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Monday, 22 March 2010 15:51
Server Support Plan
Server Support Plan
With 18 years experience, a dedicated technical services building and a team comprising of more than 12 Apple-qualified repair and support engineers, Solutions inc. provides the most advanced server support for schools and colleges in the UK.
Best in Class
Solutions inc. is a well established Apple partner. Founded in 1992, the company holds an impressive array of Apple accreditations. The first of a new breed of Apple Education Solution Experts (a scheme founded back in 1999) over the past eleven years, we have developed an understanding of the needs and pains of education establishments.
Solutions inc. technical services department moved into its own dedicated facility back in 2001. It comprises of an Apple Authorised Service Provider carrying out repairs of desktop, mobile and server systems.
Solutions inc. headquarters in Hove houses an Apple Authorised Training Centre, one of only a handful in the UK qualified to deliver the more advanced Apple server and support training courses. This unique blend of Apple qualifications, accreditations and Authorised Service Provider status gives Solutions inc. access to parts and the ability to carry out approved repairs.
2 Hr. Response
Our dedicated support contract telephone lines are answered directly by a team of Apple Certified Systems Adminstrators. With access to the latest Apple server technology (our facilities play host to one of the UK’s largest Xserve farms) our support technicians spend their entire working week addressing and resolving technical issues relating to Apple server based technology. Response times are regularly monitored to ensure quality of service.
Calls answered 9:00am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday (except bank holidays).
Web ticketing
Our online support portal provides a web ticketing service allowing contract customers to report incidents 24 hours a day via a standard web browser. The site also provides a great central resource for FAQs and the ability to track response and activity for each incident reported. A useful tool where more than one technician or individual is involved in either reporting, tracking or resolving technical issues. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Server monitoring / remote access
Servers will be monitored remotely via a dedicated BT broadband line, installed and maintained by Solutions inc. at no extra cost. Fail-over notification is available by eMail, and telephone. Our technicians can assist with fault diagnosis and software configuration at any time using remote access software, working alongside your ICT technicians.
BT Broadband Line and router included (where required).
Hardware cover / emergency response
Our server contracts include on-site cover for all parts and labour associated to component failure of Xserve models. Logic Board, drives, power supply and fan array are all covered for the duration of the contract. With parts held at our technical services facility we are ideally placed for a fast response.
8 hr on-site response.
Half price training offer
Receive two half price vouchers for Apple certified training courses held at Solutions inc. Apple Authorised Training Centre. Empower your ICT team with the skills required to administer and support Apple Xserve technology. Help them to work alongside our Server technicians in maintaining your investment. Valid for 6 months from the date of commencement.
Contact the education team on: 0844 8751 610
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Education
Friday, 05 March 2010 14:33
Training Logic 301 3 day
Logic301: Advanced Music Production in Logic Pro 9
Apple Certified Professional Level 2
£675 EX. VAT £793.13 INC. VAT
This three-day course teaches invaluable real-world techniques for music production and editing, mixing, notation, and scoring to picture with Logic. Throughout the class, students learn numerous professional secrets for streamlining production workflows and constructing a mix to meet the most exacting standards. Experienced Logic users and newcomers alike will find invaluable methods for manipulating tempo and pitch, fine-tuning audio and MIDI tracks, processing MIDI data, managing signal flow, assigning physical controllers, and getting the most out of Logic’s revolutionary software instruments.
Certification:
This course covers the requirements for Apple Certified Pro Level 2. An exam is included at the end of the course.
There is more detail on registering for Apple exams at training.apple.com/certification/
Prerequisites:Basic knowledge of Mac OS X
Basic knowledge of audio terminology is required.
Level One Logic Pro 9 End User certification is required before you can earn Level Two Logic Pro 9 End User certification. Ideally, students will have attended a Logic 101 or Logic 102 course..
Course outline:
Speeding Up Your Workflow
Using Project Templates, Creating Your Own Template, Customizing the Interface, Using Key Commands, Accessing the Tool Menu, Saving a Project Template, Opening and Creating Projects Automatically, and Backing Up and Transporting Your Setup
Working with Time and Pitch
Creating Your Own Apple Loops with the Apple Loops Utility, Using the Time and Pitch Machine, Using Pitch Correction, Using Flex Time, Using Speed Fades, Making Tempo Adjustments with Varispeed and Working with Rubato Passages
Synthesis with the ES2
Understanding the User Interface, Exploring the Oscillator Waveforms, Using Oscillator Modulation to Create Interesting Sounds, Sculpting Your Sound Using the Filters, Using Modulation and Exploring the Output/Processing Section
Sampling with the EXS24 mkII
Creating Sampler Instruments, Using the EXS24 Instrument Editor, Creating Loop Points, Using the Parameter Window, Creating Multiple Zones from Regions Transients, Using Filters and Modulation to Process the Sound, Using Groups and Routing Individual Sounds for Processing
Sound Design with Sculpture
Understanding the String, Using Objects in Sculpture, Adjusting the Pickups, Processing the Sound, Using Modulation in Sculpture and Saving and Trying Presets
Building Drum Sounds with Ultrabeat
Selecting Sounds in the Assignment Section, Exploring the Sound Generators, Processing with the Filter and Bitcrusher and Automating Parameters in Step Mode
Working with the Arrangement
Navigating the Arrangement, Using Markers, Using Global Edits and Working with Folders
Advanced Audio Editing
Smoothing Transitions with Crossfades, Fixing Clicks in the Sample Editor, Creating New Parts from Existing Ones, Editing with Mixer Groups, Repairing Drums with Marquee Transient and Editing Drums in Soundtrack Pro
Advanced MIDI Editing
Using Aliases, Working with Region Parameters, Selecting MIDI Events for Editing, Using Transform Functions and Separating MIDI Events
Managing the Mix
Importing Channel Strips and Data, Working with the Mixer, Creating Production Notes, Panning Stereo Tracks, Switching the Contents of the Plug-in Window, Changing Plug-in Locations, Using a Plug-in’s Extended Parameters and Using Mixer Groups
Controlling Signal Flow
Using Aux Channels as Submixes, Applying Send Effects to Submixes, Using Side Chain Effects, Positioning Sends Pre or Post Channel Strip Controls, Incorporating External Effects Processors and Bouncing in Place
Controlling the Mix
Automating an Aux Channel, Copying Automation Data Between Tracks, Scaling Automated Values, Applying Automation to Multiple Tracks at Once and Using Control Surfaces
MIDI Processing in the Environment
Navigating within the Environment, Creating Environment Objects, Creating Signal Chains and Using Touch Tracks Objects
Certification Exam
Students take an end user exam to earn Apple Certified Pro, Logic Pro 9 Level Two status
Exam Review, Evaluations and Wrap Up
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Training
Thursday, 04 March 2010 15:15
Regional Training Centres (RTC)
Apple Regional Training Centres
Working in partnership with Solutions inc. education
The Regional Training Centre programme builds on the experience and achievements of many educationalists already using Apple technology in the classroom. Training sessions and workshops are run by teachers and technicians, for teachers and technicians offering individuals the opportunity to attend courses relevant to their curriculum interests and needs.
RTCs focus their training on the curriculum-enhancing opportunities of using iLife, the multimedia software that comes with every new Mac, and features Apple’s award-winning iMovie, iPhoto, iDVD, GarageBand and iWeb applications. Teachers are also introduced to more advanced software applications, including Final Cut Express and Logic Express to help give older students a head start in preparing for careers in the creative industries. Some RTCs also run sessions aimed at helping IT staff with integration and administration of server technologies.
Complete support from Apple & Solutions inc.
We ensure that every Regional Training Centre we partner with provides high quality training. Our RTCs often use Apple Distinguished Educators to provide the added value of a practising teacher with real-world experience of integrating Apple technology into the curriculum.
Teachers who attend a course at a Regional Training Centre will discover that the Mac platform offers robust, stable, easily integrated solutions and that Macs can work seamlessly alongside PCs. Apple technology is famously easy to use, and beginners can learn quickly and intuitively. With Apple, the technology never gets in the way of the creative process. Apple’s reputation in education is synonymous with creativity. At Regional Training Centres, teachers can discover how the Mac platform offers digital solutions for all subjects in the curriculum, learn how Apple’s creative tools can help children learn more effectively and explore how technology can break down barriers between different ability groups and between the classroom and the outside world.
For any teacher or technician interested in Apple Certified Training, click here to explore our comprehensive range of courses. For more general information regarding RTCs contact Simon Birch (Education Director): This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Education
Friday, 05 February 2010 10:56
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Tel: 0844 8751 610
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Bespoke training
Friday, 15 January 2010 11:07
Training Testimonials Mac OS X Server Essentials
Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.4
"I attended the course with great anticipation, as at the time when I did the course I was the only person there who was not actually working with Apple Mac's. I found the Mac OS X and OS X Server Essentials Training Course to be both helpful and informative and I can honestly say that every one there the staff and other trainees where friendly and helpful.
I would be happy to recommend this course to anyone thing of getting to grips with Apple Mac's and in particular Mac OS X and OS X Server.
It was a experience that I really enjoyed. I am now using Apple Mac's in conjunction with a PC and I feel a lot more confident than I did before.
Thanks to every one at the AppleCentre Brighton & Hove Solutions Inc. (Ltd)!"
John Jackson
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