Reminder of Packeteer, Web Applications Security classes

[Merit Network Professional Learning]

A few seats remain for the following training classes hosted by Merit
Network this month:

 SANS Institute's Web Application Security Essentials
   January 12-14
   http://www.merit.edu/learning/sans422

 PacketShaper Level I and Level II training
   January 19-23
   http://www.merit.edu/learning/packeteer

These classes are provided for Merit Member organizations at prices
significantly lower than retail. They are also rarely offered in
Michigan, providing an added opportunity to save on travel.

Following are brief descriptions with links to registration and more
information.

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SANS Institute's Web Application Security Essentials

This three-day hands-on course covers defensive strategies for
protecting Web applications against current and future attacks. The
course will help you understand the fundamental reasons behind the Web
vulnerabilities, which will then enable you to properly defend your
organization's Web assets. The key security problem areas of Web
applications will be covered, as well as new technology areas such as
AJAX and Web Services.

To maximize the benefit for a wider range of audiences, the discussions
in this course will be programming language agnostic. This course is
intended for anyone tasked with implementing secure Web applications,
including application security analysts, developers, application
architects, penetration testers and infrastructure security professionals.

In this innovative presentation, the course will be delivered by a SANS
instructor via interactive teleconference to several participating sites
across the U.S.

The registration fee for attendees from educational institutions and
state and local governments is $995, a savings of over 60% compared to
the standard price of $2,764 when delivered in a classroom setting. In
accordance with the SANS Institute's policies, the reduced price is
available only to attendees from educational institutions and state and
local governments. Others may attend for the retail price of $2,764.

Complete information and registration are available at:

   http://www.merit.edu/learning/sans422

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PacketShaper Level I and Level II

Packeteer's PacketShaper is a popular platform for optimizing WAN
application performance in enterprise networks. Many organizations use
PacketShaper to help monitor their networks, shape traffic and apply
policy-based QoS control, and accelerate and compress applications for
maximum performance.

These courses, 2-1/2 days each, will involve a mixture of lecture and
hands-on work, with one PacketShaper device per two students and
extensive training materials provided. Class size is limited to 12
students per session. Attendees must bring a laptop computer.

Attendees may register for either or both of the sessions. Pricing for
individuals from Merit Member organizations is $1295 for one session or
$2455 for both. Individuals not from Merit Member organizations may
attend for the typical retail prices of $1725 apiece or $3280 for both.

Complete information and registration are available at:

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


For more information about either course, please contact learning@xxxxxxxxx


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Upcoming Merit Professional Learning events:

MITE Forum Meeting
  January 15, 2009, Ann Arbor
  http://www.merit.edu/resources/mite

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

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Subject: Merit Member Conference: Early Bird registration and call for presenters
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:36:12 -0500
From: Merit Network Professional Learning <learning@xxxxxxxxx>
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Organization: Merit Network
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The 2009 Merit Member Conference will be held on Thursday and Friday,
June 11-12, at the Four Points by Sheraton in Ann Arbor. Don't miss this
important learning and networking event, now it its eleventh year.

You can register today at a special Early Bird rate of $159, a savings
of $30 off the Member rate. The Early Bird rate is only available in
January. As of February 1, registration will be $189 for Merit Member
organizations and $229 for non-Members; registration for Thursday only
will be $139, and Friday-only registration will be $90.

More information and Early Bird registration are available here:

   http://www.merit.edu/mmc

CALL FOR PRESENTERS
The Merit Member Conference is a great opportunity to share information
about the technical, policy and operational advances your organization
makes every day. We invite you to share your knowledge and experience by
making a presentation at the conference. Presentation topics from a very
wide range of networking, computing and technology subjects are
appropriate. Of special interest are case studies of networking in
Michigan, new applications of technology in K-20 education, and emerging
techniques in network architecture and security.

Presentation slots run from 40-50 minutes in length. Presenters receive
complimentary registration to the conference (one waived registration
per presentation). Proposals are due by February 15 and notification
will be made by approximately March 1. Use the following link to submit
a proposal:

  http://www.merit.edu/events/mmc/callforpresentations.php


In the coming weeks you'll learn more about the speakers, topics and
other features that will be part of the 2009 Merit Member Conference. We
hope you'll take the opportunity to register now at the Early Bird rate,
or to be part of the meeting by making a presentation.


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Other upcoming Merit Professional Learning events:

MITE Forum Meeting
  January 15, 2009, Ann Arbor
  http://www.merit.edu/resources/mite

PacketShaper Level I and Level II training
  January 19-23, Ann Arbor
  http://www.merit.edu/learning/packeteer

Juniper JNCIA-M Certification Bootcamp
   March 9-13, Ann Arbor
   http://www.merit.edu/learning/juniper2

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Subject: Reminder: Early Bird Registration and Call for Presentations for 2009 Merit Member Conference
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:22:11 -0500
From: Merit Network Professional Learning <learning@xxxxxxxxx>
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Organization: Merit Network
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This is the final week of Early Bird registration for the 2009 Merit
Member Conference, to be held June 11-12 in Ann Arbor. You can register
today at a special Early Bird rate of $159, a savings of $30 off the
usual Member rate. Standard registration will begin on February 2.

We can guarantee a terrific agenda, prominent speakers, and content that
will be useful to you throughout the year. This is a special chance to
attend at the second-best possible price. (For an even better deal, see
below.) More information and Early Bird registration are available here:

   http://www.merit.edu/mmc


CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
The Merit Member Conference is a great opportunity to share information
about the technical, policy and operational advances your organization
makes every day. We invite you to share your knowledge and experience by
 making a presentation at the conference. Presentation topics from a
very  wide range of networking, computing and technology subjects are
appropriate. Of special interest are case studies of networking in
Michigan, new applications of technology in K-20 education, and emerging
 techniques in network architecture and security.

Presentation slots run from 40-50 minutes in length. Presenters receive
complimentary registration to the conference (one waived registration
per presentation). Proposals are due by February 15 and notification
will be made by approximately March 1. Use the following link to submit
 a proposal:

  http://www.merit.edu/events/mmc/callforpresentations.php

In the coming weeks you'll learn more about the speakers, topics and
other features that will be part of the 2009 Merit Member Conference. We
 hope you'll take the opportunity to register now at the Early Bird
rate,  or to be part of the meeting by making a presentation.


=========================================================

Other upcoming Merit Professional Learning events:

Juniper JNCIA-M Certification Bootcamp
   March 9-13, Ann Arbor
   http://www.merit.edu/learning/juniper2

"Hands-on Network Security: Practical Tools and Methods"
  May 7-8, Ann Arbor
  http://www.merit.edu/learning/securitytools

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Subject: Invitation to a Webinar on Merit Colocation and Storage Cloud services
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:59:54 -0500
From: Merit Network Professional Learning <learning@xxxxxxxxx>
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Organization: Merit Network
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Merit Network is pleased to invite you to attend a Webinar to learn
about Merit's new colocation and cloud storage services. The Webinar
will be held on Wednesday, February 18, from 11:00 a.m. to noon. To view
the Webinar, please visit the following page at that time:

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

The Webinar will introduce Merit Colocation and Merit Storage Cloud, two
services built to help Merit Member organizations handle their computing
and storage needs.

Merit Colocation, operating from Merit's new Metro Detroit colocation
facility, provides a flexible, affordable way for organizations to
expand computing power without expensive facilities upgrades. The
facility is linked to Merit's backbone via a 10G fiber connection, and
bandwidth use for Merit Member organizations is aggregated under
existing dedicated connection agreements with On-Net Service. For
complete information, visit:

  http://www.merit.edu/services/colocation/

Merit Storage Cloud will provide storage-on-demand services with
industry-leading pricing and performance. We are currently gathering
subscriptions toward a minimum commitment level in order to initiate
service. For more information:

  http://www.merit.edu/services/meritstoragecloud/


Joining the Webinar
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To view the Webinar, visit the following page on February 18 for links
to the Windows Media and QuickTime streams. The streams will be
available at 11:00 a.m. EST, with the Webinar beginning promptly at
11:05 a.m.

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

For more information about the Webinar, please send email to
learning@xxxxxxxxxx

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Upcoming Merit Professional Learning events:

LAST CHANCE for EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION for the
  2009 Merit Member Conference:
  http://www.merit.edu/mmc

Juniper JNCIA-M Certification Bootcamp
  March 9-13, Ann Arbor
  http://www.merit.edu/learning/juniper2

Spring MJTS meeting
  April 7, East Lansing
  http://www.merit.edu/learning/mjts

"Hands-on Network Security: Practical Tools and Methods"
  May 7-8, Ann Arbor
  http://www.merit.edu/learning/securitytools


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