Certified MikroTik Training – July 2019

Information pack

A 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 ANZ and Pacific region. We offer a range of MikroTik and related hardware, software and consulting services, focussed on acting as technology enabler to assist our

resellers and technology partners to provide high performance data network solutions 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 is a critical part of that goal.

Therefore, we are also committed to you - the MikroTik user! We already offer technical support and advice throughout our region – even if you did not buy it from us – and I would like to extend our offer of personal support and advice to you, personally, whenever you might need it. As a certified MikroTik engineer, if you ever get stuck with a RouterOS or data

network problem, you are welcome to call our support line and talk to one of our team about your issue. Even if we can’t immediately help you solve your problems, we can work with you to liaise with the MikroTik technical team, or find another certified consultant to help you complete your project. I hope that you find the training content interesting, valuable and relevant to your daily activities and I wish you well with your learning! I look forward to

meeting you at the training event,

Mike Everest.

Managing Director

About the Training: As many of you will be aware, MikroTik (MikroTikls SIA) is a company based in Riga

Latvia, sharing borders with Russia, Lithuania, Belarus and Estonia. Starting in the mid 1990s, MikroTik released routerOS as a PC based routing platform, and in 2002

began manufacture of their own hardware platform: RouterBoard. From small beginnings, MikroTik now employs more than 150 full time personnel and ships product around the world.

MikroTik Certified Training program curriculum is developed and managed by

MikroTik and delivered around the world via a network of independent training partners certified and authorised by MikroTik. In Australia, DuxTel offers authorised certification training by our own team of Certified MikroTik Trainers, and sometimes

also in partnership with authorised trainers from various countries including Indonesia, South Africa and Australia.

About the Trainers: Our July 2019 Melbourne training programs will be delivered by Mike Everest, the founder and Managing Director of Australia’s leading MikroTik wholesale distributor

DuxTel along with our highly experienced Consulting Engineer Arash Naderpour and international MikroTik training specialist Herry Darmawan.

Mike Everest

(MTCRE, MTCTCE, MTCWE, MTCINE) With a background in education, Mike brings more than 30 years of IT experience to the DuxTel team. Since starting one of the first commercial ISPs in Geelong during the 1990's,

Mike has specialised in the field of Internet services and infrastructure. After working on a wide range of data network

and infrastructure projects including a state-wide school education internet service and a national rural and regional broadband program, Mike founded DuxTel in 2007. Arash Naderpour

(MTCRE, MTCTCE, MTCUME, MTCWE, MTCINE,

MTCIPv6E): Arash comes highly qualified and with significant experience in data network infrastructure and expert in MikroTik systems. Arash holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Hardware

Engineering, plus 8 MikroTik certifications including as MikroTik Certified Trainer.

Arash has over 10 years experience as a freelance network administrator with specialist skills including wireless

communications, VoIP, QoS and complex firewall and routing systems.

About the Courses: In July 2019, we are pleased to offer the base certification class, plus one two of the

advanced 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 class

progress)

Morning tea with light snacks and refreshment is provided on each day Light lunch is provided each day

Course Content:

This hands-on training program covers all aspects of RouterOS functions and features. In this course, you will learn about the full capabilities of the MikroTik

platform and how those functions and features are applicable to real-world scenarios.

Classes consist of trainer-led discussion and demonstrations, with significant time set aside for hands-on practical exercises designed to provide the basic skills

required for day to day data network operations, with extension activities and challenges for the more experienced participants.

MTCWE (MikroTik Certified Wireless Engineer):

Dates: Thursday July 25 to Saturday July 27 inclusive

Class Times: 9:00am to 5:30pm (times may vary day-to-day depending on class progress)

Morning tea with light snacks and refreshment is provided on each day

Light lunch is provided each day Course Content:

Presented over 3 full days of training, this course includes hands-on lab exercises

with detailed instruction on all open standard and proprietary wireless protocols including setup, tuning and management of point to point, point to multipoint and

mesh networks. Includes certification exam and online certificate.

MTCIPv6E (MikroTik Certified IPv6 Engineer): Dates: Thursday July 25 to Saturday July 27 inclusive Class Times: 8:30am to 5:30pm (times may vary day-to-day depending on class

progress)

Morning tea with light snacks and refreshment is provided on each day Light lunch is provided each day

Course Content:

Presented over 3 full days of training, this course includes hands-on lab exercises with detailed instruction of all IPv6 functionality offered by MikroTik RouterOS. Starting from the ground up, basic IPv6 addressing and comparison with IPv4 topics

is 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 is recommended, but MacOS with WINE to run WinBox is also satisfactory and we have had reports of success with Mac WinBox

http://joshaven.com/resources/tools/winbox-for-mac/

Laptop computer power supply – with adapter to suit Australian Power socket (type I – refer to images) 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 training sessions and for completing the online certification exam at the end of the final day

of 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 for

the first time in Melbourne. Conveniently located directly across the road from Melbourne’s Southern Cross railway station and transport hub within the City’s free tram transit zone this location is walking distance of the City’s major entertainment

and dining districts.

For those attending from out of town, Batman’s Hill on Collins offers quality accommodation at an affordable price—check your preferred online booking service

for 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 rail lines lead to Southern Cross Station.

We recommend you book your room when you enrol for your MikroTik training

course. If you do not wish to stay at the venue some alternatives are listed below.

Hotel Address

623 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Reservations: 03 9614 6344

res@batmanshill.com.au

For a suggested driving route from the airport see below.

Travelling from the Airport

By Taxi

Taxi services are available and the typical taxi fare from Melbourne airport at Tullamarine to the Batman’s Hill venue or CBD accommodation is about AUD65 to 75

depending on the day and time and tollway surcharges.

By Skybus

While route bus and taxi services are available from Melbourne Airport, a cost-

effective option to transfer from the airport to the city (Southern Cross Station) is the www.skybus.com.au at a 1 way cost of $18.00. Skybus departs every 10 to 15

minutes from terminal T1 for Qantas domestic, T3 for Virgin/ReX and T4 for Jetstar/Tigerair (pickup only, dropoff at T3). There are ticket booths at all three terminals. Booking can also me made online at the URL above.

After being dropped off by the Skybus at the Southern Cross Station Coach Terminal

you can walk south along the Spencer Street concourse to Collins Street and then diagonally cross the intersection of Spencer and Collins streets.

Driving by private car from the airport to the Training Venue

By far the simplest route from Melbourne Airport to the hotel is to take the

Tullamarine Freeway (M2 signage) that connects the airport to the city centre. Exit the airport following the signs to the city/M2.

Follow the freeway for approximately 16.5 Km through the iconic sound tunnel elevated road then take exit 4 to merge onto Dynon Road.

Simply follow Dynon Road (which soon becomes Spencer Street) for 3 Km to the East 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 your left after the traffic lights at Collins Street.

Car Parking at the Venue Batman’s Hill on Collins has limited parking on site as well as overflow arrangements with a nearby parking tower only one city block away. Parking for training delegates is available at a discounted conference rate of $20 per day, or $30 including

overnight 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 to

reception 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 site

via intercom, where parking will be available at the same rate as this venue.

Travelling to the Venue by Public Transport Batman’s Hill on Collins is conveniently located directly across the road from Melbourne’s iconic Southern Cross Station, and therefore we highly recommend use

of the extensive rail network to attend the training program from any Melbourne or Victorian Regional location. After arriving at the Southern Cross Station, head

toward the Collins Street exit and cross diagonally Spencer and Collins Streets to the Batman’s Hill venue.

Batman’s Hill on Collins is inside the free CBD tram zone and therefore no Myki fares apply for travel to and from any tram stop within the free tram zone. For travel to

or from any other location, including rural train and bus lines, Myki card with no stored value costs $6 and they are widely available at train stations, kiosks at larger tram stops, retail outlets such as convenience stores including all 7-Eleven’s or you

can pre-purchase online and have it posted to you https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/buy/.

Value can be added at kiosks at stations and larger trams stops. Please see the URL below for more information about purchasing and top-up locations. https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki/buy-a-myki/

Useful Melbourne public transport smartphone apps:

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) app with realtime tram, train and bus

information: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/mobile-apps/

Country and interstate trains Southern Cross Station in Spencer St is the terminus for interstate and country Victorian trains. Exiting the station to the south you will find yourself on Collins St

where you will immediately see the Batman’s Hill venue diagonally across the Collins and Spencer intersection.

Accommodation:

Note we strongly suggest you finalise your accommodation arrangements promptly as soon as you have enrolled for your training.

Batman’s Hill on Collins Training Venue

For attendees from international, interstate or out of town locations staying at the training venue itself is recommended as an attractive and affordable option. The

hotel is offering training attendees a discounted rate of 15% off the best available rates at the time of reservation. Depending on current demand, the typical rook rate

for a Standard Room is $140 per night. Enter the PROMO CODE: DUXTEL when making your reservation via the hotel web

site at www.batmanshill.com.au (available 21st July to 30th July 2019):

Staying a little bit longer? Use the PROMO CODE: THINKMELBOURNE to receive

15% off all house rates!

We recommend that delegates also check with their favourite online booking site as sometimes better offers can be obtained than the discount rates offered by the hotel itself.

Note that we suggest that you compare any discounted rates offered directly by any

training venue with those available from your favourite accommodation web site discounters before making your booking.

Budget options:

If you prefer budget accommodation, or don’t wish to stay at the venue itself we have identified some alternatives near the training venue itself and in the Melbourne CBD allowing door-to-door travel within the free tram zone.

Ibis Budget – 97-103 Elizabeth Street

With accommodation available most times during the year of under $100 per night, Ibis Budget is an excellent option

for those travelling on a tight budget.

Access the venue via short walk down Elizabeth Street, and board the free tram on Collins street to travel 2 stops west to alight right outside the training venue.

H6371@acor.com – 03-96420064 or use your preferred

online booking service

Atlantis Hotel – 300 Spencer Street

For just a few dollars more, the Atlantis offers 4 star style

and comfort just a couple of blocks from our training venue. Also located within the Melbourne CBD free tram zone,

access the venue from the tram stop right outside the Atlantis, ride the number 12 or 109 southward bound tram

for just two stops to alight at Southern Cross station then cross Collins sreet to arrive at the training venue.

www.atlantishotel.com.au - 03-9600-2900 or use your preferred online booking service

USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS

DuxTel Pty Ltd:

Office: 1300-DUXTEL

Outside Australia: +61 3 5273 4905 Email: training@duxtel.com.au

Training Venue:

Batman’s Hill on Collins

623 Collins Street, Melbourne (corner Spencer Street):

Reservations: 03 9614 6344

Outside Australia: + 61 3 9614 6344

res@batmanshill.com.au