TABLE OF CONTENTS
The schedule below lists courses in this
order:
Perl Courses
Linux Courses
SAMBA Courses
Unix / Solaris general
courses
Solaris 10
administration courses
Apache Courses
Internet Access on our
Courses
Perl Courses
Perl
Basics
1 day £350
code PB
This day introduces less experienced or
non-programmers to Perl, as a lead in to Perl Programming. By the end
of the day, students will understand the basic language building
blocks, and be able to write simple programs. Experienced C or C++
programmers may prefer to proceed directly to the next course, Perl
Programming.
Perl
Programming for Web Development
5days £1575
code PP
This course introduces the Perl newcomer to
all the major features of the language, whether the task is data
manipulation or web page interaction. The course includes a large
amount of practical work producing working example programs to take
away with you. The final day introduces a number of more advanced
topics, such as Object Oriented Perl, clients and servers, and writing
efficient code.
Linux courses
Introduction
to Linux
2 days £500
code LI
This comprehensive two-day course aims to
equip the novice Linux user with all the skills necessary to navigate
the system and make productive use of the tools available, including
the Windows systems, the vi editor and essential Linux commands. It
also forms the necessary foundation for subsequent Linux courses.
Linux
for Users/Administrators
3 days £750
code LUA
This course provides a follow-on from the
Introduction to Linux course for power users and administrators who
wish to learn more of the general purpose Linux utilities, and be able
to automate tasks by writing Bash shell scripts. This course not only
teaches you the utilities and programming skills, but also provides
many examples of useful shell scripts. A further important aspect is
that you will be able to readily interpret existing scripts.
Linux
System Administration (Part 1)
3 days £825
code LA1
This course provides the opportunity to
install the Linux operating system on both Sparc and PC systems, and to
learn the skills necessary to successfully configure non-network system
services, and to manage the system on a day-to-day basis. It will cover
the installation of the Redhat Linux distribution, and allow the
attendee to assess the content and extent of Linux's administration
capabilities. Notes on other versions of Linux such as SuSE are also
included in some areas. Network Administration issues are covered on
the Part 2 course.
Linux
System Administration (Part 2)
2 days £550
code LA2
This course provides a follow-up to Linux
Systems Administration Part 1(LA1), for those who wish to network their
Linux systems. The course covers the essential elements of configuring
the network connection including routing, and installing major services
such as NFS, NIS and DNS, plus other services. Mixed networking of
Linux (on Sparc and Intel platforms) machines is the main practical
element of the course. The SAMBA PC file and printer sharing software
will also be examined. The course uses mainly the Redhat Linux
distribution, although there are some notes for other versions such as
SuSE
Linux
Advanced System Administration
New course - call for details on 01636-893673
code LASA
A new advanced Linux Administration course
designed for the systems administrator wishing to achieve LPI or RedHat
certification.
SAMBA courses
2 days £675
code SM1
A one day course covering Samba Installation
and Configuration - a richly-featured open-source free software system
that effectively turns your Solaris/Linux/UNIX system into a
fully-featured NT server.
Unix / Solaris general courses
Solaris 10
administration courses are listed below
Introduction
to Solaris
2 days 500
code SI
From Unix/Solaris basics through to the
Common Desktop Environment systems and the vi editor, a comprehensive
starter course for any new Solaris / Unix user. Provides the basic
prerequisites for later Solaris courses.
Solaris
Utilities and Shell Programming
3 days £630
code SA
This course provides a follow-on from the
Introduction to Solaris course for power users and administrators who
wish to learn more of the general purpose Solaris/UNIX utilities, and
be able to automate tasks by writing shell scripts.
Solaris
10 Update Workshop
4 Days £1100
code S10UP
This workshop is intended for Solaris
Administrators who wish to quickly get up to speed with the new
features of Solaris 9. It covers all the major new facilities, in a
workshop environment, providing extensive hands-on practicals.
Solaris administration courses
Solaris
10 System Administration (Part 1)
A comprehensive Solaris 10 (Solaris 2.10) administration course (build,
webstart, backup and restore, users and groups, file system
maintenance,
adding printers and discs, etc) complemented by network topics in S2A2.
Also suitable for release 8 of Solaris.
Solaris
10 System Administration (Part 2)
Network overview, set up, administration
and
security. Network File System (NFS) and Network Information Service
(NIS). Electronic mail, intranets, Apache web server basics, Samba
basics, etc. Follows on from S2A1 for newcomers to system
administration.
Solaris
10 Advanced System Administration
X Windows, Jump start and build servers,
Flash Installs, DHCP, Disk Quotas Solaris Management Console (SMC),
swap management, Solaris Volume Manager (SVM) ACLs, RBACs, system
messaging and log files, kernel configuration parameters, system and
network monitoring, and more.
Unix / Solaris developers courses
Our Perl
Programming courses are described in the "Perl" section of this
document
Additional Unix Developers courses which we
will run on site or at our training centre for a minimum of 3 students
Introduction to ANSI C Programming
Advanced ANSI C programming for Unix
Oracle Courses
Oracle
One-Day Overview
1 Day £350
code OV1
This course gives a technical overview of
ORACLE and of SQL, the Structured Query Language used to access a
Relational Database. It is based on the ORACLE 8i relational database
but the principles learnt may be applied to databases as diverse as
Microsoft SQL Server, Access and DB2.
Oracle
SQL*Plus
3 days £750
code OA1
This course gives an introduction to ORACLE
SQL*Plus and SQL, the Structured Query Language used to access a
Relational Database. It is based on the ORACLE 8 relational database
but the principles learnt may be applied to databases as diverse as
Informix, Microsoft SQL Server, Access and DB2.
Oracle
PL/SQL
2 days £500
code OA2
This course gives an introduction to ORACLE
PL/SQL, an application development environment which enables the
writing of programs and stored procedures using both SQL and PL/SQL
commands.
Oracle
Database Administration
4 days £1000
code ODBA
This course gives an introduction to the
administration of an ORACLE Relational Database and is based on ORACLE
8i, although the underlying principles may be applied to both Version
7 and Version 8.
Oracle
Backup and Recovery Workshop
2 days £500
code OBR
This workshop gives an introduction to the
backup and recovery of an ORACLE Relational Database and is based on
ORACLE 8 or 8i, although the underlying principles may be applied to
Version 7.
Apache web server Courses
Apache Web server Workshop
2 days £675
code AP1
A comprehensive one-day workshop covering
Installation and Configuration of the popular Apache web server.
General information on First Alternative
courses
All of the scheduled courses listed above
are presented in our training centre in Harwell, Oxfordshire, or in Theale, near Reading.
(Firewall courses) Centres are fully equipped with appropriate
workstations - there's at least one workstation per person on all
courses. Course fees exclude VAT, but do include training notes for you
to take away, course lunches, teas, coffees, etc. There is free parking
at all centres, although all are easily accessible by public transport
as well. When your booking is confirmed, we will send you joining
instructions and a list of local hotels should you not wish to commute
from home.
To book
a place, please call us first on (01636) 893673; we will confirm
availability and hold a place for you pending your official order.
First Alternative have been providing
independent Sun training for a number of years - the schedule has now
grown as you see above! We aim to be particularly cost-effective;
you'll find our prices around 30% lower than you might expect, and
you'll find us prepared to be very flexible to meet YOUR needs.
If you have several people who require
training, or one person who requires several courses, we may have a
training package or general discount available. For example ...
Introduction to Solaris is £420
Solaris for Users/Administrators is £630
Attracts a 10% discount (is £945 from the usual £1,050)
or
10 days of training for Unix Newcomer to
become an administrator
(4 courses taken within 6 months). Listed separately is £2,300;
Packaged together is £1,950.
If you have three or more people requiring
the same training at the same time, it will be more cost-effective for
us to run a special course
for you. We can do that in our training centres, or at your own site.
We
provide a total package (including loan workstations if required) for
such courses - all you need do is provide a training room, trainees,
and the course fees.
Please call us early if you are interested
in custom training; we do book up in busy periods.
Internet Access on our courses
All our courses feature full-time Internet
Access direct from your desktop. This means you can track your email,
look up web pages , and even download software required for installs in
a full practical sense.
On some courses you can even learn how to
set up internet access yourself!
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