EDUCATE TO EMPOWER

The benefit of Technology can only be achieved when it is fully understood and explored. Whether it is a user using Office applications or an I.T Administrator performing day to day tasks, without proper training, neither can perform their tasks efficiently.

At Five-Star Innovations, we work Hard to make you Smart! We are committed to deliver quality in-depth training to your staff and personals from the best of our knowledge.

Star_Ed services are specially designed to Educate I.T staff and End-Users, enabling them to maximize their use of the technology and built-in tools. Star_Ed provides training based on real time and on job experience acquired by our trainers during the field-work. Our In-person and video based trainings will make sure that the intended benefits of technology are appreciated by both, End-Users and Management.

Star_Ed offers advanced training in the following areas;

Directory Services & Operations

DIRECTORY SERVICES & OPERATIONS (Course for I.T Support Professionals)

Course Outline:
This 5-day course is designed to provide advance training of Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 to I.T professionals who have prior knowledge and experience with Server products.

Prerequisites:
This course is suitable for existing professionals who have basic knowledge of MS Server product and are looking enhance their skills with Microsoft Active Directory Services and Windows 2003 Operation System.

Course Description:
The course will cover the installation of Windows 2003 Operating System, Planning, Implementing and managing Active Directory Services, DNS and client connectivity using Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP and Windows Vista.

Topics covered will include:
AD Forest (definition and concepts)
AD Schema (definition and concepts)
Microsoft Domain Naming Services (DNS)
Installation of Active Directory Services
Group Policy Object or GPO
Topology & Replication
FSMO roles and their functions
Backing up and Restoring Active Directory

OS Features (Windows 2000/2003)
Difference between 2000 & 2003 (Brief overview)
Securing the System
Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
Managing Profiles
Support Tools
Remote Desktop
Distributed File System (DFS)

Course Outcome:
1.Ability to plan, deploy and manage Microsoft Active Directory Services
2.Troubleshooting complex AD issues
3.Apply Group Policy Objects and gain control
4.Manage AD topology wisely and ability to meet the demand of growth or consolidation
5.Manage and administer Windows 2003 based Servers

Reservations:
Please contact Five-Star Innovations Star_Ed services team.


Messaging Services & Operations

MESSAGING SERVICES & OPERATIONS (Course for Support-staff and Administrators)

Course Outline:
This course will provide an In-depth training on Microsoft Exchange 2003 Server technology. It will cover the significant topics necessary to update, maintain, support reliable and secure messaging infrastructure.

Messaging Services and Operations course features hands-on practices, discussions and assessments that will assist I.T professionals to get fully acquainted and comfortable working with the Exchange Server 2003 technology.

Prerequisites:
This course is well suited for I.T professionals, with the sound knowledge of the following of the following is preferred however not compulsory;

OS and Applications:
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server and Exchange Server 2000 or 2003

Protocols:
TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, POP3, IMAP4,

Services:
DNS (A, MX & CNAME records), IIS, SMTP, NNTP, WWW, SSL

Course Description:
This course will cover how to plan, design and implement Exchange 2003 based Messaging organization. The most appealing part of this course is a learning curve which guides audience to use tools and utilities to troubleshoot issues in the most efficient manner that may arise on day to day basis. The course will also explain the best practices and tips on securing your Messaging environment from malicious attacks in the form of Spam and Viruses.

Here is a brief look on the topics;
Planning and Deployment of Exchange 2003 Organization
Message Categorization Process
Routing & Topology
Enable message tracking & Logging
Intelligent Message Filtering or IMF
Front-End VS Back-End
Outlook Web Access
Secure Messaging
Backup and Restore with Exchange 2003


Course Outcome:
1 Ability to administer and manage Exchange 2003 Server
2 Troubleshoot complex Exchange 2003 issues
3 Ability to expand Exchange 2003 Organization with proper planning
4 Confidently plan Backup and Restore procedures
5 Ensure Secure messaging environment


Reservations:
Please contact Five-Star Innovations Star_Ed services team


Forth coming...

Disaster Recovery

Exchange Migration & Co-existence