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<p>Over the next two months, the AG Group will be offering 3 network<br />
management training seminars in Walnut Creek (AG Group's home), 25 miles<br />
east of San Francisco and accessible by Bay Area Rapid Transit.</p>
<p>I have included upcoming seminar course titles, dates, locations and<br />
registration costs in this e-mail. Additional information about AG Group<br />
Training & Services can be found at our website,<br />
(<a href="http://www.aggroup.com/training" title="http://www.aggroup.com/training">http://www.aggroup.com/training</a>). I look forward to hearing from you about<br />
you or your staff joining us for our new and updated network management<br />
* Understanding how to obtain and interpret operational information from<br />
networked devices, routers, hubs and switches through the use of network<br />
management tools.<br />
* Knowing an effective troubleshooting methodology that focuses your<br />
knowledge and experience</p>
<p>In this 5-day class, you'll learn the fundamentals of the network protocols<br />
vital to<br />
troubleshooters. You'll also learn how and when to use over 20 network<br />
management<br />
tools and system utilities for:<br />
* obtaining and interpreting pertinent operational information from hubs,<br />
switches and routers.<br />
* baselining your Ethernet and analyze whether your Ethernet is in trouble.<br />
* evaluating network performance in several popular protocols.<br />
* discovering user names, network names and network addresses in Ethernet,<br />
IP, NetBios, AppleTalk and Novell.<br />
* building network documentation for more effective troubleshooting</p>
<p>ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:</p>
<p>Kurt VanderSluis, the instructor, is an experienced trainer, consultant and<br />
respected authority on mixed-protocol, multi-vendor network<br />
troubleshooting. Kurt has:<br />
* Training over 2000 network manager in public seminars since 1987.<br />
* Co-authored TroubleShooting Macintosh Networks by M&T books.<br />
* Written over 30 articles on various networking topics.<br />
* Presented at numerous conference sessions at Comdex, Macworld, and others.<br />
* Consulted on hundreds of network designs.</p>
<p>COURSE FEES: (Payment by VISA/MC, check or PO)</p>
<p>Three Day EtherPeek OR TroubleShooting Macintosh Networks Classes:</p>
<p>Early Registration Fee* $895.00 per attendee<br />
Standard Registration Fee $995.00 per attendee<br />
On-site registration Fee ** $1,095.00 per attendee</p>
<p>Five Day Multi -Protocol Network Troubleshooting Class:</p>
<p>Early Registration Fee* $1,595.00 per attendee<br />
Standard Registration Fee $1,695.00 per attendee<br />
On-site registration Fee** $1,795.00 per attendee</p>
<p>Register for 2 classes and SAVE:<br />
BOTH EtherPeek AND TroubleShooting Macintosh Networks (6 days) Sept.24 -<br />
Oct. 1<br />
Early Registration Fee* $1,350.00 per attendee<br />
Standard Registration Fee $1,495.00 per attendee<br />
On-site registration Fee** $1,650.00 per attendee</p>
<p>Please Note: If 3 or more people from the same company wish to attend, we<br />
will give a 10% discount per attendee. Rates for Educational Institutions<br />
also available.</p>
<p>* Early Registration fee offered to those attendees who register and pay<br />
for a class 2 weeks prior to the first class date.</p>
<p>** On-Site registration allowed if space permits.</p>
<p>Fees Include: Class attendance, binder with class materials, and snacks.</p>
<p>RESERVATIONS:<br />
Payment is required to hold your seat in these valuable training sessions.<br />
Please contact The AG Group to reserve your spot today by calling<br />
510-937-7900 ext. 25, sending email to <a href="mailto:training@aggroup.com">training@aggroup.com</a> or sending a<br />
fax request for a registration form to (510) 937-2479.</p>
<p>LOCATION/TIME:</p>
<p>New Horizons Computer Learning Center<br />
2185 North California<br />
Suite 300<br />
Walnut Creek, Ca 94596<br />
510-933-9955</p>
<p>CLASS HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm</p>
<p>LODGING suggestions in Walnut Creek, CA:</p>
<p>Embassy Suites<br />
1345 Treat Blvd.<br />
$149.00/night<br />
Front Desk: 510-934-2500</p>
<p>Mariott Hotel<br />
2355 North Main Street<br />
$139.00/night Corporate Rate<br />
Front Desk: 510-934-2000</p>
<p>Holiday Inn<br />
2730 North Main Street<br />
$109/night Corporate Rate<br />
Front Desk: 510-934-3332</p>
<p>Diablo Mountain Inn<br />
2079 Mt. Diablo Blvd.<br />
$68 - $72/night<br />
510-937-5050</p>
<p>Walnut Creek Motor Lodge<br />
1960 North Main Street<br />
$55/night Corporate Rate<br />
510-932-2811</p>
<p>Please contact me at <a href="mailto://training@aggroup.com" title="mailto://training@aggroup.com">mailto://training@aggroup.com</a> or phone for more details!</p>
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