Videos

J. Peter Bruzzese - Exclusive Exchange Articles and Videos

This week I had the honor of meeting J. Peter Bruzzese- Microsoft guru and Exchange Expert. Peter writes for many different online (and offline publications). He has published hundreds of free videos and many books that you’ll find on the shelves at your local bookstore. For example, one of his books is the, just released, Exchange Server 2007 How-To.

However, those things aren’t what makes Peter so unique.

In my opinion, Peter is unique in the industry for 3 reasons:

1. Peter genuinely loves the Microsoft technologies and is very passionate about them. He doesn’t do all this just for a paycheck. He does these things because he loves to help people, like you and I, learn Microsoft technologies.
2. His has created hundreds of videos covering Exchange 2007, 2010, and many other technologies. These videos are offered for free on his website: Exchange 2007 videos.
3. Despite being such an big time expert in the industry, Peter is a genuinely nice guy who doesn’t have a drop of arrogance.

If you are interested in Exchange 2007, Exchange 2010, or other Microsoft enterprise technologies, I hope you will checkout Peter’s website:

• Exchange Server 2007
• Exchange Server 2010

And finally, the best thing about Peter is that he is joining me in working at Train Signal - where we will be creating video training for IT Professionals around the world!

Free SQL 101 Video & New SQL Server 2008 Training Course

This week, Train Signal computer training announced their latest video training product - SQL 2008 Administration. In this new 10 hour course, their MCT Instructor, Mel Haynes, covers Microsoft SQL inside and out - from Installation all the way to High Availability. The course will help you prepare for Microsoft certification exam 70-432 and it comes in a variety of formats so that you can watch it on your computer, iPhone, iPod, or listen on your MP3 player.

As part of the new release, they making 10 free SQL Server training videos available on their blog. To watch the first of these, just visit:

SQL 101 — Free SQL Server 2008 DBA Training Videos

Top 10 YouTube Hacking Vidoes

I really enjoyed Jamey Heary’s NetworkWorld.com article covering the Top 10 YouTube Hacking Videos. While there were may interesting and funny videos, the one that I found most interesting (as I am interested in Virtualization) was the virtual machine hacking video:

For more information, read the full article at - Top 10 YouTube Hacking Videos.

Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure video training course - New

Last week, Train Signal - the global leader in video training - released their Microsoft Windows 2008 Network Infrastructure training course. This course covers the Microsoft MCTS / MCITP certification exam 70-642. Taught by Ed Liberman, this 14 hour video training course also includes the 70-642 Transcender exam simulator to ensure you are prepared for the exam. Besides certification coverage, the product uses real-world scenarios to ensure that you are prepared to be a Windows 2008 Network Admin in a enterprise.

I watched one of the videos and was impressed by Ed’s knowledge of networking and his clear speaking voice. I liked the way that he made Windows 2008 Networking easy to understand.

I hope you will checkout the demo of the Train Signal Windows 2008 Network Infrastructure video training course.

Windows 2008 Active Directory - New Video Training Course 70-640

I have authored many Train Signal courses and used their courses to learn about new technologies. Now, Train Signal, Inc - the global leader in video training - is now offering a new video training course. This course covers Windows 2008 Active Directory and helps prepare you for Microsoft MCITP test 70-640.

This course is authored by “Coach” Culbertson, a veteran Microsoft trainer and is over 20 hours long. It includes both MP3 and iPod versions of the course so you can “watch it on the go” and now Transcender preparation tests for exam 70-640 are also included. The course has a 90 day money back guarantee.

You can read more about this new Windows 2008 AD 70-640 video training course at www.TrainSignal.com

Cisco CCNA - Static & RIP Routing videos available for free

Train Signal Training.com has recently made available 6 free videos that cover how to configure Cisco IOS static routing and RIP routing. These videos are by CCIE, Chris Bryant, who has an excellent teaching style. I recommend these videos to anyone who is preparing for their CCNA or the routing portion of the CCNP.

To view these 6 free videos, just visit: Train Signal Training.com - Cisco CCNA - Static Routing & RIP

500 word essay for $5000 in training contest

I just found out that my friends over at Train Signal.com are sponsoring a very cool contest that I wanted to let all the readers of VirtualizationAdmin.com know about.

Here is how it works - you write a 500 word essay (max 1000 words), covering the following:
-Why did you (or why would you) want to get into the IT field?
-What is the best and most difficult part of being in (or breaking into) the IT field?
-What are the most important goals you have set for yourself as an IT professional (or an aspiring IT professional) and how do you plan to achieve them?

For the grand prize, Train Signal will give you $5000 worth of training video courses (that’s 37 videos) and offer you a chance to write for the Train Signal Training.com website.

Second place finishers will receive a complete Windows video training pack and third place finishers will receive a Cisco video training package.

So what are you waiting for? All it takes is about 1 page of text (500 words) for a chance to win $5000 in video training! Enter today & tell your friends!

To learn more and to enter the contest, visit: Train Signal Training 500 Words for $5000 in training contest

David’s new websites - HappyRouter.com & VMwareVideos.com

I wanted to take a moment to let everyone know that my personal website, HappyRouter.com has  whole new look! We have new Cisco training videos posted, tons of Cisco articles, a RSS feed, and a Cisco-oriented newsletter.

Additionally, I have launched a new website devoted just to VMware and Video training. I have a ton of VMware-related videos posted on the site and much more to offer to any VMware ESX Server or VMware Server Administrator. If you are interested in VMware, you should add VMwareVideos.com to your RSS Feed subscriptions!

I hope you will take a moment to check out Happy Router & VMwareVideos!

90 minutes of FREE Cisco switch training on video

A friend of mine recently pointed me to these FREE videos that go in depth on how to configure Cisco switches and configure VLANs. There are 6 parts to these videos and, together, they are over 1.5 hours long (90 minutes). Cisco CCIE, Chris Bryant is the instructor and he does a great job showing you, on a Cisco switch, how to configure all that you need to know - both to administer a Cisco switch and to prepare for the Cisco CCNA certification or the CCNP switching exam. I hope you will take a look at these free Cisco switching videos.

Learn how Train Signal’s FREE Training website can help you

Train Signal makes some excellent video training products (covering Windows 2008, Cisco, and much more) but I want to take a second to talk about their sister site - Train Signal Training.com (called TST).

At Train Signal Training, they have a lot of experts who make daily blog posts covering all sorts of Windows, Microsoft office, and Cisco networking topics.  For example, there are tips on how to get a networking job, tips on how to do a address label merge in Word 2007, and many more.  What is most impressive is how their writers deliver these real-world and very useful tips.

Please take a second to check out Train Signal Training and sign up for their free newsletter or RSS feed.