If you're looking for the most comprehensive computer and employee career training offerings, you've found it at CBT Planet. We're your one-stop center for exceptional IT training programs in a variety of delivery formats including: self-paced computer based training, full motion computer training videos, instructor-led courses and IT certification boot camps. Let CBT Planet meet and exceed all of your everyday corporate training needs.

We understand that everyone has a preferred method of learning. With that in mind, we've broadened our selection to take into account the different teaching methods available today. Now you can choose to increase your skill set by taking courses that best meet your learning style.

Our goal is to bring instruction to life regardless of the form it takes. From self-study cbts and online computer training to a onsite training classroom, you're sure to find it here.

In fact, you'll find a wide range of products perfectly matched for your ever changing needs. Whether you need a one time tutorial or a full blown Microsoft MCSE Boot Camp, CBT Planet is here to serve.

Computer Based Training and CBT Tutorials These self-study computer training cd courses are packed with interactive content such as animations, videos, narrated step-by-step instructions, computer labs, hands-on exercises, quizzes and practice exams. Self-paced CBT training courses sare the perfect medium for those who wish to learn at their own pace, on their own desktop.

Computer Training Courseware The computer training authors on the study guides are experts in their related fields and have written the text with the reader in mind. Case studies, hands on exercises, and review questions round out the chapters and reinforce everything that has been learned. In addition, the courseware that are used for certification exam preparation typically map to the related exam's objectives.

Computer IT Training Videos These on-demand full motion computer training videos deliver instructor-led training in the form of a full motion video. These elearning software videos on cd show you all the steps. All you need to do is watch, listen and learn. The instructor within the training video leads you through the tasks in a detailed, one-on-one manner. Take advantage of technology with full motion videos.

Instructor-Led Training Classes Sometimes you just can’t beat the classroom setting. Get personal attention and interact with your instructor by taking an instructor-led computer training class at your corporate office. A combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on labs, along with an accessible instructor bring learning into focus. Customize a learning curriculum that meet meet your coporate training needs.

IT Certification Boot Camps Accelerated training at its best! IT boot camps deliver intense training in specific skills and technologies in a no-holds-barred environment. With no distractions over a specified time period, only in-depth, focused instruction, you will learn what you need in the most effective manner possible.

From Microsoft Windows Vista to Windows 7

Making the transition from a Vista computer to a Windows 7 is fairly easy and can be done with little problems.

Vista users wanting to make the switch to Windows 7 will appreciate our inside look into how successful the upgrade was when we tried it with one of our own computers.

First off, we took a Vista production machine (that also has a broken-in Core i7 based computer). Before beginning the upgrade, make sure to mirror the entire hard drive to a second drive just in case stuff gets lost in the transition.

Once you've saved all your stuff, then it's time to boot the Windows 7 RC DVD. Unlike in the Vista setup routine, the option to perform an in-place upgrade from a booted DVD wasn't grayed out. Click yes to perform the upgrade and you're on your way to working with the new OS!

The setup routine churned away, taking nearly an hour. After jumping through a few hoops, accepted EULAs, and so on, and when the smoke cleared, the computer formerly known as a Vista-production machine was now a Windows 7 powerhouse without any problems…to our surprise!

The responsiveness was terrific. Thanks in part to the powerful, overclocked CPU and 6 GB of DDR3, Triple-Channel memory, the system flew as nicely as it did before the upgrade. Windows opened without hesitation. Applications—some of which needed reactivation—launched speedily. We didn't think it would go this smoothly, but it did, which is great news for you!

Of course, some of the old Sidebar gadgets weren't ready for the transition, so they had to go pending updated releases. Some programs got a bit weird, but overall some mishaps were already expected to happen from the beginning. With an in-place upgrade of a heavily used Windows Vista partition going too smoothly, it's tempting to recommend doing just that when the time comes. Still, we decided to see if Windows Easy Transfer worked as nicely as it did with a Win XP upgrade we previously tried (which didn't go too well, but of course, in-place upgrades aren't supported from Windows XP to Windows 7).

However, say you decide to start with a fresh machine for your Windows 7 adventure? Will your upgrade run as smoothly you wonder? Actually, it is! Moving from Vista to Windows 7 is just as simple if you do it from a new computer. You'll still need to install the new version of WeT to the Vista computer to proceed. Let it choose files and settings for you (it's pretty comprehensive, but does not include apps), and customize your selections as you see fit. Be sure to install all the affected applications on the new machine before you proceed.

So how should you upgrade? That depends on the state of your current system. If it's a much used, longtime loved computer, we'd go with getting a new computer entirely, installing Windows 7 on it, and using WeT or another method to move all your files and folders, as well as settings. If you're too busy to learn how to do it on your own, you can easily enroll in some computer based training courses to help you learn quickly and effectively how to make the transition. With CBT options, you can easily learn the new features and upgrades on your own time so that learning doesn't interfere with other priorities you have.

On the other hand, if it's a fairly powerful system, built within the past year from reasonably high-end components, then an in-place upgrade may work well, too. The system we upgraded to Windows 7 certainly surprised us with both its responsiveness and lack of glitches. Lightly used installations, even in older systems, might also benefit from an in-place upgrade. With the promised security, the natural ease of use, and the vast improvements to "user account control" (UAC), Windows 7 is looking more and more like a must-have. The smoother the upgrade, the better for everyone looking to upgrade to the new and improved operating system that comes out soon!

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