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MICROSOFT SECURITY TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A hands on training course focusing on security in the Microsoft environment. The course progresses from patch management onto the use of Microsoft security tools. Then server, desktop and network security are studied in the Microsoft environment. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Use Microsoft security tools. * Secure Microsoft servers. * Secure Microsoft desktops. * Secure Microsoft networks. MICROSOFT SECURITY TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Technical server support staff. Technical desktop support staff. Technical network staff. Technical security staff. * Prerequisites: Supporting Windows server 2016 Networking Microsoft systems. * Duration 3 days MICROSOFT SECURITY TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction Security threats, Microsoft defaults, admin accounts, security patches, patch management, patch tools. Hands on: Studying Microsoft defaults, applying security patches. * Microsoft security tools Microsoft updates, WSUS, Inventory tool, baseline security analyser, URLscan, EventCombMT, Cipher security tool, Port reporter, PortQry. Tools hackers use. Hands on: Using Microsoft security tools. * Server security Checklists, core server security, AD, Member server security, Domain controller security, Specific roles. Hands on Hardening Microsoft servers, security templates. * Active Directory Admin authority in AD, group policy, trust and authentication. * Desktop security Checklists, core client security, anti virus software, anti spyware software, firewalls, securing clients with AD, securing clients with group policy, software restriction policies. Hands on Securing Microsoft desktops. * Network security Checklist, IP security, VPNs, PKI, certificate authorities, RAS, RRAS, IAS. Hands on: VPN configuration, IAS configuration. * Monitoring Auditing, authorisation and logons, tracking, system monitoring, detecting attacks. Hands on: Monitoring Microsoft systems. * Summary Microsoft security response centre, security advisories.

Price £750 inc VAT Finance options In Company training - £750 for groups of up to 8 delegates. Discounts for Nonprofits/Charities...  Study method On-site Duration 2 days, Full-time Qualification No formal qualification Certificates Certificate of completion - Free Additional info Tutor is available to students -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Objectives At the end of this course you will be able to: * Identify the components of the Microsoft Project environment * Create a new project plan * Create the project schedule * Use different views to analyse the project plan * Create, allocate and manage resources in a project plan * Finalise a project plan * Track progress * View and report project plan information ' 1 year email support service Customer Feedback * Very good course. Learnt a lot. Looking forward to the next level. * Alexandra - CIAL 1 year email support service Take a closer look at the consistent excellent feedback from our growing corporate clients visiting our site ms-officetraining co uk With more than 20 years experience, we deliver courses on all levels of the Desktop version of Microsoft Office and Office 365; ranging from Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced to the VBA level. Our trainers are Microsoft certified professionals with a proven track record with several years experience in delivering public, one to one, tailored and bespoke courses. * Our competitive rates start from £550.00 per day of training Tailored training courses: You can choose to run the course exactly as they are outlined by us or we can customise it so that it meets your specific needs. A tailored or bespoke course will follow the standard outline but may be adapted to your specific organisational needs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DESCRIPTION Introduction to Microsoft Project * Recap on project management concepts * Project environment overview * The 3 databases: Tasks, Resources and Assignments * Different ways of displaying the Project Plan * Access Help Creating a Project Plan * Create a New Project Plan * Project Information * Create and apply the project calendar * Defining recurring exceptions to the calendar * Defining the calendar's work weeks * Create the Summary tasks * Create the Work Breakdown Structure Task creation and scheduling * Exploring the Entry Table and its fields * Task editing and the Task Information window * Task Durations * Defining Milestones * Manual Scheduling vs Automatic Scheduling * Changing the Task's Calendar * Create a split in a Task * Create Task Relationships * Adding Lag or Lead to a Relationship * Identifying the Critical Path * Adding Constraints and Deadlines to Tasks * Create Recurring Activities * Adding Notes and links to Tasks Managing Resources * Exploring the Entry Table and its fields * Resource editing and the Resource Information window * Resource Types * Fixed Costs vs Variable Costs * Adding Resource Costs * Defining when costs accrue * Changing the Resource Calendar and Availability * Project calendar vs Resource and Task Calendar * Assigning Resources to Tasks * Effort Driven Scheduling * Resolving Resource Overallocation Tracking the Project Progress * Setting a Project Baseline * Entering Actuals * Different ways of viewing the Progress * Checking if the Project is on track Viewing and Reporting Project Detail * Adding Tasks to the Timeline and sharing it * Modifying the Timescale and Zoom level * Formatting the Gantt View * Filtering and Grouping Tasks * Print and Troubleshoot the Gantt View * Using built-in Reports in Microsoft Project WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? This course is designed for a person who has an understanding of project management concepts, who is responsible for creating and modifying project plans, and who needs a tool to manage these project plans. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REQUIREMENTS General knowledge of the Windows OS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAREER PATH Microsoft Office know-how can instantly increase your job prospects as well as your salary. 80 percent of job openings require spreadsheet and word-processing software skills

NETWORKING MICROSOFT SYSTEMS COURSE DESCRIPTION A hands-on course covering the network aspects of Microsoft systems. The course progresses from basic TCP/IP tools and configuration settings through to advanced security considerations finishing with an overview of Exchange and IIS. Hands on sessions are based on a choice of Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 server and Windows XP or Windows 2000 professional. Customised versions with other Microsoft platforms are also available. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Design networks with consideration for Microsoft issues such as logons. * Design, configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP, DNS, WINS and DHCP. * Configure security features such as PKI and IPSec. * Describe the Windows TCP/IP implementation details. NETWORKING MICROSOFT SYSTEMS COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone working with Microsoft systems. * Prerequisites: TCP/IP foundation for engineers Supporting Windows ( XP or 2000 or 2003) * Duration 5 days NETWORKING MICROSOFT SYSTEMS COURSE CONTENTS * Configuring network cards PnP, resources, Ethernet cards, wireless cards, dial up networking, other cards, Ethernet settings, layer 2 QoS. * Configuring and supporting IP Basic IP settings, advanced IP settings, advanced TCP settings, DrTCP and registry settings, security * DHCP DHCP server, authorising the DHCP service, DHCP client, DHCP relays, Address pools, options, lease duration's, Integrating with DNS. * Microsoft networking overview Workgroups and domains, Domain controllers, the logon process in a network, the role of Active Directory, synchronisation, protocol stacks and bindings. * Accessing file and print resources Shared folders, permissions, network printers, browsing, NetBIOS, SMB. * WINS Servers, clients, Client registration, renewing and releasing of names. NetBIOS node types. * DNS1 Overview, Primary and secondary servers, DDNS, zones, resource records. * The browser service Master, backup and other browser roles, elections, announcements, recovery from failure, Inter subnet browsing. * TCP/IP implementation details Dead gateway detection, Multi homing, multicasting, MTU path discovery, registry settings, QOS and RSVP, Windows as a router, performance implications of Microsoft services. * Internet Access Options, NAT, Firewall capabilities and Proxy server, Internet Authentication Service. * Remote Access Installing, RAS servers. RAS process, protocols * Security: PKI PPTP, L2TP, What is IPSec, configuring IPSec. * Security: VPNs PPTP, L2TP, What is IPSec, configuring IPSec. * Other Microsoft networking services & tools Netmeeting, instant messaging, white boarding, document collaboration, video conferencing Microsoft Exchange, IIS, Directory replication, SNMP, Net Monitor, integration with other platforms.

MICROSOFT EXCHANGE TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A hands on course focusing on the day to day running of Microsoft Exchange. The course is designed for those with a sound understanding of how Exchange forwards emails and concentrates on important issues such as monitoring, backups and restores. This course can be delivered on any version of Microsoft exchange and tailored as required. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Install MS Exchange * Create, configure and manage user mailboxes. * Configure and administer MS Exchange. * Backup and restore MS Exchange. MICROSOFT EXCHANGE TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone working with MS Exchange. * Prerequisites: Total SMTP and email for engineers * Duration 3 days MICROSOFT EXCHANGE TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Review of mail basics Basic routing & Client/Server, Mail flow & protocols, Mail server technology. * Exchange features MAPI, Database, The Exchange organisation, Active Directory consideration. * Installing Understanding server roles, Planning for Exchange, Preparing Active Directory, Preparing the host server, Installing Exchange. * Introduction to Exchange management tools Exchange Management shell, Exchange Management console. * Administration Configuring SMTP domains, Send connectors, Receive connectors, Setting up & managing user mailboxes, Setting up resource mailboxes, Mail enabled groups, Address lists. * Troubleshooting Security & troubleshooting wizards, Windows platform tools, External/Internet tools.

SUPPORTING MICROSOFT SHAREPOINT COURSE DESCRIPTION A concise hands on course enabling delegates to manage and administer a SharePoint site. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Perform initial farm configuration. * Use stsadm commands. * Manage content. * Secure SharePoint. * Customise SharePoint search. * Monitor and performance tune SharePoint. SUPPORTING MICROSOFT SHAREPOINT SERVER COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone working with Microsoft SQL server * Prerequisites: SharePoint Administrators. * Duration 2 days SUPPORTING MICROSOFT SHAREPOINT COURSE CONTENTS * SharePoint Introduction A SharePoint installation. Initial farm configuration. Creating a site collection. * Administering SharePoint Stsadm commands, automation with PowerShell. * Managing content Lists, libraries, items and documents * Security SecureStore, Users and groups, roles and role assignments. Permission levels. * SharePoint search Configure search, refine search. * SharePoint performance Diagnostic logging, logging levels, Health anaylzer, performance bottlenecks.

MICROSOFT ACCESS TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A hands on course providing a solid grounding in Microsoft Access. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Use and customise the Microsoft Access environment. * Select, use and customise queries. * Define tables. * Design forms and reports. * Recognise the use of macros. MICROSOFT ACCESS TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Anyone wishing to work with Microsoft Access. * Prerequisites: Database fundamentals * Duration 3 days MICROSOFT ACCESS TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Introducing databases Flat file databases, Relational databases, the objects defined in an Access database, planning a simple relational database. * Open Access and create a database The database wizards, tables, creating and amending tables, using field properties to improve the quality of data entry and system performance, the primary key. * Working in datasheet view View, add, modify and delete records, find records. Advantages and disadvantages of entering data directly into a table. * Queries Sort and select records form a single table, advantages and disadvantages of entering data via a query, define simple calculated expressions, use 'Totals' queries. * Forms Use the form wizards, basic editing of objects created using the form wizards, Data-entry in form view. * Reports Use the report wizard, basic editing of objects created using the report wizard, print reports. * The multi table environment Plan and create a related table, define a one-to-many relationship, write multi-table queries and use the 'AutoLookup' feature, use the form wizard to create a subform and carry out data-entry in a main/subform, print and amend reports, use the report wizard to create reports based on multi-table. * Relationships Working with one-to-one and one-to-many relationships, recognising and handling many-to-many relationships, referential integrity. * Select queries Select queries based on related tables, parameter queries, Crosstab, find unmatched queries and Find Duplicate, the implications of the Join properties in a relational query, conditional expressions, and working with the expression builder. * Action queries Make table queries, append queries, update queries, delete queries. Customising forms. Using the Toolbox, calculated controls, Combo and List boxes, query by form, working with form and control properties, domain aggregate functions. * Reports Report and control properties, customising sorting and grouping, calculated controls on reports, Sub-reports, editing and altering a report's source. * Macros Introduction to macros.

MICROSOFT LYNC TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION This course teaches IT staff how to plan, design, deploy, configure, and administer a Microsoft Lync Server solution. The course emphasizes Lync Server Enterprise Unified Communications features focussing particularly on coexisting with and migrating from legacy communication services. The labs in this course create a solution that includes IM and Presence, Conferencing, and Persistent Chat. This course helps prepare for Exam 70-336. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Describe the Lync Server architecture. * Install and deploy Lync Server. * Use Lync Server management interfaces. * Deploy and manage clients. * Manage and administer dial-in conferencing. * Design audio and video for web conferencing. * Plan for instant message and presence Federation. * Deploy and configure persistent chat in Lync. * Configure archiving and monitoring services. * Troubleshoot Lync Server. * Describe the required daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks. * Use SIP commands and analyze SIP logs. * Configure high availability features in Lync. * Design load balancing in Lync Server. * Backup and restore Lync Server data. MICROSOFT LYNC TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Technical staff working with Microsoft Lync. * Prerequisites: Supporting Windows 2008 or 2012. * Duration 5 days MICROSOFT LYNC TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * Microsoft Lync Server architecture Lync Server architecture, Lync core capabilities, Lync design process, assessing infrastructure requirements and updating the design, planning for all Microsoft solutions framework phases. * Designing a Lync Server topology Infrastructure requirements for Lync Server, using the planning tool, using topology builder, server infrastructure, documentation. Hands on Environment preparation and Lync Server pools. * Users and rights in Microsoft Lync Server Managing Lync Server, role based access control. Hands on Using the management shell, configuring role-based access control. * Client/device deployment and management Deploy and manage clients, prepare for device deployment, IP phones. Hands on Clients. * Conferencing in Lync Server Introduction to conferencing in Lync Server, designing for audio\video and web conferencing, dial-in conferencing in Lync Server, managing and administering conferencing. Hands on Conferencing in Microsoft Lync. * Designing and deploying external access Conferencing and external capabilities of Lync Server, planning for IM and presence federation, designing edge services. Hands on Deploying Edge Server and Configuring Remote Access, Validating the Edge Server. * Deploying Lync Server persistent chat Overview of persistent chat architecture in Lync Server, designing persistent chat, deploying and persistent chat. Hands on persistent chat server. * Monitoring and archiving The archiving service, the monitoring service, configuring archiving and monitoring. Hands on Archiving and monitoring in Lync Server. * Administration and maintenance of Lync Lync Server troubleshooting tools, Lync Server operational tasks, Lync Server troubleshooting techniques. Hands on Lync administration tools, centralized logging service, analysing Lync Server logs and traces. * High Availability in Lync Server High availability in Lync Server, configuring high availability in Lync Server, planning for load balancing, designing load balancing. Hands on Configuring database mirroring, experiencing a scheduled SQL Server outage, experiencing an unscheduled SQL Server outage. * Disaster recovery in Lync Server Disaster recovery in Lync Server, tools for backing up and restoring Lync Server, critical Lync Server data to back up and restore, critical data to export and import, designing branch site resiliency. Hands on Configure pool pairing, experiencing a pool failure or outage. * Planning a migration to Lync Server Coexistence and migration, migration steps, planning for clients and devices. Designing a client migration and device migration strategy. Hands on Creating a migration plan, documenting the migration phases.