Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Cisco provides the broadest line of solutions for transporting data, voice and video within buildings, across campuses, or around the world. Cisco solutions ensure that networks both public and private operate with maximum performance, security, and flexibility.

APC sets the standard in its industry for quality, innovation and support. Its comprehensive solutions, which are designed for both home and corporate environments, improve the manageability, availability and performance of sensitive electronic, network, communications and industrial equipment of all sizes. The mission of APC is to improve the manageability, availability, and performance of information and communication systems through rapid development and delivery of innovative solutions to real customer problems.

D-Link is an industry pioneer, market leader, designer and true manufacturer of networking communications and digital home electronic products. Excellence in manufacturing, innovation and a commitment to quality has allowed D-Link to produce cutting-edge, high-performance products within standard-based technologies. The company continues to offer the best value in the connectivity market today by combining high-quality products with the most affordable price point.

The Cisco Catalyst 3750-E Series Switches with StackWise Plus is an enterprise-class line of stackable wiring closet switches that facilitates the deployment of secure converged applications while maximizing investment protection for evolving network and application requirements. Combining 10/100/1000 and Power over Ethernet (PoE) configurations with 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, the Cisco Catalyst 3750-E enhances worker productivity by enabling applications such as IP telephony, wireless, and video.

The Epson EPL-2550T is a compact A3 workgroup printer. It offers fast printing speeds of up to 30ppm and features Quick Fusing Technology to produce a first page out of just 8.2 seconds from ready mode and a first page out of 12 seconds from sleep mode. This means that you spend less time waiting for your prints and more time on your business. A large paper capacity and high-yield toner cartridges make this efficient laser printer ideal for corporate customers seeking a reliable, easy to use and cost effective printing solution.

You can count on HP's superior quality and dependability in the scanner, copier, and printer that work together to make the HP Designjet 820 MFP your easy-to-use, all-in-one solution.

Use a single, integrated unit to print, scan, and copy color and black-and-white documents. The HP Designjet 820 MFP handles CAD output, GIS and graphics, large format originals; and thick, rigid media. The output can be to various types and sizes of media, to a DVD or CD, or to other types of electronic files.

Maximize your workspace and minimize your procurement and training budgets. Businesses can streamline workflow, save time, and eliminate the cost of outsourcing. Copy centers and service bureaus can offer clients and customers more options. After the plug-and-play installation, operation is intuitive. Even untrained users can produce documents immediately by using the graphical touch-screen display.

Trust HP for your copying, scanning, and printing needs with day-in, day-out, dependable performance.

With a unique camcorder body design and a multitude of camera features, the HVR-Z1E offers maximum operability in the field, as well as opening up a range of opportunities for creative shooting. Offered at a price comparable to Sony DVCAM camcorders, the HVR-Z1E paves the way for cost-effective but uncompromising HD program production.

Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium software is the ultimate toolkit for today's designer. Express yourself in exciting new ways and deliver rich creative experiences across print, web, and mobile media.

Create rich, compelling content and achieve results you never thought possible. Run with your ideas using new animation, video, and 3D design tools within a comprehensive, integrated design environment.

Deliver your ideas efficiently to more audiences in more places. New, simpler ways of working let you do more in less time, use existing skills to try new creative possibilities, and deliver high-quality cross-media campaigns.

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 tape drive represents HP's second generation of half-height LTO tape drive technology. As the highest capacity, highest performance half-height drive in the StorageWorks family, the Ultrium 448 delivers a compressed storage capacity of 400 GB per data cartridge, using LTO 2 media. The Ultrium 448 Tape Drive is fully read and write compatible with all first and second-generation Ultrium drives and media. These features combined with low pricing make the Ultrium 448 the ideal direct-attach and network backup solution for entry-level and midrange servers where capacity and low cost of ownership are critical.

The HP ProLiant DL580 G5 is a 4P-based server ideal for virtualization and mission-critical data center deployments. The processor performance and large memory capacity of the DL580 G5 can help improve staff productivity through fewer, yet more powerful, servers to manage with better performing applications.

This cost-effective service helps you minimize system downtime due to hardware failure. It features a commitment to resolve hardware problems within 6 hours from the time your service call is received. When you experience system problems, your call is immediately connected to an HP-certified resolution engineer for troubleshooting. If your problem cannot be resolved remotely, an experienced support professional is dispatched to your site to begin hardware repair and restoration activities.

Choose 6-Hour Call-to-Repair support when you need to: be confident of system restoration within the shortest possible timeframe, boost productivity via increased hardware system uptime, obtain easy-to-buy, easy-to-use extended warranty services, and enhance IT resource planning and IT staff efficiency.

Microsoft Windows Server R2 Enterprise Edition is the premier platform for business-critical applications. Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition builds on the standard features found in the Windows Server 2003 R2 family by adding features designed to increase the reliability scalability, security, and manageability of enterprise applications.

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 is a collection of updates and security enhancements to the current Windows Server 2003 operating system. Service Pack 2 (SP2) tightens security of your Windows Server and improves its performance and reliability.

The Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 5510 models are 1 rack unit high next-generation stackable 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Layer 3 routing switches designed to provide high-density Gigabit desktop connectivity to mid-size and large enterprise customers' wiring closets.

Ethernet Routing Switch 5510-48T features 48 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports for desktop switching and two built-in SFP (Small Form factor Pluggable) GBIC ports for uplink. Port 47 and Port 48 offer configuration flexibility by allowing the network administrator to configure each port as either 10/100/1000 or make use of the built-in GBIC. As many as eight models of the Ethernet Routing Switch 5510-48T can be stacked to achieve up to 384 10/100/1000 ports for high-density desktop switching.

The HP Color LaserJet CM6030 MFP Series offers competitive color output quality along with scan, copy, digital send, and fax in an exceptionally reliable and easy-to-manage package. Its low acquisition price, overall cost per page value, and space-saving design make it the best choice for your business environment.

The WS-SVC-CMM-ACT digital-signal-processor (DSP) port adapter is required for the Cisco CMM line card being able to provide conferencing and transcoding services. Conference resources can now be resourced in distributed locations, including the remote branches within the network.

The DFL-1600 VPN Firewall delivers complete network protection and Virtual Private Network (VPN) services for large businesses. Through robust security features, flexible configuration and maximum network protection, it offers a high return on investment to businesses that demand high performance at competitive prices.

Within an industrial chassis, the DFL-1600 VPN firewall offers an impressive set of hardware features that include a high-speed processor, a large database and a powerful firewall engine that can handle up to 400,000 concurrent sessions. The DFL-1600 includes multiple user-configurable Gigabit ports for flexible, scalable and cost effective network deployments with fail-over and outbound load balancing1. In addition, two DFL-1600 firewalls can be installed in parallel for redundancy: the passive one serving as back-up in case of the failure of the active one (High Availability). 1functionality available in an upcoming firmware update

The DFL-1600 includes a special feature called ZoneDefense - a mechanism that operates seamlessly with D-Link xStack switches to perform proactive network security. ZoneDefense automatically quarantines infected computers on the network and prevents them from flooding the network with malicious traffic.

The DFL-1600 offers two levels of Intrusion Prevention: - Basic: countering well-known threats and periodically updated, this level is included free of charge. - Advanced: using component-based signature technology, designed to detect unknown network attacks (zero-day protection) and updated in real time via the D-Link NetDefend Centre, which is included free of charge for a 3 month period and which is then available after this time as a purchase subscription.

The DFL-1600 provides advanced traffic shaping technology, allowing administrators to prioritise and differentiate network traffic and set bandwidth limits. Furthermore, the DFL-1600 supports Server Load Balancing (SLB), which allows network service demands to be shared among multiple servers, thus improving application performance and scalability.

The DFL-1600 can be remotely managed via a web-based interface or CLI through the RS-232 console port or a Secure Shell (SSH) connection. It includes flexible features to monitor and maintain a healthy and secure network, such as e-mail alerts, system log and real-time statistics. These features, along with the ability for firmware upgrade, ensure that your firewall can provide and maintain maximum performance and security for your network.

The DFL-1600 has passed rigorous testing by ICSA Labs, to achieve both Corporate-Level Firewall Certification and IPSec 1.2 Enhanced Certification. These are recognised worlwide as the benchmark for network security industry excellence. Testing is performed against an industry-approved set of criteria and is periodically reviewed to ensure that the vendor has continued to develop a secure product that meets all the criteria. In addition, the DFL-1600 has passed the Virtual Private Network Consortium (VPNC) AES Interoperability test, ensuring that the firewall is generally interoperable with other IPsec systems when using the AES encryption algorithm.

Designed with input from "walking workers" such as nurses and home-care professionals, the Toughbook T7 notebook is a tablet-alternative notebook with a touch screen, stylus and screen-rotating software. The system features a 12.1" touch screen LCD and convenient hand strap. Equipped with an ultra-low voltage Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the 3.3-pound T7 provides an 80 GB hard drive and 1 GB SDRAM (expandable), and delivers up to 8 hours of battery life, depending on operating environment.

High performance, reliability and value A3 business scanning. Increase productivity effortlessly with fast speeds, the latest imaging technologies and easy to use features. Experience advanced performance with the Epson GT-20000N Pro. Combine A3 flexibility, fast scanning speeds and excellent reliability.

Maximise efficiency and control with advanced features including RGB dropout, auto de-skew and text enhancement. Scan multiple documents up to 23ppm mono and 15 ppm colour with the 100-sheet duplex Auto Document Feeder. Create a centralized scanning solution with the built-in Network interface.

Capture maps, books, magazines in mono or colour at 600x1200 dpi. Scan mixed documents with the 100 page Auto Document Feeder and auto size detection feature. Simple integration into document management systems with TWAIN and ISIS driver support. Fast, efficient Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and SCSI interfaces. Create a networked scanning solution with Epson Network Image Express Card.

Highlights of the Epson GT-20000N Pro A3 Scanner

• High-speed, reliable A3 flatbed business scanning
• Scan larger documents easily
• High volumes, high speeds
• Increase productivity
• High-speed data transfer
• Share with the whole office
• Advanced imaging
• Minimal environmental impact

Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.

This product is designed for Panasonic PT-D9600, PT-D9600E, PT-D9600U, PT-D9500, PT-D9500E, PT-D9500U projectors.

Nortel Networks BayStack 380 Switches are designed to provide high-density high-bandwidth connectivity to desktops, other switches, servers, and other network devices. BayStack 380 Switches offer a resilient solution that minimizes capital and operational expenses. Their robust security features offer protection against unauthorized access to data traffic. The switches are Web-manageable and support Redundant Power Supply (RPS) and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) options.

The BayStack 380-24F provides high density wiring closet switch Layer 2 aggregation.

The 3Com Wireless LAN Controller WX1200 is ideal for moderate sized, complex, wireless environments, looking to streamline security while centralizing WLAN administration and Radio Frequency (RF) management.

Used in combination with the 3Com Wireless Switch Manager, the 3Com Wireless LAN controller WX1200 can centrally manage up to 12 3Com wireless LAN Managed Access Points using local or external RADIUS authentication. With only a few keystrokes, administrators can change parameters for multiple managed access points, eliminating the time-consuming task of individually configuring each device, and providing simple setup.

Innovative Identity-Based Networking services based on user identity instead of ports or devices, allows uninterrupted roaming and wireless voice over IP.

Centralized security management features include Mobility Domain architecture, allowing controllers and switches to share databases, adding a new level of user and group access control to network resources. Sharing user-specific security policies between WLAN controllers and switches can result in a consistent enforcement of user and group attributes across the WLAN as the user roams.

Highlights of the 3Com Wireless LAN Switch WX1200

• Ideal for moderate sized, complex, wireless environments, looking to streamline security while centralizing WLAN administration and Radio Frequenct (RF) management
• Used in combination with the 3Com Wireless Switch Manager and 3Com Managed Access Points, users can remotely configure and manage the WLAN, removing the need for IT expertise onsite
• Can centrally manage up to 12 3Com wireless LAN Managed Access Points using local or external RADIUS authentication
• Innovative Identity-Based Networking services based on user identity, allows uninterrupted roaming and wireless voice over IP
• Comes with a 1 year hardware replacement warranty for peace of mind
• Centralised security management features include Mobility Domain architecture, allowing controllers and switches to share user-specific security policies between WLAN controllers and switches

Equipped with the latest breakthroughs in document imaging technology and features, the fi-5650C demonstrates Fujitsu's further advancements in the low-volume production color scanner market. The fi-5650C scanner is ergonomically designed with dual control panels that enable both left- and right-handed users to access the scanner according to their needs - even front side operation is an option. This design allows the operator to adapt the scanner according to specific space requirements, and due to the scanner's extremely compact design it takes up very little office space.

The Fujitsu fi-5650C is unique in offering two independent methods to detect and help avoid document double-feeds. Sophisticated ultrasonic double-feed detection technology, coupled with length sensors, allows users to prevent lost images and enables larger batches of mixed document types to be automatically scanned quickly and reliably. Either detection method can be used separately or combined to accommodate a wide variety of document environments.

The ProCurve Switch 5400zl Series consists of the most advanced intelligent edge switches in the ProCurve Networking product line. The foundation for this switch is a purpose-built, programmable ProVision ASIC that allows the most demanding networking features, such as QoS and security, to be implemented in a scalable yet granular fashion. With a variety of Gigabit interfaces, integrated PoE on all 10/100/1000Base-T ports, and a choice of form factors, the 5400zl switch offers excellent investment protection, flexibility, and scalability, as well as ease of deployment, operation, and maintenance.

The TFT7600 rackmount keyboard and monitor combines a full 17 inch WXGA+ monitor and keyboard with touch pad in a 1U format with room to mount an HP KVM Switch behind it. The TFT7600 RKM includes a three-button touch pad, 4 scroll keys, and Windows shortcut keys. The TFT7600 RKM provides PS2 and USB connectivity and a USB port on the front of the keyboard for USB pass through with compatible KVM switches.

The ProCurve Switch 5400zl series consists of the most advanced intelligent edge switches in the ProCurve Networking product line. The 5400zl series includes 6-slot and 12-slot chassis and associated zl modules and bundles. The foundation for all these switches is a purpose-built, programmable ProVision ASIC that allows the most demanding networking features, such as QoS and security, to be implemented in a scalable yet granular fashion. With a variety of Gigabit interfaces, integrated PoE on all 10/100/1000Base-T ports, 10-GbE capability, and a choice of form factors, the 5400zl switches offer excellent investment protection, flexibility, and scalability, as well as ease of deployment, operation, and maintenance.

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 tape drive represents HP's second generation of half-height LTO tape drive technology. As the highest capacity, highest performance half-height drive in the StorageWorks family, the Ultrium 448 delivers a compressed storage capacity of 400 GB per data cartridge, using LTO 2 media. The Ultrium 448 Tape Drive is fully read and write compatible with all first and second-generation Ultrium drives and media. These features combined with low pricing make the Ultrium 448 the ideal direct-attach and network backup solution for entry-level and midrange servers where capacity and low cost of ownership are critical.

Autodesk Inventor Essentials

This course covers the fundamental principles of 3D parametric part design, assembly design, and creating production-ready part and assembly drawings using Autodesk Inventor. Delegates learn how to capture design intent by using the proper techniques and recommended workflows for creating intelligent 3D parametric parts; creating, placing, and constraining custom and standard components in an assembly; and simulating mechanisms, animating assembly designs, and checking for interferences. Delegates also learn how to document their designs using base, projected, section, detail, and isometric drawing views; document assemblies using standard and exploded drawing views; and follow drafting standards while dimensioning and annotating drawing views with automated balloons and parts lists. Hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios are included.

Course Duration: 4 days

Objectives

The primary objective of this course is to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the principal 3D design, validation, and documentation processes that they will use to develop products using Autodesk Inventor. Upon completion of the course, delegates will be proficient in 3D part and assembly design, and in documenting those designs using part and assembly drawing creation and annotation techniques.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for new Autodesk Inventor users.

Prerequisites

No previous CAD experience is necessary. However, drafting, design, or mechanical engineering experience is a plus. It is essential that delegates have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000.

Course Outline

Getting Started

• Autodesk Inventor User Interface
• Online Help and Tutorials

Parametric Part Design and Basic Sketching

• Designing Parametric Parts
• Using Project Files for Part Design

Basic Sketching Techniques

• Creating 2D Sketches
• Geometric Constraints
• Dimensioning Sketches

Basic Shape Design

• Creating Basic Sketched Features
• Intermediate Sketching
• Editing Parametric Parts
• Creating Work Features
• Creating Basic Swept Shapes

Detailed Shape Design

• Creating Chamfers and Fillets
• Creating Holes and Threads
• Patterning and Mirroring Features
• Creating Thin-Walled Parts

Assembly Design Overview

• Designing Assemblies
• Using Project Files for Assembly Design

Placing, Creating, and Constraining Components

• Placing Existing Components in an Assembly
• Constraining Components
• Placing Standard Components Using the Content Centre
• Basic Part Design in an Assembly

Basic Assembly Tools

• Identifying Parts in an Assembly
• Analysis and Motion Tools
• Presenting Your Assembly

Basic View Creation

• Drawing Creation Environment
• Base and Projected Views
• Section Views
• Detail Views
• Managing Views

Dimensions, Annotations and Tables

• Automated Dimensioning Techniques
• Manual Dimensioning Techniques
• Annotating Holes and Threads
• Creating Centrelines, Symbols, and Leaders
• Creating Tables

Annotating Assembly Drawings

• Bill of Materials
• Creating and Customizing Parts Lists
• Creating Balloons

Drawing Standards and Resources

• Setting Drawing Standards
• Drawing Resources

The more delegates that take the course the lower price is

1st Delegate, £270.00 per day

2nd Delegate, £245.00 per day 3rd Delegate, £220.00 per day 4th Delegate, £195.00 per day

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