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>To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum"    <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: RE: #5792.1 Network training (!)
>Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 08:38:27 -0600
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There are lots of options to getting up to speed on your network, but if you
don't have much $$ for training, and can't hire a part-time person to
administer your network, you'll have to get creative. Ideally, take some
formal training classes from a recognized training center (Productivity
Point, New Horizons, something like that). You will pay alot, but you'll
also learn fast, have experts to answer your questions, and get print
materials to take back to reinforce what you covered in class. If this isn't
possible, but you still want to do the network management yourself, there
are lots of online learning options designed to get people trained fast
(cramsession.com is one, but there are MANY), or try one of the tutorials
(book and CD) that step you through the process of setting up and managing
aspects of the network.

You might contract with a local business to support those aspects of your
network that you aren't comfortable with, and get them to build in some
mechanisms for you to do fast workstation reloads, etc. If all else fails,
find one of the IT people on your campus who understands networks, and take
him/her to lunch. This may be the best solution of all...

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Kelly Nelson, Software Support & Trainer
Mount Mercy College
1330 Elmhurst Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319/363-8213 ext. 1318