MacIT Conference at Macworld Provides Managers Deploying Enterprise Solutions with In-Depth Training.FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- World's largest gathering of Mac enterprise managers meet to discuss latest innovations in integration of Mac OS technology IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows, conferences and events for technology markets, today announced the schedule for the MacIT(R) Conference at Macworld Conference & Expo(R), taking place January 9-13, 2006 at San Francisco's Moscone Center The Moscone Center is San Francisco, California's largest convention and exhibition complex. The complex consists of two main underground halls underneath Yerba Buena Gardens, Moscone North and Moscone South, as well the three-level Moscone West exhibition hall across 4th Street. . In addition to covering the latest features and deployment techniques for Apple's IT products - OS X Server, Xserve, Xserve RAID See Xserve. , Xsan - the three-day conference will also provide in-depth training in client, security and network management techniques by industry luminaries. MacIT is the industry's most comprehensive educational event presenting technical training on Apple IT tools and technology. MacIT participants can choose from nearly 40 sessions in the following five topics: Servers and Services; Imaging Systems & Deployments; Client Issues; Interoperability; and Network Management & Security. Conference sessions are presented by a faculty of the leading consultants, authors, developers and practitioners of OS X products in the world. New highlights and featured sessions at this year's MacIT Conference include: --"Automating Your IT Workflows with Apple Remote Desktop Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) is a Macintosh application produced by Apple Inc., first released on March 14 2002, that replaced a similar product called Apple Network Assistant. ." Apple product managers Sal Soghoian Sal Soghoian is the AppleScript Product Manager at Apple, Inc.. Widely acknowledged as an AppleScript Guru, Sal was an advocate for AppleScript years before being employed by Apple. and Nadir Nafissi will teach admins how to automate their workflow using Automator and Apple Remote Desktop. --"Mac OS X Forensics See computer forensics. ." When things go bump in the night, what do you do to protect important evidence coming from a compromised Mac OS X laptop or server? Taught by Derrick Donnelly. --"From Chime to Desktop." Understanding all of the under-the-cover happenings when you start up a Mac is a fundamental troubleshooting skill that is covered in Edward Marczak's session. --"SOX, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, , GLB (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act) Enacted in 1999 and effective in mid 2001, the GLB stipulates that every financial institution shall protect the security and confidentiality of its customers' confidential personal information. and the Mac Sysadmin." Mac networking expert, John Welch John Welch (October 28, 1805 - August 5, 1891) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio. Born near New Athens, Ohio, Welch received a liberal schooling and was graduated from Franklin College. He moved to Athens County in 1828 and settled in Rome Township. , will present how privacy regulatory compliance is a huge area of concern for big companies and what technologies can be used to ease the task. --"Adding a Cluster or Rendering Farm to Your Computing Infrastructure." Taught by Apple product managers Matt MacInnis and Doug Brooks, this session will discuss the various technologies that make up a cluster system, which ones are recommended by Apple for Xserve G5 and Mac OS X Server, and how users can go about integrating cluster technology into their existing workflows. "MacIT presents essential information for Macintosh managers looking to deploy Apple's latest operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. and server products," said Paul Kent, conference chairperson, Macworld Conference & Expo. "We've designed MacIT as the definitive place for people to receive training and share experiences with other managers deploying Apple Enterprise products. Attendees rely on MacIT to keep them up to date on the latest product and security issues in the Mac universe, and this year's Macworld Conference & Expo continues to address the unique needs of this growing audience." For more information or to register for the event, please visit www.macworldexpo.com. About Macworld Conference & Expo Owned and produced by Framingham Mass.-based IDG World Expo, Macworld Conference & Expo is the world's most comprehensive Macintosh OS event. Macworld Conference & Expo showcases products and services for professionals involved in media and creative content development for corporate and home applications, as well as prosumers using the Mac at home. Macworld Conference & Expo brings together the loyal base of Mac OS audiences in creative services, education, application development, entertainment, small office/home office See SOHO. and Internet-based environments. Macworld Conference & Expo offers professionals and prosumers alike the opportunity to discover the latest developments and hottest products these markets offer. For more information or to register for the event, please visit the Web site at www.macworldexpo.com, or call (800) 645-EXPO. For exhibiting opportunities, please contact Annie Rice at (508) 424-4839 or annie_rice@idg.com or Ron Moreau at (508) 424-4804 or ron_moreau@idg.com. About IDG World Expo IDG World Expo (www.idgworldexpo.com) produces technology-focused tradeshows, conferences and events for professionals seeking world-class education, peer-to-peer networking and one-stop comparison shopping. IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events includes Macworld Conference & Expo(R), LinuxWorld Conference & Expo(R), Wireless Sensing Solutions(R), Syndicate(TM), GridWorld(TM), OSBC OSBC Open Source Business Conference OSBC One Stop Business Center (R), Digital ID World(R), RoboBusiness and RoboNexus. IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company. About IDG International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, research, and event company. A privately-held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers including Bio-IT World, CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. 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