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Certified MikroTik Training – July 2019Information packA word from DuxTel Managing Director, Mike Everest:Thank you for choosing a DuxTel training event for your MikroTik certification!DuxTel has been working with MikroTik products and systems since before 2003,and is the largest distributor of MikroTik and RouterBoard products in the ANZand Pacific region. We offer a range of MikroTik and related hardware, softwareand consulting services, focussed on acting as technology enabler to assist ourresellers and technology partners to provide high performance data networksolutions at an affordable cost.We are committed to promoting the growth of MikroTik product in our region,and we believe that developing solid community of skilled technical personnel isa critical part of that goal.Therefore, we are also committed to you - the MikroTik user! We already offertechnical support and advice throughout our region – even if you did not buy itfrom us – and I would like to extend our offer of personal support and advice toyou, personally, whenever you might need it.As a certified MikroTik engineer, if you ever get stuck with a RouterOS or datanetwork problem, you are welcome to call our support line and talk to one of ourteam about your issue. Even if we can’t immediately help you solve yourproblems, we can work with you to liaise with the MikroTik technical team, orfind another certified consultant to help you complete your project.I hope that you find the training content interesting, valuable and relevant toyour daily activities and I wish you well with your learning! I look forward tomeeting you at the training event,Mike Everest.Managing DirectorAbout the Training:As many of you will be aware, MikroTik (MikroTikls SIA) is a company based in RigaLatvia, sharing borders with Russia, Lithuania, Belarus and Estonia. Starting in themid 1990s, MikroTik released routerOS as a PC based routing platform, and in 2002began manufacture of their own hardware platform: RouterBoard. From smallbeginnings, MikroTik now employs more than 150 full time personnel and shipsproduct around the world.MikroTik Certified Training program curriculum is developed and managed byMikroTik and delivered around the world via a network of independent trainingpartners certified and authorised by MikroTik. In Australia, DuxTel offers authorisedcertification training by our own team of Certified MikroTik Trainers, and sometimesalso in partnership with authorised trainers from various countries includingIndonesia, South Africa and Australia.

About the Trainers:Our July 2019 Melbourne training programs will be delivered by Mike Everest, thefounder and Managing Director of Australia’s leading MikroTik wholesale distributorDuxTel along with our highly experienced Consulting Engineer Arash Naderpour andinternational MikroTik training specialist Herry Darmawan.Mike Everest(MTCRE, MTCTCE, MTCWE, MTCINE)With a background in education, Mike brings more than 30years of IT experience to the DuxTel team. Since starting oneof the first commercial ISPs in Geelong during the 1990's,Mike has specialised in the field of Internet services andinfrastructure. After working on a wide range of data networkand infrastructure projects including a state-wide schooleducation internet service and a national rural and regionalbroadband program, Mike founded DuxTel in 2007.Arash Naderpour(MTCRE, MTCTCE, MTCUME, MTCWE, MTCINE,MTCIPv6E):Arash comes highly qualified and with significant experience indata network infrastructure and expert in MikroTik systems.Arash holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer HardwareEngineering, plus 8 MikroTik certifications including asMikroTik Certified Trainer.Arash has over 10 years experience as a freelance networkadministrator with specialist skills including wirelesscommunications, VoIP, QoS and complex firewall and routingsystems.About the Courses:In July 2019, we are pleased to offer the base certification class, plus one two of theadvanced certificate classes.MTCNA (MikroTik Certified Network Engineer):Dates: Monday July 22 to Wednesday 24 inclusive.Class Times: 9:00am to 5:30pm (times may vary day-to-day depending on classprogress)Morning tea with light snacks and refreshment is provided on each dayLight lunch is provided each dayCourse Content:

This hands-on training program covers all aspects of RouterOS functions andfeatures. In this course, you will learn about the full capabilities of the MikroTikplatform and how those functions and features are applicable to real-worldscenarios.Classes consist of trainer-led discussion and demonstrations, with significant timeset aside for hands-on practical exercises designed to provide the basic skillsrequired for day to day data network operations, with extension activities andchallenges for the more experienced participants.MTCWE (MikroTik Certified Wireless Engineer):Dates: Thursday July 25 to Saturday July 27 inclusiveClass Times: 9:00am to 5:30pm (times may vary day-to-day depending on classprogress)Morning tea with light snacks and refreshment is provided on each dayLight lunch is provided each dayCourse Content:Presented over 3 full days of training, this course includes hands-on lab exerciseswith detailed instruction on all open standard and proprietary wireless protocolsincluding setup, tuning and management of point to point, point to multipoint andmesh networks.Includes certification exam and online certificate.MTCIPv6E (MikroTik Certified IPv6 Engineer):Dates: Thursday July 25 to Saturday July 27 inclusiveClass Times: 8:30am to 5:30pm (times may vary day-to-day depending on classprogress)Morning tea with light snacks and refreshment is provided on each dayLight lunch is provided each dayCourse Content:Presented over 3 full days of training, this course includes hands-on lab exerciseswith detailed instruction of all IPv6 functionality offered by MikroTik RouterOS.Starting from the ground up, basic IPv6 addressing and comparison with IPv4 topicsis covered through to IPv6 security and implementation/migration strategies.Includes certification exam and online certificate.

What to Bring:All Participants MUST BRING:Laptop computer with Wi-Fi capability and ethernet port. Windows PC isrecommended, but MacOS with WINE to run WinBox is also satisfactory andwe have had reports of success with Mac or-mac/Laptop computer power supply – with adapter tosuit Australian Power socket (type I – refer toimages) if required.At least two Ethernet patch cables (up to 3m)Internet access will be supplied via the class Wi-Fi router for use during trainingsessions and for completing the online certification exam at the end of the final dayof training.A training materials pack will also be supplied at the beginning of the first day,including printed training notes, writing pad and writing materials.

About the Venue:We are delighted to announce Batman’s Hill on Collins as our new training venue forthe first time in Melbourne. Conveniently located directly across the road fromMelbourne’s Southern Cross railway station and transport hub within the City’s freetram transit zone this location is walking distance of the City’s major entertainmentand dining districts.For those attending from out of town, Batman’s Hill on Collins offers qualityaccommodation at an affordable price—check your preferred online booking servicefor prices, or contact the venue directly and ask about their special delegate offer.

Travelling to the Venue:As all Victorians will know, all transport routes including interstate and regional raillines lead to Southern Cross Station.We recommend you book your room when you enrol for your MikroTik trainingcourse. If you do not wish to stay at the venue some alternatives are listed below.Hotel Address623 Collins Street, Melbourne,Victoria 3000Reservations: 03 9614 6344res@batmanshill.com.auFor a suggested driving route from the airport see below.Travelling from the AirportBy TaxiTaxi services are available and the typical taxi fare from Melbourne airport atTullamarine to the Batman’s Hill venue or CBD accommodation is about AUD65 to 75depending on the day and time and tollway surcharges.By SkybusWhile route bus and taxi services are available from Melbourne Airport, a costeffective option to transfer from the airport to the city (Southern Cross Station) isthe www.skybus.com.au at a 1 way cost of 18.00. Skybus departs every 10 to 15minutes from terminal T1 for Qantas domestic, T3 for Virgin/ReX and T4 forJetstar/Tigerair (pickup only, dropoff at T3). There are ticket booths at all threeterminals. Booking can also me made online at the URL above.After being dropped off by the Skybus at the Southern Cross Station Coach Terminalyou can walk south along the Spencer Street concourse to Collins Street and thendiagonally cross the intersection of Spencer and Collins streets.Driving by private car from the airport to the Training VenueBy far the simplest route from Melbourne Airport to the hotel is to take theTullamarine Freeway (M2 signage) that connects the airport to the city centre. Exitthe airport following the signs to the city/M2.Follow the freeway for approximately 16.5 Km through the iconic sound tunnelelevated road then take exit 4 to merge onto Dynon Road.Simply follow Dynon Road (which soon becomes Spencer Street) for 3 Km to theEast and South, watching for the unmissable Southern Cross Station on your right.Once you have arrived at Southern Cross Station, the Batman’s Hill venue is on yourleft after the traffic lights at Collins Street.

Car Parking at the VenueBatman’s Hill on Collins has limited parking on site as well as overflow arrangementswith a nearby parking tower only one city block away. Parking for training delegatesis available at a discounted conference rate of 20 per day, or 30 includingovernight stay. The carpark entrance is on Collins Street just beside Krispy Kreme.To gain entry, press the call button on intercom, then take the lift after parking toreception on the mezzanine floor where you will be asked to leave your car keys.If the car park is full on arrival, reception will offer directions to the alternative sitevia intercom, where parking will be available at the same rate as this venue.Travelling to the Venue by Public TransportBatman’s Hill on Collins is conveniently located directly across the road fromMelbourne’s iconic Southern Cross Station, and therefore we highly recommend useof the extensive rail network to attend the training program from any Melbourne orVictorian Regional location. After arriving at the Southern Cross Station, headtoward the Collins Street exit and cross diagonally Spencer and Collins Streets to theBatman’s Hill venue.Batman’s Hill on Collins is inside the free CBD tram zone and therefore no Myki faresapply for travel to and from any tram stop within the free tram zone. For travel toor from any other location, including rural train and bus lines, Myki card with nostored value costs 6 and they are widely available at train stations, kiosks at largertram stops, retail outlets such as convenience stores including all 7-Eleven’s or youcan pre-purchase online and have it posted to youhttps://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/buy/.

Value can be added at kiosks at stations and larger trams stops. Please see the URLbelow for more information about purchasing and top-up buy-a-myki/Useful Melbourne public transport smartphone apps:Public Transport Victoria (PTV) app with realtime tram, train and around/mobile-apps/Country and interstate trainsSouthern Cross Station in Spencer St is the terminus for interstate and countryVictorian trains. Exiting the station to the south you will find yourself on Collins Stwhere you will immediately see the Batman’s Hill venue diagonally across the Collinsand Spencer intersection.