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…featuring Free White Papers, Position Papers and Podcasts
Whether you’re a novice, an expert or simply enjoy learning, you can enhance your knowledge and expertise with these timely reports. Learning Tree publishes a variety of extensive White Papers, Position Papers and Podcasts online. Take advantage of these comprehensive studies and increase your knowledge! All White Papers and Position Papers are absolutely free and easy to download.
This comprehensive overview of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) begins with an introduction to the fundamentals and concludes with advice on how your organization can accomplish a successful implementation. Along the way, you’ll learn about the technologies and standards that make SOA possible, the basic process of creating an SOA, management, governance and more.
This three-part series outlines the BCR (Behaviors, Competencies and Responsibilities) approach to leadership. This first part focuses on the behavioral aspects that successful managers have incorporated into their leadership style to motivate and inspire their staff. Included are chapters on embracing integrity, building trust, working with difference and establishing a "servant" leadership role.
Continuing its exploration of the BCR (Behaviors, Competencies and Responsibilities) leadership approach, Part Two of the series addresses the competencies that effective managers should acquire in order to ensure their success as a leader. Specifically; collaborative communication, effective decision-making and employing Emotional Intelligence (EI).
The third and final installment of the Leadership Success trilogy concludes with an overview of the responsibilities managers need to embrace as part of the BCR (Behaviors, Competencies and Responsibilities) approach to successful leadership. Included are chapters on coaching, aligning visions and goals, and managing change.
With the management of electronic documents becoming an increasing challenge, SharePoint offers organizations a boost in organizational efficiency. Those who wish to know more about this highly effective technology will find a wealth of information in this White Paper, including an overview, key benefits, components and applications.
This insightful introduction to Windows Server 2008 covers the subject from three perspectives; security, manageability and availability. Chapters include Security Enhancements, Identity and Access Control, Virtualization, Auditing Enhancements, plus helpful references and Web sites.
Explore the world of “free software” with this comprehensive study. Included are sections on Architecture and Integration, the Linux Kernel, GNU/Linux Distributions, Development Environments, Free Software in a Network, the Workstation and more.
Newly revised to include Version 3
A comprehensive, up-to-date look at the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). Chapters include: What is ITIL, Benefits of ITIL, Implementing Best Practices, Certification, and Training.
New 2007-2008 Edition
Newly revised for 2007-2008, this White Paper presents the findings of a global study involving over 1,000 IT professionals focusing on storage infrastructure. Chapters include: Challenges Faced by IT/Storage Managers, Complex Storage Environments, Storage Technology Segments, Recommendations, and Conclusions.
An extensive overview of IPv6, authored by Silvia Hagen, whose books include Novell’s Guide to Troubleshooting TCP/IP and IPv6 Essentials. Chapters include: Non-Technical Reasons for IPv6, IPv6 in the World, A Technical Overview, and Your Action Plan.
Answers the question: What does SQL Server provide that is better and more comprehensive than other Database Management Systems?
Chapters include: Significant Utilization in VLDB, High-Availability Features, Decision Support, Generating and Presenting Reports,
Everything for the Web, and Facilitating Development.
An introduction to the dynamic new learning methodology developed exclusively by and for Learning Tree. Chapters include: Foundations of RealityPlus, The RealityPlus Experience, Measurable Performance Results, and Benefits.
Explores the promise and potential of Telephony on IP. Chapters include: What Does Convergence Mean?, Advantages, Operating Costs, Benefits
for the New User, The Challenges, and The Success Factors.
Examines the wealth of functionalities offered by Oracle, in particular the 10g Edition. Chapters include: Costs, Options, Characteristics, Strengths, Developing Applications, and Benefits for DBAs.
Discover the potential behind Microsoft’s newest desktop operating system. Chapters include: Vista Editions, Hardware Requirements, Features, and The Windows Vista Experience at Home and at Work.
Makes the case that professionals with Project Management training require a supportive, project-driven organizational culture to truly succeed in their work.
A must-read for individuals and organizations who are planning—or are currently involved in—adopting ITIL best practices. Outlines the critical personal and business skills that produce success, nurture change and maintain support for the initiative.
What defines great training – and a great training provider – is how much more effective your people are when they return from their course. Asking these Ten Questions of your training provider, whether current or prospective, will help ensure that you realize all the benefits you should expect from your training investment.
Offers an instructive and insightful approach to applying the various principles of the PMBOK® Guide (A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition) when building a project management process that aligns with the unique needs and structure of your organization.
In this 10 minute podcast, Cheryl Simpson discusses the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) from its origins through the current version --3. Ms. Simpson is an IT Service Management expert who's directly involved with the design and implementation of nine ITIL service support and delivery processes.
Author and service management consultant Liz Brewster discusses the impetus for ITIL v3, what’s different versus v2 and offers advice on Certification. Ms. Brewster holds 2 ITIL Practitioner Certifications and a Manager’s Certification in v2 and has just completed her ITIL v3 Foundation Certification.
Interview with expert Susan Weese about some of the challenges project managers face as they try to apply the principles of the PMBOK within the real-world environment of their own workplace.
Windows consultant and author Lori Sanders answers the question, "Why do I need to migrate to yet another Windows Server operating system?" with a comprehensive overview of Microsoft's newest platform.
Our expert, Dux Raymond Sy, is currently designing and deploying SharePoint initiatives for clients in both the public and private sectors. In this insightful interview, he discusses what’s behind all the excitement SharePoint is generating within the industry, including benefits such as streamlining document management and enhancing organizational collaboration.
PMP-certified management consultant James L. Haner discusses the Behaviors, Competencies and Responsibilities (BCR) approach to successful leadership in this three-part series. In Part One, he discusses the BCR concept and its origins, then focuses on the first element, Behaviors.
Management consultant James L. Haner continues his presentation of the Behaviors, Competencies and Responsibilities (BCR) approach to successful leadership with a discussion of the second element, Competencies.
Our discussion of the Behaviors, Competencies and Responsibilities (BCR) approach to successful leadership concludes with management consultant James L. Haner explaining the third element, Responsibilities.
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