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TLC Reviews
Barracuda Message Archiver
Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 Sneak Peek
Just ASC! Quick Tip
Free Seminar
Cisco NOW Van Event
TLC Top 20
Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center
Suffering from Server Sprawl?
Win a Free HP Netbook!
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
ENS Staff Certifications
Microsoft Office 2010 First Look Classes
ASC Top 20
Training Schedules
 
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Technical Learning Center  Reviews
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"If he (Jason) didn't know the answer to our questions he would find it for us and provide the information in a very organized follow-up email. I am always happy with his answers."
 
Deb,
Steel Dynamics Corp.
 
Barracuda Message Archiver 
Product News
 April 28
Users can now archive calendar items, contacts, and tasks from Exchange Server
 
For more information, contact your ENS Account Manager at (260) 432-1364.
 
Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 Sneak Peek 
Microsoft will release Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 on May 12.
If you missed our
April 22 seminar, you can check out the slideshow here.
 
Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 Sneak Peek slideshow 
 
       
 
Application Solutions Center
Application Solutions Center (ASC) logo 
Just ASC!
Quick Tip
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Tired of dull bullet point slides in your PowerPoint presentations?
 
You can easily convert simple bullet point content to more visually appealing SmartArt graphics to add more impact to your presentations.
 
First, enter your content on a slide using a bullet point layout.
 
Next, right click inside the text box containing the bulleted text and select Convert to SmartArt. You can choose from the options in the gallery or select More SmartArt Graphics to open the Choose a SmartArt Graphic dialog box to display all options.
 
Once you have converted the bullets to the SmartArt graphic, you can customize it even further using the SmartArt Tools contextual tabs on the ribbon bar.
 
 For a schedule of classes where you can learn more time-saving productivity tips, visit the ENS Application Solutions Center.
 
 
Industry Partners
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April 29, 2010
Work Smarter, Not Harder! 
Free Seminar - May 13, 2010
Come learn about technologies to increase communications and collaboration on projects (i.e., Voice over IP, Unified Messaging, Video Conferencing, Presence, etc.). We've all heard the buzz on this topic, but come join ENS for a hands-on practical demonstration of these technologies in action. There is no reason to "miss" anyone in today's technology-driven market when better communication tools are available. 
 
Location: ENS Group HQ (7224 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, 46804)
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 AM
Register: Seminar Registration Form or call (260) 432-1364
 
View the full list of our upcoming seminars.
 
Cisco NOW Van Event 
Free Seminar - Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Cisco NOW Van Event Invitation thumbnailJoin Cisco and ENS on May 25, 2010 to explore the newly updated Cisco Network on Wheels (NOW) Van and discover the latest in borderless networks, video, physical and network security, unified communications and collaboration, and many other advanced solutions.
 
We invite you to experience the very best in real-world, small- and medium-sized business Cisco solutions. Take part in interactive demonstrations of Cisco's latest communication and collaboration tools that will increase your competitive advantage and business growth. The Cisco NOW mobile showcase, a 25-foot van equipped with the latest Cisco networking technologies, is both educational and entertaining - and it's coming to Fort Wayne soon.
 
Location: ENS Group HQ (7224 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, 46804)
Time: One-hour sessions running throughout the day
Register: Seminar Registration Form or call (260) 432-1364
 
Video presentation
 
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Business Edition partner.
ENS Technical Learning CenterTechnical Training Top 20
New Courses Added! To request additional courses, contact Dave Shriner.
DatesCourse NumberCourse Name
5/10 - 5/14MS-6419Configuring, Managing & Maintaining Windows Server 2008
5/17 - 5/19MS-6424Fundamentals of Server 2008 Active Directory
5/17 - 5/19MS-50025PowerShell for Administrators
5/17 - 5/21MS-6231Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database
5/20 - 5/21MS-6428Configuring & Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services
5/24 - 5/28MS-50205SharePoint 2007 Web Development
5/24 - 5/28MS-50064Advanced SharePoint Development
6/2 - 6/4MS-2278Writing Queries Using SQL Server - Transact-SQL
6/2 - 6/4MS-6292Installing & Configuring Windows 7 Client
6/2 - 6/4MS-6417Updating Your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008
6/2 - 6/4MS-6236Implementing & Maintaining SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
6/7 - 6/11C#08Introduction to C# with Visual Studio 2008
6/7 - 6/11MS-6294Planning & Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments & Environments
6/14 - 6/18MS-6232Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database
6/14 - 6/18MS-10135Configuring, Managing & Troubleshooting Exchange Server 2010
6/21 - 6/25MS-6416Updating Network Infrastructure & Active Directory Skills to Windows Server 2008
6/21 - 6/25MS-2310Developing Web Applications Using Visual Studio 2008 *ASP .NET 3.5
6/28 - 7/2MS-6421Configuring & Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
6/28 - 7/2MS-6420Fundamentals of Server 2008 Network Infrastructure & Application Platform
7/12 - 7/16vSphr4VMware vSphere with ESX 4 vCenter 4 (Install, Configure, Manage)
7/12 - 7/16ICND1/ICND2Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Parts 1 & 2
7/19 - 7/23MS-50047Advanced IT Pro: Office SharePoint Server 2007 & SharePoint Services 3.0
7/19 - 7/23ROUTEROUTE v1.0 Implementing Cisco IP Routing (formerly BSCI)
7/19 - 7/23TSHOOTTroubleshooting & Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (formerly ONT)
7/26 - 7/30MS-6425Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services
8/2MS-5177Implementing & Maintaining Instant Messaging Using Office Communications Server 2007 (OCS)
8/3 - 8/4MS-5178Implementing & Maintaining Audio/Visual Conferencing & Web Conferencing Using Office Communications Server 2007 (OCS)
8/5 - 8/6MS-5179Implementing & Maintaining Telephony Using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 (OCS)
8/9 - 8/11MS-6234Implementing & Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
8/9 - 8/13MS-6451Planning, Deploying & Managing System Center Configuration Manager
8/11 - 8/13MS-6235Implementing & Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
8/16 - 8/20C#ADVAdvanced C# with Visual Studio 2008
9/7 - 9/10CVOICECisco Voice over IP
Click course number for syllabus.
Click course dates for pricing information or to pre-register.
Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center 
Enhanced VLSC Released April 7
The Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center allows Volume Licensing customers to:
  • Manage agreements, Software Assurance, and Subscription benefits
  • Manage User Permissions
  • Access product keys
  • Download licensed products 
The enhancements released on April 7 include simplified site navigation, an improved customer self-service experience, and new solutions to support customers with very large numbers of product keys.
 
Suffering from Server Sprawl?
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Check out our ad in the Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly magazine.
 
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Become an ENS Fan on Facebook or Twitter
ENS on FacebookENS on TwitterBecome an ENS fan on Facebook or Twitter between January 1 and July 1 and you will automatically be registered in our drawing for a free HP netbook.
 
One netbook will be awarded. Drawing will be held Friday, July 2, 2010. Winner will be notified via email.
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 
Take Database Management to New Levels of Innovation and Efficiency
With the release to manufacturing (RTM) of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 database software, now is the time to prepare for new levels of innovation. With SQL Server 2008 R2, you can:
  • Enable business users to build and share actionable BI with little or no IT support by using SQL Server PowerPivot for Excel.
  • Accelerate the development and deployment cycle, and centralize application monitoring and management to improve developer efficiency.
  • Scale to hundreds of terabytes without sacrificing performance or increasing cost with SQL Server Parallel Data Warehouse.
Contact your ENS Account Manager today at (260) 432-1364 to learn more about the new features in SQL Server 2008 R2.
ENS Staff Certifications 
ENS is proud to announce the following staff certification achievements:
 
VMware Technical Sales Professional (VTSP 4)
Steve Hendey, Integration Consultant
 
Microsoft Sales Specialist (Virtualization)
Matthew Gerber, President 
 
Double-Take Certified Sales Professional
Matthew Gerber, President 
 
Microsoft Office 2010 First Look Classes 
Limited Time Offer in Partnership with Microsoft - $79 (regularly $129)
Take advantage of this limited time offer with one of our half-day First Look sessions in the Office 2010 product suite.
 
DatesCourse NumberCourse Name
5/14MS-EX-TRN-EKMicrosoft Office Excel 2010: Transitioning from Microsoft Office Excel 2003
5/27MS-WD-TRN-EKMicrosoft Office Word 2010: Transitioning from Microsoft Office Word 2003
6/3MS-AC-TRN-EKMicrosoft Office Access 2010: Transitioning from Microsoft Office Access 2003
6/25MS-PP-TRN-EKMicrosoft Office PowerPoint 2010: Transitioning from Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003
6/29MS-OU-TRN-EKMicrosoft Office Outlook 2010: Transitioning from Microsoft Office Outlook 2003
Click course number for syllabus.
Click course dates for pricing information or to pre-register.
ENS Application Solutions CenterDesktop Application Training Top 20
New Courses Added! To request additional courses, contact Ketta Nanna.
DatesCourse NumberCourse Name
5/3 - 5/7MS-SP-PEU-MSMicrosoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Power End Users
5/4MS-EX-INT-AXMicrosoft Office Excel 2007 Intermediate
5/10 - 5/11AD-PS-ADV-AXAdobe Photoshop CS4 Advanced
5/12 - 5/13AD-DW-BAS-AXAdobe Dreamweaver CS4 Basic
5/12 - 5/13MS-EW-BAS-AXMicrosoft Expression Web 2 Basic
5/12 - 5/13MS-IP-CRF-EKMicrosoft InfoPath 2007 Creating Forms
5/14MS-OU-INT-AXMicrosoft Office Outlook 2007 Intermediate
5/17 - 5/18AD-FL-BAS-AXAdobe Flash CS4 Professional Basic
5/18MS-EX-ADV-AXMicrosoft Office Excel 2007 Advanced
5/19- 5/21MS-5927Microsoft Office Project, Managing Projects
5/20MS-W7-BAS-AXMicrosoft Windows 7 Basic
5/24 - 5/25MS-AC-VBA-AXMicrosoft Office Access 2007 Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
5/24 - 5/25AD-IL-BAS-AXAdobe Illustrator CS4 Basic
5/26MS-EX-BAS-AXMicrosoft Office Excel 2007 Basic
5/26 - 5/27AD-ID-BAS-AXAdobe InDesign CS4 Basic
6/1 - 6/2BO-CR-BAS-AXCrystal Reports 2008 Basic
6/3MS-PP-SLP-AXMicrosoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Sales Presentations
6/7MS-WD-BAS-AXMicrosoft Office Word 2007 Basic
6/7 - 6/9WD-WS-HXC-EKWeb Design Workshop Using HTML, XHTML & CSS (Levels 1-3)
6/16 - 6/17MS-SP-DES-SSMicrosoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007, Levels 1-3 (accelerated format for developers)
Click course number for syllabus.
Click course dates for pricing information or to pre-register.
Sincerely,
 
Learning Solutions
ENS Group, Inc.
7224 Engle Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Phone: (260) 432-1364
Fax: (260) 432-3168
 
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