September 2008 Newsletter

09/08/2008		*Sharepoint Server 2007 and Windows Sharepoint Services Bootcamp*
9:00 AM		Hosted by GniYes! Inc (Training and Certifications) - Is your company moving to SharePoint 2007? What skills does everyone need to fulfill their roles with Windows SharePoint Services and SharePoint Server 2007? If you only have the budget for one class,even if you're an advanced .NET developer, this is the class to take. Managers, developers, designers, and every day knowledge workers will find this bootcamp both challenging and rewarding. Imagine, finally understanding everything that SharePoint can do for you,no matter what your skill level! The bootcamp runs 5 days long from 09/8 -09/12 Monday - Friday from 9am-5pm and are held in the quiet, comfortable Platform Lab training room. You will spend 5 intensive days as the experienced instructors drill down on the most important topics and best practices associated with managing and architecting SharePoint Server 2007. After the bootcamp serious learners will be ready to give the 2 Microsoft MCTS Certifications 70-630 and 70-631 MCTS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuration and MCTS: SharePoint Server 2007, Configuration and successfully implement Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) v3.0 in their organizations. You'll learn how to avoid the most common pitfalls and how to design scalable and reliable SharePoint solutions. If you've been waiting for hands-on training with depth and real-world experience to help accelerate your deployment, wait no longer. - We offer private classes: - Highly trained and experienced SharePoint Expert trainer - No "death by slide" PowerPoint Overload - Daily lively discussions -- great content and advice! - Best practices advice throughout every module and lecture - Challenging and entertaining environment - Hands on Experience Register for this event! *Seating is Limited!* **Early bird discount ends on August 15^th**. For additional information: Please call 614.441.9564 or email training@gniyes.com For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.
09/09/2008		CISSP Prep Class offered at Platform Lab - Columbus, Ohio
6:00 PM		We will be kicking off our renowned CISSP Prep Class on September 9th and follow every Tuesday for the next 12 weeks. This course has helped dozens of people in the Columbus area prepare for and earn their CISSP designation. This course can also be used to earn CPEs for other certifications or learn more about information security. This course is run similar to a graduate-school course, and offers what we feel is an unparalleled opportunity to study the CISSP Body of Knowledge. The current agenda for training on the ten domains of the CISSP is: * 9/9 - Kickoff * 9/16 - Crypto * 9/23 - Access Control * 9/30 - Security Management * 10/7 - Operations Security * 10/14 - Application and Systems Development * 10/21 - Break * 10/28 - Law Investigation & Ethics * 11/4 - Security Architecture * 11/11 - Physical Security * 11/18 - BCP/DR * 11/25 - Wrap-up, practice exam, open study , pizza - Our approach combines: Classroom instruction by experienced instructors and pros in their discipline - Instructional CD-ROM packed with documents - Shon Harris’ renowned CISSP study text - Moderated online discussion forum for 24×7 assistance with your study. This four-pronged approach not only provides tremendous flexibility to students, but we feel is unsurpassed in its ability to deliver solid security training, and we offer it at a stunningly low price as a service to Central Ohio. The costs for this training is: $195 for ISSA Members and $500 for non-members. Register for this Event! For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.
09/10/2008		David Christiansen - Exploratory Testing Practicum
8:00 AM		Hosted by: Platform Lab Presented by: David Christiansen "Exploratory Testing Practicum" Exploratory testing is an approach in software testing with simultaneous learning, test design and test execution. While testing, the tester develops a better understanding of the problem space and, together with experience and creativity, generates new tests to run. There are many skills and tactics that successful exploratory testers employ when testing. This two day practicum provides a hands-on introduction to exploratory testing and is designed to give students supervised practical applications of the skills and tactics covered in the course. Register for this Event! For more information, please visit www.techdarkside.com/training or email the instructor directly at dave@techdarkside.com. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.
09/10/2008		GDITA - Extreme IT in Iraq and Afghanistan
11:30 AM		Do you ever think that your IT environment is chaotic? Sponsored by: KForce Technology Staffing During the annual WPAFB update - three war zone veterans will share their IT experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan under truly hostile conditions. The discussion should be both informative and entertaining. Major William J. "Spike" Riley has over 800 days of deployment to the Iraq theater. Lieutenant Keith Hauenstein was recently deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where he served as a mentor to the Afghan Army’s only mobile strategic communications unit. Staff Sergeant Lloyd "Tre" Parkmond was a direct mentor to a 209th Afgan National Army unit. Col. Joe Zeis (Ret.) of the Dayton Development Coalition will present an update on the State of Ohio's and Dayton region's response to the Air Force's RFI for the new Cyber Command HQ. Come here how our region is positioned and it's potential to be a part of the Command. Major Spike Riley is currently a Command Strategic Planner in the A8/9 Directorate, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. He develops Command vision, mission, goals, objectives, the strategy map and strategic management process. He guides and assists the establishment of functional, center, and wing strategic plans and governance processes in support of $47B worth of AFMC assets. He evaluates Department of Defense, Joint, and AF plans, policies, and doctrine from weapon system development to sustainment. He also facilitates the development of financial, operational and strategic standards, measures and criteria. Among his other many assignments in the Air Force, Major Riley deployed as Director of Communications, 9th Air Expeditionary Group, Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait; Chief, Frequency Management Office, Combined Joint Task Force Seven, Camp Victory, Iraq; Multinational Force Iraq, Deputy Chief, Theater IA; and Multinational Corps Iraq, Coalition Communications Focal Point. Lieutenant Keith Hauenstein is the Officer in Charge of the Network Control Center, Information Technology Solution Branch, Networks Division, Communications and Information Directorate, National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. NASIC is the Air Force analysis center for foreign air, space and specialized intelligence. He is responsible for maintaining the integrity, security and availability of numerous communications networks directly supporting 2,700 personnel providing a broad range of integrated, tailored assessments, products and services to joint operational forces, national policymakers, and the acquisition community. SSgt Lloyd "Tre'" Parkmond was a direct mentor to a 209th Afghan National Army (ANA) Captain and five NCOs. Part of SSgt. Parkmond’s duties was to help them run their Communications shop more efficiently. The ANA soldiers lack of understanding on how equipment worked and more importantly how to maintain the equipment was an enormous problem. Through the mentoring process he was able to teach them how to use and take care of their IT assets. Their help desk did not have any useful method in place to track the items they took in for repairs or any method of tracking the work they were doing. Missing equipment or equipment being returned to the wrong people was very common. Based on these and several other facts he wrote the first Standard Operating Procedures for the 209th ANA comm. shop, which was immediately endorsed and implemented after review. **Seating is limited, reserve your seat today!** Register for this Event! This event will be held at: Sinclair Ponitz Center 444 West Third Street, Building 12, Suite 101 Dayton, Ohio 45402 Map IT!
09/12/2008		TechColumbus Technology Leaders Luncheon
11:30 AM		Speaker: Alan Cullop - EVP and CIO NetJets, Inc. Alan Cullop, EVP and CIO, of NetJets Inc. will provide an overview of NetJets unique business model created by Richard Santulli in 1986 and its rapid growth to become the world's largest air carrier in terms of fleet size. Alan will discuss how technology transformed from a cost center to become a strategic enabler for NetJets enabling growth and incremental revenues. Alan will also discuss economic factors, regulatory, environmental responsibilities, and factors for its continued growth. Register for this Event! For additional information please contact: Cindy Groeniger at TechColumbus. This event will be held at: TechColumbus 1275 Kinnear Road Columbus, Ohio 43212 For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.
09/13/2008		Go Bucks! Beat USC!!
8:00 PM		As a devout Buckeye that attended high school in Southern California, Platform Lab Director Steve Gruetter has a special place in his heart for the University of Spoiled Children. Suffering two Rose Bowl losses in person, while dealing with insufferable fans and the singular worst marching band in the history of our planet, gives Steve the experience necessary to work up a comprehensive distaste for all that is Trojan – the repetitive fight song, the shambles of a stadium, the house they bought for Reggie Bush’s parents, the mascot, the horse, especially the band and yes - even the cheerleaders. This concludes all thoughts about U$C that are fit for this publication. Let's Go Bucks!
09/16/2008		VMWare classes monthly at Platform Lab's Training Room
9:00 AM		Platform Lab hosts numerous VMWare training classes, most are taught by one of VMware’s preferred national trainers, J.D. Corder. These classes run weekly from 9/16, 2008 Tuesday-Friday from 9am-5pm and are held in the quiet, comfortable Platform Lab training room. This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware Infrastructure 3, which consists of VMware ESX Server and VMware VirtualCenter. Upon completion of this course, you can take the examination to become a VMware Certified Professional. The course has been updated to reflect ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5. Students who complete this course should enroll next in VMware Infrastructure 3: Deploy, Secure, and Analyze. At the end of the course, you should gain an understanding of the functionality in VMware Infrastructure 3 and be able to: • Install ESX Server • Configure ESX Server networking and storage • Install and configure VirtualCenter • Control user access to the VMware infrastructure • Deploy and manage virtual machines using VirtualCenter • Allocate and monitor virtual machines’ resources • Ensure high availability of applications If your organization is exploring use of this outstanding tool, you need solid training to take full advantage. This series of classes are designed for System administrators, system/s engineers, and operators responsible for ESX Server and/or VirtualCenter with System administration experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems. Register for this event! Seating is Limited! VMWare Infrastructure 3.pdf More information on the VMWare Website. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.
09/17/2008		Microsolved - Quarterly State of the Threat
7:30 AM		Quarterly State of the Threat – This seminar is being brought to you and presented by Brent Huston the CEO/Security Evangelist of MicroSolved, Inc. (www.microsolved.com). Brent will present an update on the latest information security threats. Learn where attackers are going and what new security issues are likely in the coming quarter. He will discuss: * Trends in Security * Major Vulnerabilities in 2008 * New Major Attacker Developments * Possible Attack Vectors of the Coming Quarter * Admission is FREE; however registration is required to attend. * For more information please contact Constance Matthews at cmatthews@microsolved.com or call 614-351-1237 ext. 206. Register for this Event! In addition, a complimentary continental breakfast will be served from 8:00 – 8:30 am. Seats are limited! For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.
09/18/2008		IT Martini - Happy Hour 2
5:30 PM		CONNECT with IT Professionals from all over Columbus at the next IT Martini Hour! Join us at Park Street Patio on September 18th right after work for an exclusive event that includes: - Networking with your IT Professional colleagues from all over Columbus - A brief keynote from a leader in the Columbus IT Community - Lively discussions, lead by some of the best and brightest in the Columbus IT Community - Innovative demos from Columbus-based startups * Appetizers, refreshments, schwag, and FUN * Register for IT Martini Hour and be part of the Columbus IT Community! This Event will be held at: Park Street Patio 533 N Park Street Columbus, OH 43215 Map IT!
09/18/2008		Central Ohio SharePoint User Group - Monthly Meeting
5:30 PM		A Microsoft sponsored, SharePoint - community group The Central Ohio SharePoint User Group *is a Microsoft-sponsored community group that comes together to explore SharePoint and the applications that work with SharePoint. The user group is targeted towards end users, administrators, implementers, developers, and anyone who likes to learn about emerging technology. We meet the* third Thursday of every month* *from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Microsoft office (near Polaris), Everyone who attends the user group meeting, no matter what their level of SharePoint experience, will likely leave having learned something new. Admission is free. No reservations needed. This meeting will be held on September 18th, 2008. For more information, contact Carol Fleming via Email or 614-566-8657. User group meeting location: 8800 Lyra Drive Suite 400 Columbus, Ohio Map IT!
09/19/2008		The Circuit - Regional Entrepreneur Forum
8:00 AM		"SEO and Beyond" Hosted by: Purple Trout, LLC Guest Speaker(s): Steve Phillips of Purple Trout LLC Kelly Berkemeier of ISOCNET We’ll quickly cover an overall understanding of Search Engine Optimization and then dive in to the “meat” of planning and implementing an overall SEO strategy. Topics to be covered include: Keywords and Keyword Research Content development Blogs Link Building Social Media We are a "true" Search Engine Optimization (SEO) firm located in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. We specialize in honest and ethical SEO techniques in obtaining higher rankings for your company's website in Google, Yahoo, MSN and other search engines. Register for this Event! This event will be held at: Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati 3805 Edwards Road - 5th Floor Cincinnati, Ohio Map IT!
09/19/2008		TechColumbus - e-Track Luncheon - "The Funded"
11:30 AM		“Are you a small business just getting started and confused by what it takes to get someone to invest some funds to get off the ground? Then you may want to hear from several people that have recently received funding to get their companies started. Learn what is important to investors at this stage, the amounts and types of funding you should be seeking and milestones that are expected with each stage of funding.” Cost to attend: Members: $10.00 Non-Members: $30.00 Register for this event! For more information, please email Cindy Groeniger at TechColumbus. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.
09/22/2008		2008 Central Ohio ISSA Golf Outing
11:00 AM		The Central Ohio ISSA will host a golf outing Monday September 22nd at The Country Club at Muirfield. Please join us for a full day of golf, food, beverages and prizes. The event is open to ISSA members, affiliates and guests. * When: Monday, September 22nd (11:00 AM Registration / 12:00PM) * Location: - The Country Club at Muirfield (8715 Muirfield Dr, Dublin, OH 43017) * Format: Scramble * Cost: $35 / Player (ISSA Member) $55 / Player (Non-ISSA Member * Questions / Comments: Brent Bigelow (brent.bigelow@ahhinc.com) OR 614.271.6789
09/23/2008		CBTS - Dayton Business Technology Solutions Symposiums
8:30 AM		Cincinnati Bell Technology Services will partner with Platform Lab, Avaya, Cisco, Sun Microsystems, Nortel, Oracle, Net App, VMware and other technology manufacturers, to host an all-day IT event, targeting Dayton area business owners, decision-makers and purchasing influencers of IT and communication services. The CBTS programs focus on communications solutions businesses need and utilize in today's marketplace. CBTS features the latest, most cost-efficient technologies available. In addition to a large vendor showcase(trade show style), CBTS will offer breakout sessions on topics such as wireless & 802.11 technologies, unified communications, business compliance applications, security services, on-line data backup and more. - Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided! - The day will end with a relaxing and enjoyable cocktail reception. CBTS and Cincinnati Bell vendors/partners, sales consultants and engineers will be on hand to assist with questions and participate in what is sure to be lively discussion with all our attendees. Don't miss this exciting opportunity! The Dayton event will be held at: The Sinclair Community College Conference Center 444 West Third Street Dayton, Ohio, 45402 Map IT! **The upcoming Columbus event will be held in November at a date and venue to be announced soon, along with very special VIP guests.** For more information, visit: www.cbts.cincinnatibell.com/dayton or call 1.866.355.5287
09/24/2008		TechColumbus After Hours with Quick Solutions
5:30 PM		Quick Solutions, Inc. (QSI) is a leading IT consulting and solutions company. We’ve built a loyal client base by delivering what we promise “on time, at or below budget, as expected, with the intended results.” We have nurtured long-term relationships with consultants through our commitment to our employees. We offer both clients and consultants a unique environment for building dynamic partnerships and generating outstanding results. QSI is a preferred supplier for multiple Fortune 100 companies. We are a Microsoft® Gold Partner in Application Development, Business Process & Integration and Information worker solutions. As a premier IT consulting firm, QSI has made the Inc. 500 list four times, was a U.S. Small Business Administration's Small Business of the Year runner-up, and made the Columbus “Fast Fifty” list five consecutive years. Proudly an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program) company, QSI is also an active member of the National Association of Computer Consulting Businesses (NACCB). Our core business and services are Business Solutions and IT Consulting. Business Solutions services include, but are not limited to, Application Development with the following studios: ALM, .NET, Java, Information Worker Solutions, Connected Systems Solutions and Quality Assurance Solutions. QSI is proud to employ two Microsoft MVPs. Our Business Solutions Practices also include a Business Intelligence Office, Project Management Office, Project Services Organization (training), and a Business Technology Office. Thus, QSI is a full-service IT services provider. IT consulting provides IT services to clients on a staff augmentation type basis. These services are usually contracted on a time and materials basis to the client. Throughout our expansion, we’ve stayed true to our founding philosophy of a commitment to providing value for our clients while enriching the lives of our employees. This philosophy has formed every step of our past development and will guide our growth in the years to come. www.quicksolutions.com Hors d’ evours and beverages will be served Register for this event! This event will be held at: Quick Solutions 440 Polaris Parkway, Ste 500 Westerville, Ohio 43082 Map IT!
09/25/2008		The Circuit - Breakfast Bytes
8:00 AM		"Got mobile? Solutions for a Mobile Work Force" Hosted by: MVD Communications Guest Speaker(s): Jason Yorn, Regional Manager for Mitel Communications Marc Sandlin, Account Specialist for MVD Communications This will be a discussion about innovative new technology which allows users to communicate, collaborate & view each others presence regardless of their physical location in the world. We will discuss teleworking, mobile extension, fixed mobile convergence, and Ultra Thin Client converged solutions to help you work efficiently and effectively. *Solutions for the remote office/home office *Solutions for the employee who is always "on the move" *Convergence at it's finest. Voice and Data hotdesking in a thin client environment. Register for this Event! This event will be held at: Embassy Suites Blue Ash 4554 W Lake Forest Dr Cincinnati, OH 45242 Map IT!
09/26/2008		TechColumbus 'Special Event' Luncheon:
11:30 AM		Dave Berkus Presents: "Ten Technology Trends That Will Shape Your Corporate Future" The West Coast has a reputation for creating new technology businesses that send shock-waves around the world. From this cutting-edge marketplace, David Berkus, Past Chairman of Tech Coast Angels, will share his views on the top 10 tech trends affecting business today. Dave Berkus is chairman emeritus/member of the Tech Coast Angels, and has played an integral role in its success. With 300 members across five southern California cities, it is the largest angel group in the nation. Since 1993, Dave has invested in 68 technology ventures, earning an IRR of 97%. Berkus, aka “Mr. Trend”, has been divining the future of technology for fifteen years, presenting his views before CEO workshops, business groups and technology association meetings since 1993. Author of two books and many articles, Berkus asks us to contemplate the tough questions that come from an understanding of these trends, including “How do we remain competitive in this new environment?” and “How do you position to expend your corporate resources most effectively?” Delivered with humor and insight, Berkus’ “Ten Trends” is an audience favorite, a must-attend event that should cause lots of conversation as attendees evaluate the impact upon their own corporate strategies. Cost to attend: Member: $25.00 Non-Member: $40.00 *Registration is required* Register for this Event! This event will be held at: The Crowne Plaza 33 East Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, Ohio 43215 Map IT!
09/29/2008		2008 Annual Business Survival and Recovery Conference
8:00 AM		Contingency Planners of OHIO (CPO) is pleased to announce the return of our annual Business Survival and Recovery Conference – celebrating CPO’s twenty-second year in 2008, and our nineteenth conference! September 29th and 30th. As a professional in the business continuity, disaster recovery and/or information security arenas, you can surely appreciate the necessity of advanced preparation and planning, as well as the benefit that accompanies information knowledge sharing and networking. Whether you find value in the monthly regional meetings, the annual conference, website functions only available to members, information about seminars and training or the many other benefits associated with being a member of CPO, you're sure to agree that the nominal annual dues are more than worthwhile! All meetings contribute toward your continued development and individuals can gain credits necessary for maintaining various certifications. Become a CPO Member. Register for this Event! This event will be held at: The Conference Center at NorthPointe 9243 Columbus Pike Lewis Center, OH 43035 Map IT!
09/30/2008		BioOhio - 2008 Bioscience Career Fair
1:00 PM		Career and job fairs are a great way to meet a wide variety of potential employers in a friendly setting where both parties can gauge whether or not they want to go to the next step. BioOhio hosts an annual state-wide Bioscience Career Fair, bringing together job seekers and Ohio’s bioscience companies. At the 2007 fair, held last November, we had 20 participating companies, attracting 250 job seekers. Focused on the biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, and contract research industries, the career fair includes opportunities in the following fields: * Clinical/Medical Research * Bioinformatics/Biostatistics * Biomed Engineering * QA/QC * Regulatory/Compliance * Manufacturing/Packaging * Microbiology * Project/Study Management * Toxicology/Pharmacology * Biochemistry * Marketing/Sales To register as an attendee, email your name and college affiliation (if applicable) to Jen Goldsberry at BioOhio. This event will be held at: Holiday Inn Columbus/Worthington 7007 North High Sreet Worthington, Ohio 43085 Map IT!
10/07/2008		Central Ohio VMWare Users Group meeting
8:30 AM		Sponsored by: Liquid Computing The Central Ohio VMware Users Group will be meeting on November 6th, 2008 from 9:00am to 12:00pm at: Platform Lab 1275 Kinnear Rd Columbus, Ohio 43212 This meeting will be covering ESX 3.5 / Virtual Center 2.5. There will be several presenters from area businesses and organizations including... TBA. There is no cost to attend. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.
10/07/2008		VMWare classes monthly at Platform Lab's Training Room
9:00 AM		Platform Lab hosts numerous VMWare training classes, most are taught by one of VMware’s preferred national trainers, J.D. Corder. These classes run weekly from 10/7 and 10/21, 2008 Tuesday-Friday from 9am-5pm and are held in the quiet, comfortable Platform Lab training room. This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware Infrastructure 3, which consists of VMware ESX Server and VMware VirtualCenter. Upon completion of this course, you can take the examination to become a VMware Certified Professional. The course has been updated to reflect ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5. Students who complete this course should enroll next in VMware Infrastructure 3: Deploy, Secure, and Analyze. At the end of the course, you should gain an understanding of the functionality in VMware Infrastructure 3 and be able to: • Install ESX Server • Configure ESX Server networking and storage • Install and configure VirtualCenter • Control user access to the VMware infrastructure • Deploy and manage virtual machines using VirtualCenter • Allocate and monitor virtual machines’ resources • Ensure high availability of applications If your organization is exploring use of this outstanding tool, you need solid training to take full advantage. This series of classes are designed for System administrators, system/s engineers, and operators responsible for ESX Server and/or VirtualCenter with System administration experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems. Register for this event! Seating is Limited! VMWare Infrastructure 3.pdf More information on the VMWare Website. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.
10/10/2008		3 Nationally Renowned Best Selling Authors in Project Management
8:00 AM		Hosted by: Project Resource Management Group Clark A. Campbell: Communicate And Manage Any Project With A Single Sheet Of Paper Clark Campbell is a Senior Vice President at O.C. Tanner, the world’s leading provider of service milestone awards. He is author of the award winning, best selling book, The One-Page Project Manager: Communicate and Manage any Project With a Single Sheet of Paper and the soon to be released second book: The One-Page Project Manager For IT Projects. Mr. Campbell has advised corporations such as General Electric, PetroChina, Tasley Pharmaceuticals, Society of Certified Public Managers and has taught university graduate students how to create and use this exceptionally useful one page document. Michael J. Cunningham: The Essential Components of Finishing What You Start on Time and On Budget Michael Cunningham is the President and founder of Harvard Computing Group, a professional services and software organization whose clients include Bank of America, Mayo Clinic, and numerous Government agencies. Mr. Cunningham is author of four books, the latest being his best-selling book in Project Management, Finish What You Start: 10 Surefire Ways to Deliver Your Projects On Time and On Budget. With over 20 years of project management experience in the development, delivery and deployment of complex software systems, he is a much sought after speaker and contributing writer. Andy Crowe: What it Takes to Be an “Alpha” Project Manager Andy Crowe, PMP is founder and CEO of Volociteach and is one of the most dynamic and riveting voices in twenty-first century project management. As author of the books Alpha project Managers: What the Top 2% know That Everyone Else Does Not and The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try, he is a much sought-after project management speaker, instructor, and writer. As an expert on project management, he recently served on the Project Management Institute’s team for the 3rd edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) and the Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3). FOR MORE DETAILS FOR THIS WORKSHOP PLEASE VISIT US AT: www.ProjectManagementResourceGroup.com Register for this Event! This event will be held at: Worthington Hills Country Club 920 Clubview Blvd. Columbus, Ohio 43235 Map IT!
10/10/2008		Sixth Annual Ohio LinuxFest 2008
8:30 AM		The sixth annual Ohio LinuxFest 2008 will be held on October 10-11, 2008 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The Ohio LinuxFest Corporation is an non-profit corporation registered in the state of Ohio to promote the education of Linux and Free and Open Source software. The corporation was founded by people from various Linux User Groups in the midwest to promote and manage the Ohio LinuxFest. If you would like to contribute your time and talent to the conference, then please write us at team@ohiolinux.org Hosting authoritative speakers and a large expo, the Ohio LinuxFest welcomes Free and Open Source Software professionals, enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to take part in the event. The Ohio LinuxFest is a free, grassroots conference for the Linux/Open Source Software/Free Software community that started in 2003 as a large inter-LUG meeting and has grown steadily since. It is a place for the community to gather and share information about Linux and Open Source Software. A large expo area adjacent to the conference rooms will feature exhibits from our sponsors as well as a large .org section from non-profit Open Source/Free Software projects. **Don't miss this exciting two day event.** Register for this Event! This event will be held at: The Greater Columbus Convention Center 400 North High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Map IT!
10/13/2008		2nd Annual - RHIOhio: Building Partnerships for Change
8:00 AM		Sponsored by: Osteopathic Heritage Foundations The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Health's State Office of Rural Health, is pleased to announce the 2nd annual RHIOhio conference, "RHIOhio: Building Partnerships for Change." The conference will be held October 13-14, 2008 in Athens, Ohio. This year's conference will convene health care providers and professionals, governmental officials, policy makers and industry representatives to discuss the integration of health information technology (HIT) into the clinical and community environments. Based on interest, a continuing medical education track is being planned for Monday, October 13 in conjunction with RHIOhio on the topic of diabetes mellitus in rural Appalachia. If you are interested, please click here. For additional information, please contact Elissa Welch at rhiohio@oucom.ohiou.edu or (740) 597-3367. Register for this Event! This event will be held at: Ohio University Baker University Center 1 Park Place Athens, Ohio 45701 Map IT!
10/14/2008		VMWare Infrastructure 3: Deploy, Secure and Analyze V3.5
9:00 AM		Platform Lab hosts numerous VMWare training classes, most are taught by one of VMware’s preferred national trainers, J.D. Corder. This class kicks off on 10/14, 2008 Tuesday-Friday from 9am-5pm and are held in the quiet, comfortable Platform Lab training room. This hands-on training course, aimed at experienced VMware Infrastructure administrators, has been updated to reflect ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5. It focuses on ESX Server 3.5 rather than ESX Server 3i. On completion of this course, you can take the examination to become a VMware Certified Professional. This course is a continuation of the VMware Infrastructure 3: Install and Configure course. Prerequisites Required • Achievement of a passing score on a short, online pretest • Comfort with fundamental Linux commands(such as ls and cp)and a Linux text editor Recommended • Completion of VMware Infrastructure 3: Install and Configure or equivalent experience with VMware Infrastructure 3 At the end of the course, you should be able to do the following: • Perform scripted installations • Administer an ESX server using commands • Configure Virtual Infrastructure security • Monitor Virtual Infrastructure • Configure and implement VMware High Availability (HA), Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), Consolidated Backup, and Update Manager • Perform fault analysis on Virtual Infrastructure components If your organization is exploring use of this outstanding tool, you need solid training to take full advantage. This Deploy, Secure, Analyze class is designed for Systems administrators and systems integrators experienced with Virtual Infrastructure 3 who are responsible for scaling their organization’s deployment of VMware technology. Register for this Event! VMware Infrastructure 3: Deploy,Secure and Analyze V3.5.pdf More information on the VMWare Website. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.
10/15/2008		Central Ohio ISSA meeting
7:45 AM		Hosted by: Central Ohio ISSA This upcoming October meeting is sure to be one to attend. For additional information, please visit The Central Ohio ISSA website. Registration will begin at 7:45 AM, with refreshments and breakfast. The meeting will kickoff at 8:00 and presentations to begin at 8:15. This meeting will be held at: Platform Lab 1275 Kinnear Road Columbus, Ohio 43212 For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.
10/15/2008		Cincinnati Programmers Guild to feature Platform Lab
6:30 PM		The Cincinnati Programmers Guild will feature Platform Lab Director Steve Gruetter as their speaker for their October meeting. Gruetter will be discussing 'Leveraging Ohio's Resources', an interactive informative presentation focusing on how to take advantage of taxpayer supported IT resources that most IT professionals are not aware of. This presentation will be held on Wednesday, October 15th, at 6:30-8:30pm at the Max Technical Training in Mason. Address is 4900 Parkway Dr Suite 160. Please call 513.322.8888 to register. Please see here for directions.
10/16/2008		Central Ohio SharePoint User Group - Monthly Meeting
5:30 PM		A Microsoft sponsored, SharePoint - community group The Central Ohio SharePoint User Group *is a Microsoft-sponsored community group that comes together to explore SharePoint and the applications that work with SharePoint. The user group is targeted towards end users, administrators, implementers, developers, and anyone who likes to learn about emerging technology. We meet the* third Thursday of every month* *from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Microsoft office (near Polaris), Everyone who attends the user group meeting, no matter what their level of SharePoint experience, will likely leave having learned something new. Admission is free. No reservations needed. This meeting will be held on October 13th, 2008. For more information, contact Carol Fleming via Email or 614-566-8657. User group meeting location: 8800 Lyra Drive Suite 400 Columbus, Ohio Map IT!
10/17/2008		Groundwork Group - 3rd Annual Members Conference
8:30 AM		GroundWork group’s 3rd Annual Members Conference is going to be our best annual event yet! Keynote Speakers: Dr. E. Gordon Gee and Bob Harrington The theme for this year’s conference is “Collaboration – Working Together” and we will explore this topic from a wide variety of perspectives. Our Opening Keynote Speaker will be Dr. E. Gordon Gee, President, The Ohio State University. Dr. Gee will be speaking on “Collaboration – Working Together” our theme for this year’s conference. Active in both the fields of education and charitable service, Dr. Gee will bring a compelling and inspirational message to Central Ohio’s nonprofit community. Our Closing Keynote Speaker will be Bob Harrington, Senior Manager, LaPiana Associates, Inc. (Emeryville, California). Bob was the key facilitator during the recent merger between GroundWork group and CIVIC and brings both experience and knowledge from his extensive work with nonprofits. Bob will continue the conference theme and will be speaking on “Mergers & Strategic Partnering – Working Together”. We will be offering eight breakout sessions that will provide associates at all levels within your organization or company a variety of timely IT-related topics. Breakout Sessions Include: * IT Managed Services – Taking the hassle out of IT * Data Management “Lost and Found” – The “how to” on making it work * Green IT – What it is and how you can make it work in your office environment * How Does Your Website Reflect Who You Are – Or Does It? * Resource (Tracking) Management – Using technology to track resources, in-house library, bar codes, etc. * HR – Using IT to Assess Job Skills * Stretching the IT Dollar – Cost efficiency, budgeting for IT, making the most of available resources * Making Sense of IT Communication – Teleconferencing, Blogs, Webinars, Wiki, Online Networking ** Look for updates about the conference on the Groundwork Group Website www.groundworkgroup.org ** For more information on the conference or about sponsorship opportunities, contact Brenda Grosse via email or call 614-884-7780 ext. 101 Register for this Event! This event will be held at: Fawcett Center at The Ohio State University 2400 Olentangy River Road Columbus, Ohio 43210 Map IT!
10/21/2008		VMWare classes monthly at Platform Lab's Training Room
9:00 AM		Platform Lab hosts numerous VMWare training classes, most are taught by one of VMware’s preferred national trainers, J.D. Corder. These classes run weekly from 10/21, 2008 Tuesday-Friday from 9am-5pm and are held in the quiet, comfortable Platform Lab training room. This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware Infrastructure 3, which consists of VMware ESX Server and VMware VirtualCenter. Upon completion of this course, you can take the examination to become a VMware Certified Professional. The course has been updated to reflect ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5. Students who complete this course should enroll next in VMware Infrastructure 3: Deploy, Secure, and Analyze. At the end of the course, you should gain an understanding of the functionality in VMware Infrastructure 3 and be able to: • Install ESX Server • Configure ESX Server networking and storage • Install and configure VirtualCenter • Control user access to the VMware infrastructure • Deploy and manage virtual machines using VirtualCenter • Allocate and monitor virtual machines’ resources • Ensure high availability of applications If your organization is exploring use of this outstanding tool, you need solid training to take full advantage. This series of classes are designed for System administrators, system/s engineers, and operators responsible for ESX Server and/or VirtualCenter with System administration experience on Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems. Register for this event! Seating is Limited! VMWare Infrastructure 3.pdf More information on the VMWare Website. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.
10/27/2008		VMware Site Recovery Manager
9:00 AM		Platform Lab hosts numerous VMWare training classes, most are taught by one of VMware’s preferred national trainers, J.D. Corder. This two day class kicks off on 10/27, 2008 from 9am-5pm and is held in the quiet, comfortable Platform Lab training room. This hands-on training course is aimed at experienced VMware Infrastructure 3 administrators. The course covers installation, configuration, and operation of VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) and testing of disaster recovery plans with SRM. Prerequisites Required • Achievement of a passing score on a short, online pretest Recommended • Completion of VMware Infrastructure 3: Install and Configure or equivalent experience with VMware Infrastructure 3 • Basic knowledge of disaster recovery concepts • Basic knowledge of storage array technology At the end of the course, you should be able to do the following: • Create a disaster recovery workflow for your virtual machines using SRM • Install SRM components • Configure SRM storage replication adapters • Configure SRM protected and recovery sites • Configure SRM array managers • Define SRM inventory mappings • Create SRM recovery plans • Test SRM recovery plans • Execute SRM recovery plans (failover) If your organization is exploring use of this outstanding tool, you need solid training to take full advantage. This class is designed for System administrators and systems integrators experienced with VMware Infrastructure 3 who are responsible for their organization’s deployment of SRM Register for this Event! VMware Site Recovery Manager.pdf More information on the VMWare Website. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.
10/28/2008		ISACA - Auditing Oracle Database Security from Secure IT
8:00 AM		This (two day)seminar will give participants the knowledge necessary to understand and effectively evaluate controls over an Oracle database management system. Participants will learn the various facilities of Oracle and the controls that provide security, integrity, and recovery controls for the Oracle database and the information contained therein. Areas that will be addressed include security architecture, user authentication controls, discretionary access controls, privileged access controls, auditing controls, host operating system controls, database object and transactional integrity controls, and database recovery controls. The seminar will focus on how Oracle databases can be controlled in network-centric and multi-tier distributed application environments. - This is a two day seminar / 15 CPE hours - Seminar includes course materials, continental breakfast, snacks and drinks. **Lunch is not included.** Register for this Event! Please contact Rich Ridewood, ISACA Board Member for more information. For directions, please see the Platform Lab website.
11/06/2008		CBTS - Columbus Business Technology Solutions Symposiums
8:00 AM		**Updated Event Information** Cincinnati Bell Technology Services partnering with Platform Lab, Avaya, Cisco, Sun Microsystems, Nortel, Oracle, Net App, VMware and other technology manufacturers, will host an all-day IT event, targeting Columbus area business owners, decision-makers and purchasing influencers of IT and communication services. CBTS will be officially introducing the CBTS brand of services to Columbus, Ohio. The CBTS programs focus on communications solutions businesses need and utilize in today's marketplace. CBTS features the latest, most cost-efficient technologies available. In addition to a large vendor showcase(trade show style), CBTS will offer breakout sessions on HOT IT topics such as wireless & 802.11 technologies, unified communications, business compliance applications, security services, on-line data backup and more. - Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided! - The day will end with a relaxing and enjoyable cocktail reception and after hours gathering. CBTS and Cincinnati Bell - along with over 20 of our Top Business vendors and partners like... Cisco, Avaya, VMWare, IBM, Sun, EMC, NetApp and Platform Lab. Sales consultants and engineers will be on hand to assist with questions and participate in what is sure to be lively discussion with all our attendees. **Breakout sessions - Hot IT Topics, a special VIP Guest Speaker, Vacation Prize Give aways and much, much, more.** Don't miss this great opportunity to learn more about CBTS's service offerings. For more information, visit: www.cbts.cincinnatibell.com or call 1.866.355.5287