SDN Program News

New Expert-Led Workshops Scheduled -- SDN Members Save 10%

2009-09-24T17:07:24-07:00

Sun Developer Network (SDN) members: Enroll in advanced Java technology training workshops with Java experts Kirk Pepperdine, Heinz Kabutz, and Kito Mann. Learn more.

If you're not yet a member, join SDN today.

Sun Academic Advantage (SAA)

2009-09-22T16:11:01-07:00

Finally! Professional Education That Truly Complements Your Curriculum! Sun Microsystems, Inc. has teamed up with Pearson Education to develop highly adaptive educational products for a new suite of offerings called the Sun Academic Advantage (SAA).

Java Performance Tuning Workshop With Kirk Pepperdine (Nov. 9 & Jan. 11 in Calif.)

2009-09-15T12:50:01-07:00

Join Java Champion Kirk Pepperdine for this expert-led workshop on performance tuning on November 9 in San Jose, California, or January 11 in San Francisco, California.

In this Extreme Learning Workshop, you will learn a blend of tuning methodology, performance theory and practical tips on solving difficult performance problems taken from Pepperdine's consulting experiences. Hone your skills in a series of labs that are derived from real-world problems.

The performance tools you'll learn about are freely available or open source and will equip you to immediately apply what you have learned in your workplace.

These intensive deep-dive training sessions are designed for advanced IT professionals and incorporate expert-led presentations with hands-on labs.

This is what one customer has to say about this course: "Well balanced mix of theory, practice and real life stories. Kirk explained the methodology of performance tuning process with hands-on exercises and didn't try to sell any products; it was probably the most useful professional training course I have ever attended."

Learn more about this performance tuning workshop, other Extreme Learning Workshops, and Kirk Pepperdine.

Kito Mann Workshop: Core JSF: Advanced JavaServer Faces in Action With Ajax (Nov. 17)

2009-09-15T12:47:21-07:00

If you are an experienced Java EE web developer who wants to learn how to create Java EE web applications with JavaServer Faces components, using third-party components, IDEs, and libraries that facilitate development with Ajax, JBoss Seam, and Facelets, this is the course for you. Attend Kito Mann's Core JSF workshop on November 17 in San Francisco, California. Learn more about the Kito Mann workshop and other Extreme Learning Workshops.

Get a Free Certification Retake With a Java Certification Package

2009-09-15T12:45:22-07:00

Save up to 20% with a Java Certification Package and get two tries to pass the exam. All Java packages include the training to help you prepare, an ePractice exam, a certification voucher, and now a retake voucher. Learn more.

New Session of "Ajax and Web 2.0 programming (With Passion!)" Begins Sept. 7

2009-08-20T10:54:03-07:00

Java technology evangelist Sang Shin announces that the fifth session of the free online course "Ajax and Web 2.0 programming (With Passion!)" will start on September 7. To register, send a blank email to ajaxprogramming+subscribe@googlegroups.com.

Students will do weekly homework assignments after studying the presentation material and doing the hands-on lab. Students can also ask and answer questions on a class email alias.

For more information, visit the course sites:

Java Performance Tuning Workshop With Java Champion Kirk Pepperdine: Sept. 29-Oct. 2, New York, N.Y.

2009-08-07T12:13:49-07:00

In this comprehensive four-day Extreme Learning workshop, you will learn a blend of tuning methodology, performance theory, and practical tips on solving difficult performance problems. No more suffering through slow, under-performing applications. You will learn how to develop code with performance as the goal and the end user in mind. This is a rare training opportunity with Java Champion Kirk Pepperdine, so don't miss it. Enroll today.

Save More Than 50% With Sun Self-Paced Learning, Get an Amazon.com Gift Card

2009-07-22T10:10:04-07:00

Get the benefit of Sun expertise at half the cost of a classroom course right at your fingertips. Get a $75 (US) Amazon.com gift card as Sun's special bonus gift to you with each purchase of a qualifying CD-ROM or Web-based course. Learn more.

Extreme Learning: Take Your Skills to the Next Level

2009-07-15T10:43:55-07:00

Sun has announced a series of Extreme Learning workshops: intensive, deep-dive training sessions designed for advanced IT professionals, with expert-led presentations and hands-on labs.

Experts include Kirk Pepperdine, Moises Lejter, John Ranta, Joe Boulenouar, Kito Mann, and more, ready to work with you on topics including Java performance tuning, Swing, enterprise solutions, JavaServer Faces, secure Java web services, and so on. Learn more about Extreme Learning.

Sang Shin's Free Ruby Online Course Begins Today

2009-03-31T14:45:01-07:00

Join Java evangelist Sang Shin for the second session of his free online course Ruby, JRuby, and Rails Application Development (With Passion!), which starts today.

Learn more: course web site, topics, and FAQ. Send a blank email to register.

Earn College Credit With the University of Phoenix

2009-03-27T17:33:40-07:00

Your Sun training can qualify you for up to 30 credits toward a bachelor's degree or up to 15 credits toward an associate's degree at University of Phoenix.

Let Sun help you complete your degree with quality learning from industry experts. Learn more.

Sun Certification Special Offer: Save on Certification. Get a Free T-Shirt

2008-10-15T14:22:38-07:00

Get Certified. Get a T-Shirt. And when more of your team members get certified, you'll qualify for even more savings, more gifts, not to mention you'll improve your team performance as found in the recent IDC study. RETAKE
BONUS: Purchase 6 or more of our Certification Success Packages and in addition to the savings and gifts, each student will get a second exam voucher for a second shot at getting Sun Certified (just in case you need it). Find out more and Go for the Gold!: http://www.sun.com/training/savings/gold.html

MySQL Training Classes in California, October-December

2008-09-15T10:38:22-07:00

The MySQL database has become the world's most popular open-source database because of its consistent fast performance, high reliability, and ease of use. It's what many of the world's largest and fastest-growing organizations use to save time and money powering their high-volume Web sites, business-critical systems and packaged software.

And now, take advantage of this opportunity to get leading edge MySQL training in Cupertino and Irvine. Whether you're new to database technology or an experienced developer or DBA, MySQL offers a comprehensive range of certified training courses to further your success!

To enroll, contact Alexandra Alwin directly at 303-990-1382 or write Alexandra Alwin.

MySQL High Availability
Cupertino, California
October 20-22, 2008
$1,499.00 USD

MySQL for Database Administrators
Cupertino, California
November 17-21, 2008
$2,499.00 USD List Price

MySQL for Developers
Cupertino, California
December 8-12, 2008
$2,499.00 USD List Price

MySQL High Availability
Irvine, California
October 20-22, 2008
$1,499.00 USD

You can find more information on our complete offerings below:

Complete Training Schedule

Certification Information

Curriculum Pathways

Take advantage of this great training opportunity! MySQL also offers on-site and custom delivery options. To register for training and qualify for any special offers, contact Alexandra Alwin directly at 303-990-1382 or write Alexandra Alwin. Online orders do not apply.

A Personal Data Storage Application With Embedded Java DB

2008-09-09T11:01:29-07:00

A Personal Data Storage Application With Embedded Java DB explains how to use the NetBeans IDE to create a simple music collection desktop application that uses Java DB in embedded mode so that it can be packaged within the application.

The Impact of Sun Certification on Team Performance

2008-09-02T06:00:00-07:00

Did you know that having 50% of a development team Sun certified in Java can improve performance in application development by more than 40% over teams with no certified team members? A Sun-sponsored global study conducted by IDC showed that Sun certification can have a significant impact on the performance of Application Developers.

IDC Analysts Cushing Anderson and Stephen Hendricks will be presenting these findings in a live webcast on September 24th at 10 PDT/12 EDT/6 GMT.

http://www.sun.com/training/certification/idc.html

Get Started with Java Programming Facebook page

2008-07-16T16:11:03-07:00

Now Facebook users have a page to lead them to content that can help them learn Java programming. Log in to your Facebook account and Become a Fan of Get Started with Java Programming!

MySQL Live Webinars: July 3 and July 8

2008-07-03T09:03:27-07:00

MySQL invites you to join these webinars in July. Space is limited, so register now.

Memcached for MySQL: Advanced Use Cases
Thursday, July 03, 2008

In this in-depth technical webinar, memcached guru Frank Mashraqi of Fotolog will demonstrate several use cases on how to leverage memcached to increase the performance and scalability of MySQL-driven web sites and applications. Memcached is the open-source distributed-memory caching system used by some of the biggest web sites in the world, including YouTube, Facebook, LiveJournal, and Wikipedia. Register for this web presentation.

Designing Scalable Architectures With MySQL Proxy
Tuesday, July 08, 2008

This informative webinar helps you explore how the open-source product MySQL Proxy can help you build scalable, MySQL-based applications. You will gain a fundamental understanding of how MySQL Proxy works and how to extend it to monitor, analyze, and transform the communication between MySQL Clients and servers. Register for this web presentation.

View these and additional web seminars in French and Italian on the MySQL web seminars page.

Web 2.0 E-Seminar: Building Dynamic Websites With Ajax

2008-06-24T09:10:42-07:00

On June 25, 2008, join Ratnadeep Bhattacharjee, Sun senior engineer, for this live, interactive technical session incorporating a simultaneous WebEx presentation, followed by a Q&A forum and extended access to the Sun technical experts. As a special offer, join one of these sessions in June and save $100 by referencing priority code AM48JUS. Course cost is $299 if you use this priority code.

Course title: Web 2.0: Building Dynamic Websites with Ajax (VSEM-DTJ-2100)
Date and time: June 25, 2008, 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

Learning: Dojo Toolkit and jMaki Framework for Ajax Developers

2008-04-22T14:38:21-07:00

Learn how to incorporate Dojo prepackaged components in your web application to provide the rich functionality that rivals functionality of traditional stand-alone desktop applications. jMaki enables you to use JavaScript code from various popular open-source libraries so you can use the best functionality available for your web application. Learn more.

See additional Web 2.0 development courses, and check out Sun Developer Network's Web Developer Resource Center for more information.

Educational Resources for Java and NetBeans Technologies

2008-04-15T11:04:19-07:00

Geertjan Wielenga, NetBeans evangelist and coordinator for edu.netbeans.org,
recently announced that his group is building a library of slides, tutorials, and other materials for instructors and professors at universities, Java teachers, and so on to teach NetBeans, Java, and other technologies with the NetBeans IDE. Check out the group's wish list and learn about available materials on the home page.

Download the New Sun Training Guide

2008-03-12T11:50:52-07:00

Enroll in one of our new qualifying courses or packages by April 30, 2008, and get a FREE Solio Universal “Hybrid” Charger! Just reference promotion code WW38TG1 with your online order.

http://www.sun.com/training/savings/q3guide.html

New Java Enterprise Architect Certification

2008-02-22T11:38:37-08:00

The much anticipated update to the Java Enterprise Architect Certification is now available. Achieving this advanced and well respected certification can help get you to that next level in your career. http://www.sun.com/training/certification/java/scea.xml

Achieving this advanced certification comes with rewards too as indicated in Certification Magazine's 2007 Salary Survey (page 19, Figure 1).

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mediatec/cm1207/

SCJP Certification Now Available for Java SE6

2007-12-04T06:00:00-08:00

Keep pace with the industry as a Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP), now available for Java SE6. SCJP is the most popular developer certification in the world. Update your existing certification or get certified for the first time in the latest version of Java technology.

http://www.sun.com/training/catalog/courses/CX-310-065.xml

Chat in Second Life -- Learning Java

2007-12-03T09:24:15-08:00

Join Dana Nourie December 5 at 7 PM PST in Second Life at the Sun Microsystems Developer Playground to chat about how you can learn the Java platform.