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2011-11-02T18:45:00.003-04:00

Ask an Expert: Wi-Fi
Using 802.1X authentication with WPA2-Enterprise offers the greatest Wi-Fi security possible today. Whether you're an administrator or just a user of a Wi-Fi network secured with WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, you can learn from Eric Geier how to get non-802.1X computers and devices onto your network.

Article: Connecting Non-802.1X Devices to an Enterprise Network

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• CCNA Voice 640-461 Official Cert Guide, by Jeremy Cioara and Michael Valentine: Understanding the Cisco IP Phone Concepts and Registration

• Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (DESGN) Foundation Learning Guide, by Sean Wilkins: Designing Remote Connectivity

• Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Part 1 (CIPT1) Foundation Learning Guide, by Dennis Samuel Hartmann and Joshua Samuel Finke: Digit Manipulation (CCNP Voice)

Multiple JOB OPENINGS - USA Mid-West

2011-10-28T20:38:00.000-04:00

We are looking for qualified candidates to fill the following positions.

Grand Rapids, MI

Cisco Pre-Sales Solutions Specialist

Novi, MI

Account Executive

South Bend, IN

Cisco Systems Engineer

Carmel, IN

Systems Engineer - Unified Communications
Account Executive

Cincinnati, OH

Account Executive

Cleveland, OH

Account Executive
(2) Systems Engineers - Unified Communications

Columbus, OH

Account Executive
Cisco Unified Communications Engineer
Storage Engineer

Madison, WI

Pre-Sales Engineer (Cisco, Virtualization, Storage)
Cisco UC Engineer
Cisco Data Center Engineer
Cisco Route/Switch Engineer
Cisco Wireless Engineer
Cisco Security Engineer
VMWare Engineer
Storage Solution Architect

Springfield, IL

Cisco Unified Communication Engineer

There positions are all FULL-TIME and offer a very competitive compensation package for qualified individuals and relocation is available.

Please provide us with the following information to help expedite the process.
1). Resume
2). Current Location
3). Open to relocation?
4). Where would you relocate?
5). Citizen/GC/H1B?
6). Current Salary?
7). Preferred Salary?

If you have any questions regarding the jobs mentioned above, please feel free to contact me.

Bryan Kapper
Senior Recruiter
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JOB OPENING - Telecommunications Engineer – CISCO experience:

2011-10-25T12:58:00.000-04:00

Swagelok is looking for a talented Telecommunication Engineer with CISCO focused experience. They will be

responsible for moderately complex engineering and/or analytical activities associated with one or more technical areas

within the telecom function (network design, engineering, implementation, operations/user support). Candidates must

have two or more years of experience working with CISCO routers and switches, CISCO VoIP phones (call manager),

Unity voicemail, CISCO wireless access points, and CISCO CCX (Contact Center Express). Experience using Nexus

switching is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, monitor and troubleshoot wide-area connections across the four dimensions of the enterprise

architecture: suppliers, distributors, centralized and decentralized sites.

• Configure, monitor and troubleshoot bandwidth for routers and switches (and/or protocol switches), analyze traffic

patterns, volumes and assess national and international connectivity bottlenecks and cost.

• Participate in selecting, developing, integrating, and implementing network management applications.

• Monitor fault tolerance of network resources and ensure transparent file replication, dynamic access to

applications and server resources, network address allocation, assignment and management.

• Responsible for the configuration and administration of WAN infrastructure, topologies and services; providing

server and printer access; security and password administration; chargeback, and troubleshooting.

• Problem determination and resolution of network connections and components.

• Interact with Customers and IT resources to establish WAN server project requirements; promote/enforce

organizational networking standards and procedures, and institutes production standards.

• Develop close working relationship with other network administrators ( i.e., LAN, Web, Telecommunication) on

implementing MPLS, ISDN, T-1/T-3, fiber, FDDI, switched and gigabit Ethernet, VoIP and ATM technologies.

• Off hours support, as necessary.

• Document network problems and resolutions for future reference.

• Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with WAN operations including administering network performance, security and

fault management, network topologies and domains; managing communications protocols; protocol analyzers and

sniffers; and managing private addressing schemes (e.g., DHCP, DNS)

• Knowledge of services: directory and domain model, security and authentication model, file and print, web and

database, media, communication (VPN, RAS, Radius), clustering architecture, centralized backup management,

and distributed client connections over multiple servers

• Familiarity with implementing and managing VoIP technologies both domestically and internationally.

• 1+ years of experience managing WAN and firewall security policies and profiles

• 1+ years of experience in chargeback and network monitoring and troubleshooting consoles such as NetIQ,

OpenView, MMC and/or other competing products such as Transcend, Optivity, Works, and Patrol

Skills: Windows Server OS’s, Internet Information Server, TCP/IP, OpenView, NetIQ, Patrol, Optivity, MMC, SMTP,

NNTP, IMAP, MAPI, POP3, LDAP, IMAP4, HTTP, HTTPS, X.400, X.500, MIME, CISCO routers and switches, Active

Directory and domain model, Security and authentication model services, File and print services, Web and database

services, Media services, Communication (VPN, RAS, Radius), Clustering architecture and distributed client connections

over multiple servers (e.g., MSCS).

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please contact Liz Kehn at Swagelok.

Liz Kehn

Swagelok Company

Solon, Ohio

Elizabeth.kehn@swagelok.com

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2011-10-05T08:34:00.001-04:00

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2011-09-01T17:12:00.000-04:00

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Authors and Events: August

2011-08-10T14:29:00.006-04:00

August 24—VoIP Fundamentals Webcast with Kevin Wallace
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2011-08-10T14:28:00.001-04:00

Ask an Expert: Security
While consumers and the media are increasingly aware of the risks to confidential information over web apps, firms still tend to focus on development, leaving data security until just before the go-live date. Ajay Gupta points out that last-minute steps are available to improve the security of your apps before launching them onto the Internet.

Article: Securing a Web App at the Last Minute

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2011-07-22T13:23:00.001-04:00

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2011-07-22T13:21:00.000-04:00

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2011-07-02T01:44:00.000-04:00

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2011-06-01T13:22:00.001-04:00

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2011-06-01T13:21:00.000-04:00

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2011-05-12T13:55:00.000-04:00

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Job Opportunity for a Network Engineer - Elyria, OH

2011-01-31T15:06:00.002-05:00

For 80 years, Bendix has been setting the industry safety standard for commercial vehicle air

brake charging and control systems. Now we are applying that leadership and momentum to

advanced safety technologies.

Bendix is a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. Our

2,000+ dedicated Bendix employees throughout North America are driven to deliver powerful,

effective solutions for improved vehicle performance, safety, and overall operating cost through

the absolute highest levels of technology, service and product reliability.

We have an immediate need for a Network Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters in Elyria,

Ohio. The duties and responsibilities of this position include:

Provides network systems architecture, administration, installation, problem isolation and resolution within a global business environment.
Administration of the corporate CheckPoint Firewalls
Administration of the Cisco LAN environment for the complete Bendix environment
Architecture and administration of the network node monitoring subsystem (What’s Up Gold)
Architecture and administration of the wireless LAN environment for PCs
Architecture and administration of the wireless scan gun environment at various regional plants.
Coordination with other teams as needed to resolve technical issues
Ensure Corporate/Divisional standards and processes are followed and adhered to as required for the various systems being supported.
Assist in performing security, virus and IDS/IPS tasks as necessary per Corporate standards/guidelines.
Maintain up-to-date documentation of IT procedures, system configuration standards, maintenance, and upgrades.
Review procedures/processes and make recommendations to enhance IT support of various
facilities. Promote and participate on process improvement teams utilizing Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
Monitor competitive IT landscapes to identify industry and technology trends, and develop strategies to introduce new or complementary products or technologies in areas of responsibility.
Provide 24/7 on-call support. Participate in IT Change Control reviews

To qualify, the ideal candidate will have the following combination of skills, education and experience:

Required Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Cisco LAN/WAN network devices

• Advanced knowledge of switching and routing protocols in WAN and LAN environments

• Experience with wireless technologies

• Successful experience in supporting a medium - large data center environment (> 75 servers).

This includes generation of metrics, automating administration, etc.

• Proved experience with network security concepts

• Advanced knowledge of Checkpoint firewalls a plus

• Working knowledge of DNS/DHCP

Experience with virtualized environments including VMWare
Experience with Citrix is a plus
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to manage and resolve conflict
Demonstrated technical/analytical skills when resolving IT related issues in support of
business needs
Ability to think strategically
Proven growth in career within the IT environment
Ability to work in a customer/business-focused, team-based matrix organization and to
manage time, multiple priorities and projects is essential
Multi cultural awareness (Europe, North America, Brazil, etc.) desired

Required Education/Experience:

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other related technology discipline
CCNP certification and Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE strongly desired
7+ years administering medium to large network environments
Experience in a leadership/project manager role a plus
ITIL experience and Six Sigma Experience a plus

An industry pioneer, employing more than 2,000 people, Bendix is driven to deliver solutions for improved vehicle performance, safety, and overall operating cost.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, with manufacturing plants in Acuña, Mexico; Bowling Green, Ky.; and Huntington, Ind. At Bendix, we offer a full range of competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume with salary requirements by searching for Position # 10903 at www.bendix.com.

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2010-12-02T10:28:00.002-05:00

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2010-12-02T10:27:00.000-05:00

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2010-03-24T11:08:00.001-04:00

March 28th & 3st Cisco Networkers Bahrain

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CISCO 12000 Gigabit Switch Router for sale

2010-03-24T10:50:00.002-04:00

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE USA, INC.
Government Systems Division

We have a CISCO 12000 Gigabit Switch Router for sale. It is a full height sixteen card system with the following cards installed.

1). OC-12/STM-4MM ATM Blades (2ea.)

2). GE GBIC-SC-B Blades (2ea.)

3). GRP-B Route Processor Blade (1ea.)

4). Alarm Blades (2ea.)

5). Power Supplies (3ea.)

We also have the following CISCO cards for sale:

1). WS-G5484 1000 BASE - SX Short Wavelength GBIC (2ea.) NEW

2). WS-G5484-RF 30-0759-01NR 1000 BASE-SX GBIC (6ea.) NEW

3). WS-X3500-XL ETHERNET GBIC TRANSCEIVER GIGA STICK (1ea.) NEW

4). GLC-SX-MM IP SERVICES IOS (3ea.) NEW

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6). 30-0759-01 1000 Base-SX 850nm Laser Module (1ea.) Used

7). WS-X3500-XL GIGASTACK GBIC Module (1ea.) Used

Please contact my office for pricing regarding the CISCO 12000 Gibabit Switch Router and cards we have for sale. Pictures of the CISCO 12000 are available upon request.Please distribute this announcement via email to each member of your CISCO user group.

Sincerely,

John Urciolo

PresidentAerospace & Defense USA, Inc.1

1300 River Road

Potomac, Maryland 20854

301-983-1998 (9am - 5pm EST)

jsu.aerospace.defense@frontiernet.net

News & Announcements

2010-02-01T15:54:00.002-05:00

New CCNP Exams from Cisco
Notes from Doug Ingersoll, Executive Marketing Manager for Cisco Press:

Cisco has announced a revision to their popular CCNP exams, and Cisco Press already has products ready to go! With nine different products immediately available, including the new Cert Kitseries products for the ROUTE and SWITCH exams, Cisco Press can help you launch your learning NOW! Cert Kits combine the popular Video Mentor training videos, an access code to the Cert Flash Cards online service, and the Quick Reference review sheets in both digital and printed formats.

The popular Certification Guides will be out within a month, in early February, and Portable Command Guides andFoundational Learning Guides (formerly known as Self-Study Guides) will be out in the spring 2010 timeframe. Learn more about the new exam format at ciscopress.com/ccnp.

Press Release: Cisco Press Launches Suite of Products for New CCNP Certification Exams

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2009-07-14T09:40:00.001-04:00

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2009-07-14T09:39:00.001-04:00

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Cisco TelePresence, VMware VI3, Teach Yourself Networking in 24 Hours!

2009-06-11T08:23:00.003-04:00

We were visited by the "networking" fairy last night and were left with three new and valuable books to add to our library:

Cisco TelePresence Fundamentals
VMware VI3 - Implementation and Administration
Sams: Teach Yourself Networking in 24 Hours

As always, these will be available for checkout at my office in Cleveland, Ohio. Please leave a comment or contact me if you are interested in borrowing these or any of our other available resources!

Oh, and lest I forget: Have a great summer North East Ohio!!!!

Pearson Education - == News & Announcements == -

2009-06-02T08:27:00.001-04:00

T-shirt Giveaway: Answer Question & Email to Win!
Act fast -- the first 5 people to email usergroups@informit.com with "Tshirt" in the subject line and the correct answer to the following question win a free Pearson User Group t-shirt!

Which one of the following is not a channel on the InformIT OnPodcast Network?
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(d) OnBizTech
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LiveLessons Video Sneak Peek—Getting Started in Objective C: Your First Program While the rest of the world waits until July 2009 for the world's first Objective-C video training course, you can get started today with never before released sneak-peek "beta" from the video training edition of Stephen Kochan's bestselling book, Programming in Objective-C 2.0, Second Edition.
Watch Now: Programming in Objective-C 2.0 LiveLessons (Video Training), by Stephen Kochan. Coming July 2009.
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Have a User Group event in your area? Let us know!
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Maryland: Cisco Mid-Atlantic User's Group (C-MUG) is a special interest group that evolved from Cisco University presentations by the Virginia and Maryland Cisco sales teams at Chesapeake NetCraftsMen User Group meetings.
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Cisco Press News and Announcements!

2009-06-01T12:28:00.000-04:00

_News & Announcements_

_Join us at Cisco Live!_
Cisco Press will be at Cisco Live! 2009 at the Moscone Center in San
Francisco from June 28th to July 2nd. Visit the Cisco Store to see all the
Cisco Press titles and to meet members of the Cisco Press team. You can also
find us at the Certification Zone in the World of Solutions, demonstrating
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and the all-new CCNA Network Simulator from Pearson Certification!
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_Article: Around the Globe in the Race Against IPv4 Address Depletion_
Jeff Doyle, author of Routing TCP/IP, Volume I and Volume II,
discusses what he sees as the future for IPv6. Read the article now on
InformIT.
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_Authors & Events: June_

_June 1-30 -- Network World Cisco Subnet_
Please join Cisco Press authors Arvind Durai and Eric Vyncke as they blog
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Cisco Subnet (http://www.ciscosubnet.com) will also be giving away
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Read now:
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_Have a User Group event in your area? Let us know!_
E-mail usergroup@ciscopress.com with details for consideration in next
month's newsletter. Please include "User Group Event" in the subject line.

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_In the Store_
CCNA 640-802 Cert Flash Cards Online
By Stephen Kalman
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Cisco TelePresence Fundamentals
By Tim Szigeti
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Routing Video Mentor
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_User Group of the Month_

_Maryland: Cisco Mid-Atlantic User's Group (C-MUG)_ is a special interest
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Maryland Cisco sales teams at Chesapeake NetCraftsMan User Group meetings.
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Cisco Press - CCNA IINS Self Study and Enterprise Web 2.0!

2009-05-14T08:33:00.003-04:00

All,

We have been graced with 3 new books added to out library from the Cisco Press!

The books include:

Enterprise Web 2.0 Fundamentals (2 copies)

CCNA Security Learning: Authorized Self-Study Guide "Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS)

Please leave a comment or email me directly if you would like to check out one of these or any other books from our library.

I would ask that you are Local to the Cleveland Area and are available to pick these up directly from me (need your contact info to check a book out and I do not ship).

Thanks and have a great "End of Spring!"

- Nate

Messege from the Cisco Press - E-Books!

2009-03-12T18:13:00.000-04:00

Read an E-Book Week!

Did you know that most of our books are also published as PDFs? When you purchase an eBook from us, you can download it right away. Then the info you need is instantly accessible on your desktop, laptop, or PDA.

To celebrate Read an E-Book Week, we're offering you a 40% discount on the list price eBooks. Visit our Store for a complete list of eBook titles and enter coupon code EBOOK during checkout. Offer valid through 3/21/09.

New Books from Cisco Press - CCDP

2009-02-05T09:16:00.002-05:00

All,

We have jsut recieved the following referrence materials from the Cisco Press:

CCDP Learning - Authorized Self-Study Guide: Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH)

The Power of IP Video - Unleashing Productivity with Visual Networking

Again, if anyone would like to check out any of the books we have in our library, please send me an email or post a comment to the blog.

Thanks and enjoy this Winter!

Cisco Press sends more resources

2008-12-17T15:30:00.007-05:00

All,

We have recently added to our referrence library:

CCNA Security - Exam Cram
SSL Remote Access VPN
CCNA Voice - Official Exam Certification Guide

Thanks much, as always, to the Cisco Press!

Please remember that we all can save 35% on Cisco Press Products with discount code "CISCOUG".

User group members can visit www.ciscopress.com to begin receiving the discount, simply follow these easy steps:

1. Go to www.ciscopress.com and sign in or create an account

2. Enter the following member code: CISCOUG

3. Start saving on ciscopress.com

**You are only required to register and apply the code once, but you must be logged in when shopping to automatically receive the special pricing.

Cisco Introduces New Product Capabilities!

2008-09-25T16:55:00.001-04:00

Yesterday, Cisco announced the new Cisco Unified Communications System 7.0, Cisco TelePresence Expert on Demand, and Cisco WebEx Solutions. Plus ... Cisco announced that almost every element of the Cisco Unified Communications portfolio has been updated offering customers:
Faster connections to team members and applications, even across firewalls
Rich call control extended to mobile devices
A new desktop platform for collaboration and web 2.0 applications
Convenient, on-demand web and videoconferencing
Enhanced integration with IBM and Microsoft applications
Scalable and open presence services
Simplified licensing, administration, and deployment
Want more detail .. and understand the impact to your company?
Attend the CIPTUG 2008 Annual Conference!
In depth detail of today's announcements will be discussed in workshops presented by Cisco Product Development Experts and Engineers, by end-users who participated in early field trials, and Cisco Partners who have tested and verified the interoperability of their products in beta. You won't want to miss this year's event.
A premier educational/networking event, designed by end-users for end-users in collaboration with Cisco and Cisco Partners, the CIPTUG 2008 Annual Conference, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, features over 85 workshops, customized Unified Communications panel and roundtable discussions, pre-conference hands-on training courses, Industry & Technology Special Interest Group meetings, and an informative and fun Partner Pavilion with over 65 Cisco Partners exhibiting.
Check out the CIPTUG 2008 Annual Conference Website for the latest conference details and register today.

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CIPTUG 2008 Annual Conference Agenda
Sunday, November 9
CIPTUG 1st Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, November 10
Pre-conference "Hands-on" Training Courses
Technology Special Interest Group Meetings
Industry Special Interest Group Meetings
CIPTUG 2008 Opening Welcome Reception
Tuesday, November 11
CIPTUG 2008 Conference Opening Session
CIPTUG Updates
Cisco Updates and Direction Presentation
Keynote: Keeping Our Focus in Times of Change
Educational Workshops
Partner Pavilion Opening & Reception
Latest Product Demonstrations
Product Briefs & "Hands-on" Learning Labs
Application Bake-Off Competition
Wednesday, November 12
Keynote: An Owner's Guide to the Future
Educational Workshops
"Hot Topics" Roundtable Discussions
Partner Pavilion
Member-to-Member Pass the Mic
Thursday, November 13
Cisco Engineering Panel Q&A
Educational Workshops
"Vertical Market" Roundtable Discussions
Partner Pavilion
Member Appreciation Extravaganza & Awards at Universal Orlando CityWalk
Check out the CIPTUG 2008 Annual Conference Website for the latest conference details and register today.
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The Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

The appealing and functional Gaylord Palms Convention Center will host all the CIPTUG General and Educational Sessions and the Partner Pavilion, and is just steps away from luxurious guest rooms and networking spots scattered throughout the hotel.
Click here to learn more about CIPTUG 2008 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center ... and to reserve your room.

Odessey Consulting - Job Opportunity

2008-06-23T11:08:00.001-04:00

Please look at this opportunity and contact Will Thomas directly if interested:

We are looking for Sr. Network Engineers with strong CISCO background. I have provided you with a job description for the opportunity. Please have any interested person to contact me at the information below ASAP. Thanks

Required Skills:
LAN/WAN Administration
Router
Protocols Firewall
Specialties Cisco
Load-balancing (CISCO CSS or F5)

Description:
Works with customers on server install projects, firewall rules and load-balancing requests. Consulting with customers and making configuration changes on network devices such as load-balancer, firewall, routers and switches.

Plans, designs and implements communications networks. Assesses and optimizes network design. Conducts feasibility studies and develops requests for proposals. Designs and develops LAN/WAN infrastructure documentation.
Maintains LAN/WAN topology and cabling specifications. Evaluates vendor products and makes recommendations. Responsible for connectivity to external clients or other outside parties. Establishes and maintains good working relationships with vendors

Respectfully,

Will C. Thomas III

Sr. Technical Recruiter

Odyssey Consulting Svc, Inc.

2531 Oakstone Drive

Columbus, Ohio 43231

Office-614-523-4248

Cell - 614-329-9966

Fax- 614-523-4249

will@odysseyconsulting.com

www.odysseyconsulting.com

SCOMBC 2006 MBE of the Year.

New Books and a DVD added to our Library

2008-06-23T11:03:00.002-04:00

We have been blessed again by the Cisco God's at Cisco Press with the following for our education and entertainment:

Cisco Firewwall - Video Mentor DVD
Global IPv6 Strategies - Grossetete, Popoviciu, Wettling
Developing Cisco Wide Area Application Services - Seils Christner
IP Communications: Fax, Modem and Text for IP Telephony - Hanes Salgueiro

Please contact me directly or comment on this post if you would like to check any of these or the other books/training out.

Thanks!

Nate

Cleveland VM Users Group Meeting

2008-06-10T18:06:00.002-04:00

June 26th, Tuesday from 4:30-6:30

Enterprise Data Solutions
1717 Superior Ave.Cleveland, OH 44114
Parking is available on the side and in back of the building. You can register as a walk in. Ask for "Bob".
EMC, Visioncore and EDSI are doing presentations and they have some cool door prizes available.

New Books and Guides Added

2008-06-02T13:40:00.002-04:00

We have been blessed with yet another package from our good friend's at the Cisco Press.
This month we have added the following books to our library, available for check to any of our members:

CCNP ISCW Portable Command Guide (Empson Roth)
CCNP Portable Command Guide Library (Empson Roth)

Please email me or leave a comment on this post if you are interested in checking out either these or any other of the books, guides or training in our collection. More to come soon from the Cisco Press and Pearson Publishing.

Cisco Press and Pearson Education Come Through Again!

2008-04-14T08:18:00.003-04:00

All,

In building up our library, Cisco Press and Pearson Education has shipped us the follwing books to add to our library. If you are interested in checking these out, please contact me directly!

CCIE Professional Development - Network Security Technologies and Solutions

Security - Router Security Strategies - Securing IP Networking Traffic Planes

Thanks and have a wonderful month!

Nate

Cisco Press News

2008-03-21T14:03:00.002-04:00

All,

Cisco Press has officially welcomed us as an approved Cisco Users Group and have provided us with some great materials! Please contact me directly if you are interested in checking them out. Included are:

VMware ESX Server in the Enterprise - Prentice Hall Publishing
Patterns in Network Architecture "A Return to Fundamentals" - Prentice Hall Publishing
CCNA 640-802 Authorized Self -Study Guide

Thanks again for your membership and support! More to come!

Cisco Press is Looking for Testers...

2008-03-05T20:32:00.002-05:00

Cisco Press is looking for 10-15 CCENT and/or CCNA candidates or certified individuals who are interested in providing feedback on a new Cisco Press self-study exam preparation product currently under development. Candidates will have to sign an NDA and will receive a copy of the finished product once complete.

Contact me directly if you are interested.

IPExpert Offers Free vLectures for our Group

2008-01-16T08:28:00.000-05:00

In addition to offering some deep discounts to the CCIE training classes for our group as follows:

(For the following three courses (only), we will sell up to 4 seats for only $2250 which is 55% off the normal prices!)

CCIE R&S: February 4-8 in San Jose, CA
CCIE Security: February 11-15 in Columbus, OH
CCIE Service Provider: February 18-22 in San Jose, CA

They will also be offering the following FREE vLectures which are live and online:

Jan 17 3:00 PM EST Online
Instructor: Mark Snow
Topic: H323 Gatekeeper
BasicsTrack: Voice

Jan 24 3:00 PM EST Online
Instructor: Scott Morris
Topic: Layer 2 Tunneling Techniques
Track: R&S

Jan 31 3:00 PM EST Online
Instructor: Marvin Greenlee
Topic: DMVPN
Track: Security

Feb 07 3:00 PM EST Online
Instructor: Marvin Greenlee
Topic: Basic Multicast Design/Operations
Track: R&S

Feb 12 3:00 PM EST Online
Instructor: Vik Malhi
Topic: CUE
Track: Voice

Feb 28 3:00 PM EST Online
Instructor: Mark Snow
Topic: IPSec Basics
Track: Security

Mar 13 3:00 PM EST Online
Instructor: Scott Morris
Topic: Spanning-Tree
Track: R&S

Mar 20 3:00 PM EST Online
Instructor: Marvin Greenlee
Topic: IPv6
Track: R&S

Mar 27 3:00 PM EST Online
Instructor: Vik Malhi
Topic: SRST
Track: Voice

For more information, please visit their website or contact:

Mike Down
Training Advisor - IPexpert, Inc.
A Cisco Learning Partner - We Accept Learning Credits!
Telephone: +1.810.326.1444 x104
Cell: +1.810.305.4848
Fax: +1.810.454.0130
Mailto: mdown@ipexpert.com

North East Ohio Cisco Users Group - Together Again!

2008-01-10T09:37:00.001-05:00

After 6 months of no meetings and losing our financial sponsor that was paying for our web hosting and url, I have decided to go the route of blogspot. I hope to have the old site back up and running and linking this blog to that site for postings, meeting updates, notes, etc.

We are currently looking for sponsors for our group in the Cleveland or Independence, Ohio areas that can provide space for us to host our meetings. We are a not for profit group that is free to our members and have no source of income at all. This has worked for us before, and I hope that I can continue to run this group the same way.

In sponsors, we welcome any company to provide us with either snacks or dinner (our former main sponsor used to buy pizza every month, for example) for our meetings, speakers and presenters, monitary donors (non-tax deductible), small office space, and/or meeting space.

We are also looking for Cisco partners, local companies, experts and speakers to present to our memebership new technologies, training, ideas, support, etc. by participating in our meetings.

In the past, we held the meetings monthly. I would like to start back up by having the meetings conviene every other month.

Our roster has over 45 people signed up and we used to have an average of 8-10 members at each get together. My goal for this year is to bring that average number up to 20-25 per meeting.

Thank you and I hope to see you all very soon!

Nate Chatterton
Neo Cisco Users Group Founder.

North East Ohio Cisco Users Group

News & Announcements

Multiple JOB OPENINGS - USA Mid-West

JOB OPENING - Telecommunications Engineer – CISCO experience:

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OnCertification Video Podcasts

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Authors and Events: August

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Discount Code Reminder

CCNP TSHOOT: Bulls Eye Strategies Webcast

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Pearson Launches First iPhone/iPad Applications

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Cisco Press - CCNA IINS Self Study and Enterprise Web 2.0!

Messege from the Cisco Press - E-Books!

New Books from Cisco Press - CCDP

Cisco Press sends more resources

Cisco Introduces New Product Capabilities!

Odessey Consulting - Job Opportunity

New Books and a DVD added to our Library

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New Books and Guides Added

Cisco Press and Pearson Education Come Through Again!

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IPExpert Offers Free vLectures for our Group

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