GroundWork Open Source Announces New Online Training Course, 'Getting Started with GroundWork Monitor' for $49


GroundWork Open Source, Inc., the leader in open source systems and network management software, today announced a new introductory online training course from GroundWork University, "Getting Started with GroundWork Monitor."

San Francisco, Calif. February 20, 2008 -- GroundWork Open Source, Inc., the leader in open source systems and network management software, today announced a new introductory online training course from GroundWork University, "Getting Started with GroundWork Monitor." In this course users will learn how to set up, use and configure GroundWork Monitor in a four-hour session for $49 per student. Online registration is at groundworkopensource.com/training/gettingstarted.html.

The "Getting Started" course is primarily designed for new users that are responsible for the installation, configuration or maintenance of GroundWork Monitor. The attendee should be familiar with networking concepts such as IP addressing, routing and L2 switching. Each session is a live online instructor-lead class where participants will have the opportunity to learn more about:

o Monitoring Theory
o Hands-on installation and configuration of GroundWork Monitor
o SNMP-based monitoring
o Secure remote monitor execution
o Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI monitoring)
o Design and use of the Monarch Configuration Utility
o Hands-on setup performance graphs
o Troubleshooting techniques

"GroundWork Monitor can manage the availability and performance of a vast spectrum of servers and devices, often its extent is unrealized to those who are implementing it. The 'Getting Started' online training hosted by GroundWork University give users new techniques and practices that enables them to efficiently deploy GroundWork Monitor within their network environment," said David Lilly, founder and CEO of GroundWork Open Source.

Upcoming Class Schedule:

February 26th at 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST
February 28th 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST
March 18th at 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PST
March 21st at 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST

For more information about 'Getting Started with GroundWork Monitor' or to register for an upcoming class, please visit: groundworkopensource.com/training/gettingstarted.html

About GroundWork

San Francisco-based GroundWork Open Source, Inc. (http://www.groundworkopensource.com) is the market leader in open source network and systems management software, delivering enterprise-class network, system and application management solutions at a fraction of the cost of proprietary solutions.

GroundWork's best of breed approach gives customers the flexibility to use diverse open source and proprietary technologies together under a unified interface, allowing users to leverage the advantages of open source while simultaneously preserving existing investments in legacy management tools. GroundWork's solutions are in use at organizations like AOL, SAIC, Seton Hall University, Siemens, and World Bank. GroundWork's solutions are available from GroundWork, its partners including Red Hat, Unisys, Fujitsu, and a worldwide network of channel partners. The company is privately held, with investments from Canaan Partners, Mayfield Fund, JAFCO Ventures and SAP Ventures.

Press Contact: Melody Callaway
Company Name: GroundWork Open Source
Phone: 720-939-0476
Website: www.groundworkopensource.com

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