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HCS Technology Group is offering a new Canto Cumulus 7.5 training date!
March 11th and 12th. Day one (System Administrator and End User) will cover modules one and three below.
Day two will cover modules two and four below (Librarian and Developement Customization). The cost for both days is $998. You may also sign up for just one day at $499.
Classes start at 9:00 am on both March 11th and 12th and end at 5:00 pm.
Location: HCS Technology Group
3900 Veternans Memorial Highway
Bohemia NY 11716
Contact Gary Maggio 631-981-1048 ext 106
Why Canto?
At the core of any successful DAM environment is the actual software that will be used to manage all of the assets and metadata. HCS recommends Canto Cumulus for it's extensibility, advanced functionality, reliability and ease of use.
Cumulus is powerful enough to handle extremely aggressive DAM environments while being intuitive enough to manage relatively simple workflows with minimal administrative overhead. This adds up to a highly functionional product at an economical price point.
Why Choose HCS Technology Group?
At HCS Technology Group we are Canto Platinum Certified, Canto Certified Developers and Canto Certified Trainers. We have hundreds of successful Canto Cumulus Integrations and trainings to our credit. Some of our most recent clients that we have implemented a Canto Digital management work flow are:
ASCAP, Bell Atlantic, Dartmouth University, Joslin Diabetes Center, NASA ( National Aeronautics and Space Administration) NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), New York Institute of Technology,The Oxygen Network, Rosie O'Donell, University of Rochester, and many more....
Guiding You Through Tomorrow's Technology Today.
Our purpose is to provide Information Technology Project Management. Our customers can rely upon our services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The work entrusted to our care is characterized by Diligence.
We continually develop our internal resources to ensure that your team needs are always met. In the most complex situations, we combine and adapt all available resources to meet our customers' needs, and to assure the result they expect.
We practice the art of communication with our customers...and within our company. We work together as a team: informed and knowledgeable, secure in our competence and ability, with full confidence in the knowledge that our individual efforts are supported by the entire HCS team.
We act fairly and honestly with our customers and with each other. Our experience affirms our belief that the world will recognize and reward character. We trust that it will always be so. We will continue to build upon our character, forever developing and extending to our customers our finest qualities as members of HCS Training Centers, Ltd.
Craig Cohen
Canto Training and Services:
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Installations, Upgrades and Activation
Day One: Systems Administrator
Hardware and software qualification.
- The hardware intended for the installation is checked to ensure theminimal requirements of the software to be installed. Previous versions of Canto software are removed according to the specifications of the operating environment.
- The requisite networking connectivity is verified.
- Server operating system is updated to the latest version where applicableand in accordance with IT manager.
Installation
- Canto Cumulus Workgroup Server will be installed along with anyadditional components, (such as Web Publisher Pro) additional filters, modules and service packs.
- When all of the installations have been completed, each component will belicensed and the entire installation will be activated via the web.
- Cumulus Client installation, including service packs and any requiredEJAPs, will be demonstrated on a client machine.
Configuration
- The System Administrator will be trained in the complete installation andoverall maintenance of the Cumulus product. Further, the SystemsAdministrator will learn, and be responsible for, remote access to the Cumulus server as well as catalog and directory structure, backups andmaintenance.
- Using remote access, the Systems Administrator will verify the licensingof the Cumulus Workgroup Server and configure various settings to enable services as required by the end users. Using a common web browser, the Systems Administrator will verify that the Web PublisherModule is running and catalogs are accessible via the internet.
Review
- Review the installation process and answer any additional questions thatthe Systems Administrator may have regarding the day’s material.
Training Day Two: Cumulus Librarian Training
Overview
- Technical overview of the Cumulus product, its functionality andvocabulary.
- Discussion of the role of the Cumulus Librarian and their responsibilities.
- Hands on training of day to day activities using the Cumulus Client.
- In depth training on the best practices including naming conventions,folder structure and file access.
Catalog Creation and Maintenance
- Creation and deletion of Catalogs.
- Providing catalog access to users running the Cumulus Client as well as those using common web browsers.
User Management
- Creation and deletion of Cumulus Users.
- Assigning specific rights to users for accessing catalogs, keywords, fields,etc.
Configuring Preferences
- Editing Cumulus Client user preferences.
- Configuring Asset Management sets.
- Configuring Asset View sets.
- Activating Modules and Filters.
- Adding fields, Categories and Keywords.
- Defining duplicate handling, field linking and centralized asset location.
- Editing Cumulus Client user preferences.
- Configuring Asset Management sets.
- Activating Modules and Filters.
- Adding fields, Categories and Keywords.
- Defining duplicate handling, field linking and centralized asset location.
Workflow
- Detailed discussion of the way assets move through the existing workflowwith a focus on the role Cumulus will play in the new workflow. Identify key areas where Cumulus will make the most significant impact anddiscuss ways to streamline the transition to the new workflow.
- Develop a test environment to implement the proposed workflow prior torollout. Discuss ways to implement the final rollout.
Training Day Three: End User Training
Overview
- Technical overview of the Cumulus product, its functionality andvocabulary.
- Demonstration of the Cumulus Client software.
- Accessing Catalogs with the Cumulus Client and a common web browser.
- Hands on training of day to day activities using the Cumulus Client including adding, removing, copying, searching for and moving assets.
- In depth training on the best practices including naming conventions,
folder structure and file access.
Additional Functionality
- Creation and deletion of Categories and Keywords.
- Working with Collections.
- Working with EJAPS.
- Importing and Exporting Records and Categories.
- Archiving Assets.
- Adding Metadata to Assets and records.
- Merging and Splitting Catalogs.
- Creating a Web Album.
- Creating a Slideshow.
Preferences
- Editing Cumulus Client user preferences.
Workflow
- Detailed discussion of the way assets move through the existing workflowwith a focus on the role Cumulus will play in the new workflow. Present the new workflow as determined by Cumulus Librarian.
Development Day Four: Development and Customization
Overview
- Technical overview of the Cumulus Java Classes, Java Development andEJAP functionality.
- Demonstration of Cumulus EJAPS.
- Overview of Web Interface Customization.
- Demonstration of HTML customization of Web Publisher Pro.
- Discussion on the best practices.
For further Information on our services please contact Craig Cohen 631-981-1048 ext 103 or Gary Maggio 631-981-1048 ext 106
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