Last chance to register for multicast and security events

[Merit Network Professional Learning]

Merit Network is pleased to remind you of two unique technical training 
opportunities coming up in November. These hands-on workshops in 
multicast routing technologies and network security fundamentals will 
provide usable, relevant skills for networking and computing 
professionals. Registration for both workshops is available now.

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Internet2 IPv4 Multicast Workshop
November 5-7 (2-1/2 days), Ann Arbor
Please register by this Friday if you plan to attend!

Internet2's multicast workshop offers a hands-on opportunity for 
technical staff to learn current multicast routing techniques and 
strategies. Students will design and configure a set of interconnected 
multicast networks through a series of hands-on exercises. Taught by 
professionals within the Internet2 community, the workshop is designed 
to provide practical skills that can be put into practice immediately. 
Registration for the two-and-a-half-day workshop is only $550. For more 
information:

   http://wwww.merit.edu/learning/multicast


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Hands-On Network Security: Practical Tools and Methods
November 10-11 (2 days), Ann Arbor

This course is based on ITS101, Theory and Practice of Campus Computer 
Security, a course offered to computer administrators at the University 
of Michigan for the past three years. Over 100 administrators were 
trained in security essentials during this period, providing a core set 
of security competencies across campus units.

The two-day course is designed as an intensive, hands-on learning 
experience in how to assess and secure your network infrastructure 
using current open-source tools and techniques. The focus will be on 
studying current attack methodologies, examining your network for 
vulnerabilities, presenting recommended solutions and best practices 
for mitigation, and assessing the effectiveness of the tools and 
methods used. The course can serve either as a basic primer for novices 
or as a refresher course for experienced administrators.

Registration for individuals from Merit Member organizations is $795 
per attendee. Attendees from non-profit organizations that are not 
Merit Members may attend for $895. Others may register for $1100. For 
more information:

   http://www.merit.edu/learning/securitytools


For additional information, please contact learning@merit.edu.


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Upcoming Merit Professional Learning events:

Merit Services Seminar -- MeritMail and MeritVoice:
 Nearsourcing for Education
  Nov. 18, Ann Arbor
  http://www.merit.edu/learning/services

Packeteer Level I and II
  Jan. 19-23, Ann Arbor
  http://www.merit.edu/learning/packeteer

SAVE THE DATE:
 2009 Merit Member Conference
  June 10-12, 2009
  Ann Arbor

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