Major technology companies will hold their annual developer conferences in the summer of 2021:
- Google I/O: May 18 – 20
- Microsoft Build: May 25 – 27
- Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC): June 7 – 11
Category Archives: Training
Microsoft and LinkedIn digital training initiative
Microsoft and LinkedIn have launched a global digital training initiative that gives free access to learning content and job-seeking tools, as well as low-cost technology certifications. More information is available at opportunity.linkedin.com.
Microsoft Ignite free online technology event starts March 2nd 2021
Microsoft Ignite is a technology event which is free and online-only this year and runs from March 2nd to 4th. Session topics include Azure, Power BI, Microsoft Teams, cybersecurity, etc.
More information about this event is available at its FAQ page. Event announcements can be found at its 2021 Book of News.
Oracle Database 21c and learning resources
Oracle Database 21c has been released with several new features. This includes Blockchain tables, which is a new type of table that only allows insert operations. Other enhancements include a new JSON data type and new SQL Function JSON_TRANSFORM. Oracle has also updated its Database Administrator’s Guide and JSON Developer’s Guide for this database version.
More information about these new features of Oracle Database 21c at its online documentation site.
Oracle also has a free cloud tier option as well as a free entry-level training program: Oracle Learning Explorer.
Microsoft Ignite and Business Applications Launch free online events
Microsoft Ignite is a free online training event that starts Tuesday, September 22 at 8:00 AM Pacific Time. Registration information is available at myignite.microsoft.com.
The Microsoft Business Applications Launch Event is also free and starts Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time.
Microsoft Build 2020 is now free online event
Microsoft Build has been changed to an online only event this year, and runs from May 19 to May 21, 2020 starting at 8 AM Pacific Time. Registration for this online educational event is free at register.build.microsoft.com.
Lynda.com offers free online training for participating library card holders
Lynda.com, the online learning platform owned by LinkedIn, offers free training through participating public libraries for library card holders through its Lynda Library program. The library patron must log in through their local library’s digital resources website and not through the main Lynda.com website. A full list of Lynda.com courses may be found at lynda.com/sitemap/courses.
Users also have the option to link their LinkedIn Learning and Lynda.com accounts.
Lynda.com content is also available using iOS, Android, and streaming apps.
Small Business Administration (SBA) cybersecurity recommendations
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has made available online tools and resources to help protect small businesses from cybersecurity attacks. These include:
- SBA Cybersecurity Center
- Top Tools and Resources for Small Business Owners
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Business Center
- Social Media Cyber-Vandalism Toolkit
- Cybersecurity Online Training Exercise and Worksheets
- US-CERT (Department of Homeland Security) Resources for Small and Midsize Businesses (SMB)
- US-CERT recommendations to avoid ransomware attacks
- DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Take Microsoft certification exams remotely with Online Proctored Exam Delivery
Microsoft allows users to take its certification exams remotely as well as at Pearson VUE testing centers by using Online Proctored (OP) Exam Delivery. The user’s computer will have to meet certain system requirements and the user will be monitored remotely by an exam proctor via webcam and microphone.
More information is available at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/online-proctored-exams.aspx.
PASS Summit 2017 live-streamed online event November 1
The Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) will have a live stream of events held at the Seattle PASS Summit 2017 conference on November 1st, starting at 08:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time.
PASS Summit is a conference devoted to SQL Server, Azure, and other Microsoft data technologies.