jQuery.extend(Drupal.settings, {"basePath":"\/","CTools":{"pageId":"page-b1d7b820381c4cd7c7b8bf9adc1b3897"},"googleanalytics":{"trackOutgoing":1,"trackMailto":1,"trackDownload":1,"trackDownloadExtensions":"7z|aac|avi|csv|doc|exe|flv|gif|gz|jpe?g|js|mp(3|4|e?g)|mov|pdf|phps|png|ppt|rar|sit|tar|torrent|txt|wma|wmv|xls|xml|zip"},"lightbox2":{"rtl":0,"file_path":"\/(\\w\\w\/)sites\/default\/files","default_image":"\/sites\/all\/modules\/lightbox2\/images\/brokenimage.jpg","border_size":"2","font_color":"000","box_color":"fff","top_position":"","overlay_opacity":"0.6","overlay_color":"000","disable_close_click":1,"resize_sequence":"0","resize_speed":100,"fade_in_speed":100,"slide_down_speed":100,"use_alt_layout":0,"disable_resize":0,"disable_zoom":0,"force_show_nav":0,"loop_items":1,"node_link_text":"","node_link_target":0,"image_count":"Image !current of !total","video_count":"Video !current of !total","page_count":"Page !current of !total","lite_press_x_close":"press \x3ca href=\"#\" onclick=\"hideLightbox(); return FALSE;\"\x3e\x3ckbd\x3ex\x3c\/kbd\x3e\x3c\/a\x3e to close","download_link_text":"","enable_login":false,"enable_contact":false,"keys_close":"c x 27","keys_previous":"p 37","keys_next":"n 39","keys_zoom":"z","keys_play_pause":"32","display_image_size":"","image_node_sizes":"()","trigger_lightbox_classes":"","trigger_lightbox_group_classes":"","trigger_slideshow_classes":"","trigger_lightframe_classes":"","trigger_lightframe_group_classes":"","custom_class_handler":0,"custom_trigger_classes":"","disable_for_gallery_lists":true,"disable_for_acidfree_gallery_lists":true,"enable_acidfree_videos":true,"slideshow_interval":5000,"slideshow_automatic_start":true,"slideshow_automatic_exit":true,"show_play_pause":true,"pause_on_next_click":false,"pause_on_previous_click":true,"loop_slides":false,"iframe_width":"600","iframe_height":"400","iframe_border":0,"enable_video":0},"thickbox":{"close":"Close","next":"Next \x3e","prev":"\x3c Prev","esc_key":"or Esc Key","next_close":"Next \/ Close on last","image_count":"Image !current of !total"}});
<p>Big Nerd Ranch announces Mixed Networks Bootcamp December 12-16, 2005</p>
<p>Atlanta, GA - September 16, 2005 - Big Nerd Ranch Announces New Mixed<br />
Networks Bootcamp, December 12-16, 2005</p>
<p>Big Nerd Ranch, Inc, continues to set an industry standard in training<br />
courses for system administrators and developers with its announcement of<br />
the new Mixed Networks Bootcamp, December 12-16, 2005. This new course<br />
provides network administrators with the skills necessary to master<br />
networked environments that incorporate systems across a number of<br />
platforms. In many cases, system administrators have extensive backgrounds<br />
in a single OS, but, when presented with the challenge of integrating other<br />
operating systems or even migrating to a new system, are then left with the<br />
challenge of quickly learning a new set of protocols on-the-fly. In<br />
real-world networks, Mac and Unix users are often forced to deal with<br />
Windows, but don't know how. Conversely, many Windows administrators want<br />
to foray into Mac and Unix administration, but need the necessary guidance<br />
on where to start. Big Nerd Ranch, Inc., in collaboration with experienced<br />
network administrator and instructor Nate Osborne, has created a new<br />
bootcamp that tackles this challenge and presents one of the most<br />
innovative and exciting new classes in the industry. The class syllabus<br />
covers a number of critical subject areas integral to creating a neatly<br />
integrated cross-platform network:</p>
<p>* File sharing protocols for Mac, Unix and Windows using SMB/CIFS, WebDAV,<br />
and Bonjour</p>
<p>* Printer sharing for multiple operating systems</p>
<p>* SSH Tunneling, GUI and Text-based logins</p>
<p>* VPN clients and servers across platforms</p>
<p>* Database access via ODBC for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL</p>
<p>* Connecting to Exchange via Unix and Mac and spam filtering</p>
<p>* System monitoring and logging</p>
<p>* Data Backups and file and password recovery</p>
<p>Nate Osborne, Mixed Networks Bootcamp instructor, said of the class,<br />
"Managing this type of mixed network can be a nightmare for system<br />
administrators. With that in mind, this class was specifically created to<br />
target system administrators frustrated with the difficulties in managing a<br />
mixed environment. This class is ideal for organizations considering adding<br />
another OS to their environment or wanting to leverage the advantages of<br />
another OS; possibly as the start of migration to a new platform. Mastering<br />
this type of scenario can dramatically increase productivity, reduce the<br />
transition time and minimize total costs to the organization."</p>
<p>"Creating this tightly integrated fabric of interwoven systems can<br />
virtually eliminate potential portals of security intrusion and expand your<br />
organization's ability to communicate, share information easily and<br />
facilitate worry-free file and content sharing within the organization," he<br />
continued.</p>
<p>Nate Osborne is a systems administrator and consultant with over eight<br />
years in the technology industry. He has supported and managed the<br />
logistics of a range of systems from financial analytics to the cutting<br />
edge world of e-commerce. His background includes VOIP and PBX phone<br />
systems, VPNs, firewalls and remote user security projects. In his personal<br />
life, Nate has translated his passion for cross- platform technology into<br />
his interactive home automation of appliances, electrical usage and<br />
applications.</p>
<p>For a complete class syllabus, please visit <a href="http://www.bignerdranch.com/" title="www.bignerdranch.com/">www.bignerdranch.com/</a><br />
classes/networks.shtml</p>
<p>The Big Nerd Ranch incorporates intensive training classes for Unix and Mac<br />
OS X programmers in a retreat setting outside Atlanta, GA.</p>
<p>Class price of $3500 includes lodging, all meals, original instruction<br />
materials, 24-hour lab access, and transportation to and from the Atlanta<br />
airport. Students are encouraged to bring independent projects to class,<br />
allowing for input from classmates and individual instructor attention. For<br />
more information, call 678-595-6773 or visit <a href="http://www.bignerdranch.com" title="www.bignerdranch.com">www.bignerdranch.com</a>.</p>
<div class="links"><ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_forbidden first last"><span><a href="/user/login?destination=comment%2Freply%2F85928%23comment-form">Login</a> or <a href="/user/register?destination=comment%2Freply%2F85928%23comment-form">register</a> to post comments</span></li>
</ul></div>
</div>
<div class="left_inner_box_bottom"> </div>
</div>
<!--[if !IE]> End left box inner page <![endif]--></div>
<!--[if !IE]>End left content<![endif]--> <!--[if !IE]>Start right content<![endif]-->
<span class="field-content"><a href="http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/537782/Analyst_sees_iPad_killers_less#Post537782" target="_blank"> Analyst sees iPad killers le...</a></span>
</div>
</div>
<div class="views-row views-row-5 views-row-odd">
<div class="views-field-title">
<span class="field-content"><a href="http://forums.applecentral.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/537649/Small_business_accounting_soft#Post537649" target="_blank"> Small business accounting so...</a></span>
<span class="field-content">Introducing the App Hall of Fame!</span>
</div>
<div class="views-field-body">
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-213485"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">App discoverability continues to be a real issue. With the fast churn of apps in the App Store, an app has only a few weeks of promotional life in it before it‚Äôs largely forgotten. There are a few things developers can do to fix that, but those... | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Gobliiins Are Coming</span>
</div>
<div class="views-field-body">
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-213486"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">In the midst of the huge Q4 launch schedule, the cult classic, Gobliiins, as well as the rest of the trilogy, are being ported to the iPhone in all of their original glory. The Goblins trilogy was a quirky Atari/Amiga game series from the early 90‚Äôs... | Read more »</div></div></div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="views-row views-row-3 views-row-odd">
<div class="views-field-title">
<span class="field-content">myPhoneDesktop – Chrome to iPhone Extens...</span>
</div>
<div class="views-field-body">
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-213469"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Anyone who has used myPhoneDesktop knows that it is a fantastic tool for streamlining your onscreen workflow. Instead of having to type line after line into your phone directly, you can use myPhoneDesktop to type from your computer directly into... | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">AutoVerbal Talking Soundboard Pro helps...</span>
</div>
<div class="views-field-body">
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-213471"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Being able to speak and communicate with others is something that many of us take for granted. It‚Äôs not so easy for many folks though, in particular for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, as well as those who have suffered various brain... | Read more »</div></div></div>
<span class="field-content">Get Your Roast Right With ‘Time To Roast...</span>
</div>
<div class="views-field-body">
<div class="field-content"><div class="body-row" id="body-row-213473"><div style="background:#F5F5F5;">Roasting meat, in the cooking world, is about as simple as it gets. The greatest roast recipe I‚Äôve ever found is from Michael Ruhlman‚Äôs website, with the recipe titled, ‚ÄúThe World‚Äôs Most Difficult Roasted Chicken Recipe.‚Äù | Read more »</div></div></div>
MacTech is a registered trademark of Xplain Corporation. Xplain, "The journal of Apple technology", Apple Expo, Explain It, MacDev, MacDev-1, THINK Reference, NetProfessional, Apple Expo, MacTech Central, MacTech Domains, MacNews, MacForge, and the MacTutorMan are trademarks or service marks of Xplain Corporation. Sprocket is a registered trademark of eSprocket Corporation. Other trademarks and copyrights appearing in this printing or software remain the property of their respective holders. Not responsible for typographical errors.
</div>
</div>
<div class="footer_bottom"></div>
</div>
<div id="bootom_foo_ter">All contents are Copyright 1984-2010 by Xplain Corporation. All rights reserved. Theme designed by <a href="http://www.icreon.com">Icreon</a>.</div>
<div id="newuser-popup" style="font-size:14px">Greetings, and welcome to the new MacTech web site! Our home page is designed to be your <cite>Industry Dashboard</cite> -- so you can have a snapshot of all that's relevant in the industry in one easy location. Many readers tell us that because the information is updated so frequently, they are now checking the site multiple times a day.
Here's a quick run down of the features on the new web site, which can be subtle.
<UL><LI>We're running regular raffles. If you want free stuff make sure to register. <a href="/register">It's easy and only takes a minute!</a>
<LI>Registering for the site allows you greater functionality.
<LI>The first few blocks are original content from MacTech (for geeks) and our sister web site, MacNews (for general users)
<LI>Below that are MacTech's scanners, which scan the web and organizes it into News, Rumors, and Documentation. Updated every 15 minutes.
<LI>Our Whitepapers, Screencasts, and Videos section give you insight into great products
<LI>The Community Search narrows your search to the most relevant of Apple related sites for better results
<LI>The forums give you a place to ask questions, and share your knowledge.
<LI>Our partners at MacUpdate, MacPrices.net and the Jobs Boards keep you up to date
<LI>Want to see all the news in one big list? Check out our new <a href="/firehose">Information Firehose</a>
<LI>And, don't forget the Apple Central area, and ads throughout the site. Advertisers are what make the site possible</UL>
We truly hope you <a href="/register">register</a> so that we can keep you up to date about new features as they are implemented. And, please use the BETA button in the top right to provide us any feedback, suggestions or bugs. We love to hear from you. </div>
<!--[if !IE]>End pop_up<![endif]-->
<!-- Google Analytics now handled by Google Analytics Module in drupal -->
<!--VISISTAT SNIPPET//-->
<script type="text/javascript">
var DID=13280;
var pcheck=(window.location.protocol == "https:") ? "https://sniff.visistat.com/live.js":"http://stats.visistat.com/live.js";