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5178.0. "Announcing: Technical Hands On Training -THOT" by NYOSS1::dara.nyo.dec.com::njmail::monasch (DUPS & THOT) Tue Mar 11 1997 09:56

The eighth semi-annual DIGITAL Technical Hands-On Training (THOT) will 
be held April 16 - 18, 1997 at the Sheraton Tara Hotel in Nashua, NH.  
Registration will be open at 9:00 a.m. with sessions beginning at 1:00 
p.m. 

THOT enhances product knowledge by providing a unique learning 
experience through the utilization of hands-on training conducted by 
technical personnel from DIGITAL Engineering groups.  The training is 
open to all sales support staff requiring technical expertise on 
DIGITAL products.  

The two and a half days will be set up in lab format and designed to 
provide an in-depth understanding of the newest hardware and software 
products from DIGITAL.  Attendees should have some familiarity with 
DIGITAL products by attending DIGITAL Product Training (DPT), DIGITAL 
Update Seminars (DUPS), and through general experience with DIGITAL 
products. 

Once you register, and if you find you must cancel, please do so before 
March 31, otherwise a cancellation fee of $300 will be charged. There 
is no tuition for attendees who are part of the Systems Business Unit 
(SBU), however, you are responsible for all of your hotel, travel and 
meal expenses.  Contact the hotel directly at 603-888-9970 and identify 
yourself as attending DIGITAL "T-HOT" training to receive a special 
reduced rate of $69 per night. 

Attached are descriptions of the planned labs, along with the 
registration materials.  In order to pre-register attendees in the labs 
of their choices, we will be doing registration by phone only. Review 
all of the labs and choose the ones in which you wish to participate.  
Then call 800-377-9015, outside the U.S. call 603-578-7425.  
Confirmation of your enrollment will be sent, and your personal agenda 
will be available on-site at registration. 

Don't miss out on this opportunity -- Register Today! -- attendance is 
limited.  Simply fill out the registration form and call the 
registration number above.  If you have any questions, you  may contact 
Eileen Stokes, at 508-467-2929 or send electronic mail to:  
[email protected]. 

We look forward to seeing you at THOT!

Eileen M. Stokes			Jeff Monasch
WW Marketing & Training Services	WW Marketing & Training Ser.
THOT Program				THOT Program

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                          TECHNICAL HANDS-ON TRAINING
                              April 16 - 18, 1997
                               REGISTRATION FORM

Complete this form and call 800-377-9015 (outside the U.S. 
603-578-7425) 


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Badge Number  ________________________________
								
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Please choose seven labs in order of preference (to be used if 
alternate selections are necessary).  Each four hour lab is run twice 
daily, except where noted.

   ___AlphaServers			     ___OpenVMS I (AM)
   ___AlphaStations (Thu. ONLY)		     ___OpenVMS II (PM)
   ___Integrating Microsoft Exchange (AM)    ___Storage (Wed./Thu.ONLY)
   ___Internet/Intranet Mail (PM)	     ___TruClusters Intro (FULL 
								   DAY)
   ___Network Products			     ___Windows NT Clusters
   ___NT Integration w/OpenVMS	

Labs will begin on Wednesday, April 16 at 1:00 p.m. and continue 
through Friday, April 18 at 5:00 p.m.




            THERE IS NO TUITION FEE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE SBU
     YOUR PERSONAL AGENDA WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-SITE AT REGISTRATION

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                          TECHNICAL HANDS ON TRAINING
                              April 16 - 18, 1997
                                LAB DESCRIPTIONS


AlphaServers - A Look Inside

This lab will be delivered in three segments: Low End Product Line, 
Mid-Range Product Line and Enterprise Product Line.  Segments will 
begin with a quick overview of the product line, emphasizing the 
changes and/or enhancements since the last THOT session.  From the 
overview, the session will move into an in-depth discussion of 
configuration details. 

In addition to reviewing the AlphaServer Platforms, we will provide 
training on the AlphaServer TruCluster Program. Through the use of 
packaged systems and a dedicated TruCluster Configuration Guide, this  
program will simplify the ordering and delivering processes, increase  
customer satisfaction by delivering a functioning cluster to the 
customer, reduce the sales cycle time and begin to respond to Sun's 
Smart Cluster marketing. 

The key to the success of this program is the bundling of VIS 
(Value-Added Implementation Services) with selected AlphaServer 1000A, 
4100, 8200 and 8400 machines. VIS will provide the installation and 
configuration of software through the TruCluster Software level to the 
 customer's specifications.

AlphaStations

A laboratory setting beginning with an introductory overview 
presentation on the Workstation products and services focusing on the 
current product lineup: The DIGITAL Personal Workstation "a" and 
"i"-Series; DIGITAL UNIX Workstations; PowerStorm graphics; and 
Multimedia. It will include a review of hardware and software service 
and support, performance optimization, firmware and driver updates, and 
configurations. 

Integrating Microsoft Exchange and DIGITAL Mail Products: Tools, 
Techniques and Tips (AM ONLY) 					
		
DIGITAL Mail installed base is considering many different mail options, 
most specifically, either integrating existing mail products with 
Microsoft Exchange or planning a phased migration to Exchange. This lab 
focuses on the product features, tools and services (including third 
party products) which support these customer scenarios.  The products 
and tools will be demonstrated with emphasis on how, when and why to 
implement them.

Internet/Intranet Mail:  Providing pre-and post-sales support to  
Enterprise Internet and World Wide Web installations (PM ONLY)

This session opens with a 20-minute overview of DIGITAL mail and 
messaging product strategy.  The lab focuses on the new Internet 
features in Microsoft Exchange V5 and how DIGITAL adds value to the 
environment.  It also will cover new Internet and Web features of 
DIGITAL Office Server on OpenVMS and TeamLinks V3.0, both shipping this 
summer.  Products will be demonstrated as well as hands-on time 
provided.


Network Products

The Network Products session will include two Lab portions:  

VNSwitch - Learn how to setup and configure the new DIGITAL VNswitch900 
products as part of the DECHub900 Multiswitch by using Command Line 
Interface and DIGITAL ClearVISN 

MultiChassis Manager. Learn how to create and manage a VNbus.
ATM/IP Switching - Get hands-on experience using DIGITAL 
high-performance Gigaswitch ATM products including verifying ATM 
Firmware and upgrading line cards to support IP Switching. Provide 
experience actually utilizing an IP Gateway and Controller. 

NT Integration with OpenVMS 

Upon completion of these labs the student will have built a file and 
print server using the new and improved PATHWORKS V6.0 for 
OpenVMS/ALPHA.

Student tasks will include:
� Install and configure PATHWORKS V6.0 on an OpenVMS V7.1 Alpha.
� Configure licenses using the new license manager.
� Create an NT trust between an OpenVMS server and NT Domain 
  Controller.
� Create print shares on OpenVMS.
� Configure the single sign on component of PATHWORKS V6.0 and OpenVMS 
  V7.1
� Use of the new DCL command line interface for PATHWORKS V6.0
The student will also install configure and use the new PATHWORKS 32 
for NT and Windows 95.  Student tasks will include:
� Installation of PATHWORKS 32
� Installation and use of the new Power Term terminal emulator.
� Configuring the new password assist component of PATHWORKS 32
� In addition to these labs we will discuss the new features of   
  PATHWORKS V6.0, PATHWORKS 32 and how they help integrate OpenVMS 
  with NT.

OpenVMS I - OpenVMS Affinity Program (AM only)
This session will include demonstrations and hands on training on the 
Affinity Wave 4 with strong emphasis on Internet and Data Access.  It 
will include OpenVMS file systems, data warehousing solutions and lab, 
OpenVMS continuous computing solutions and a hardware update.

OpenVMS II - Network Software Solutions (PM only)
This lab will provide information about the design and implementation 
of the Network Software Solutions. It will include solutions and labs 
covering OpenVMS Internet Product Suite, OpenVMS Management tools, 
TCP/IP, Ipv6, and DECnet Plus, IBM Interconnect.


StorageWorks

The DIGITAL StorageWorks Sessions will be available on Wednesday 
afternoon  and twice on Thursday. A two hour lab session on managing 
Storage with the StorageWorks Command Console on various platforms 
(Windows NT, Digital Alpha, and "Open" UNIX). An interactive 
presentation on "ULTRA SCSI and what it means to you" is planned for 
the balance of each session.

Introduction to TruCluster Configuration  (Full Day)

It is recommended that you plan to attend the full day session as the 
"hands on" portion taking place in the afternoon is built on the 
knowledge conveyed in the morning. This seminar provides an 
introduction to the TruCluster product.  The components, features, 
installation, configuration and setting up of services will all be 
described.  After sessions on hardware and software configuration the 
instructor will demonstrate the related tools, operations of system 
administration activities associated with the topic on a complete 
TruCluster configuration in the class room.

In the afternoon session students will create an NFS Service on their 
own clusters.

After the class the students will understand the hardware 
configuration, software installation, and failover processes.  They 
will be able to create an NFS service with fail over capability.

Windows NT Clusters
This is an updated session on DIGITAL Clustering for Windows NT, high 
availability, maximum uptime answer from DIGITAL for business critical 
applications. The lab will examine Clustering hardware, software, and 
interconnect issues, with particular focus on upcoming Version 1.1 with 
Windows NT 4.0 and RAID support. Both Intel and Alpha server 
implementations will be shown.  Students will be able to properly 
configure, install, and demonstrate the DIGITAL Clusters for Windows 
NT.

    As a side note...
    
    Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are reserved for Partner Technical
    support people.  It is also FREE for them.  They only have to take care
    of travel and hotel charges.  Feel free to pass along Eileens phone and
    address to any partner technical person you feel will benefit from this
    program
    
    Thanks,