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RHCE Exam Results (RHEL6 EX200 & EX300)
Took awhile but got the results from last weeks exam. The highest score is a 300. I feel happy with the results. I would have scored higher on the EX300, but all my training was on RHEL5 and I only had a solid week to wander around on a RHEL6 box testing everything out and trying to learn some of the new objectives. EX200…
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Fast Lane Training Center
Anyone attend one of their training? They're the closest training provider for VMware Design Workshop. Based on their website they seem top notched.
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Passed the PMP today!
just sat for the exam and passed! 2P and 3 MP... i studied non stop the last month (been studying off and on since march, but the last month was key) using rita 7th edition and andy crowe's complete study kit (book, quick ref guide, flash cards, audio cd's and the access to insite). each book has their pluses and minuses.…
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Passed SCJA age : 15
Hello everyone.. i have just passed my SCJA exam with 82% and i am 15 years old. I am now planning to give my SCJP Exam but before that i wanted to ask what resources can i use which can help me in my SCJP. Please reply :)
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Anyone familiar with RHIT
For a while we had quite a few people looking to get into HIMSS. I noticed this certification the other day and can't help wondering if this is more of a legitimate certification than the CompTIA health care HIT. Thoughts? I by no means want to get this, but figured I would post it for discussion. It seems that on LinkedIN…
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CWNA or CCNA?
I'm going for my security + first, reason is that we have a lot of contracts i can work on if i have that cert. After i get it i was looking at either the CWNA or the CCNA. is one better than the other or is it that cisco is geared towards more of the routers and switches while the CWNA is more geared towards the actual…
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CWTS Question
So just curious I plan on taking this exam in August and I was a bit confused by the test taking style. According to the CWNP website you cant go back to a question once you answered it nor can you mark a question for review. Does this mean though that you could skip a question than come back or do you just have to answer…
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Passed EMC ISA v2 Cert
Read through the updated Information Storage and Management book last week. For a tech book, it is surprisingly easy to read. I made it through the last 200 pages in one evening. I was planning on taking the exam in a few weeks, but since I finished the book and am going on vacation next week, wanted to try and get it out…
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CAPM Required 1500 hours Experience
Hey guys/gals, I was wondering what you all are doing or have done for the 1500 hour experience requirement for CAPM? I currently work in desktop support for my company and actual projects rarely come my way. Thanks for your help!
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What certifications should I pursue?
Hi all, first post here, though I had been lurking reading posts since about February. I'm sure there are a lot of posts like this, but anyways: I just graduated from a community college in may with a Associate of Science in Computer Networking. Majority of the classes was Cisco switches and routers. With one class on PC…
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Network Warrior eBook 50% off today on O'reilly
Network Warrior, 2nd Edition*-*O'Reilly Media
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Testout subscription
Hi. There are several postings about their labsim products. I would like to use them but their pricing is somewhat steep. It seems that if I take an online class at a college or university, get a .edu email address, I can get the discount. It there any other way?
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Need Some Guidence
Hello to all, I want some guideline regarding the course i am planning to get my self enrolled. I am from India and the state is U.P. well that's not the problem i am writing about. I went to the institute that provides the certification programs but after coming out now I am confused as to which course or should I say…
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Anyone bought examreview.net pocket notes and/or pocket quizzes?
Hi ExamREVIEW Home offers a lot of pocket notes and pocket quizzes for non mainstream exams. Anyone bought products from them and can write about their product quality? * AICP * AIC Level 1 Associate Constructor * ARE 4.0 * ASD * BCI Certificate (CBCI, MBCI) * B School * CABM * CAE * CAP * CB * CBA * CBAP * CBCP & CBCA *…
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Non-Vendor Specific Certifications Created Between 2007-Present?
Hello! I was wondering if anyone on this forum knew of any non-vendor specific certifications that were created between 2007-Present.
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What are some good forums about Pen testing?
any good forums u guys visit related to infosec world?
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Suggestion for java preparation
Hello i am graduate in computer technology. I have interest in java programming. So i decided to prepare java certification. I have some questions. please reply and help for my java certification preparation. Just i saw syllabus in oracle site. But i need materials to study. My question is Which site has all java…
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Databases / SQL - Entry Level Cert & Books / Training
I would like to learn the foundations & fundamentals of databases and SQL for my career / business. Can someone point me in the direction of good / recommended training materials to help me learn the basics and then proceed to more advanced topics. I would like to get proficient in SQL querying / databases and along the…
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Project Management Cert question
Hey, I currently work on large scale projects for global companies. The size, processes and some of the methods are quite new to me. So im wondering if it would be worth my time taking the prince2 foundation cert or pmp? At the moment, i am not looking to become a PM, its rather a tool to help me understand the methods…
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Certifications without using the knowledge
I work in a computer helpdesk (more like a call center.. we don't do a lot of actual tech work.. we have techs for that) I plan on starting on my B.A this spring at a B&M school. I was thinking since I have this fall to prepare otherwise I believe I should try to get a certification in this time. I really enjoy learning…
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Need help with certification path
Hi, I need some advice on how to proceed. I work as a technical Support agent. so i have some basic understand of computers. I was planning to get into the networking field but i don not have any prior networking knowledge. My friends suggested me to start reading CCNA. I did start after a couple of lessons i feel like I…
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1p computer books from Google Play
Good deal courtesy of RokkaMan from HUKD 1p computer books from Google Play - Hot UK Deals https://play.google.com/store/books/details/James_A_Whittaker_How_Google_Tests_Software?id=VrAx1ATf-RoC&feature=search_result…
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EMC SA Exam content question
I'm trying to skirt round this because I'm trying to not be too specific on what I'm looking for and thus creating NDA issues Basically I am looking to take the EMCISA then following onto the EMCSA for VNX. I've been doing work for a couple of months specifically around this and have worked on VNXs together with the last 3…
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Linux From Scratch Experience
This is my first time with LFS. But first, I gotta rant as I have just wasted 6 days of my life trying to successfully build Hardened LFS. My biggest complaint about it is how the guide left out details that I needed to know in an event the build got interrupted before I can even finish. I was almost done (I was on Chapter…
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On the right track?
Hi all, I am looking for some advice on my IT certification path. I am merging over from the security industry with decent networking knowledge and want to focus on networking/system administration. Most of the knowledge I have comes from IP CCTV systems and network based access control/security systems. I have purchased…
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CCIE or Not?
So, I have not been maintaining my skills like I should in the last 6-8months. I finished my CCNP and sorta stopped. I did refresh my VMware skills, but really there wasn't a lot to learn. I starting dabbling in CCNP: Sec but just really found the material too esoteric and boring. I've got a couple coworkers starting their…
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Starting the Cisco track today, some questions
I'm currently working through a bachelor's in IA, and the university I'm seeking it at allows advanced standing credits on certain major coursework based on certifications held. I have a couple of valid ones already (A+, as of today Security+). The CCNA is also good for 3+ credits, so I'm getting started on it today. The…
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finally scheduled my PMP!
well, i put in my package for pmp eligibility back in December and got the thumbs up at the same time... been studying on and off not so seriously since late march and only recently really got motivated. here is the big wrench in my plans. I recently got picked up for a 6 month deployment to afghanistan that will run past…
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Network Forensics: Tracking Hackers Through Cyberspace
Saw this review and thought I would post it... Network Forensics: Tracking Hackers through Cyberspace
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Were to go from here?
Hi if someone can please advise me what to do,i have recently passed my A+ and N+ i would like to study further should n do someting in Microsoft or Comptia? Thanks
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looking for advice making sure I gave out right advice.
Hey guys, Just wanted to make sure I consulted the experts on techexams. I have a younger brother who has been in IT for a about 2 years. He has a degree in IT and got his a+ last year. He wants to get more into networking. I told him he should skip getting network+ and security+ and just go for CCNA and hopefully land a…
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1Y0-A05 Practice Test?
I have watched the CBT Nuggets, read the Admin Guide, and setup a home lab. I take my exam next Monday and would like to get some practice test in before the actually exam. Does anyone know how/where to get good practice test?
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EX300 exam objective iSCSI
I am preparing to take the EX300 exam soon and I wanted to setup an iSCSI target to test against. I found that FreeNAS can be setup as an iSCSI target and it works from within a virtual machine. FreeNAS 8 | Storage For Open Source The below link is to the guide I used to setup. Although the initial part of the guide is for…
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Has anyone ever taken a cert exam on vacation?
I know this sounds a little crazy, but I am considering taking my CCNA while on vacation. I am at a point where I just have a little bit of studying to do for the exam. The problem is is we leave for vacation on the 17th. I feel like taking it before vacation might be a little stressful, but at the same time I don't want…
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The real CCNA vs. MCITP thread
So, I read (some of) the previous threads, here and elsewhere, about ccna/ vs mcitp as a career booster/ knowledge jump point. Well, i am in a position where I am a sys admin in a company where IT is IT, you work networks, systems, voice, virtualization, everything. My interests are in security and sysadmin/network admin.…
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can't decide between wgu foundations or 70-680..
Im thinking of taking one of these certs over the weekend just to knock out another cert off my wgu curriculum. Been studying for both for the past month or so but can't decide which to take. Im a bit worried about both because i don't want to take the chance and fail either since I'm tight for money..
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What is the best training provider for penetration testing?
I have read the CEH material by EC Council but looking for more training, Is Offensive security training for Pen Testing the best? any recommendations? thanks
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CCENT or Security+ Next?
So I currently have my A+ and Network+ (just got it last month) and really want to get into Networking. Not sure on the specifics, but CCENT and CCNA seem to be the exams to finish off first and then get a focus. I was going to go ahead and get my Security+ to finish off the "CompTIA triad", but I've had second thoughts…
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CBT Nuggets Series
What are your thoughts and experiences with using these videos as study tools? Do any of you prefer the videos to reading books?
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HP Networking Certifications
We've been doing a lot with ProCurve switches at work, and I was asked about getting certified. I can't seem to find any study materials for these exams though. Maybe you guys know something?
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Brocade Certs
Has anyone worked toward Brocade certs? We use a ton of their Layer-2 products in the enterprise and I am thinking about getting the CCNA-equivalent. Any impressions about the cert program?
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Which programming language is a must know for Info Sec professionals?
I am wondering which programming language a info sec must know. there are many. thanks
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SQL Injection **** sheet.
Didn't know where I should put this, but here seemed good The SQL Injection Knowledge Base
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Cant decide ms path or cisco help.
I have been working at my current job for a little over 5 years and my daily job includes regular server work and some Cisco work (very light) . I am taking a new job (start the 16th) that was a slight position demotion but it was needed to get out of my dead end job/company. At the new place I will do 1/4 of the server…
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Domain Based VPN - Routing
I'm almost embarrassed to ask, but when you're using a Domain Based VPN, do you have to define routes for the encryption domain? For example, Gateway A* Internal: 10.0.0.0/24 (also encryption domain) * External: 1.1.1.1 Gateway B* Internal: 172.16.0.0/24 (also encryption domain) * External: 2.2.2.2 When you define a domain…
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How to install backtrack 5 through VMware?
I have mounted the .iso file through virtual drive but there is no installer? I have Ubuntu through VMware too.. any help?
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Advice needed for my future studies!! Pleasee
Little bit of background info on myself. I just graduated with a B.S. in IT, and am currently a desktop engineer at a firm that I interned at during my senior year of school. During my internship I also took it upon myself to pass my A+ cert. NOW, here is the dilemma I am facing. I want to continue my studies, however, i…
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Sans courses/certifications, are they worth it?
Sans courses/certifications, are they worth it? They have a pretty hefty price tag, especially if you company is not paying (as is the case with me). Has anyone taken one? Feedback?
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CIW - Why is everyone down on these?
I am curious, I've done a search and all I see is people putting these down. I was thinking about taking those for web design and development, but was told they are joke. But on monster I saw a few jobs that employers listed CIW as prereq. Thoughts?
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Xenapp 6.5
This forum seems largely abandoned but I figured I would post here anyways. I'm taking the Xenapp 6.5 1Y0-A20 exam on Friday. Wish me luck, big empty forum!
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CISSP vs. CASP
Greetings all and Happy Belated 4th... I apologize if this question has already been asked, I searched for it and didn't find anything. I currently have my Security+ cert and I am just curious which security cert I should go for. I know the CISSP is the grand daddy of all security certs and the CASP is the new kid on the…
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Is Information Systems degree less reputable than Computer Science?
i dont like programming tho
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No Intro Forum/Thread, So I Thought I'd Start Here!
EDIT: Ok, this obviously wasn't the right place to post this. Sorry for the inconvenience. Hopefully a mod will come along and delete the thread. Thanks.
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RHCE course confusion?
Hi, I was curious about which boot camp course would be recommended through redhat for the RHCE? The RH255 even though I have my RHCSA? There does not seem to be a class just for the RHCE material? Also has anyone taken these courses with the RHCSA? If so what happens to your RHCSA voucher if you are already certified?
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What are some must have books for Info Sec professionals?
sorry if question is redundant. I'm looking to buy few Info Sec books, any recommendations? thanks
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What are some tools that a Info Sec pro must have?
Is there like a tool pack to buy from somewhere for a Info Sec pro? where it includes Pentest/Vulnerability tools etc? I know backtrack and metasploit are few, thanks
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Risk Management Professional PMI
Application has been submitted. I am not content enough with the CAPM even though it is opening doors. Even though technicially I have enough hours to take the PMP I just don't feel I am complete enough to do the PMP. (I failed it once before I was over matched). However I do have quite a bit of knowledge in risk…
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Security and Project Management? Hand in hand?
Hi all, Just about ready to sit my CompTIA Security+ exam (and plan to get sscp, CEH etc). Besides that I hold a Diploma in IT. An opportunity has come up for me to fast track a cert 4/diploma in Project Management, I am wondering if this is worth doing/if it ties in well with Security? my goal is to eventually become a…
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Starting on my jounry to MCITP:SA
Hi All, I was just wanting some advice on creating a lab. I want to be able to have one box, with a server and multiple virtual machines running in it. I have the hardware just not sure what software to use. Can someone point me in the right direction and a version of software I can use? Have been looking into Vmware as we…
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Cisco Certs Grand Discounts?
I read somewhere on a Learn Smart document that earning Cisco certifications can earn a company discounts when purchasing equipment. We are planning on migrating from Extreme Networks to Cisco later this year, is this something that a small IT staff can work towards to gain a reasonable amount of discounts in new…
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List of certifications
I salute you all! First of all, I'm very glad that I've ran into these forums; the resources are great. Thanks to everyone who is involved in this great community. Second, this is why I'm here: Several days ago life has opened new doors for me: a juicy sponsorship for my plans. My plans involve a firm through which I can…
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Bruce Schneier: So You Want to Be a Security Expert
Good blog post from Bruce Schneier on learning the ropes in security: Schneier on Security: So You Want to Be a Security Expert The key part is: "Computer security is fundamentally a practitioner's art, and that requires practice." No truer words in security I am afraid. I have found more than any other job I have had,…
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how to transfer photos from iphone to pc?
[FONT="]There are some photos in my iphone and I want to transfer them to my pc for editing.The problem is,none of these photos was taken by iphone so it's not easy to transfer.I have done it once before but this time it doesn't work out.I really don't know which step is wrong!Could u pls help me...[/FONT]
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Passed LPIC-3 Core level, my 2 cents...
hi everyone I'll start by saying sorry for any English spelling mistakes or grammar, it isn't my native language, so don't judge me :D I passed the exam Friday morning, had to wake up at 6:30am since the exam was scheduled for 8:00AM and I went out the night before... what a stupid rookies mistake Quick brief, obtaining…
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Need an introduction for CCNA course
I am a final year student of ECE branch persuing Btech...I have a sort of interest in Computer networking and I want to follow the CCNA course. And i want to know about the CCNA course details ,fees and examination details of the course. Pls Help.
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Red Hat Individual exams
Red hat has started to implement a new exam offering. Essentially you get a single booth where you can take your exam, proctored online, but can be scheduled at your convenience. Have a look: Red Hat | Individual Exam Sessions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uwl-w9vSc8
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Transcender group discount deal
The group deal has ended. Current offers are: 25% off Code: TRAFWRKS12 Expires: 7/10/2012
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Top 10 or 5 list of certifications held or in demand in the D.C. or Baltimore area
Does this list exist?
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Passed CAPM yesterday, probably working on Project+ next
I passed the CAPM exam yesterday from PMI. I know this is the Project+ forum but since there isn't a forum for PMI exams I figured this would be the best place to post this. I'm probably going to work on Project+ next because of the crossover of material. I don't have the required hours of experience leading projects to…
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Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) questions..
Does anyone on here actually know an individual who holds this certification? This certification includes 5 exams after the RHCE, which are $3200 a piece for the classes, I can definitely see why few people hold this certification. What's your opinion on the value of the RHCA?
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Can someone explain to me how MS certs work?
Hey guys, after summer I am taking a MS server track at my community college with Active Directory, Server Administrator, and Network Infrastructure. I see that MS is expiring their current server exams in July, 2013. Say I take the AD cert exam in January 2013, what happens when the exam gets phased out in July of that…
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Timer-Tab-A great Tool for tracking study time and web browsing time.
I started using timer tab to keep a tab on my study time. Get it? … tab..ha ha ok, bad joke. Anyways, it does help me keep time and stay on task while studying. Timer Tab Timer Tab Turns Your Browser Into a Multifunction Clock | PCWorld Business Center From the website: I've tried my share of timer apps over the years, and…
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JBoss Certified Application Administrator [JBCAA] EX336
Hi Anyone took "JBoss Certified Application Administrator" exam? Review? What is recommended for self study?
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Ubuntu Certified Professional
http://www.ubuntu.com/news/traicen-training-partnership haha neat
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Microsoft MCP?
Is this one certificate? Because I am seeing on many employers' recruiting ads that they require A+, Net+, and an MCP. A lot even list MCSE. Microsoft certifications seem really ambiguous and confusing to me. I read on Microsoft's site that both the MCITP and MCSE have been discontinued but what certifications have taken…
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Pentesting Certifications
I'm going through certifications in the pentesting field which would give me a hard challenge and where I can prove myself. I'm not really interested if it's recognized by HR. So far I've come up with: * GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN) * GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) * Offensive Security Certified Expert…
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RHCSA exam
hi everyone. my question is: is there a GUI on the test machine? or is it command line only? the michael jang books explains partitioning with the GUI so i kind of got confused. thanks.
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What Technet Subscription is suitable for Tech Support Engineer?
I am looking at paying for the Microsoft TechNet Subcription so I can use some of the softwares for my studies because sometimes I have spent ages trying to get a version of either XP or Win Server 2003 to do some of the practices I do towards my MCSA studies. Does anyone use Technet to help with their studies and which…
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Which one after Sec+: CISSP or CEH?
I am planning to knock out CEH or CISSP, which is recommend first? i almost have s+
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Adobe flash certification
Didn't see anything in search about this, but has anyone taken the cert for it? Just wondering what is needed for?
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Jr Pentest interview next week
I received a call back today for a Jr Pentesting gig, there's a quick 20 minute phone interview sometime early next week. I know a senior pentester at the company, so that definitely helped me getting in an interview..now it's up to me to close the deal.. This weekend I plan to ( I have the next 5 days off, so I can get a…
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IT classes for the little guy
It seems that to take a class at any recognized IT training center such as Global Knowledge etc.. it costs at a minimum $3000 for 5 days. I'm sure there target audience is corporate clients but what about the guy who is self employed or out of a job trying to get some training? If you compare these classes cost and time…
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Ideas for certification aligning with extremely vertical client/server environments?
*The position is a system analyst I was wondering if the forum had any ideas of certifications that align with vertical software. First of all is it worth it since the scope is specific to that particular environment? I was just wondering if any of the forum participants work in such an environment and find getting…
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25 point difference?
First a disclaimer, I am extremely panic prone when it comes to testing, no matter how many times I do it, and I know I usually come out passing rather handily, but... I have been doing the practice tests for the CWNA on the CWNP site and am averaging low 80's. My scores are steadily increasing as I have kind of developed…
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E.p.i.c. Systems and MUMPS
Hello: I have a contact who can refer me to E.p.i.c., it's health care software company, and i have a real chance working there, but the thing is they use MUMPS, which is a prehistoric database programing language, what i need to know is, do you know anyone working there, because I've been looking up the company, and I've…
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Is there such thing as too many certifications?
A couple of points I wanted to make and of course get the forums opinion I find that some people on here including myself feel the need to consistently go for certification after certification. Can you remain competitve in the job market and not binge certify? I did two this year and I feel like I have been slacking. Is…
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thinking of taking the CIW - Network Technology Associate this weekend?
Thinking of taking this test MTA windows server fundamentals, CIW Web Foundations and 70-680.. What do you guys think? Is the network technology associate even worth it..
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Note-taking
By this I mean writing down with pen and paper, how much of this do you actually do while studying? I'm working on my A+, my first cert and the studying itself isn't the hard part to me the hardest part is finding the right method of going about it. I started off with a book and just reading and re-reading, and watching…
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Any jobs in California?
Any jobs in California for a Certified CWNA and CCNA and who happens to be a Canadian? I love Surf City and Huntington Beach :) (It's Sunny and it never Snows! I was there in March) Thanks!
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Infrastructure Alerts Definitions
I recently started a new job where I am primarily doing infrastructure monitoring as my main job role. My company uses EMC Smarts. From what I am told the alerts are standard definitions from what Cisco pre-defines. Is there a good place to look up these types of alert codes to get a better definition of what they mean? I…
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Are the members of TE in the minority when it comes to certs in the workplace?
Most of the people I have become friends/aquintances with either have no or few certifications. This can range from high level managers to help desk employees. The ones that do have certifications seem to only have 1-2 certifications usually. I'm not taking a head count, but being an extrovert I engage in conversations a…
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Redhat resources
Hey there i'm interested in finding some decent Redhat books / resources for the purpose of learning more about the Operating system, I don't have the intention of getting cerfitied but am just really interested in Linux and Red Hat in general. I will be using Centos this book looks good has anyone used it? Red Hat…
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Security Marketing and Allure
We've all come across those fun "hacking" videos and it's a starting point that provides an appeal for those seeking to enter IT security as their career focus. There are also more professional commercials which engage the viewer into that movie mindset: McAfee Foundstone Professional Services…
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Studying for what cert, improved your skills/knowledge the most?
Like you all, I enjoy learning, and I enjoy the reward of a certification at the end of it all. But improving one's self and gaining practical knowledge is really where it is at. So with that said I am curious what the forum's consensus is on this question... Which certification did you feel improved your technical…
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Studying Multiple Tests at once vs Studying 1 Test at a time
Im currently studying for the 70-640, using the MS Press kit R2 edition and CBT nugget videos, and the selftest software/transcender kit. Anyway, I was wondering if any of you who have passed these Microsoft exams have more success focusing on one test at a time or studying multiple tests at once dedicating a certain…
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Quick, but useful certification
I'm looking to take some time certifying in something useful that isn't but of the MCITP:EA track. I'm taking 11 credits this semester, and I've been too busy and too discouraged (after three failures) to really keep up with 70-643. I've been at it too long, and now that I can't focus the attention it needs I'm getting…
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Comments about the ASIS CPP Certification
Earlier this week, I was trading email with someone and I noticed the CPP notation in their signature. So I looked it up. ASIS International: About ASIS I had never heard of ASIS or the Certified Protection Professional before. I am curious if anyone has any experience with the ASIS body of knowledge and how it compares to…
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The New MCSE: How Microsoft Exams Are Changing
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Metasploit Unleashed
Who's done it? What were your thoughts?
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Linux softwares ???