Cluster Training Survey

As it has been blogged before, Rodney R. Fournier and I run training summits for Windows Server 2003 clustering through www.clusterhelp.com and some other partners.

We would really appreciate it if you (the reader) could take about 5 minutes and give us your feedback at: http://www.questionpro.com/akira/TakeSurvey?id=359442

They are simple questions from simple people (me).

 

Update, here are the results and some comments:

Q1. If you were to take a Windows clustering class, which would you find to be the most important to you?

  • Server Clustering in General (MSCS) 13.89%
  • Network Load Balancing 0.00%
  • Step-by-Step Labs 25.00%
  • Specific Information on how to Cluster Certain Apps (i.e. Exchange and SQL) 61.11%

While the labs are top notch, it is a good thing that we also decided to develop a couple of modules on specific applications. :)

Q2. What would be the most important factor in choosing to attend a class on clustering?

  • Cost 27.59%
  • Location 13.79%
  • Time of the Year 0.00%
  • Trainer Experience 41.38%
  • Course Materials 17.24%

I am glad people are getting the message that trainer experience and ability really matter. I am a bit concerned by the cost factor, but I am going to assume that if the cost is reasonable that it will not be an obstacle.

Q3. Which location for a class would you prefer most?

  • Denver 20.00%
  • Minneapolis 0.00%
  • New York 20.00%
  • Washington DC 16.00%
  • Seattle 44.00%

Seattle? I threw that one in as an after thought. I put in Denver because it is my home and it is a hub for a couple of airlines. I put in Minneapolis because we have some scheduled for there and I wondered what people thought. I am a bit shocked by the strong showing for Seattle, though.

Q4. What would you find more important to you in a trainer?

  • Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) 25.00%
  • Microsoft Most Valued Professional (MVP) 57.14%
  • Published Author 3.57%
  • Well Known Speaker at Conferences 14.29%

I have to admit that I was a bit shocked at this one. The MVP brand certainly is well recognized, but much more than I thought.

Q5. Which would you prefer in attending training on the road?

  • Price for Class Alone - You find own accomodations 17.24%
  • Bundled Price - Accomodations are part of the fee 13.79%
  • Option Between the two 68.97%

I don't know why I wasted my time on this one. :) It really was pretty obvious.

Published Fri, Feb 10 2006 23:21 by cluster