Apache Bootcamp

Rich Bowen and the Big Nerd Ranch Announce NEW Apache Bootcamp May 
17-21, 2004

Link to Release: http://www.bignerdranch.com/about/apachepr0504.shtml

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Emily Herman
Big Nerd Ranch, Inc.
(678) 595-6773
http://www.bignerdranch.com

Atlanta, GA - March 8, 2004 - Rich Bowen and the Big Nerd Ranch 
Announce New Apache Bootcamp May 17-21, 2004

Building on its growing reputation for offering state-of-the-art 
classes tailored to meet the demands of constantly evolving technology, 
the Big Nerd Ranch announces the newest offering in its family of 
classes, the Apache Bootcamp.  The retreat facility located in wooded 
rolling hills outside of Atlanta offers Apache server administrators 
and web application developers an opportunity to spend 5 intensive days 
learning the nuts and bolts of building, configuring and securing an 
Apache server with introductions to developing web server applications 
with CGI, PHP, and mod_perl.  This course addresses the needs of very 
large and complex Apache installations including virtual hosts and 
clustering with mod_proxy.

The Big Nerd Ranch, in cooperation with Cooper MacGregor, has tapped 
the extensive knowledge and expertise of one of the seminal leaders in 
Apache server administration and development, Rich Bowen. In addition 
to being a member of the Apache Software Foundation where he is part of 
the Apache Web Server Documentation team, Mr. Bowen is the author of 
Apache Server Unleashed ,Apache Cookbook , and Apache Administrator's 
Handbook , of which the latter will be used as the course textbook.

When asked to evaluate the importance and value of the Apache Bootcamp 
class, Mr. Bowen said, "Name any ten companies. Seven of those use 
Apache servers.  To be competitive in server administration, one must 
have a firm grounding in the fundamentals of Apache Server."

"In a world where continuing education comes at a premium, but mastery 
of emerging technologies is a must, the Big Nerd Ranch makes a 
concerted effort to develop curricula that is not only intellectually 
exciting but also pertinent and marketable to the industries our 
students serve," said Aaron Hillegass, Big Nerd Ranch founder.  "Our 
students expect and demand that the Big Nerd Ranch stay abreast of the 
furious pace of technology while still providing solid, well-planned, 
and quality instruction."

The class, generating widespread interest even before its release date 
was announced, will emphasize five major areas of discussion:  the 
Fundamentals of the Apache Server (including migrating existing servers 
to the new release of Apache 2.0), Server Configuration, Dynamic 
Content, Security and Auditing, and Standard and Special Purpose 
Modules, including WebDAV.  For a complete syllabus, please visit 
http://www.bignerdranch.com/classes/apache.shtml

The Big Nerd Ranch incorporates intensive training classes for Unix and 
Mac OS X programmers in a retreat setting outside Atlanta, GA.  Class 
price of $3500 includes lodging, all meals, original instruction 
materials, 24-hour lab access, and transportation to and from the 
Atlanta airport.  Students are encouraged to bring independent projects 
to class, allowing for input from classmates and individual instructor 
attention.  For more information, call 678-595-6773 or visit 
http://www.bignerdranch.com .