's competitive business environment, being as good as the competition is not enough. An organization must devise strategies and develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies to set it apart from the competition. In this course business strategies are examined that can help a company gain and sustain competitive advantage. Companies build their  more...

Professional Networking Essentials Finding Opportunities to Make Connections Professional Networking Essentials: Finding Opportunities to Make Connections In the modern connected business environment, knowing the essentials of professional networking is a major asset and key for success. Networking is all about people and making beneficial connections that will help you build a stable and fulfilling career. Unleashing the power of a network isn't something to be  more...

Professional Networking Essentials Developing Confidence Professional Networking Essentials: Developing Confidence Why can some people walk into a room and start making new acquaintances almost immediately? It's as if they're hardwired to know how to introduce themselves and establish a relationship with everyone they meet. Wouldn't it be great to have that kind of finesse with people and be able to network with ease? The reality is that while  more...

The Impact of Situation Style When Communicating with Diplomacy Tact The Impact of Situation & Style When Communicating with Diplomacy & Tact Communicating with diplomacy and tact is more than a skill. It requires an awareness of your environment and style, and an ability to adapt to different situations. In this course, you'll see how conversations with different people in different situations can impact how you deliver your message, in terms of respect and  more...

Actionscript Multimedia in Flash CS4 Actionscript & Multimedia in Flash CS4 Adobe ActionScript, a scripting language used to manipulate Flash movies, is at the heart of creating interactivity in your movies. Gaining a grasp of ActionScript is essential if you want to produce highly interactive user experiences. This, coupled with an ability to integrate sound and video into Flash, will give your movies an interactive edge This  more...

Workflow Adobe Integration in Flash CS4 Workflow & Adobe Integration in Flash CS4 Adobe Once you understand the basics of Adobe Flash CS4 Professional, it's essential that you look at ways of optimizing your workflow. Flash CS4 provides a number of features that allow you to streamline your work, speeding up the amount of time it takes to carry out tasks. Flash CS4 is part of Adobe Creative Suite 4 - a set of programs which work  more...

Creating Navigation Publishing Movies in Flash CS4 Creating Navigation & Publishing Movies in Flash CS4 Adobe Creating intuitive and easy-to-use web site navigation is key to good web design. Using Flash Professional CS4, you can create effective web site navigation that allows users to easily find the information they're looking for. The final stages in the design process involve testing and publishing your application, ensuring that its  more...

Introduction to Adobe Flash CS4 Professional Introduction to Adobe Flash CS4 Professional Adobe Adobe Flash Professional CS4 is one of the most popular interactive multimedia development tools on the market, providing design professionals with the ability to create engaging experiences, ranging from instructional media and games to entire web sites. Flash Professional CS4 includes an updated interface that is consistent with the  more...

Drawing Working with Images in Flash CS4 Drawing & Working with Images in Flash CS4 Adobe Flash CS4 Professional provides a range of tools that can be used to create impressive graphics and illustrations for your movies. Drawing in the Flash environment produces vector graphics - artwork made from straight or curved lines with clean edges that allow you to scale drawings without lowering the quality of the overall illustration. You  more...

Using Flash CS4 Libraries Text Components Using Flash CS4 Libraries, Text & Components Adobe In the world of digital design, it is common knowledge that interactive and engaging applications require attractive graphics, but there is also a need for the often-neglected supporting character in Flash applications - the text. The effective and balanced presentation of text is an essential element of most interactive applications. Adobe  more...

Financial Statements for Non-fiinancial Professionals Financial Statements for Non-fiinancial Professionals Financial statements, including the Income Statement, the Cash Flow Statement, and the Balance Sheet, work as a dashboard of the financial performance of an organization. Knowing how these financial statements are created, and how they reflect the performance of the organization, helps non-financial professionals better understand how  more...

Communication Strategies for the Remote Employee Communication Strategies for the Remote Employee With the trend toward telecommuting on the rise in many sectors, employees are faced with the growing challenges of working and communicating in virtual offices. Virtual offices can span countries and continents, and effective communication skills are not only important, but are the very key to telecommuters' success and their ability to move  more...

MS Word for MAC 2011 Structuring and Organizing Documents ...tructuring your documents quickly and easily. This course demonstrates how to set margins and indents so your document uses proper page and paragraph spacing. If you're creating large documents with many pages, you might want to add page numbers to make your information easy to locate. The course explores how to add page numbers along with other structural components that can guide your  more...

Securing Managing a WCF 4 Application with C 2010 ...ET Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) application. It demonstrates how to enable WCF applications to implement ASP.NET security features. It covers how to use features such as tracing, logging, and performance counters to monitor a WCF application. It also covers the different tools available for monitoring configuration. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that  more...

The Voice of Leadership Inspirational Leadership The Voice of Leadership: Inspirational Leadership In order to develop your leadership qualities, you need to accomplish certain tasks and activate your inner greatness. When you strive for inspirational leadership, you demonstrate credibility and create a community with a shared vision. People are inspired when they trust their leaders and can move toward common goals. Inspiring leaders  more...

Using Business Etiquette to Build Professional Relationships Using Business Etiquette to Build Professional Relationships Business etiquette is a fundamental element for building positive professional relationships. Whether it's interacting with colleagues, connecting with clients, or speaking to superiors, understanding the unspoken rules of business etiquette will help establish rapport and build trust. When you show that you recognize the nuances  more...

Porfessionalism Business Etiquette Personal Accountability ... is an important component of good business etiquette and demonstrates your attitude of professionalism. While it can be difficult at times, being accountable for delivering on your objectives shows you are reliable, organized, and dedicated to your work. This course introduces the importance of personal accountability and outlines strategies for developing a personal accountability framework.  more...

Performance Appraisal Essentials Conducting Traditional Appraisals Performance Appraisal Essentials: Conducting Traditional Appraisals If you were to poll a group of managers about how comfortable they feel conducting appraisals, you would probably find few saying they feel completely comfortable. Conducting appraisals isn't easy but it's an important part of a manager's job. Regularly appraising your employees' job performance can reinforce outstanding  more...

Lean Tools Techniques for Flow Pull Lean Tools & Techniques for Flow & Pull The Lean approach is to eliminate waste from an organization's production and fulfillment processes and to maximize every opportunity to improve efficiencies and customer satisfaction. By applying Lean tools and techniques, organizations can become more competitive and responsive to customer demands. For example, the Visual Workplace is a Lean tool  more...

Designing Application Update Deployments for Windows 7 ...updated to minimize security vulnerabilities. This course demonstrates how to deploy and distribute applications to Windows 7 client machines in an Active Directory environment using Group Policy settings and System Center Configuration Manager. It discusses how administrators can make applications available to users through virtualization technologies, such as App-V, Med-V, RemoteApp, and  more...

Troubleshooting Windows 7 Client Configuration ...s to help resolve issues with these features. This course demonstrates how to troubleshoot and resolve issues with Group Policy settings by using the Group Policy Results Wizard; authentication and authorization, such as logon issues and permissions; networking issues for wired and wireless networks and VPNs; and Internet Explorer. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path  more...

Designing Windows 7 Client Configuration ...ing desktop, security, and Internet Explorer. This course demonstrates how to configure Group Policy settings to apply standard configurations and security settings to computers and users throughout a domain. It also demonstrates how to configure Windows 7 security features, such as Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, BitLocker, and AppLocker to secure client computers. It also outlines how to  more...

Deploying Windows 7 Using Zero-Touch Installation ...tions, user state, and operating system files. The course demonstrates performing ZTI using MDT 2010 and System Center Configuration Manager 2007 by creating the different task sequences required to deploy and capture an image on a reference computer and for deploying the captured image to target computers throughout the network. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path  more...

Creating a Standard Image to Deploy Windows 7 ...er files and to apply and service the images. This course demonstrates how to create a standard image using SIM, to then apply the image to the client machines using Windows PE and ImageX, and finally to service it using DISM. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-686. Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator.  more...

Deploying Windows 7 Using WDS and USMT ...eployed, when that user data can be restored. This course demonstrates how to deploy Windows 7 over the network using Windows Deployment Services. It also demonstrates how to use Windows Easy Transfer and the User State Migration Tool to migrate user state data and then restore it after Windows 7 is deployed. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the  more...

Deploying Windows 7 Using Lite-Touch Installation ...arios using MDT 2010 using deployment shares. This course demonstrates how to plan for and use LTI to deploy Windows 7 to client machines in a network. This includes creating a reference computer to capture the installation image and then deploying the image using bootable media to the target clients. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for  more...

Planning for Windows 7 Deployment ...ndows 7 editions and requirements, and licensing. It also demonstrates how to analyze the current client computers for hardware and compatibility issues. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-686. Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator. Passing this exam will earn the learner Microsoft Certified IT  more...

CompTIA Security 2008 Messaging User Role Security ...rties involved can be confirmed. This course analyzes and demonstrates the methods for securing e-mail and instant messages along with creating security on the Active Directory domain and client computers so that these forms of communication can be done with confidentiality, integrity, availability and nonrepudiation. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the  more...

Monitoring Backups Recovery in Windows Server 2008 ...urce Manager, and the Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP), and demonstrates monitoring Active Directory. It also explores offline maintenance and the configuration of backup and recovery strategies including the use of Directory Services Recovery Mode (DSRM) to perform an authoritative or non-authoritative Active Directory restore. The course is one in a series that covers the objectives for  more...

Installing Configuring Exchange Server 2010 Installing & Configuring Exchange Server 2010 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exchange Server 2010, Configuration (Exam 70-662) Exchange Server 2010 provides new levels of reliability, flexibility, and ease of administration. This course demonstrates how to complete a typical installation of Exchange Server 2010 and how to install additional Exchange Server roles. Also  more...

Quality in a Support Center Quality in a Support Center HDI HDI Customer Service Representative Customer Service Representative Certification Library Customers who experience problems with your service represent a significant challenge to your company. If the support center is able to deal with incidents efficiently, your company can benefit enormously. Reputation and customer satisfaction can be restored and  more...

E-mail Security in Linux ...Courier or Dovecot to provide these services. This course demonstrates how to configure these systems. In addition, because of its strong-networked and secure framework, Linux can be configured as an excellent network router for small to medium applications. This course demonstrates how to configure Linux as a router and also provides the learner with the groundwork for securing and testing the  more...

Linux User Notification Device Management Linux User Notification & Device Management Linux Professional Institute LPI: Advanced Level Linux Professional Exam 201/202: Advanced Level Linux Professional (LPIC-2) Because Linux and UNIX were designed from inception as multi-user operating systems, there is often the need for a system administrator to provide information about system status and future availability to all users. Rather  more...

The Certificate Services Infrastructure in MS Win Server 2008 ...ntation of Windows Server 2008 AD CS as part of a PKI. It demonstrates the use and maintenance of certificates, and covers the types and hierarchy of Certificate Authorities (CAs) that can be configured. The course also describes key features offered by Windows Server 2008 AD CS that may be deciding factors in a business s decision to migrate or upgrade to AD CS, including Cryptography Next  more...

Active Directory Doman Services in Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory Doman Services in Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Windows Server 2008, Active Directory Configuration (Exam 70-640) Windows Server 2008 R2 is the 2009 refresh of Microsoft s Windows Server product. This R2 release introduces improvements to existing features as well as the addition of new functionality. This course introduces the  more...

Monitoring Using Reports in System Center Essentials 2010 Monitoring & Using Reports in System Center Essentials 2010 Microsoft System Center Essentials 2010 allows administrators to actively monitor all objects being managed, ensuring they are running correctly. If a failure occurs or a service is not working properly, they can immediately correct the issue by viewing the alerts that are generated by Essentials monitoring features. Essentials  more...

Managing computers Devices Updates in System Center Essentials 2010 Managing computers, Devices & Updates in System Center Essentials 2010 Microsoft System Center Essentials 2010 allows network administrators to manage computers and devices in midsize IT environments by allowing them to deploy updates and software packages based on specific computer needs. Essentials allows the creation of specific computer groups, and then creates and deploys updates from  more...

Installing Configuring System Center Essentials 2010 Installing & Configuring System Center Essentials 2010 Microsoft System Center Essentials 2010 is a system management tool for medium-size organizations. It is used by network administrators to manage computers and devices in their organizations. Essentials 2010 can be used to secure, monitor, update, and track their clients and servers in one central location, and can also be configured to  more...

MS Word for MAC 2011 Adding Formatting Images MS Word for MAC 2011: Adding & Formatting Images Microsoft In an effort to make our text clear and organized, we sometimes neglect the overall attractiveness of our documents. This course demonstrates powerful drawing and graphic features of Word 2011 features that can boost the appeal of virtually any document The course focuses on the processes and tools that allow you to add pictures,  more...

MS Word for MAC 2011 Moving Around a Document MS Word for MAC 2011: Moving Around a Document Microsoft Word for Mac 2011 offers a variety of intuitive navigation features that help you move around and find your way through documents, whether they're a few pages or hundreds of pages long This course explores basic navigation features such as scrollbars and built-in tools such as the Sidebar. The Sidebar combines features of the Document  more...

Virtualization Management in Essentials 2010 Virtualization Management in Essentials 2010 Microsoft System Center Essentials 2010 contains a built-in Virtual Machine Manager to provide administrators with a central location to manage both physical servers and clients as well as virtual machines. Administrators can create and configure Virtual Machines directly from the Essentials 2010 console. This can be done by converting physical  more...

First Steps for Turning Around a Performance Problem First Steps for Turning Around a Performance Problem If not dealt with in a timely manner, minor performance problems can develop into larger issues that affect the success of the whole organization. Understanding how to broach the subject of performance with employees enables you to keep the discussion focused on the real issues and required expectations. When you know how to implement  more...

Using Progressive Discipline to Correct Problem Performance Using Progressive Discipline to Correct Problem Performance You've taken positive steps to help your employee turn a performance problem around, but the problem still persists. What do you do next? At this point, you must proceed cautiously but firmly and use a progressive approach to discipline. In progressive discipline, employees are subjected to increasingly severe penalties over time if  more...

Customer Driven Process Improvement Mapping Measuring Process Customer Driven Process Improvement: Mapping & Measuring Process Mapping and measuring your current processes, especially those that are most critical to customers, are important steps in improving them. Mapping a process helps you visualize it - enhancing your understanding of the variables that make it work. The map you create can then be used to measure different parts of the process,  more...

Forming Peer Relationships Alliances at Work Forming Peer Relationships & Alliances at Work Developing a healthy network of peers you trust plays a major role in your success at work. Cultivating these relationships is an important responsibility and it requires awareness, skills, and technique. Establishing a network of mutually supportive peers requires more than an appearance at a social event your organization sponsors. It's an  more...

A Essentials 2009 Using Managing Windows Windows 7 Update ...ies that are provided to use and manage them. This course demonstrates how to use the Windows interface, including built-in tools such as Administrative Tools, the Control Panel, and command-line utilities to manage the Windows operating system. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the CompTIA 220-701: A Essentials exam which is half of  more...

Getting Started with Software Programming Getting Started with Software Programming Today's computers are powerful tools capable of accomplishing sophisticated tasks, but not without the assistance of skilled software developers. This course introduces the learner to the magic behind computer software development, beginning with a brief history of computer languages and how these languages have evolved into powerful programming  more...

JavaScript Advanced Browser Scripting DHTML JavaScript: Advanced Browser Scripting & DHTML JavaScript allows developers to use browser scripting techniques to detect code or user-entry errors, and to dynamically add interactivity to web sites. This course explores and demonstrates how to use JavaScript to incorporate error handling techniques into your programs as well as enhance the interactivity of the user experience using DHTML.  more...

Introduction to the Features of Flash CS3 Introduction to the Features of Flash CS3 Adobe Adobe Flash Professional CS3 is one of the most popular web content development toolsets on the market, providing web professionals with the ability to create interactive experiences, ranging from web sites to instructional media and games. Flash Professional CS3 includes an updated interface that is consistent with the user-interface (UI)  more...

Drawing Working With Symbols in Flash CS3 Drawing & Working With Symbols in Flash CS3 Adobe Flash Professional CS3 provides a range of tools that can be used to create impressive graphics and illustrations for your movies. Drawing in the Flash environment produces vector graphics - artwork made from straight or curved lines with clean edges - that allow you to scale drawings without lowering the quality of the overall illustration.  more...

Installing Configuring MS Sharepoint 2010 Installing & Configuring MS Sharepoint 2010 Microsoft Microsoft Certified IT Professional SharePoint Administrator 2010 Microsoft SharePoint 2010 is the business collaboration platform where people can collaborate, set up web sites, manage documents, and provide business intelligence to make key business decisions. This course provides an overview of SharePoint 2010 Server architecture and  more...

JavaScript Browser Scripting Fundamentals JavaScript: Browser Scripting Fundamentals Using JavaScript, developers can interact with numerous browser objects, create and modify windows and frames, and access and modify form information. This course explores and demonstrates how to use JavaScript to access and modify client-side features of the browser, and as a result to add a degree of interactivity to web sites. Specific topics  more...

Getting Started with Word 2007 Getting Started with Word 2007 Microsoft With Office Word 2007, Microsoft introduces some of the most significant changes to Word in years. Most notable is the new intuitive user interface which replaces the traditional menus and toolbars, featuring the Ribbon , the Quick Access toolbar, and the Mini Toolbar as well as a new Office button which replaces the File menu. This course provides an  more...

Printing Help and Automated Formatting in Word 2007 Printing, Help, and Automated Formatting in Word 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Office Word 2007 provides new features called Quick Styles and building blocks which make it easy to create great looking documents quickly. You can select Quick Styles using the new Live Preview feature to view the different styles before committing the changes. This course demonstrates the use of Quick Styles,  more...

Working with Documents in Word 2007 Working with Documents in Word 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Office Word 2007 has various design features that can be used to enhance your Word documents. These include Clip Art, SmartArt, WordArt, shapes, curves, lines, and diagrams to name a few. This course explains how to use Word 2007's Drawing Tools, including working with WordArt, AutoShapes, Pictures, Clip Art, and SmartArt. It also  more...

Advanced Formatting in Word 2007 Advanced Formatting in Word 2007 Microsoft Themes, Backgrounds and Borders can be used in Microsoft Office Word 2007 to create engaging and professional looking documents. With Word 2007, these tasks are made easier then ever before, specifically with the use of theme colors, theme fonts and theme effects. This course demonstrates how borders, shading, margins and horizontal lines are used  more...

Using Tables Charts and Graphics in Word 2007 Using Tables, Charts, and Graphics in Word 2007 Microsoft By using the tabular and charting utilities of Microsoft Office Word 2007, you can format, sort, and analyze your data with ease. In Word 2007, you can insert a table by selecting its layout from a list of preformatted tables, or by selecting the number of columns and rows that you require. You can insert a table into your regular  more...

Advanced Data Manipulation Features in Word 2007 Advanced Data Manipulation Features in Word 2007 Microsoft Word 2007 enables you to create forms quickly and easily, so that they can be used by other users of Word 2007. Forms contain form fields that you can link to external data sources, and Word 2007 contains security features to protect forms from tampering by other users. Inserting fields has been simplified in Word 2007 by means of  more...

Advanced Document Features in Word 2007 Advanced Document Features in Word 2007 Microsoft Some of the advanced features of Microsoft Office Word 2007 offer ways in which you can automate and streamline the way you work. You can use macros in Word 2007 to easily automate repetitive, complex tasks. A macro is a set of instructions that can group a series of actions and keystrokes as a single command. You can also simplify the  more...

Collaborative Features in Word 2007 ... as providing various collaborative features. This course demonstrates how to use Word 2007's document security, which includes locking document formatting, password protecting a document, marking a document as read-only, using Document Inspector, viewing privacy options, and adding a digital signature. It explains the various workspace collaboration features available using SharePoint in  more...

Excel 2007 Formulas and Functions Excel 2007 Formulas and Functions Microsoft Excel 2007 provides numerous functions and formulas for performing simple and complex calculations on workbook data. The Ribbon's Formulas tab provides convenient access to groups of data analysis and calculation tools, such as the Function Library, Named Cells, Formula Auditing, and Calculation groups. This course demonstrates how to create and  more...

Excel 2007 Charts Pictures Themes and Styles Excel 2007 Charts, Pictures, Themes, and Styles Microsoft Enhancements to charting, themes, and styles in Excel 2007 enable you to create attractive and well-organized representations of spreadsheet and workbook data. Charts, themes, styles, and pictures can all be easily inserted and customized from the Ribbon bar. This course demonstrates how to effectively use and customize charts in  more...

Adding Graphics to Presentations in PowerPoint 2007 ...or creating dynamic slide show presentations. This course demonstrates how to create visually appealing presentations using PowerPoint's design templates and implementing new Microsoft Office 2007 themes. The course also explores the introduction of SmartArt in PowerPoint 2007, a feature that allows you to add some glamour to your presentations by using colors and shapes to emphasize text and  more...

Formatting and Managing E-mail in Outlook 2007 Formatting and Managing E-mail in Outlook 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 allows you to quickly organize and format e-mail messages using easy management and time-saving tasks. Outlook 2007 provides formatting features that can be applied to an e-mail message as it is being created, and also includes management tools to find and sort messages quickly. This course demonstrates how to  more...

Using the Calendar in Outlook 2007 Using the Calendar in Outlook 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 provides an easy-to-manage calendar that allows for creation and management of appointments, meetings, and events in a single interface. It also provides a To-Do bar that displays all calendar entries, including tasks and their deadlines, in a customized view that simplifies scheduling. This course demonstrates how to  more...

Using Contacts Tasks Notes and Customizing the Interface in Outlook 2007 Using Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Customizing the Interface in Outlook 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 allows for easy creation and management of all contacts. It provides an easy to use interface for creating contacts, along with business cards, that can also be used for sending e-mail, making meeting requests and journal entries, as well as assigning tasks. Outlook also offers  more...

Completing Searches Printing Items and Working with RSS Feeds in Outlook 2007 ...eracting and sharing information with others. This course demonstrates the new Outlook 2007 search feature, Instant Search, which is used to locate and manipulate e-mail messages and other Outlook items. It also explores printing options using a variety of print styles. Lastly, RSS feeds will be discussed in depth, explaining how Outlook 2007 users can conveniently view content from multiple  more...

Customizing Outlook 2007 and Using the Journal Customizing Outlook 2007 and Using the Journal Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 is highly customizable. You can tailor the interface by selecting views or modifying them to suit your needs. Using a timeline you can track items, such as e-mail or phone conversations, within Outlook itself and also externally. In addition, Outlook allows you to configure and customize multiple e-mail accounts  more...

Configuring Rules Alerts and Junk E-mail Settings in Outlook 2007 Configuring Rules, Alerts, and Junk E-mail Settings in Outlook 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 provides you with the tools you need to efficiently manage your e-mail messages. By using predefined or custom rules and alerts, you can organize your messages by moving, deleting, and forwarding them appropriately, and you can even choose to send an automatic reply to incoming e-mail.  more...

Working with SharePoint Calendars and Forms in Outlook 2007 Working with SharePoint, Calendars, and Forms in Outlook 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 enables you to collaborate with others by using a SharePoint site to share information such as contacts and calendars. From within Outlook 2007 you can open, edit, and update SharePoint files, as well as update and add items to calendars on the SharePoint site. With Outlook 2007 you can easily  more...

Data Security Archiving and Working Offline in Outlook 2007 Data Security, Archiving, and Working Offline in Outlook 2007 Microsoft You can use the enhanced security features included in Microsoft Outlook 2007 to protect your e-mail and computer from malicious attacks that can arrive in the form of incoming e-mail messages. The program also provides you with tools used to archive and manage the size of your mailbox to ensure that you can locally  more...

Business Contact Manager with Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager with Outlook 2007 Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager helps to save time and improve sales and marketing to ensure excellent customer service by providing customer and contact management in one central location. It allows you to easily manage all your contacts, customer information, and opportunities in one location making it easier to find  more...

Getting Started with Access 2007 Getting Started with Access 2007 Microsoft With Access 2007, Microsoft introduces some of the most significant changes to Access in years. Most notable is the intuitive new user interface that replaces the traditional menus and toolbars with features like the Ribbon, the Quick Access Toolbar, and the Microsoft Office button. This course provides an introduction to Access 2007 and  more...

Basic Access 2007 Tables Basic Access 2007 Tables Microsoft Microsoft Office Access 2007 makes it easy for you to create and manipulate database tables. You can choose between a Datasheet view and a Design view to create tables from scratch, or you can base your tables on one of the many pre-defined templates. The introduction of the Ribbon and contextual tabs in Access 2007 makes table creation even more intuitive,  more...

Basic Access 2007 Forms Basic Access 2007 Forms Microsoft Microsoft Office Access 2007 offers several options for creating, customizing, and managing forms. This course describes multiple methods of form creation, including the Form, Split Form, Multiple Items, Blank Form, and Form Design tools and the Form Wizard. This course also explores controls the available types, how they are added to a form, how their  more...

Queries and Reports in Access 2007 ...ely. This course explores the use of the Query Wizard and demonstrates how to create or modify a query in Design view in order to achieve specific results. This course also covers Expression Builder, calculated fields, grouping options for displaying query results, and crosstab, unmatched, and duplicate queries. The use of the Report, Report Wizard, Blank Report, Report Design, and Label  more...

Importing and Exporting Data and Data Presentation in Access 2007 ...07 database to external sources. This course explains and demonstrates the various methods of importing, exporting, and linking to external data sources. It also describes how to create and modify PivotTables and PivotCharts as an alternate way to organize and present database data. The options used to apply aggregate functions to a PivotTable, add a calculated field to a PivotTable, and export  more...

Advanced Data Management in Access 2007 ...der to meet your business needs. This course explains and demonstrates retrieving and validating data, using subforms and subreports, as well as applying conditional formatting in Access 2007 tables, forms, and reports. Advanced query methods make it easy for an experienced end-user to retrieve the results they desire and to have those results displayed in such a way that the data is easy to  more...

Programmability and Administration in Access 2007 ...explains how SharePoint sites can be used with Access and demonstrates options such as moving data to a SharePoint site, publishing data to a SharePoint site, importing from or linking to a SharePoint list, creating an Access view of a SharePoint list, working offline with SharePoint lists, as well as tracking data versioning in SharePoint. Another feature of Access 2007 is its  more...

Database Administration in Access 2007 ...explains how SharePoint sites can be used with Access and demonstrates options such as moving data to a SharePoint site, publishing data to a SharePoint site, importing from or linking to a SharePoint list, creating an Access view of a SharePoint list, working offline with SharePoint lists, as well as tracking data versioning in SharePoint. Another feature of Access 2007 is its  more...

Creating Visio 2007 Diagrams Creating Visio 2007 Diagrams Microsoft Microsoft Visio 2007 is a powerful diagramming software that enables you to create different types of diagrams and work environments. This course shows how Visio 2007 has predefined templates and stencils that enable you to create diagrams quickly and efficiently; along with the Visio Help features that allow you to tap into the vast knowledge base both  more...

Microsoft Office 2007 Collaborating with Groove and Communicator Microsoft Office 2007: Collaborating with Groove and Communicator Microsoft Collaboration is at the heart of effective teamwork. When operating in traditional work structures, with all team members in one office location having regular face-to-face meetings, this collaboration was relatively easy. But work environments have changed. Offices are no longer confined to a room or a building and  more...

Microsoft Office 2007 Sharing Information with OneNote 2007 Microsoft Office 2007: Sharing Information with OneNote 2007 Microsoft With team members working in diverse locations, a central repository in which to store information about customers, projects, and meetings is vital. There's an ever-growing amount of information in a variety of formats and teams must stay in control. Office OneNote 2007 is a note-taking program which enables you to store  more...

Creating Navigation Publishing Movies in Flash CS3 Creating Navigation & Publishing Movies in Flash CS3 Adobe Creating intuitive and easy-to-use web site navigation is key to good web design. Using Flash Professional CS3, you can create effective web site navigation that allows users to easily find the information they're looking for. The final stages in the design process involve testing and publishing your application, ensuring that its  more...

Workflow Program Integration in Flash CS3 Workflow & Program Integration in Flash CS3 Adobe Once you get to grips with the basics of Adobe Flash Professional CS3, it's essential that you look at ways to optimize your workflow. Flash provides a number of features that allow you to streamline your work, speeding up the amount of time it takes to carry out tasks. Adobe Creative Suite 3.0 is a set of programs that ships with Flash CS3,  more...

Actionscript Sound Video in FlashCS3 Actionscript, Sound & Video in FlashCS3 Adobe ActionScript, a scripting language used to manipulate objects and movies in Flash CS3, is at the heart of creating interactivity in your movies. Gaining a grasp of ActionScript is essential if you want to produce highly-interactive user experiences. This, coupled with an ability to integrate sound and video into Flash, will give your movies the  more...

Using Text Components in Flash CS3 Using Text & Components in Flash CS3 Adobe Text and its presentation is an essential element of most web sites and interactive applications. Adobe Flash Professional CS3 can be used to create titles, labels, and other text content that appears by default, as well as text that is used to create dynamic interactivity on a Flash form or web page. This course provides an introduction for  more...

ASP NET AJAX and Client-Side Scripting With VB 2008 and ASP NET 3 5 ...s course provides an overview of what ASP.NET AJAX is and demonstrates how to utilize ASP.NET AJAX and client-side script in web applications using Visual Studio 2008. Specific topics covered include the support for AJAX in the latest version of ASP.NET, how web forms can take advantage of ASP.NET AJAX controls, what the client-side library is and how both ASP.NET and AJAX interact with it, and  more...

Securing and Managing a WCF Application ...ET Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) application. It demonstrates how to enable WCF applications to implement ASP.NET security features. It covers how to use features such as tracing, logging, and performance counters to monitor a WCF application. It also covers the different tools available for monitoring configuration. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that  more...

Customizing Deploying WPF Applications with VB 2008 ...and feel of an application based on user culture. It also demonstrates how applications are deployed and managed after they are built. Specific areas covered include UI customization, animation, localization, various application deployment options, and managing how updates are made. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology  more...

NET Framework 4 0 Client-Side Scripting AJAX with VB 2010 ...s course provides an overview of what ASP.NET AJAX is and demonstrates how to utilize ASP.NET AJAX as well as client-side script in web applications using Visual Studio 2010. Specific topics covered include client-side scripting and the Document Object Model, the support for AJAX in the latest version of ASP.NET, ASP.NET AJAX controls, using jQuery to call ASP.NET AJAX methods and how both  more...

SQL Server 2008 Security Management ...store procedure to access underlying objects. This course demonstrates how to create SQL Server logins, database users, and how to grant permissions, including server and database roles. It also addresses how to use encryption to protect a database and database data, as well as how to use impersonation using the EXECUTE AS clause. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path  more...

SQL Server 2008 Database Management ...ific databases using a schedule or on demand. This course demonstrates how to confirm the integrity of a database, manage database files, and how to create maintenance plans using a wizard or the designer. The course also addresses how to move data between SQL Server instances using detach and attach methods and the Copy Database Wizard, and how to move database files within the same SQL Server  more...

SQL Server 2008 Data Management ... data between tables, databases, and servers. This course demonstrates how to manage table partitions, configure data compression, as well as create and manage indexes in a database. It also shows how to import data using the BULK INSERT and OPENROWSET (BULK...) statements and how to import or export data using the bcp utility and the Import and Export Wizard. This course is one of a series in  more...

SQL Server 2008 Database Monitoring and Performance ...trying to access the same data in a database. This course demonstrates how to use SQL Server Profiler, the Database Engine Tuning Advisor, Resource Monitor, and the data collector to monitor and tune the performance of the database. It also addresses how to use the Windows System Monitor, Activity Monitor, and how to detect and resolve locks. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft  more...

SQL Server 2008 Backups Restores and Database Snapshots ...des protection against administrative errors. This course demonstrates how to perform backup and recovery operations, as well as how to create database snapshots and revert to a database snapshot. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 exam number 70-432. Passing this exam will earn the learner the Microsoft  more...

Creating Implementing Database Objects in SQL Server 2008 ...This course identifies each of these database objects and demonstrates the steps required to administer them within the SQL Server 2008 Management Studio tool. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-433 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development. Passing this exam will earn the learner Microsoft Certified  more...

Creating Modifying Table Index Partitions in SQL Server 2008 ...dependent servers or a federation of servers. This course demonstrates how to create and manage such partitioned tables and indexes, and distributed partitioned views. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-433 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development. Passing this exam will earn the learner Microsoft  more...

Performing Advanced Query Techniques in SQL Server 2008 ...d data, such as the collation and sort order. This course demonstrates how to perform advanced query techniques to manipulate data. It also identifies how to work with the COLLATE clause to manage international considerations when working with data. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-433 TS: Microsoft SQL Server  more...

Creating Implementing Programming Objects in SQL Server 2008 ...ploy them within SQL Server using assemblies. This course demonstrates how to create user-defined functions, DML and DDL triggers, and stored procedures, as well as how to use the control of flow language in transactions and handle any errors that might arise within them using TRY...CATCH, RAISERROR, and ERROR. The course also demonstrates how to use CLR integration in SQL Server 2008 by  more...

Querying Managing XML Data inSQL Server 2008 ...PENXML to generate relational views from XML. This course demonstrates how to use the xml data type, XML schema collations, and how to create XML indexes. It also explores how to retrieve data using FOR XML, process XML data using OPENXML, and how to query data using the XQuery language. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft  more...

Using SQL Server 2008 Messaging Full-Text Search Scripts Track Changes ...d messages to mail accounts within a profile. This course demonstrates how to implement Server Broker, change tracking, full-text search, and Database Mail. It also demonstrates how to invoke and use PowerShell to run scripts and perform actions on objects. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-433 TS: Microsoft SQL  more...

Gathering Performance Data in SQL Server 2008 ... and diagnose problems that may be occurring. This course demonstrates how to view execution plans for transactions and how to use SQL Server Profiler to monitor the databases. It also demonstrates how to tune a database using a workload in Database Engine Tuning Advisor tool and how to use DMVs and catalog views to view system metadata. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning  more...

Oracle Database 11g Performance Tuning Methodology Tools ...iagnostic tools available in Oracle Database 11g. It also demonstrates how to use Time Model and Enterprise Manager to diagnose performance issues, and discusses using the various dynamic performance views (V$ views) to perform statistical analysis when diagnosing problems. The use of alert logs, user trace files, and wait events analysis are also explored in this introduction to performance  more...

Oracle Database 11g Using AWR Defining Problems ...urse explains how to create and manage AWR snapshots, and demonstrates how to use the snapshots to generate individual AWR reports as well as AWR compares period reports. It discusses the identification of performance issues, setting the tuning priorities, how to tune depending on the particular application life cycle phase, and the steps involved in implementing migration, upgrade, and  more...

Oracle Database 11g Metrics Alerts Baselines AWR Tools Services ...s and generate and read ADDM and ASH reports. This course demonstrates how to create static and repeating baselines, compute baseline statistics, define alert thresholds, and generate ADDM and ASH reports. In Oracle Database 11g you can configure, manage, and implement services to work with client applications using Database Resource Manager and the Scheduler. This course discusses the use of  more...

Oracle Database 11g SQL Performance Database Replay ... before it is exposed to a production system. This course demonstrates how to use Database Replay to capture and replay workloads to test the impact of a system change. It also explains how to use SQL Performance Analyzer to ascertain performance gains following a database change and to test the impact of proposed changes. Maintaining SQL performance by managing changes to optimizer statistics,  more...

Oracle Database11g Shared Pool Buffer Cache Tuning ...scalability, and reliability of the database. This course demonstrates how to identify the symptoms that indicate a buffer cache problem and how to use the various methods available to resolve common performance issues related to the buffer cache. It also discusses the sizing of the buffer cache and using views to analyze the buffer cache, and briefly covers multiple pool management. The  more...

Oracle Database 11g Tuning PGA Temporary Space AMM ...o diagnose PGA memory and temporary tablespace issues and demonstrates how to size the PGA memory and manage temporary tablespaces. In addition, in Oracle 11g, Automatic Shared Memory Management (ASMM) uses dynamic System Global Area (SGA) and memory advisors to automatically adapt to workload changes. Automatic Memory Management (AMM) automates the sizing of PGA and SGA according to your  more...

Oracle Database 11g Managing Backups Infrastructure ...ished using the Oracle Secure Backup catalog. This course demonstrates how to browse the catalog for file-system backup data, create catalog-based restore requests, and perform file-system restoration. In addition, this course explores the Oracle Secure Backup processes, configuring defaults and policies, browsing the primary Oracle Secure Backup catalogs, and performing preconfigured catalog  more...

Oracle Dabase 11g Tape Vaulting Duplication Tuning ...o that you can maximize its performance. This course also demonstrates how to identify tunable hardware and software components, choose the optimize disk storage subsystem, list potential CPU-intensive server operations, choose the optimal tape subsystem and connections, analyze RMAN read operations, analyze media manager and write operations, and describe RMAN and OSB tuning dependencies.  more...

Oracle Database 11g Installation of Clusterware RAC ... Oracle Database 11g: Real Application Clusters (RAC) and demonstrates how to fulfill the pre-installation requirements for Oracle Clusterware as well as how to install and configure Clusterware. It also demonstrates the installation of Automatic Storage Management (ASM) and Oracle Database software and then explains how to install the Enterprise Manager agent on each cluster node. The creation  more...

Oracle Database 11g RAC Database Oracle Clusterware Admin Oracle Database 11g: RAC Database & Oracle Clusterware Admin. Oracle Oracle Database 11g has many tools available for administering a RAC Database and Oracle Clusterware, including Oracle Enterprise Manager. This course explains how to use Enterprise Manager cluster database pages to administer a RAC database and how to carry out various administration tasks on Oracle Clusterware. It  more...

Oracle Database 11g RAC Performance Tuning Oracle Database 11g: RAC Performance Tuning Oracle Performance Tuning uses diagnostic tools to gather statistics, statistic rates, and sampled statistics in order to tune the database system to provide the best performance as efficiently as possible. Although there are specific tuning areas for Oracle Database 11g: RAC, such as instance recovery and interconnect traffic, you will get the  more...

Oracle Database 11g Configure Manage Use Services in RAC Oracle Database 11g: Configure, Manage & Use Services in RAC Oracle A service is a grouping of related tasks within a database with common functionality, quality expectations, and priority relative to other services. It provides a single-system image for managing competing applications running within a single instance and across multiple instances and databases. Using standard interfaces,  more...

Oracle Database 11g Diagnosing Oracle Clusterware Node Management Oracle Database 11g: Diagnosing Oracle Clusterware & Node Management Oracle Problems that occur with Oracle RAC instances can be difficult to diagnose because they span across two or more nodes in a cluster. Oracle Database 11g provides various methods for diagnosing and debugging Oracle Clusterware and RAC components. This course discusses the basics of debugging and the use of diagnostics  more...

Oracle Database 11g Transparent Data Encryption Oracle Database 11g: Transparent Data Encryption Oracle Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) is available with Oracle Advanced Security (ASO) and provides easy-to-use protection for your data without requiring changes to your applications. This course demonstrates how to set up the database master encryption key and implement TDE. It also explores how to encrypt column and tablespace data.  more...

Oracle Database 11g Oracle Net Services Listener Security Oracle Database 11g: Oracle Net Services & Listener Security Oracle When considering Oracle security, you must also consider the security of the listener, which is the gateway to the network and the network itself. This course describes the items on the client, listener, and network security checklists. It demonstrates how to secure administration of the network, restrict access by IP  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Installation Oracle Restart ...s business intelligence and data warehousing. This course demonstrates how to install the Oracle Grid Infrastructure, use ASMCA to create disk groups, and create and manage ASM volumes and the Cluster File System. It also outlines how to install Oracle Database 11g, enable direct NFS, using online patching, and use Oracle Restart to manage the components. It is one of a series of courses in the  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 ASM Storage Partitioning Enhancements ...entifies the enhancements in each of these areas. It also demonstrates how to use ASM fast mirror resync, manage ASM users, disk groups, ACLs, and Intelligent Data Placement, as well as table compression, SQL Access Advisor, and segment creation. It is one of a series of courses in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Oracle exam 1Z0-050 Oracle Database 11g: New  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Using Change Management Solutions ... identifies each of these change management solutions and demonstrates how to use them to analyze SQL statements, test upgrades, and capture and analyze workloads. It is one of a series of courses in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Oracle exam 1Z0-050 Oracle Database 11g: New Features for Administrators, which is an upgrade path for Oracle Database 10g  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Diagnosability Enhancements ...t, running health checks and viewing the reports. It also demonstrates how to use SQL Repair Advisor and SQL Test Case Builder. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Oracle exam 1Z0-050 Oracle Database 11g: New Features for Administrators, which is an upgrade path for Oracle Database 10g Administrator Certified Professional (10g DBA  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 SQL Monitoring Performance Enhancements ...end the buffer cache by using DB Smart Flash. This course demonstrates how to monitor SQL commands in real-time using SQL Monitoring, use Automatic Database Diagnostic Monitoring (ADDM), DB Smart Cache, gather and view different statistics for partitioned tables, hash-based sampling, multicolumn, and expressions, and use deferred statistics. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Backup Recover Archive Repair Data ...ers suggestions on how to correct the issues. This course demonstrates how to backup and recover database, archive backups, using TSPITR, and manage the recovery catalogs. It also demonstrates how to use the Flashback Data Archive, Flashback Transaction Backout, LogMiner, and Data Pump as well as use the Data Recovery Advisor. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Oracle Scheduler Secure Backup ...an maintaining a local backup infrastructure. This course demonstrates how to use Oracle Schedule to create email notifications, create file watchers and create and manage remote database and multiple destination jobs. It also discusses the Oracle Secure Backup Cloud module. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Oracle exam 1Z0-050  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 Database Creation Instance Management ...nt (DBCA) to install the Oracle Database 11g software. It demonstrates how to manage the instance, including setting initialization parameters, accessing the database and Enterprise Manager, viewing information about the instance, startup and shutdown stages, and viewing the alert log to ensure that there are no issues with the instance. This course also demonstrates how to use Oracle Restart  more...

Oracle Database 11g R2 The ASM Instance Network Connectivity ...s course describes the ASM instance and how it works, and demonstrates how to manage it with various utilities. It discusses the ASM disk groups and how to create, extend, and drop them. This course also identifies how to configure the Oracle network environment which includes configuring and controlling the listeners that allow database connections, creating Oracle Net Service aliases, and the  more...

Introduction to Adobe Flash Professional CS5 Introduction to Adobe Flash Professional CS5 Adobe Adobe Flash Professional CS5 is one of the most popular interactive multimedia development tools on the market, providing design professionals with the ability to create engaging experiences, ranging from instructional media and games to entire web sites. Flash Professional CS5 includes an updated interface that is consistent with the  more...

Drawing Working with Images in Flash CS5 Drawing & Working with Images in Flash CS5 Adobe Flash Professional CS5 provides a range of tools that can be used to create impressive graphics and illustrations for your movies. Drawing in the Flash environment produces vector graphics - artwork made from straight or curved lines with clean edges - that allow you to scale drawings without lowering the quality of the overall illustration.  more...

Using Flash CS5 Libraries Text Components Using Flash CS5 Libraries, Text & Components Adobe In the world of digital design, it is common knowledge that interactive and engaging applications require attractive graphics, but there is also a need for the often-neglected supporting character in Flash applications - the text. The effective and balanced presentation of text is an essential element of most interactive applications. Adobe  more...

ActionScript Multimedia in Flash CS5 ActionScript & Multimedia in Flash CS5 Adobe ActionScript, a scripting language used to manipulate Flash movies, is at the heart of creating interactivity in your movies. Gaining a grasp of ActionScript is essential if you want to produce highly interactive user experiences. This, coupled with an ability to integrate sound and video into Flash, will give your movies an interactive edge. This  more...

Creating Navigation Publishing Movies in Flash CS5 Creating Navigation & Publishing Movies in Flash CS5 Adobe Creating intuitive and easy-to-use web site navigation is key to good web design. Using Flash Professional CS5, you can create effective web site navigation that allows users to easily find the information they're looking for. The final stages in the design process involve testing and publishing your application, ensuring that its  more...

HR as Business Partner Linking HR Functions with Organizational Goals ... goals. This course examines the core functions of HR and demonstrates how you can use these functions to transcend administrative concerns and address the strategic objectives of the organization. It investigates the special transformational roles performed by HR leaders and the specific capabilities required to perform them. Finally, it leads you through the questioning process involved in  more...

Getting Started with Windows 7 Getting Started with Windows 7 Microsoft The latest Microsoft operating system, Windows 7, is efficient, fast, and available in a variety of editions to suit different business and personal computer needs. This course introduces the main features of Windows 7 and provides an overview of the desktop, including the taskbar and the Start menu. It also demonstrates how to manage files and  more...

Setting Up Securing Windows 7 Setting Up & Securing Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 7 provides tools that enable users to easily manage and maintain the operating system, programs, printers, and system and personal files. This course demonstrates how to use the Control Panel to install and manage programs and printers, and it shows the role User Account Control plays in security. This course also demonstrates how to use  more...

NET Framework 4 Client-Side Scripting AJAX with C 2010 ...s course provides an overview of what ASP.NET AJAX is and demonstrates how to utilize ASP.NET AJAX as well as client-side script in web applications using Visual Studio 2010. Specific topics covered include client-side scripting and the Document Object Model, the support for AJAX in the latest version of ASP.NET, ASP.NET AJAX controls, using jQuery to call ASP.NET AJAX methods and how both  more...

Resume Writing ...demonstrates the process of writing a resume that will result in an interview. Designed for anyone who needs a resume, this course will guide students through the process. An overview of resumes including their use, what potential employers look for and styles will be discussed. Comparisons between the job market and individual goals will be made and applied to the process. A completed resume  more...

A Fast Track Approach to Making Money as a Freelance Writer (Self-Directed) Designed to aid individuals interested in increasing their income as a freelance writer. Designed for individuals interested in becoming a freelance writer. This course provides methods that work and help budding writers to put their careers in high gear or assist individuals desiring a new career to get started. This course demonstrates proven methods other writers have used through strategies  more...

Certified eMarketing Associate Certification (CeMA) ...demonstrates competency in eMarketing. NOTE: This is not a course. If you need training enroll in either eMarketing 1.1 or Advanced E-Marketing. The CeMA certification is a substantial credential for students as well as professionals who are new to the e-marketing profession. The CeMA certification can be of benefit in employment applications, resumes, bios, and college admission applications.  more...

Creating Outstanding Online Help: A Self-Directed Study (Software Industry) This course is for you if you have some experience as a Technical Writer (but not much creating online help)and are looking to enhance your skill set. This course demonstrates - through self-directed study - the initial process of creating effective online help by starting with a solid outline. The major assignment is to create a detailed online help system outline and submit a mini-essay about  more...

Take Control of IIS ...ddresses, ports, and sockets make these service work. It demonstrates how to set up, within minutes, a simple one-page Website. It shows how to test this site using just one machine and how to expand the site to any size you wish. It shows you how to administer Web servers using the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) and the remote administration Web interface that allows you to administer  more...

A Fast Track Approach to Making Money as a Freelance Writer (Instructor-Led) Designed to aid individuals interested in increasing their income as a freelance writer. Designed for individuals interested in becoming a freelance writer. This course provides methods that work and help budding writers to put their careers in high gear or assist individuals desiring a new career to get started. This course demonstrates proven methods other writers have used through strategies  more...

Adobe GoLive 6 This self-paced computer based training series will teach you intermediate through advanced techniques of GoLive 6 that you can apply to your work today. Welcome to Adobe GoLive 6 This self-paced computer based training series will teach you intermediate through advanced techniques of GoLive 6 that you can apply to your work today. This course will take the guesswork out of the revolutionary new  more...

Adobe Illustrator 10 This self-paced computer-based training series will teach you intermediate through advanced techniques of Adobe Illustrator 10 that you can apply to your work today. Welcome to Adobe Illustrator 10 This self-paced computer-based training series will teach you intermediate through advanced techniques of Adobe Illustrator 10 that you can apply to your work today. This course will take the  more...

Adobe Pagemaker 7 This self-paced computer-based training series will teach you intermediate through advanced techniques of Adobe PageMaker 7 that you can apply to your work today. Welcome to Adobe Pagemaker 7 This self-paced computer-based training series will teach you intermediate through advanced techniques of Adobe PageMaker 7 that you can apply to your work today. This program will take the guesswork out of  more...

Adobe Photoshop 7 This self-paced computer based training series will teach you intermediate through advanced techniques of Adobe Photoshop 7 that you can apply to your work today. Welcome to Adobe Photoshop 7 This self-paced computer based training series will teach you intermediate through advanced techniques of Adobe Photoshop 7 that you can apply to your work today. These online courses will take the guesswork  more...

Oracle 10g OCA ...tion with Oracle 10g. An Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) demonstrates a solid foundation of skills for an apprentice or entry-level job role. By earning your OCA you greatly improve your opportunities to achieving your goals. The Oracle Certified Associate is the first step to becoming an Oracle Professional. It?s designed to provide a foundation in Oracle Database 10g. Oracle DBAs manage the  more...

Introduction to Podcasting ...ion or just to have fun is quite different. Daniel Murphy demonstrates the basic elements required to produce your Podcast, including microphones, audio recording/editing software, mixers and soundcards. With step-by-step explanations and plenty of examples, this tutorial will help you produce and publicize your own professional sounding Podcasts to syndicate with the Internet community. This  more...

Managing the Creative Elements of Brands ...r company's brand equity. The first lesson in this course demonstrates how your brand can make a great impression on consumers. The next lesson shows you how to brand your products with the perfect name and logo. This course enables you to determine if a jingle, slogan, or fictional character may be necessary to animate your brand. Finally, disclosing the secrets of designing eye-catching  more...

Application Compatibility Toolkit Application compatibility is one of the most important challenges faced by administrators when deploying new operating systems. The Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0 (ACT) allows enterprises to identify application compatibility issues when preparing for Windows Vista deployment. This course discusses the application compatibility process and common mitigation methods, demonstrates how to  more...

Deploying Vista using BDD 2007 Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) 2007 provides a flexible framework for deploying Windows Vista and Office 2007 in organizations of varying sizes. The BDD 2007 introduces the new Deployment Workbench, which enables administrators to build and manage multiple OS configurations, define network deployment points, inject drivers, attach language packs, and chain applications. This course demonstrates  more...

Dreamweaver MX Advanced ... how to utilize Dreamweaver's templating tools. Mark also demonstrates the extensive integration between Macromedia Dreamweaver MX and Macromedia Contribute. Course Duration: 6.5 Hours Introduction About this Course The Lessons Folder Resources & References Dreamweaver Updater Site Configuration Local Information Remote Information FTP & Local / Network Remote Info RDS, VSS, WebDAV Testing  more...

SAP R 3 PP Production Order ...o execution. In addition for capacity planning the course demonstrates various analysis reports and table planning. Learn To: o Integration into Production Planning and Control. o Shop Floor Control in the R/3 System. o Special Topics of Production. o An Example of PO Processing. o Creating a Production Order. o Important Tasks within Production Order Processing. o Confirming  more...

Works 2003 Introduction ...2003. It begins by introducing the new interface and then demonstrates how Works 2003 excels as a central location for many types of projects and tasks. Learn To Identify features of the Home page. Identify features of the Tasks page. Identify features of the Programs page. Deployment Options  more...

Introduction to Requirements Planning Business analysts must plan and closely manage requirements for projects in accordance with existing standards in their organizations. They must identify key roles and stakeholders, decide on a work division strategy, identify requirements activities and requirements risk, and manage project scope. This course will examine the requirements planning and management knowledge area of business  more...