Overview:

Designed for both technical and editorial staff members, students explore and help design and customize the iNEWS system's database to the requirements of their organization. System managers will also learn to become first line support once installation and training are complete.

Note:  This class is intended for sites that are installing a new iNEWS system.  It is only scheduled in conjuncton with the installation schedule.

Audience:
Technicians, engineers, and other newsroom staff responsible for managing the iNEWS system. Organizations are encouraged to send a mix of editorial and technical people who will be involved with the system on a daily basis and able to teach others.

What you will learn:

• System architecture
• Navigating and customizing the workspace
• Basic and advanced searches
• Word processing
• Moving stories
• Printing
• Messaging and mail systems
• Writing, saving and timing scripts
• The assignment system
• The system folder
• Creating and designing forms
• Keyboard macros
• User accounts
• Groups for mail and security purposes
• Customize the iNEWS database
• Understand the database cycle
• System console usage
• Shutting down and starting up the servers
• Duties as a system administrator
• Troubleshooting
• Discuss on-site user training, set-up schedules
• Decide who should get what type of user training

Prerequisites:
A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows is essential. IN120 iNEWS System Manager Refresher - Online is recommended.

Duration:
4.5 days