Seminar Tour: 2/23-Chicago, 2/24-Dallas, 3/1-New York, 3/2-Boston, 3/21-San Francisco, 3/22-Los Angeles, 4/11-Atlanta, 4/12-DC

Clear the Confusion

You know directory technology will be a key piece of your network infrastructure in the e-business age. But with so many products having unique directories, it's hard to know which to choose and how to support them. And if you've already invested in some directory technologies, you need to know how to unify those diverse directories and maximize your investment.

If you are responsible for any aspect of managing, building or running a network or next-generation business and e-commerce applications, having a clear understanding of directory-enabled networking - an emerging set of standards that define the role of directories in running enterprise networks - is critical. You must be able to understand just how directories work today and in the future, what role they will play in supporting next-generation network and systems management, and how they will make business easier and more profitable. No wonder you're confused!

The right directions make it so much easier

Network World Tech Update is the only type of seminr that delivers an exciting combination of in-depth technical instruction and vendor panel insight.

The editors at Network World magazine, the Leader in Network Knowledge, and The Burton Group, an in-depth network planning services firm, have designed this exciting one-day seminar, "Making Sense of Directories," so you'll walk away with the information you need to start formulating a cohesive directory strategy. This new seminar gives you 3 educational opportunities you won't find anywhere else:

1. Expert technical instruction from world-renowned directory experts at The Burton Group

2. Insight from vendor sponsors on how their products and services are shaping the future of directory enabled networking during both a panel discussion and a candid roundtable moderated by Network World Editor Doug Barney

3. One-on-one interaction with the vendor sponsors who will answer you specific questions either privately or during the roundtable discussion

Program Highlights

Other points to be covered during the course of the day include:

• Exploring directory support for policy-based networking and quality of service capabilities
• How directories can improve security
• The adoption of Directory Enabled Networking (DEN) and its effects on your directory efforts
• Assessing the benefits of meta-directories in your enterprise infrastructure
• Available tools and add-ons to help build and manage directories

A portion of the day will be devoted to providing you with expert technical instruction on directory technologies. This tutorial delivered by The Burton Group*, will go deep into your concerns about how this technology can help you. The presenter will focus on the following important technical points that must be understood in order to start formulating your directory strategy:

1. How directories can support e-business across the Internet, intranets and extranets

2. Benefits of a directory infrastructure for the application developer

3. Directory support for security and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

4. Intelligent networking built on directory integration as exemplified by the Directory Enabled Networking (DEN) initiative

5. The role of eXtended Markup Language (XML) and Directory Services Markup Language (DSML) in extending directory services across the Internet

After Attending This Seminar You Will:

• Have a clear understanding of how to formulate a cohesive directory strategy
• Know which vendors you want to target and partner with
• Have no fear of integrating directory technologies and understand how easy it can be
• Begin reaping the benefits of directory-enabled networking

• Comprehensive Seminar Workbook which will serve as an invaluable reference during the class and back at the office

• Exclusive Network World Directories CD-Rom resource including related articles, live links and vendor information.

• Exclusive report from the Burton Group.

• Continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch.

If you are not completely satisfied with your experience, your fee will be refunded in full.

Note: You may purchase the Materials separately for $99.00 plus shipping and handling if you are unable to attend the seminar. Materials include seminar workbook, special Directories report produced by The Burton Group, and an exclusive Network World CD-ROM resource including related articles, live links and vendor information.