Online Distributed eLearning Training

NET Remoting To create and use specific .NET Remoting services All Microsoft VB.NET developers wanting to write enterprise applications with serviced components, Windows Services, or .NET Remoting, or studying for the 70-310 exam Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework more...

NET Remoting in C To demonstrate how to create and use specific .NET Remoting services Microsoft C# developers wanting to write enterprise applications with serviced components, Windows Services, or .NET Remoting, or studying for the exam 70-320: Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# and the Microsoft .NET Framework more...

Distributed Application Design and Development using Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 - Part 1 This is the first course in a three part series designed for developers. This series will introduce them to the opportunities and challenges of creating enterprise-level applications. Participants will see how creating such flexible and scalable applications can be challenging and will learn how to address these challenges by employing appropriate design, tools, and technology. more...

Distributed Application Design and Development using Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 - Part 2 This is the second course in a three part series designed for developers. This series will introduce them to the opportunities and challenges of creating enterprise-level applications. Participants will see how creating such flexible and scalable applications can be challenging and will learn how to address these challenges by employing appropriate design, tools, and technology. more...

Distributed Application Design and Development using Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 - Part 3 This is the final course in a three part series designed for developers. This series will introduce them to the opportunities and challenges of creating enterprise-level applications. Participants will see how creating such flexible and scalable applications can be challenging and will learn how to address these challenges by employing appropriate design, tools, and technology. more...

Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 - Part 1 This is the first course in a five part series that will provide programmers with the basic skills to build three-tier client/server solutions. more...

Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 - Part 2 This is the second course in a five part series that will provide programmers with the basic skills to build three-tier client/server solutions. more...

Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 - Part 3 This is the third course in a five part series that will provide programmers with the basic skills to build three-tier client/server solutions. more...

Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 - Part 4 This is the fourth course in a five part series that will provide programmers with the basic skills to build three-tier client/server solutions. more...

Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 - Part 5 This is the final course in a five part series that will provide programmers with the basic skills to build three-tier client/server solutions. more...

J2EE Connectivity Part 1: Architecture and Client Development This first course in the series provides the foundation for the rest of the course series. It introduces learners to enterprise computing and to the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition. It also teaches how to design enterprise-level, N tier Java Applications and the basics about client development, including client-side programming and using the Java Naming Directory Interface (JNDI). more...

ActiveX Components The ActiveX Components course provides a brief history of the evolution of ActiveX and discusses the various methods of creating an ActiveX control. The different steps involved deploying ActiveX controls have also been described. The course also covers the creation of Active Server Pages (ASP). This curriculum has been designed for application developers and authors who plan, design and implement more...

ActiveX Code Components The ActiveX Code Components course covers the creation of ActiveX code components. It introduces the audience to the concepts of ActiveX EXE and ActiveX DLL and goes on to discuss the various methods to create them. The course also explains the development of the code for ActiveX code components and its usage. This curriculum has been designed for application developers and authors who plan, more...

LAN Implementation In this WestNet e-Learning module, we review the operation and implementation of three established local area network (LAN) technologies: Ethernet, Token Ring, and Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI). more...

The Execution Process Group Once you have completed initiating and planning for your program, it is time to take the steps necessary to execute the program. The Executing process group is concerned with following established policies and plans to ensure effective benefits and stakeholder management, as well as program governance. Management of this process is complex involving costing, quality assurance, and scheduling, more...

Developing Fundamental Critical Thinking Skills ...s organizational planning and decision making become more distributed and reliant on written and verbal communication factors. Developing Fundamental Critical Thinking Skills coaches you through the acquisition of an array of critical skills that can help you improve your information processing and delivery agility. You also will learn how to maximize your inferential and evaluative competence more...

Working with Persistent Data in ColdFusion MX To demonstrate how to use ColdFusion MX to maintain persistent data in web applications Existing ColdFusion 5 users wishing to gain experience in advanced ColdFusion MX development; web and enterprise application developers who have had an introduction to ColdFusion development and wish to learn advanced development techniques more...

Object-Oriented Programming and COM The Object-Oriented Programming and COM is the first course in this curriculum. This course describes the features of Object Orientation and the Component Object Model (COM). The course also covers the basics of creating and working with the COM and Distributed COM (DCOM) components. This curriculum has been designed for application developers and authors who plan, design and implement distributed more...

Visual Basic 6 0 Intermediate This course builds on the concepts learned in the first course, Introduction to Visual Basic 6.0, and covers more advanced topics leading to certification in Visual Basic. The student will review what was learned in the introductory course, and then begin learning more advanced development techniques and technologies.Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-176: Designing and Implementing Desktop more...

Visual Basic 6 0 Enterprise Client Server Dev Part II Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS) is a tool that enlists objects and their associated resources into transactions, and manages those transactions to ensure that changes to data are made correctly. This course discusses the role of transactions in MTS, and explains how MTS uses a context to manage objects and transactions. Additionally, it covers the steps required to build MTS components that more...

Visual Basic 6 0 Advanced Enterprise Client Server Dev Part I This course discusses database security implementations to aid a developer in correctly programming components that access data without compromising security. The different security modes available to Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and previous versions of SQL Server are explained, as well as their respective advantages. It also explains creating Windows NT accounts and user groups. This course more...

Visual Basic 6 0 Advanced Enterprise Client Server Dev Part II This course investigates advanced concepts and technologies that will help you develop more capable and reliable client/server applications with Visual Basic. It discusses the attributes of interfaces and the concept of an interface as a contract. It examines the basic IUnknown interface, the creation and implementation of abstract classes and multiple interfaces, and the fundamentals of the more...

Visual Basic 6 0 Using the Win 32 API Part I This course provides an overview of the Microsoft Win32 application programming interface (API), how it is organized, and some of its features that you can use in your Visual Basic Windows applications. The Win32 API includes services that go beyond the core language and controls provided with Visual Basic such as system management, networking, printing, and security. Using the Win32 API, you can more...

Visual Basic 6 0 Using the Win32 API Part II This course describes how to use some of the more common Win32 API drawing functions, it explains how to obtain and release a device context and how to draw dots, lines, and rectangles on a form or control. It also describes how to change pen and brush styles by using stock objects and by creating customized pens and brushes. In addition, it explains how to place a text string on a control or form more...

Introducing Microsoft NET To introduce the concepts, environment, technology, and tools for Microsoft .NET Software developers, software project managers more...

ADO NET Connections and Commands To introduce ADO.NET and to describe how to make connections to databases and run stored procedures and SQL statements in a connected design Visual Basic .NET programmers and candidates for the Microsoft MCSD and MCAD certification paths more...

Programming C for the C Developer To explain C# programming techniques and models Application developers with experience in object-oriented programming, especially in C , who wish to start working with C# more...

Programming C for the VB6 Developer To describe C# programming techniques and models Application developers with experience in object-oriented programming, especially Visual Basic 6.0, who wish to start working with C# more...

Win2000 Server Managing File and Print Resources ...ver the network. You will learn to create and replicate a Distributed File System share. Then, you will become familiar with the concept of securing data on a network, and you will learn to monitor access to files and folders, as well as to prevent unauthorized network and local access, using NT File System permissions. You will also learn to secure files by implementing Encrypting File System. more...

Windows 2000 - Network Design Addressing and Naming Services To provide an overview of DHCP, DNS, and WINS services in Windows 2000 and to analyze and design a requirement and implementation strategy using these services Students preparing for Microsoft exam 70-221; personnel in medium to very large computing environments that use the Windows 2000 network operating system more...

Windows 2000 - Network Design Networking To provide an overview of Windows 2000 networking services and to analyze and design a TCP/IP requirement and implementation strategy Students preparing for Microsoft exam 70-221; personnel in medium to very large computing environments that use the Windows 2000 network operating system more...

OS 390 Introduction ...ransaction processing is covered as well as platforms for distributed computing, file sharing, Web enablement and LAN services. The course describes OS/390's Softcopy Services and the BookManager system for creating and reading online books and the various system management and security tools included in OS/390. This course is written to OS/390 Version 2.x. This course is designed for more...

OS 390 Managing DB2 Data Warehouse ...ces, converting and storing data, synchronizing data in a distributed environment, and accessing data for decision-support. The course is designed for managers and technical professionals who are considering implementing a data warehouse using DB2. Technical professionals will find hints for designing and tuning DB2 for maximum performance in a data warehouse environment. Managers will be more...

Routing TCP IP This WestNet e-Learning module introduces the routing protocols and shows how they do their jobs. We will discuss the routing process, different routing types, Exterior Gateway Protocols (EGPs), and advanced routing practices. more...

SNMP MIBs and RMON To identify the methods by which data is collected and distributed for network management and the form that those messages take Network managers, administrators, and technical support personnel who require an insight into the protocols most widely used in network management more...

Data Warehousing This course will provide an overview of Data Warehousing, an emerging technique for storage and retrieval of data from distributed heterogeneous sources. Students will be given an overview of Data Warehousing, study the various components of Data Warehousing Systems, and learn how to build, use and maintain a Data Warehousing System. Information systems managers, database administrators and other more...

How Local Area Networks Work In this WestNet e-Learning module, we will use the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model to explain the specific technologies and protocols used in most local area networks (LANs). More specifically, you will learn about the popular LAN protocols of Ethernet and Token Ring, and the increasingly important technology of wireless networking. We will start low in the OSI protocol stack, and then more...

Routing Table Protocols This WestNet e-Learning module describes and compares the two major routing algorithms and discusses the dominant routing protocol based on each algorithm. We will also learn about several small, but important protocols created to solve special routing or transmission problems. more...

Introducing Voice Over IP To identify the components and signalling protocols of VoIP, recognize how VoIP works with the centralized and distributed architectures, and determine the gateway requirements to support both architectures in enterprise and service provider environments IT professionals responsible for preparing, configuring, and maintaining a voice and data network; candidates preparing for the Cisco Certified more...

Cisco ISCW 1 0 Frame Mode MPLS Implementation To recognize the MPLS architecture and functionality, configure frame mode MPLS on IOS routers, and distinguish between MPLS VPN and traditional VPN operation Network administrators; network engineers; network managers; systems managers; network designers who wish to validate their ability to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with 100 to 500 nodes more...

Cisco ISCW 1 0 Securing Routers Administrative Access and Access Lists To secure Cisco routers by protecting the router administrative interface using password features and role-based CLI, and recognize how to mitigate network threats and attacks by using ACLs to filter traffic Network administrators; network engineers; network managers; systems managers; network designers who wish to validate their ability to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and more...

RDBMS Concepts The success of an organization depends on its ability to acquire timely and accurate data about its operations, to manage this data effectively, and to use this data for analyzing its requirements and controlling its activities. Since the volume of data available to an organization might be vast, it is important to process this data to derive relevant information quickly. The data can be managed more...

Client Server Concepts Today is the age of network-based computing. From a small organization with about twenty terminals, to the World Wide Web, network-based computing dominates. When network-based computing was first introduced, computer networks were created using traditional networking technologies. However, with the advancement in networking technology, a new concept of distributed computing called client/server more...

Relational Database Concepts and Facilities This course covers the general conceptual methodology, models, and technology that are utilized in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). The course is designed to give the user a top-down overview of relational database development and implementation. By breaking down the application development process into distinct components, the student will understand the key features of Relational more...

CCNT Broadband Technologies v6 0 Part 3 This course teaches ATM and SMDS. It also covers DSL and wireless broadband and VPN technology including VPN security. Candidates work in the data and telecommunications industries and are preparing for the Broadband Technologies module of the CCNT exam. Typical job roles include Telecommunications Technicians, Data/Internet/Telecommunications Professionals. Average computer literacy is desirable. more...

Controlling the Oracle Listener and Enabling Distributed Transactions in Oracle 10g To outline the concepts and processes to secure the Oracle listener and to work with remote and distributed transactions Oracle database administrators and database operators more...

Blueprint Reading Electrical Print Reading The units in this course will cover tracing circuits, difference between serial and parallel circuits, elementary diagrams, control logic tracing, power system wiring, equipment location and specifications, and installation of PLC prints. Individuals working with machinery or involved in maintenance of machinery. more...

Novell Distributed Print Services In this e-Learning module you will learn to create and load each NDPS object download printer drivers manage desktop printers and configure and administer controlled access printers.  more...

Systems Analysis Using the Client Server Model Part 3: Client Server Design This is the final course in a three part series that deals with the design of the client server system. Students will learn server design distributed data processing client design and testing and performance monitoring.  more...

IBM WebSphere MQ Essentials System Administration I This course begins with WebSphere MQ installation and Queue Manager configuration. WebSphere MQ queues and commands are also introduced. The MQI is discussed in brief. Learners are stepped through triggering. Integrity message persistence and recovery are also covered. Distributed queue management is one of the major benefits of WebSphere MQ and this course covers the key concepts.  more...

IBM WebSphere MQ Essentials System Administration II This course begins by expanding on the distributed queuing techniques covered in IBM WebSphere MQ Essentials System Administration I and in doing so covers clusters SupportPacs and Publish/Subscribe. Then the learner is stepped through security features including distributed queuing security.  more...

IBM DB2 UDB Essentials Part 2 - System and Database Administration Following on from the first course in this curriculum this course focuses on the roles and principal tasks of the System Administrator and Database Administrators in IBM DB2. Administrative utilities and security are covered. The course also provides comprehensive introduction to the areas of database modelling database design and distributed data processing all core concepts within IBM DB2 UDB.  more...

Enterprise Connectivity with J2EE V1.4 Overview This course will address the distributed and enterprise computing and J2EE architecture.  more...

CIW Enterprise Specialist Part 3: EJB Framework and Session Beans ...rse in a five-part series that covers software components distributed architectures and the technologies associated with the Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition. It provides an overview of the Enterprise JavaBean Framework and also covers the creation deployment and invocation of an Enterprise JavaBean. Topics covered include server-side component software defining software components and more...

SQL Server 7.0 Advanced Features Part I ... and remote servers and techniques to manage transactions distributed over these servers. The course topics outline the syntax and function of advanced Transact-SQL OSQL and and ODS-based queries methods of managing SQL Server failover support distributed transaction fundamentals Office 2000 integration and Visual Studio integration. The student will learn to create heterogeneous distributed more...

SQL Server 7.0 Advanced Features Part II ... and remote servers and techniques to manage transactions distributed over these servers. The course topics outline the syntax and function of advances Transact-SQL and ODS-based queries methods of managing SQL Server failover support distributed transaction fundamentals Office 2000 integration and Visual Studio integration. The student will learn to create heterogeneous distributed queries and more...

Java 2: Advanced Java This course is designed to explain the garbage collection mechanism of JVM and the methods and packages used in garbage collection. It explains the security model of JDK 1.2 and describes the security mechanisms the security policies and permissions. The course covers the concepts of internationalization and the functions of the Locale class the Calendar class and the TimeZone class. You will more...

Java 2: Enterprise Java This course is designed to provide an overview of the new technologies in Java. It includes the Swing and JFC package and gives details of the Swing architecture Swing classes creation of GUIs by using Swing components and the JComponent class. It provides an overview to the Java Servlets describes the Servlets using ServletRequest interface ServletResponse interface cookies and session tracking. more...

MS VB .NET: Distributed Applications Part 1: Web Services This course shows learners how to create and consume XML Web services, .NET Remoting objects, and Windows Services by using Visual Studio .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework. more...

MS VB .NET: Distributed Applications Part 2: COM+ and Interop The Microsoft Visual Basic .NET-Distributed Applications Pt 2: COM+ and Interop course covers how to create and consume serviced components and how to create and manage transaction services by using Visual Studio .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework. This course also covers how to work with unmanaged code. more...

MS VB .NET: Distributed Applications Part 3: Data Access The Microsoft Visual Basic .NET-Distributed Applications Pt 3: Data Access course teaches learners how to consume and manipulate data by using ADO.NET. more...

MS VB .NET: Distributed Applications Part 4: Debugging The Microsoft Visual Basic .NET-Distributed Applications Pt 4: Debugging course shows learners how to test XML Web services and server components. The course also covers debugging XML Web services, .NET Remoting objects, Windows services, and serviced components by using Visual Studio .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework. more...

MS VB .NET: Distributed Applications Part 5: Security The Microsoft Visual Basic .NET-Distributed Applications Pt 5: Security course covers how to deploy and secure XML Web services, .NET Remoting objects, Windows Services, and serviced components by using Visual Studio .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework. more...

MS SQL Server 2000: Design and Implementation Part 5: Distributed Data and Locks This is the final course in a five part series that teaches how to manage SQL Server 2000 transactions and locks. This course will cover how to import and export data, and how to transform data with DTS. Additionally, users will learn how to manage distributed queries and linked servers, create transactions, manage locks, and how to troubleshoot transactions and locking. more...

Microsoft Windows 2000 Installation, Configuration, and Administration Part 6: Server Optimization This is the sixth course in an eight-part series that will provide IT professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server. At the completion of this course, students will learn to identify and administer a Windows 2000 network; manage, locate, and control access to objects in Active Directory; publish more...

Microsoft Windows 2000 Installation, Configuration, and Administration Part 6: Server Optimization This is the sixth course in an eight-part series that will provide IT professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement, administer, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server. At the completion of this course, students will learn to identify and administer a Windows 2000 network; manage, locate, and control access to objects in Active Directory; publish more...

e-Business Part 3: Choosing Tools and Technologies The third course in the e-Business curriculum focuses on the tools, languages and technologies that help drive the e-Business infrastructure. It also covers the strengths and weaknesses of each tool, language and technology. It also covers higher-level software and hardware choices such as web browsers, web servers, web application servers and web enabled databases. more...

Novell NetWare Service and Support - Part 4 This course is the fourth in a five-part series on Novell NetWare Service and Support. This series focuses on the prevention diagnosis and resolution of hardware-related problems that network professionals encounter while working with a network. This course covers NetWare Distributed Print Service (NDPS) printing and troubleshooting queue-based printing.  more...

Novell NetWare 5 Administration - Part 2 This course is the second in a five-part series on Novell NetWare 5 Administration. This course covers Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) and managing the file system. This course is an approved study guide that will help you prepare for certification exam 50-639 and is equivalent to Novell class 560.  more...

CIW Enterprise Specialist Part 5: CMP, EJB Transactions, and Security This is the final course in a five part series that introduces the learner to CMP EJB Transactions and EJB Security. The course covers an introduction to CMP and discusses how the container performs data manipulation. The learner is introduced to the benefits and drawbacks of CMP and learns how to implement an entity bean that uses CMP. It also covers transactions defining them and their more...

Microsoft .NET Technology Overview: Part 1 - .NET Platform and Framework ...ing its importance as the 'Next Generation Internet'. The Distributed Computing Model is discussed as well as the foundational importance of XML Web Services. The course also gives an overview of the .NET Platform discussing each of the five core elements of the platform. The majority of this course is devoted to a high-level discussion of the .NET Framework. The Common Language Runtime system more...

Microsoft Visual Studio.NET Technology Overview: Part 1 - .NET Framework and Visual Studio.NET ...cation integration and the solution it offers in terms on distributed computing. Central elements of the .NET Framework are introduced - The Common Language Runtime Class Libraries the IDE and benefits of the Framework. The course also provides a high-level introduction to Visual Studio.NET and discusses its most important new features and general features. Particular emphasis is given to more...

MS VB .NET: Distributed Applications Part 1: Web Services This course shows learners how to create and consume XML Web services .NET Remoting objects and Windows Services by using Visual Studio .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework.  more...

MS VB .NET: Distributed Applications Part 2: COM+ and Interop The Microsoft Visual Basic .NET-Distributed Applications Pt 2: COM+ and Interop course covers how to create and consume serviced components and how to create and manage transaction services by using Visual Studio .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework. This course also covers how to work with unmanaged code.  more...

MS VB .NET: Distributed Applications Part 3: Data Access The Microsoft Visual Basic .NET-Distributed Applications Pt 3: Data Access course teaches learners how to consume and manipulate data by using ADO.NET.  more...

MS VB .NET: Distributed Applications Part 4: Debugging The Microsoft Visual Basic .NET-Distributed Applications Pt 4: Debugging course shows learners how to test XML Web services and server components. The course also covers debugging XML Web services .NET Remoting objects Windows services and serviced components by using Visual Studio .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework.  more...

MS VB .NET: Distributed Applications Part 5: Security The Microsoft Visual Basic .NET-Distributed Applications Pt 5: Security course covers how to deploy and secure XML Web services .NET Remoting objects Windows Services and serviced components by using Visual Studio .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework.  more...

MS SQL Server 2000: Design and Implementation Part 5: Distributed Data and Locks This is the final course in a five part series that teaches how to manage SQL Server 2000 transactions and locks. This course will cover how to import and export data and how to transform data with DTS. Additionally users will learn how to manage distributed queries and linked servers create transactions manage locks and how to troubleshoot transactions and locking.  more...

Microsoft Windows 2000 Installation, Configuration, and Administration Part 6: Server Optimization This is the sixth course in an eight-part series that will provide IT professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server. At the completion of this course students will learn to identify and administer a Windows 2000 network; manage locate and control access to objects in Active Directory; publish resources more...

Web Services Development using WebSphere Studio 5 Part 1: WebSphere Studio Introduction ...distributed computing and Web Services their advantages and the challenges to which WebSphere Studio Application Developer offers solutions. Service-oriented architecture and the roles and operations of Web Services are covered. The course then presents a high-level overview of WebSphere Studio Application Developer its place in the Studio family and its development environment. The various more...

Distributed Computing Environment Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the concept of DCE, what it is used for and why there is a need for it. more...

Introduction to Tuxedo Transaction Processing This course is intended to give the student an overview of the TUXEDO product environment for transaction processing. more...

MS SQL Server 6.5: Advanced Retrieval Structures In this course, students will learn to implement a database design on Microsoft SQL Server 6.5. Specific topics include: summarizing and modifying data; database object creation, such as stored procedures and triggers; data referential integrity; the implementation of distributed data in a client/server environment; and the extensibility of SQL Server. This course, together with MS SQL Server more...

Advanced SQL Programming This course teaches the student how to create stored procedures, manage distributed data and transactions. The student will also learn the importance of locks and how to troubleshoot a deadlock. Finally the student will learn how to optimize the query execution plan developed by SQL Server. The Implementing SQL Server curriculum prepares the student for the Microsoft Exam 70-029. more...

Enterprise JavaBeans This course is the first in a series of seven on the Advanced Java Topics. Students will learn how Enterprise JavaBeans work and be able to create and use them with distributed applications. This course will also introduce other related technologies such as Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI) and Java Transaction Service (JTS). Recommended browser is Internet Explorer  more...

Java and CORBA This course is the seventh in a series of seven on the Advanced Java Topics. This course provides students with an introduction to using CORBA3 for distributed Java programming. When finished students will be able to describe objects using IDL4 and connect CORBA objects regardless of their location. They'll know how to dynamically invoke methods on CORBA objects at run time and use Java and more...