[Chester LUG] Networking Course

[Tim Dobson]

I'd love to go, however I've already made commitments this Saturday 
(lobbying local MP on Digital Economy Bill) so I hope you'll forgive me 
this time.

I hope it goes well.

Tim

Stuart Burns wrote:
> Dear All,
> 
> It's very very short notice but you may remember I mentioned a few months
> ago about a networking course. This is also the second send because the
> system ate the first one.Apologies to Les if he ends up releasing the
> original.
> 
> Well things have just crept up on me and I think it may well be this weekend
> (Sat 6th).
> 
> There are two caveats to this! Firstly, it will be held at Technium cast in
> Bangor (http://www.techniumcast.com/joomla/) The train will get you there if
> you do not drive. The Chester to Bangor leaves at 6.50 in the morning and
> will get you there for 7.45am. It is then just a short bus ride down the
> road. Cost of the return ticket is ~£25. It may be cheaper bought in
> advance.
> 
> Secondly, no food or drink is provided. We have very graciously been offered
> the room for minimal cost, which im afraid does not include either lunch or
> refreshments, so it's a case of BYO (Bring Your Own). There is a canteen
> there, but I cannt gaurentee it will be open! I will find out and clarify
> this.
> 
> The course is a one day course, taught by Dr Rob Shepard. He teaches
> networking and system management at Bangor University and is very good at
> explaining it all in simple terms to simple folk such as myself ;) I would
> go so far as to say exceptional in both skills and training.
> 
> It will run from 9am until 5pm ish. (With a few stragglers wanting to play
> and ask more questions etc I suspect it may be nearer 6)
> 
> The course itself will cover the following:
> 
> Networking, including subnetting, and the theory behind it (ie ISO model,
> ARP,RARP, MAC addressing etc as well as high level views)
> 
> Routing, Introducing routing and how inter lan routing works. Building on
> the previous topic.
> 
> Switching AND VLANS. This topic will cover both the fundamentals of
> switching as well as more practical parts, such as using wireshark to look
> into what is happening in the network.
> 
> If time allows Rob has also agreed to touch on DNS as well.
> 
> Throughout the day there will be hands on and such. It won't just be talk!
> '
> There is a small cost for the room and obviously Rob would like to be paid.
> Therefore if we can get 15 people, the cost will be £100 per person, payable
> on the day. This is an exceptional opportunity and i'd advise grabbing it
> with both hands.
> 
> I need to know at the latest by tommorow confirmed names and numbers. Please
> bear in mind also that should someone who says they will turn up, not turn
> up, I personally will have to pay for their places!
> 
> Could someone also please forward this on to Liverpool LUG.
> 
> Let me know ASAP. To make this work we need a minimum of 15 people. (Well 14
> if you consider I am going ;) )
> 
> Stuart
> 
> 
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