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October 07, 2005
Training
Last year was a training bonanza for me!!
I was able to go to 5 classes. All of which were a neccessity for UCS to be in the place it is now, as far as software and hardware.
1. SunFire Work Group/Enterprise Server Admin
2. Sun Cluster 3.1 Advanced Admin
3. Java Enterprise Installation and Administration
4. Sun Java System Access Manager
5. Using LDAP as a naming service
A few words about training.
Due to the complexity of the systems I was responsible for implementing this past year, training was an absolute neccessity. There is no way we could have gotten done what we got done this past year without it.
Choosing training facilities is another key piece of actually learning something when you get there. Four of my five classes were taken at a Sun Training Facility. Four of my five classes where better than the other.
While I think in class, hands on training is crucial its not the only option. CD-Rom and web based training can be very helpful. I do think the in class training was the only option for the classes I attended, due to the nature of the class. I'm able to gain a vast amount of information by asking questions to instructors as well as to classmates.
I GREATLY appreciate the training opportunities; realizing and understanding the expense. That being said I feel like the University got a bargain, and would hope for the opportunity for additional training in the future. Its a win win situation.
Posted by knabet at October 7, 2005 10:08 AM