Central Oregon Information Systems User Group

Lunch & Learn: Data Room Cooling June 9th Phoenix Inn

Jun 7th

Understanding the unique challenges of cooling IT equipment: Why
standard air conditioners are poorly suited to cool IT equipment.
Common mistakes in air distribution layout. Pros and cons of raised
floors. Air flow dynamics of IT equipment.Understanding the unique
challenges of cooling IT equipment: Why standard air conditioners are
poorly suited to cool IT equipment. Common mistakes in air
distribution layout. Pros and cons of raised floors. Air flow dynamics
of IT equipment.

June 9th – 11:00 to 2:00 – The Oregon room at the Phoenix Inn, Bend

Seminar and deli lunch are complimentary!

Presented by IT Aire – Please email attendee company and name to:
dave@itaire.com

Bend Lunch & Learn

O’Reilly ebook sale on now!

Apr 12th

Posted by abbott.schindler in General

1 comment

I just received this from O’Reilly. Buy direct from them if you find something that interests you. I suspect several in COISUG will want to take advantage of this offer.

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“Mix” of Silverlight, Expression, WinPhone7 titles

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Ruby on Ales

Jan 12th

Posted by lewis.howell in Events

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Information Technology Web Developer III – Bend, Oregon

Jan 11th

Posted by lewis.howell in Jobs

Information Technology Web Developer III – Bend, Oregon

Primarily responsible for the design and maintenance of high-quality web application solutions that meet customer requirements and are consistent with the enterprise architectural standards. Also, supporting the strategy, frameworks, best practices of systems integration across the company’s enterprise. Supports the definition and selection of web development tools, technologies and processes. Provides team leadership on key development projects as assigned. Acts as the customer champion for requirements definition and translates these needs into web solutions.

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Free O’Reilly webinar 9/15

Sep 7th

Posted by abbott.schindler in General

If you’re into Hadoop, you may want to attend this webinar. If interested, please register directly at the link at the bottom…

Apache Hadoop is a part of a growing ecosystem of projects for large-scale data analysis which is being used to solve problems for organizations in a wide range of disciplines. This talk will touch on what’s new in the second edition of “Hadoop: The Definitive Guide” (coming out in October), and look at how the components of Hadoop and related tools work together as an integrated stack to solve data problems.

About Tom White

Tom White has been an Apache Hadoop committer since February 2007, and is amember of the Apache Software Foundation. He works for Cloudera, a company set up to offer Hadoop support and training. Previously he was as an independent Hadoop consultant, working with companies to set up, use, and extend Hadoop. He has written numerous articles for O’Reilly, java.net and IBM’s developerWorks, and has spoken at several conferences, including at ApacheCon 2008 on Hadoop. Tom has a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge and a Master’s in Philosophy of Science from the University of Leeds, UK.

Register here:

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Systems Administrator needed at Summit Projects

Sep 3rd

Posted by admin in General

Summit Projects, an independently owned interactive agency located in Hood River, Oregon, is recruiting for a talented Systems Administrator.

Hood River is located in the heart of the scenic Columbia River Gorge just one hour east of Portland. Hood River is a Mecca for year-around outdoor activities and a world class community of great people.

Summary:

The Systems Administrator will be part of a (2) person team working with and reporting to the Director of IT, managing and supporting multiple Windows 2003, Windows 2008, and Debian Linux environments. The Systems Administrator will be the point person for end-user support and multi-platform desktop support. 4+ years of hands on experience in a Information Technology role required. Job entails a lot of highly detailed work. Excellent technical skills and communication abilities required, as well as a strong sense of responsibility.

Learn more at the COISUG LinkedIn Group: Systems Administrator – Summit Projects

Desktop Virtualization Event September 10th 1pm – St. Francais

Sep 1st

Posted by admin in General

Desktop Virtualization – hosted by Structured. Structured is on top of their game in Desktop Virtualization and will have an expert onsite to dig deep into this topic. This will be the traditional format hosted at McMenamins Old St. Francais School, Rambler Room – lunch, giveaways etc.

Date: September 10th
Topic:Desktop Virtualization
Location: McMenamins Old St. Francais School, Rambler Room
Time: 1pm
- Lunch and giveaways

The October meeting is still in the planning stages – look for a topic survey soon.

Spread the word!

http://events.linkedin.com/COISUG-Meeting-Desktop-Virtualization/pub/371759