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F1 Newsletter -
Spring 2010
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR CAREER!
THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO UTILISE THE NEW 'TIME FOR
TRAINING' RULES AND OBTAIN A MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION WITH F1.
As of 6th April 2010, employees in companies of more than 250 people
have the right to request time off for training they think will improve
their business performance. The right will be extended to
employees of all companies from 06/04/11. Utilise this
opportunity to obtain industry-recognised Microsoft certification,
proving your knowledge on a breadth of technologies or specific job
roles. F1 has a number of independent white papers available on
our website that demonstrate how certification offers significant
benefits to both employers and employees.
With excellent offers available through F1, including FREE
SOFTWARE*, FREE SECOND SHOT EXAMS* and FREE PRACTICE TESTS, as well as
our amazing discounts (you can save up to 50%), we make sure you get
the maximum benefit from your certification, and there are NO HIDDEN
COSTS to complete your credential. All this and we give you 18
months to complete it - easier on your and an easier sell to your
manager!
F1 also enables you to minimise the time you spend away from the
office to achieve your certification with our fast-track courses.
We have created a range of courses, based on the Microsoft Official
Curriculum, in Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Visual Studio, SharePoint and
SQL Server. All our fast-track courses are proving to be
extremely popular.
These courses run over longer days, include evening certification
exams and are designed for experienced IT professionals who want to
attain certification. These courses are also extremely relevant
to existing or prospective Microsoft Partners who want to achieve a
competency. Don't forget, even our fast-track courses come with
the F1 promise of a maximum of 6 delegates on the course. For more information and outlines of our Fast Track courses, please
click here.
* These offers are only available for a limited time.
LATEST SOFTWARE RELEASE COURSES (AVAILABLE SOON)
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MS10262: Developing Windows Applications with Microsoft Visual
Studio 2010; 5 days.
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MS10264: Developing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Studio
2010; 5 days.
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MS10135: Configuring, Managing and Troubleshooting Microsoft
Exchange Server 2010; 5 days.
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MS10233: Designing and Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft
Exchange Server 2010; 5 days.
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MS10174: Configuring and Managing Microsoft SharePoint 2010; 5
days.
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MS10175: Developing and Customising Applications for Microsoft
SharePoint 2010; 5 days.
JUST SOME OF THE NEW MICROSOFT RELEASES
MICROSOFT HAS INVESTED OVER $1 BILLION IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
TO BRING YOU NEW PRODUCT RELEASES THIS YEAR. WE ARE PLEASED TO
INTRODUCE A FEW OF THE MORE NOTABLE RELEASES.
It has officially been announced that both Office 2010 and
SharePoint 2010 are to be released on 12th May 2010, with an RTM date
in April.
Microsoft Office 2010 offers rich and powerful new
ways to deliver your best work across PCs, Smartphones and web
browsers. Key features are the co-authoring experience with Word,
PowerPoint, OneNote and Excel (via a web app); the ability to track and
highlight important trends with new data analysis and visualisation
features in Excel; insertion and customisation of videos directly into
a PowerPoint presentation; compression of long email threads into
conversations in Outlook.
Whether deployed on-premise or as a hosted service,
Microsoft SharePoint 2010 helps you cut costs with a unified
infrastructure while allowing you to rapidly respond to your business
needs. Key features of SharePoint 2010 are a new user interface
including the new ribbon, Web Edit, Silverlight Web Part, rich themes,
multiple browser support, Visio Services, SharePoint Designer, Business
Connectivity Services, SharePoint Workspace, and rich media support.
Another change is that Microsoft Project 2010 is now embedded into the
SharePoint application, for increased collaboration opportunities.
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, the cornerstone of
Microsoft's unified communications solution, is a flexible and reliable
messaging platform that can help you lower your messaging costs by
50-80%, increase productivity with anywhere access and safeguard your
business with protection and compliance capabilities. New
features include integrated email archive and discovery functionality,
user features to battle inbox overload, voice mail management
enhancements and improvements that simplify administration.
Microsoft software developers have improved upon Visual Studio 2008
with an integrated development environment, allowing developers to
complete all coding, modelling, testing, debugging and deployment work
without leaving the Visual Studio 2010 environment.
The release of CRM 5.0/xRM 5.0 (the next generation
Microsoft development platform) is scheduled for the latter part of
this year, and is currently being tested in Beta version. Some of
the new features are the ribbon user interface and a new form display,
data filtering with a single click, additional form customisation, drag
and drop Form Editor, additional security model and team ownership, and
SharePoint integration.
Get familiar with the certifications for these new product releases
by visiting the
F1 certification pages.
HOW OFTEN DO YOU GET ONE SIMPLE ANSWER TO A QUESTION
ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS?
Or, how many pie charts does it take to make a decision? When
what you need is accuracy, it's time to discover a new solution.
Microsoft business intelligence products allow you to gain one version
of the truth, turn data into action, integrate data and use priceless
insights.
SQL Server 2008 is a business intelligence platform that grows with
your company. It is optimised for data integration, reporting and
analysis, so you can deliver intelligence where it's most needed.
SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services brings your data to life and
represents it in the clearest, most tangible ways, using graphs, charts
and pivot tables. It also consolidates and integrates data more
rapidly to give one clear view, while SharePoint server enables you to
create and publish Key Performance Indicators.
All this can be achieved using the familiar and intuitive Office
Excel at the front end of your SQL Server 2008.
To make the most of this leading business intelligence tool, we
highly recommend attending a F1 training courses and obtaining a
Microsoft certification. To see the available courses and
certifications,
click here.
SQL SERVER 2008 PRO COURSE ALTERNATIVES
Microsoft has confirmed that they have cancelled the production of
PRO level SQL Server 2008 courses. These are course numbers 6314,
6315 and 6316. F1 trainers have come up with alternative
solutions for customers to help them attain the MCITP certification.
Details are available on our
MCITP web page.
NEXT F1 NEWSLETTER...
How training should fit into your software deployment and more
Fast-Track courses.
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F1 Newsletter -
Winter 2009
TAKE YOUR CAREER WHERE YOU WANT TO GO!
TODAY, IN A CHALLENGING PROFESSIONAL MARKETPLACE, MANAGING YOUR
CAREER HAS NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT.
Technology expertise, combined with proven job-role qualifications
can help you differentiate your CV, move up the organisation chart, and
tackle new professional opportunities. Only Microsoft offers the
breadth of technology, combined with skills-based and job-role training
to help you rise to any career challenge. With F1 you have access
to career guidance, detailed learning plans, and special offers on
certification and instructor-led training to help you reach your goals.
You can save up to 50% when you purchase a certification through F1.
Our certification routes not only include the classroom training, but
award-winning practice tests and the Microsoft exams, so there are no
hidden extra costs to complete your credential.
When you take a F1 certification, you do not miss out on the
excellent offers from Microsoft either, as we include these as well.
Offers such as Second Shot exams and the current FREE SOFTWARE on
selected Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 courses. All this
and we give you 18 months to complete it - easier on you and an easier
sell to your manager!
We have received feedback from our customers, saying that it is
becoming more and more difficult to take time out of the office in the
current climate. This is probably the most important time to take
control of your career, so to help you get the training you need with
the minimum time away from the office, F1 is now offering Fast-Track
courses in Microsoft Dynamics CRM, visual Studio and SQL Server.
Designed for experienced IT professionals who want to attain
certification, these courses are also extremely relevant to existing or
prospective Microsoft Partners who want to achieve a competency.
These courses also come with the F1 promise of a maximum of 6 delegates
on the course. For more information and outlines of our
Fast-Track courses, please
click here.
COURSES WITH FREE SOFTWARE + EXAM
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MS6292: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client; 3 days.
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MS6419: Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server
2008 Servers; 5 days.
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MS6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008
Network Infrastructure; 5 days.
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MS6430: Planning for Windows Server 2008 Servers; 3 days.
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MS6294: Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and
Environments; 5 days.
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MS10159: Updating Your Windows Server 2008 Technology Specialist
Skills to R2; 3 days.
GET THE GIG YOU REALLY WANT WITH CERTIFICATION AT
F1!
WHAT SORT OF JOBS ARE THERE IN THE IT INDUSTRY? WHERE DO YOU FIT IN?
HERE AE SOME OF THE POPULAR JOB ROLES TO HELP YOU DECIDE ON YOUR CAREER
PATH.
Developer Job Roles
Enterprise Application Developer
Responsibility: 50% Designing, Testing, Installing and Maintaining
Software Systems, 25% Administration and Management, and 25% Responding
to User Requests.
Primary Focus: .NET Framework and Visual Studio
Certification: Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD).
Web Developer
Responsibility: 50% Writing and Testing Code, 50% Project Planning and
Management.
Primary Focus: Visual Studio
Certification: Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD).
Windows Developer
Responsibility: 50% Writing and Testing Code, 50% Project Planning and
Management.
Primary Focus: Visual Studio
Certification: Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD).
Business Intelligence Developer
Responsibility: 50% Developing and Testing Solutions, 25%
Administration and Management, and 25% Responding to User Requests.
Primary Focus: SQL Server
Certification: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).
Database Developer
Responsibility: 50% Developing and Testing Solutions, 25%
Administration and Management, and 25% Responding to User Requests.
Primary Focus: SQL Server
Certification: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).
IT Professional Job Roles
Enterprise Messaging Administrator
Responsibility: 60% Operations, 20% Engineering, and 20% Support Tasks.
Primary Focus: Exchange Server
Certification: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).
Enterprise Administrator
Responsibility: 20% Operations, 60% Engineering, and 20% Support Tasks.
Primary Focus: Windows Server
Certification: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).
Database Administrator
Responsibility: 60% Operations, 20% Engineering, and 20% Support Tasks.
Primary Focus: SQL Server
Certification: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).
Server Administrator
Responsibility: 60% Operations, 20% Engineering, and 20% Support Tasks.
Primary Focus: Windows Server
Certification: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).
Enterprise Support Technician
Responsibility: 90% Customer Support and 10% Projects.
Primary Focus: Windows 7 or Windows Vista.
Certification: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).
Consumer Support Technician
Responsibility: 90% Customer Support and 10% Projects.
Primary Focus: Windows 7 or Windows Vista
Certification: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP).
For more information on any of the above job roles, visit the
Microsoft Career Web
Page.
To learn more about certification, visit the
F1
certification web page.
LOOKING AHEAD TO VISUAL STUDIO 2010
It only seems a short while ago that we were talking about Visual
Studio 2008 (it was released February 2008), yet Visual Studio 2010
Beta2 has been available for just over a month, heading for the formal
release on 22nd March 2010.
Microsoft software developers have improved upon the 2008 version
with an integrated development environment, allowing developers to
complete all coding, modelling, testing, debugging and deployment work
without leaving the Visual Studio 2010 environment.
Other features include new testing tools that have proactive project
management features, helping to ensure quality code.
Built-in tools for Windows 7, SharePoint 2010, Silverlight and WPF help
enhance the development project.
The new .NET Framework 4 allows developers to create smaller
deployments with up to an 80% reduction in the framework size, when
using the Client Profile. Other benefits include the Dynamic
Language Runtime for more language choice, support for high-performance
applications and backward compatibility with .NET Framework 3.5.
Microsoft has also released details of the new certifications for
Visual Studio 2010, including MCTS, MCPD and MCPD upgrades. For
more information, visit our
certification web page.
NEXT F1 NEWSLETTER...
Looking ahead to new releases of SharePoint, Office and Exchange.
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F1 Newsletter -
Autumn 2009
F1 LAUNCHES CRM CERTIFICATION FAST TRACK!
FAST, EFFECTIVE MICROSOFT TRAINING FROM THE COMPANY THAT ACTUALLY
DEVELOPS CRM SYSTEMS - AND A GUARANTEED CERTIFICATION!
It has become even more apparent in this recession that whilst money
is available for IT training, it is more and more difficult to
get time away from the office to attend a training course.
Therefore, we wanted to find a way to make it easier, and quicker, for
you to become an expert in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0.
We are delighted to announce our CRM Certification Fast Track
Courses, designed not just as training courses, but as
career-enhancing certification packages. We have ensured
that F1's fast-track courses are flexible, being trained over 3, 5, 7
and 10 days.
What about course timings? All of our Fast
Track courses run over a slightly longer day, finishing no later than
8pm if you are taking an exam. The 7 and 10 day courses have a
break over the weekend to ensure maximum retention of skills and
knowledge.
What about the trainers? Unlike other
training providers, F1 not only has experienced Microsoft Certified
Trainers taking the classes, but the same trainers also have
real-world installation and development experience on
Microsoft Dynamics CRM including client-site installations and
developing add-on software to enhance the product - they basically do
what you do.
What about the guarantee? At F1, we have
always offered a free re-sit on any
course if you needed it, and for these Fast Track courses we will offer
you the same promise. If you fail your exam, you can re-sit the
relevant part of the course FREE OF CHARGE, until you
do pass.
For more information and outlines of our Fast Track courses, please
click here.
RELEVANT & NEW COURSES ON THE F1 SCHEDULE
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F1032: CRM Fast Track - Power User; 3 days.
Includes exam MB2-632.
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F1033: CRM Fast Track - Developer; 5 days.
Includes exams MB2-632 and MB2-631.
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F1034: CRM Fast Track - Expert; 7 days.
Includes exams MB2-632, MB2-631 and MB2-633.
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F1035: CRM Fast Track - Guru; 10 days.
Includes exams MB2-632, MB2-631, MB2-633 and MB2-634.
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MS8879: Using the Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step Methodology for
Microsoft Dynamics CRM; 1 day.
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MS50229:
Understanding the Microsoft Solutions Framework; 2 days.
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MS6292: Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client; 3 days.
* FREE SOFTWARE WITH THIS COURSE *
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MS6294: Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and
Environments; 5 days.
* FREE SOFTWARE WITH THIS COURSE *
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MS50219: Introduction to Microsoft Windows 7 for Developers; 1
day.
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MS50218:
Microsoft Windows 7 Training for Developers; 4 days.
QUALITY AWARD FOR F1 COMPUTING
FOLLOWING AN ASSESSMENT BY AN INDEPENDENT BODY, F1 HAS BEEN AWARDED
ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION. THIS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD IS RECOGNISED WORLD-WIDE
AS A STANDARD FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT.
Government-supported ISO 9001 has only been achieved by about 5% of
UK businesses, and shows that those organisations have processes in
place to meet customer requirements.
Registration to ISO 9001 demonstrates the existence of an effective
quality management system that satisfied the rigours of an independent,
external audit. In F1's case, QMS International undertook the
assessments.
ISO 9001 has eight core quality management principles, acting as a
common foundation for expected standards. They are:
- Improved consistency with traceability.
- Enhanced customer focus.
- Focused leadership.
- The involvement of people.
- A systematic approach to management.
- Continual improvement.
- A factual approach to decision making.
- Mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
F1 has always been proud of the service we offer our clients, and
now this has been confirmed by outside experts who are used to judging
business standards on a daily basis.
Andrew North of QMS paid particular tribute to "the investment in
people and training that enables F1 to provide an efficient service to
their customers".
This news will be of particular interest to our many clients in the
Defence and Public Sectors, who increasingly require their suppliers to
have this internationally recognised certification.
The scope of our ISO 9001 certification extends to "the provision of
Microsoft training and certification courses". In the near
future, we hope to broaden this scope to the custom development and
business solutions areas of F1.
WINDOWS 7: DO YOU DEPLOY NOW?
Windows 7, the latest and most eagerly awaited generation of
Microsoft's operating system, will be released on 22nd October 2009,
alongside core technologies Windows Server 2008 R2 and Exchange Server
2010.
A recent report from IDC claims that Microsoft will sell 177 million
copies of Windows 7, with 50 million being sold in Europe. By the
end of 2010 they estimate that 1.5 million people in the European IT
industry will be using Windows 7. They also believe that with
training, installation and hardware sales, for every €1 Microsoft makes
off Windows 7, the IT industry will make €19!
However, a survey by ScriptLogic says that 60% of the responding
companies have no plans to deploy Windows 7, 34% will deploy by the end
of 2010 and less than 6% will deploy before the end of 2009.
With different spins being put on statistics, should you deploy now
or later? Well, Microsoft and F1 have a solution.
We are confident that at some point you will be using Windows 7,
whether you are deploying, configuring, developing or supporting it.
So, get ahead of the game and get trained NOW so you are ready when you
do deploy.
Not only will you get the excellent training you have come to expect
from F1, but you will also receive a FREE copy of Windows 7 Ultimate*
and a voucher for the exam.
So, what are you waiting for?
GET TRAINED AND CERTIFIED ON WINDOWS 7 NOW!
* Available with
Course 6292 and
Course 6294 only.
NEXT F1 NEWSLETTER...
Certification Fast Tracks in Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008,
and information on SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010.
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F1 Newsletter -
Summer 2009
WINDOWS 7 RC IS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
If your company hasn’t upgraded to Vista because of your existing
hardware, then you need to look at Windows 7.
We all know that Vista had issues running on some machines designed
for XP, and a lot of companies decided to wait to upgrade their Windows
software due to the cost of upgrading PCs across the organisation. With
so many improvements engineered into it, you should take the time to
look at Windows 7.
Windows 7 is Microsoft’s next generation operating system, and they
have been doing a lot of pre-release marketing with phrases like
“You’ve told us what you want. And we’ve listened”. Fundamentally, the
developers at Microsoft have cleaned out the clutter and have delivered
an operating system that boots quickly, is fast and highly reliable, is
more secure, and works well with your existing applications, devices
and hardware.
A number of F1 trainers and staff have downloaded and been using
Windows 7 RC on their laptops, and the performance, usability and
compatibility are the main talking points. Applications that previously
ran on our Vista machines are now running better using Windows 7. This
was one of Microsoft’s key engineering goals, and they seem to have
achieved it.
The latest news from Microsoft is that Windows 7 will be released on
22nd October 2009. We are sure that you all want to be
prepared for this launch, so we have devised a one-day overview of
Windows 7, with plenty of time for labs where you can test and use the
software yourself. Dates will be available on our website shortly, but
in the meantime, if you are interested in attending this course, please
email F1 at
sales@f1comp.co.uk for details and a course outline.
RELEVANT & NEW COURSES ON THE F1 SCHEDULE
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MS6289 &
6290: First Look: Windows 7 Beta for IT Professionals - Clinic
& Hands-on Lab; 1 day.
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MS6291: Updating Your Technology Knowledge of Microsoft Windows
XP to Windows 7 Beta; 3 days.
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MS80047: Using Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step; 1 day.
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MS80054: Project Managing Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Implementations with Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step; 2 days.
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MS6422: Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V;
3 days
This course is preparation for MCTS Exam 70-652: Windows Server
2008 Virtualisation, Configuring.
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MS6331: Deploying and Managing Microsoft System Center Virtual
Machine Manager; 2 days.
This course is preparation for MCTS Exam 70-403: System Center
Virtual Machine Manager, Configuring.
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MS50028: Installing and Configuring System Center Operations
Manager 2007; 5 days.
SAVE YOUR COMPANY TIME AND MONEY BY GOING VIRTUAL!
SAVING MONEY AND DOING MORE WITH LESS IS BEING ECHOED AROUND
BOARDROOMS AND IT DEPARTMENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. VIRTUALISATION IS ONE
OF THE MOST EFFICIENT WAYS OF MAKING THIS HAPPEN.
Virtualisation. Cloud Computing. Server Farms. On-Demand
Scalability. Data Centres. Desktop Optimisation. Hyper-V. Unless
you have been trekking in Outer Mongolia for the past year, you could
not have escaped the latest IT industry buzz words around
virtualisation.
Microsoft virtualisation can be applied to machines, enterprise
storage, networks, applications and desktops, all managed by Microsoft
System Center. Each of these options can save you time and money, but
adopting an integrated virtualisation plan will ensure the maximum
benefit to your company.
Virtualisation is growing so quickly because of the challenges
facing many organisations and the associated benefits they can gain
from having a virtual infrastructure, including:
- Increased server utilisation and decreased server count.
- Improved IT service levels.
- Supported legacy systems.
- Streamlined management and security.
- Reduced application compatibility testing.
Microsoft has a huge amount of information on virtualisation,
including the benefits, price comparisons with VMWare, ROI calculators,
case studies, eBooks and much more. See their site at
www.microsoft.com/virtualization.
In a recent survey by ComputerWorld, 64% of businesses cite
‘improving IT by consolidating their infrastructure’ as a high
priority, but only 7% have currently virtualised their environment.
Adoption of virtual server technology is forecast to rise 17% by
2010, with mid-market organisations adopting the approach ahead of
enterprises. So don’t wait others to overtake you, get the training you
need from F1 NOW!
Current courses are:
6422: Implementing and Managing Window Server 2008 Hyper-V; 3 days.
6331: Deploying and Managing Microsoft System Center Virtual
Machine Manager; 3 days.
7197: Managing Enterprise Desktops using the Microsoft Desktop
Optimization Pack; 5 days.
6428: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal
Services; 2 days.
GET YOUR VIRTUALISATON CERTIFICATION NOW!
Microsoft certification is one of the best ways to display your
virtualisation skills. It demonstrates your understanding of the
features of virtualisation technologies and inspires confidence in your
readiness to implement a virtualisation strategy.
F1 offers training resources and MCTS certification in the key areas
of virtualisation management, server virtualisation, application
virtualisation and desktop virtualisation.
Get ahead and showcase your talent with certification NOW! If you
need to discuss which certification would be best for you, give us a
call on 0800 169 1890, or visit our web site at
www.f1comp.co.uk/computer_training/MCTSPRO.aspx
STAR RATINGS ON MICROSOFT CLASS LOCATOR
Have you ever wondered what happens to the course evaluations you
fill out at the end of a Microsoft training course? Up until now, you
were only able to see your own ratings, and had to assume that if there
was a major problem that Microsoft would sort it out.
Microsoft has now decided that you should be able to see how the
training company you choose is rated by its students, and make it
comparable to other training companies.
Found on Class Locator, the course search tool on the Microsoft web
site, each training company has a simple star rating, which is
calculated directly from the student evaluation forms.
www.microsoft.com/learning/classlocator
12 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOUR LEARNING PROVIDER
In a recent Microsoft Learning survey, 78% of respondents said they
prefer to receive training from an authorised training provider (a
CPLS).
If you are unsure that your training provider is a CPLS, or you want
to compare what the training companies offer, we have provided you with
a checklist of twelve questions you should ask to ensure you are
getting the best possible training for your money.
www.f1comp.co.uk/computer_training/12Questions.aspx
NEXT F1 NEWSLETTER...
A look forward to the Microsoft technologies being released in 2010,
and when you can get your first look at them.
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F1
Newsletter - Spring 2009
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WELCOME TO THE NEW LOOK F1!
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NEW COURSES ADDED TO F1 SCHEDULE
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GET A FREE COPY OF MICROSOFT SQL SERVER 2008
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VALIDATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH CERTIFICATION
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F1 ADD-ON SOLUTIONS FOR MICROSOFT DYNAMICS CRM 4.0 LAUNCHED
AT CONVERGENCE
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F1 MEETS THE MICROSOFT CPLS STANDARD
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THE F1 NEWSLETTER IS FOR YOU...
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F1
Newsletter - Autumn 2008
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BREAK THROUGH YOUR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES WITH
VISUAL STUDIO 2008
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NEW COURSES ADDED TO F1 SCHEDULE
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SHOWCASE YOUR ABILITY WITH MICROSOFT
CERTIFICATION
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LAST CHANCE FOR MCADs AND MCSDs
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COME AND SEE F1 AT CONVERGENCE 2008 IN
COPENHAGEN
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DOES YOUR COMPANY ALWAYS CHOOSE A CPLS FOR IT
TRAINING?
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GET FREE TRAINING FROM F1!
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F1 Newsletter - Summer 2008
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MICROSOFT'S WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGIES ARE RECEIVING
GREAT ACCLAIM FROM THE IT PRESS, ANALYSTS AND DEVELOPERS. SO
BE AHEAD OF THE CROWD AND UPDATE YOUR DEVELOPMENT SKILLS TODAY!
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NEW COURSES ADDED TO F1 SCHEDULE
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SHOWCASE YOUR SKILLS WITH MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION
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PRICE REDUCTION ON UPGRADE EXAMS
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F1 Newsletter - Spring 2008
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HEROES HAPPEN {HERE}
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NEW COURSES ADDED TO F1 SCHEDULE
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WINDOWS SERVER 2008 - WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?
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ALL MCSE's ON WINDOWS 2000 - UPGRADE NOW!
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TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR TRAINING BUDGET
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F1 Newsletter
- Autumn 2007
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SHOWCASE YOUR SKILLS WITH MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION
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ALL MCSE's ON WINDOWS 2000 - UPGRADE NOW!
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FREE MICROSOFT WEBCASTS
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MICROSOFT DYNAMICS UPDATE
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GET FREE TRAINING FROM F1!
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8th November 2006
Microsoft Launches Exam Insurance! With Microsoft Exam Insurance, you can
retake a Microsoft Certification exam if you need to. You'll have two chances to
pass and validate your knowledge of critical IT job functions. If you pass on
your first try, you'll receive a 25 percent discount on any future Microsoft
Certification exam. A second chance if you need it. A discount next time if you
don't.
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F1 Newsletter
- Autumn 2006
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HAVE THE NEW MICROSOFT CERTIFICATIONS CONFUSED YOU?
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PRE-RELEASE OFFICE 2007 COURSES FROM ONLY £99
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LEARN HOW MICROSOFT CRM 3.0 CAN CHANGE YOUR BUSINESS
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WIRELESS INTERNET AVAILABILITY IN ALL CLASSROOMS
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FREE MICROSOFT WEBCASTS
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MICROSOFT SOFTWARE ASSURANCE VOUCHERS
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18th September 2006
F1 has partnered with Transcender to provide our customers with the best in
Exam Preparation Software. Transcender is consistently voted No 1 in polls of IT
Professionals for the best exam preparation product.
To celebrate our new partnership with Transcender, for a limited time we are
including this excellent product FREE OF CHARGE for all of the exams on the MCPD
and MCITP routes.
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F1 Newsletter
- Summer 2006
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THE LATEST INFORMATION ON MICROSOFT DYNAMICS CRM
3.0
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NEW COURSES ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE
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PREVIEW ON MICROSOFT'S LATEST RELEASES OF WINDOWS, OFFICE AND
EXCHANGE
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MICROSOFT SOFTWARE ASSURANCE TRAINING VOUCHERS
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FREE MICROSOFT WEBCASTS
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MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION UPGRADES
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March 2006
MICROSOFT CRM 3.0 – ½ DAY LAUNCH EVENTS @ F1 LONDON (9/6/06)
AND BATH (26/5/06)
WIN Copies of SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 or Free Training
Vouchers at the Launch
Come and see why Microsoft CRM is exciting IT departments and end users around
the world!
Microsoft CRM is THE most user friendly Outlook and SQL based Framework. It
is an ideal choice for building customised solutions which are fully scalable.
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F1 Newsletter
- Spring 2006
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F1’s Extra Special
Offer on the NEW Microsoft Certification Routes
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NEW COURSES ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE
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MICROSOFT CRM 3.0 - THE NEXT KILLER APPLICATION FROM
MICROSOFT
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MICROSOFT CRM 3.0 COURSES ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE
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MAXIMISE YOUR BUDGET WITH F1 TRAINING VOUCHERS
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FREE MICROSOFT WEBCASTS
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F1 BECOMES A MICROSOFT SMALL BUSINESS SPECIALIST
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MICROSOFT SOFTWARE ASSURANCE TRAINING VOUCHERS
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F1 Newsletter -
Spring 2005
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F1 BECOMES MICROSOFT GOLD CERTIFIED PARTNER
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NEW COURSES ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE
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NEW EXAMS ADDED TO CERTIFICATION ROUTES
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MICROSOFT LAUNCH ENHANCED E-LEARNING INTO UK
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FREE MICROSOFT WEBCASTS
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F1 BECOMES MICROSOFT WINDOWS EMBEDDED PARTNER
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MICROSOFT SKILLS ASSESSMENT FOR ORGANISATIONS
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FREE EBOOK TO DOWNLOAD
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F1 Newsletter -
Autumn 2004
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THE FACTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
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NEW COURSES ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE
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WHAT'S NEW IN VISUAL STUDIO 2005
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MICROSOFT LAUNCH JUMPSTART CLINICS FOR WINDOWS
NT4 USERS
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NEW BIZTALK SERVER 2004 COURSES
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ILL-FATED SHAREPOINT COURSE NOW REPLACED
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NEW MSF ELECTIVE EXAM FOR MCSD.NET AND MCSE
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F1 Newsletter -
Summer 2004
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THE NEW F1 WEBSITE - EVEN EASIER TO NAVIGATE
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NEW COURSES ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE
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MOST POPULAR COURSES
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CERTIFICATION ROUTES NOW INCLUDE SECURITY
OPTIONS
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WHICH IS BETTER, VB.NET OR C#?
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MICROSOFT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS - CUSTOMER
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
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A GUIDING LANDMARK
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FREE MICROSOFT WEBCASTS
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METRICS THAT MATTER
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YUKON IS COMING - JUST NOT YET!
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F1 Newsletter -
Spring 2004
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DO YOU HAVE A PC AT HOME?
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NEW COURSES ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE
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MICROSOFT HAVE MADE CONVERTING JAVA TO .NET
SIMPLE
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INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPERS
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ANOTHER FREE EBOOK
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MSF DOES MSF!
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SOFTWARE ASSURANCE UPDATE
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8% TRAINING BUDGET INCREASE IN 2004
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F1 DOES C#
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FASTER THAN A MOUSE?
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F1 Newsletter -
Winter 2003
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NEW PREMIUM BLENDED COURSE
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NEW COURSE ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE
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SECURITY: MICROSOFTS NO1 PRIORITY?
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MCDST - THE NEW MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION
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ONLINE HANDS-ON-LABS
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FREE CLASSROOM TRAINING WITH MICROSOFT SOFTWARE
ASSURANCE
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F1 MAKES GETTING CERTIFIED MORE AFFORDABLE
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MICROSOFT SKILLS ASSESSMENTS
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NEW MCSA AND MCSE CERTIFICATION ROUTES
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F1 Newsletter -
Summer 2003
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HAPPY 15TH BIRTHDAY TO US!
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NEW COURSES ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE
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TIME TO UPGRADE YOUR CERTIFICATION?
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NEW MCSD.NET EXAM FREE TO EXISTING MCSDS
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NEW FAQS ON .NET
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ANOTHER FREE EBOOK
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MCSE CERTIFICATION AT YOUR CONVENIENCE
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THE ONLY TRAINING COURSE SCHEDULE YOU'LL NEED?
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