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Comptia Strata
Is there any material available for the Comptia Strata course, thanks
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To be better at my job (application risk assessment)
I am having hard time finding what I need to do to get better at my job. Part of my job is to assess application risks based on various information gathered for applications. I have a pretty concrete idea of what to study for information security in general...but don't know what to study for assessing/evaulating…
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Win a Microsoft Certification voucher - deadline 24 Feb 12
Just saw this, so only a few days left if anyone is interested Contest: Win a Microsoft IT Certification Exam Voucher
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Cert Track
Hi all, So in the past few months I've picked up my Network+ and Security+ certs. I'm in the middle of a career transition, moving from Finance/Accounting to IT. Right now I'm looking for an entry level job so that I can start working my way up. After gaining employment, I'll probably start up on certs again. I was hoping…
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The way forward
So, just as a little background for my dilema: My undergrad was information systems, got sec+ and mcp to meet the minimum requirements for DoD IT personnel. I'm currently working through a masters in systems engineering, i.e. needs analysis, design, test & integration, operational support of complex systems. Long story…
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Study Plan
Hoping to get some quick guidance from all the experienced around here. I am going to start at WGU on March 1 and I really need to find a better way to study. I have struck out on many of my last tries for MS tests because in the end I guess I just was not prepared. I am going to school while my wife is in school, we have…
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Varied Paths Taken to Information Security Competency
As there's a lot of interest in getting into infosec, this collection of stories might be helpful to those wondering how others get into the security business: http://www.sans.edu/research/leadership-laboratory/article/path-to-infosec
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Has anybody used Compellent for Storage?
I see EMC, netapp and others on this forum, but how about Compellent? Compellent Fluid Data | Network Storage Solution, Enterprise SAN, Storage Area Network
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Practical Malware Analysis
Seems this week only they are offering 40% off if you pre-order! 40% Off Practical Malware Analysis Got my copy and you can download the ebook right away!
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CCNA or security+
Hello I need advise I am interested in network security career, presently iam working as help desk for publishing company. I am almost done with my Bachelors degree computer science and planning for master degree in cyber security, i am working on CCNA cert, should i get Security+ cert also after CCNA or should i just get…
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please advice CCNA Security or ENSA
HI All... am very passionate in Network Security. Am working as a Network Admin for almost 2yrs now and CCNA certified. Now that i feel comfortable vth CCNA nd i want to persue my next certification in Security. Can anyone please advice me...am pretty much confused which to choose because i dont understand where these…
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Hitting the certification "wall"
Hey all, Been spending a lot of time trying to get my MCITP for Windows 7 Admin and I can't seem to keep focused on it anymore. I start reading the books or watching the CBT and I just get bored with it. I enjoy the technology, but I cannot seem to stay on top of my training recently. Anyone else experience these waves of…
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CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) I just wondered if anyone here knew more about this particular infosec certification and whether anyone else was going to sit for this.
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Personal responsibility in InfoSec industry
Hello, Question to those of you who work as InfoSec Officers or in similar roles (full time for a single company, not consultants): How much personal responsibility does working in InfoSec usually entail in North America? Do you have legal or financial responsibility? What happens when a security breach occurs? In news I…
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Specialist vs Generalist
Hello I was wondering how many of you are specilist and how many are generalist and what you think are the pros and cons of both Ill start Im a generalist Pros: 1-When you go to a network with a problem and they tell you hey since you install that firewall my internet its slow, yes it wasnt the firewall but i was able to…
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Need help on career decision
Hi, I'm new to the forums, but have been lurking for a few weeks, reading and learning a lot! I need some advice on my career. My problem is that I'm trying to determine if I should get certified or not. I have been developing applications utilizing MS Access and VBA for a number of years. But I'm currently stuck in my…
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SecurityTube Wi-Fi Security Expert (SWSE)
Just came across this but didn't really look much into it. Apparently if you sign-up, you get lifetime access. http://www.securitytube.net/certifications http://www.securitytube.net/downloads http://www.securitytube.net/groups?operation=view&groupId=9
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whats your opinions on the Healthcare IT Technician specialty certification COMPTia
whats your opinions on the Healthcare IT Technician specialty certification COMPTia is it worth it?
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Recommended Prometric Testing Centres
Taken from the thread about testing center I thought it is a good idea to collect some details about each center and share our experience with them so people can have a quick look before signing up. So here is my recommendation Country : UK Center ITEC Learning Technologies Burnt Mills Rd Basildon SS13 1DQ +44 (0) 800 026…
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pausing CCNA renewal to take my PMP
so i had submitted my information to PMI in December to see if I was eligible to take the PMP. I passed the first hurdle by meeting the required hours for managing projects and also the required hours for PM related classes. at that point I was really stressing over being audited (i have the required hours, but I managed…
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PMP Documentation
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New CWNA exam coming this spring
No release date yet, but Amazon has PWO-105 book set for release 8 May. Forums
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What certs should I look into getting?
I currently don't have real world experience. I'm currently enrolled in the Cisco Academy for CCNA. I'm not sure what certs I should look into to accompany the CCNA. I studied a+/networking in high school, so I should bother looking at the a+/n+ certs? How about microsoft certs? I'm interested in security, so security+ is…
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Wish me luck Taking the PMP today at 12:30 central time
I've prepared for over 2 months averaging anywhere from 1 hour to 4 hours a day. Used the CBT Nuggets and then read Rita's PMP Exam Prep and barely touched the PMBOK. Maybe a total of a 100 pages 1/3 the book. Going back through a few formulas [variances, indexs etc]. Covering some of the knowledge area's I score low on.…
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An application fee of US $50 will be required to apply for ISACA certs
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Malware advice
Non cert but security related. Got hit with Exploit:JS/Blacole today. Completely unexpected, wasnt even using the computer most of the day but w/e. Long story short, I got hit did full scans with MSE and MBAM. MSE detected the code in my internet files folders (ie and ff) and when I attempted to launch IE. I removed the…
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Pentesting in the UK
Hi Guys, I have been asked by my boss if I could perform a PenTest against one of our a clients. Now i have been delving into pentest for a while and im ok with using some of the tools. So my questions are 1, Do I need to be qualified to do a Pentest ? 2, Should I notify the Police of what i will be doing ? 3, Should I…
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Introductory Citrix Question
I have a job interview coming up that I am trying to prepare for. I know nothing about Citrix and I would like to do some research on the implementation this company is using. I know how they are using it, but I don't know what it is. Could someone point me in the right direction? Essentially, when their user's log onto…
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What to take after CISSP
I was curious to see what members have taken after the CISSP? I am looking into SANS, CIPP, as well as some others.
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what's security certs logical path/order?
hellow experts, I have been constantly thinking of what logical path i should take for sec certs. Am i missing something here? Sec+ --> CWTS --> CEH --> SSCP --> CASP --> CISSP --> GSEC The reason why i want to study CWTS is that I read a post here saying that CWTS knowledge would be helpful. or can i just go straight to…
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Good technical certifications for business/technical positions
I was wondering what you all thought would be a good certification for someone that deals with the business side of things and some technical aspects? I realize a lot is contingent on what type of work you are performing. I was just talking in general with the trending technologies.
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CCNP vs MCITP
Hello All! I have been reading this site for awhile and this would be my first post. This site is AWESOME!. :) Anyways, currently I am working for a help desk for the air force. We do basic network/system troubleshooting and basic system administraton (account management in Active Directory) type work. I am at my learning…
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A15 to be discontinued in July
July 31, 2012: CVE-400-2W Engineering a Citrix Virtualization Solution Exam A15 Engineering a Citrix Virtualization Solution Exam A24 Citrix XenServer 5.6 Administration CCA for Citrix XenServer 5 Discontinuations - Citrix Education
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Using certifications after expiration date?
Can you still use a certification (such as A+, Net+, etc.) after it's expiration date? Does it matter as long as you can show that you have passed the cert exam before?
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Got my BS in IT and jobless need some direction on what to do?
Hi just wanted to say hi and I'm glad I found this place it has so much helpful information laid out and feel I will get some help here on what to do. Now information about me to give you an idea on what can I do and if I'm going about it all right. I recently graduated with a Bachelors degree in IT. Don't have any real…
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MrAgent's Daily log Redhat course 124
This is a daily log of my experiences during the Redhat training course RH124. Monday - Day 1 There are 10 people enrolled in this course. Introductions were made and it appears that most people in this course have some experience in different forms of Unix. After telling the instructor wha I do for a living and what I use…
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Confused about starting out on an IT career
Hello my name is James, I'm 29 and I am currently working in Ireland in the construction industry but I can see that in about 4-6 weeks I will lose my job. I have been working in construction for 12 years but the work is really drying up over here and there has been over 600k lost jobs in the construction sector over the…
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ISACA Application processing times
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Looking for Web Support Cert
Good Afternoon, I manage a pilot team of 10 consultants working - client facing call center - Web Support for a financial firm. We are looking to get professional certifications for these individuals to help them troubleshoot our clients access issues. (firewall settings, access issues, web security settings, adobe reader…
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Gaining Access to a Check Point Appliance
FYI Source: Gaining Access to a Check Point Appliance | Hurricane Labs
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Certification route question
Hi all. I started a new IT job a couple months back for a decent sized organization. It is a jack-of-all-trades type of job. We are basically the remote hands on team for the network and server engineers here. I would say it's almost like a help desk job, except we have a different department that handles those duties.…
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Intro and Guidance
Hi everyone. I've been reading through these forums for the past few days looking for some information. I am currently in the AF but I'm considering whether or not to separate once my enlistment is up in a little over a year. I obviously have my own reasons for deciding to get out, but I'm not necessarily burning the…
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Which might be more practical?
Hello everyone, I'm attending WGU for IT-Security, and they are giving the option to study two different server certs. One is MTA-Database Fundamentals, and the other is CIW Database Design Specialist. My question to everyone would be which is more of a practical application type of cert. My job is looking for a SQL Server…
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A+ down, what next?
Hello all, provided I pass my 220-702 next Monday, I will have my A+. My next question after this is: what cert should I do next? I want to go into server/system administration and network engineering, so here are my options: -Start chipping away at the Microsoft certs -Network + -Start chipping away at the CCNA/CCENT…
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How to get a job based on A+ certificate
hi to all, my name is gaurav. i am new here and this is my first post, but i am following this website for about a month. Today i clear my A+ exam (701, 702). i am also going through CCNA-2(switching). i already applied for the job based on A+ certificate but did not get any response from any employer in the city. right…
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Certifications needed for entry level
Hello Everyone I am new to the forum as you can probably know since this is my 1st post.....I have been lurking for a couple of weeks and decided to go ahead and register and ask my 1st question. Well I guess I should introduce myself I am a 32 years old with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance but have had a…
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Are you surprised more people don't skip CompTIA and go for MS/Cisco certs?
I was thinking with the cost of everything and deflation of a lot of currencies and all the debt going on with most consumers wouldn't it be wise to grab a certification that is specific to the industry you want to go into. Even if you don't really know what you want to do isn't there more return on knowledge to get a MS…
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What next current have ceh/cissp/sec+?
I recently got my CEH certification to go along with my CISSP and Sec+. What would be a good next step? I was thinking about linux+/itil/oracle ora/ocp. My job role is a mix between security and oracle on redhat admin. Thanks
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Home Traning for Certs
Hello all! I'm a lurker posting for the first time, so please bear with me. I've done a decent amount of reading of the boards over the last month or so in an attempt to discern the best approach for breaking into the IT world. I'm 34 and a part-time student (online) and a stay at home father, so my situation is somewhat…
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The ISACA Set
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Does Internship experience count towards Certification's?
Hey Everyone, I recently passed my CISA exam. I would now like to apply for certification but have a question in regards to experience. I started out as a full-time intern in 2008 (while in school) and converted full-time in 2010. Would my internship experience count towards my certification? I was a full-time intern…
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CIW - Is it worth it?
Hello, So, at the moment I'm enrolled at the Cleveland Institute of Engineering. I'm fast-tracking my way through their A.A.S. program in Software Development. I have some web authoring experience...HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript. My ultimate goal is the SCJP certification and go from there... In the meantime I keep wondering…
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Microsoft Announces 20th Anniversary of Microsoft Certifications
Source: Microsoft Announces 20th Anniversary of Microsoft Certifications: Certification continues to expand employment opportunity in global IT industry. "Microsoft will donate up to 5,000 entry-level Microsoft Technology Associate certification exams and training. Microsoft will donate the exams through organizations like…
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Question about certs
Hey guys I was hoping some of you could help shed some light on this! Anyway, I guess this is more of a general question about certs. Anyway, I'm still in college right now, last semester though, and I have this senior class where the IT majors, which is me, are to choose between a 15+ page paper on a topic that interests…
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What Certifications to go for..
Hello everyone, I am currently enrolled with the University of Phoenix with a BA on Information Technology/ Advanced Networking. My goal is to be able to get a job as a Network Administrator. I have seen there are a lot of certifications out there and different jobs offers require different skills. My question is what…
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New Member
Hi, New member here. My name is Rob and I live in the Channel Isles and currently studying towards my A+. Hopefully I can become part of your community. :) Regards Rob
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New User.
Hello, my name is Victor Astacio. I was searching online for CCNP topics and I was re-directed here for information, but please, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am 20 years old, and I am a Senior Network Administrator on Camp Stone. Herat, Afghanistan maintaining 3 separate military-enterprise secret…
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VTP vs 802.1Q
I'm not sure what the difference is between the two. I thought both propagates VLAN information? What is the function and difference between these two technologies? Please help!
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Certs that no longer pay extra, and the ones that do
The IT certs that no longer pay extra -- and the new skills that do | The Industry Standard - InfoWorld
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CWTS timeframe
I am considering doing the CWTS cert before moving on with my cisco track to CCNP, basically to give myself a little break. I am curious, for those who have done the CCNA, how much of the wireless material covered in CCNA overlaps with CWTS? From all appearances, when I consider the curriculum of the CWTS, it seems a lot…
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New Member dropping in
Hey all, I'm a new guy here my name is Chris. I'm currently in philly but plan to move to Central NJ soon. Right now I am in school (typing this is programming class lol) at Community College of Philadelphia getting my CIS Associates degree. I'm about 2 classes away besides the 2 I have now. I'm 23 and have always been…
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where do you get your vouchers?
Anyone know of legit sites to get a deal on vouchers so I don't have to pay full price? Cisco at the moment, but later on I may need some outside of WGU certs....
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linux
so i was looking around to alternatives to backtrack and i stumbled across DEFT Linux - Computer Forensics live cd it looks alot like backtrack but it has some nice android/ios tools built in... thought id pass it along
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Hey everyone on TE!
So I've been a member here for a little while, but haven't visited in a long while. I was so inspired by this site and wanting to get certified, being as passionate about technology and computers as I am. Then all of a sudden I landed a retail manager job at one of the largest retail chains. It was great at first, but I…
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Career Change (Finance to IT)
Hi all, I'm currently in the middle of a career transition. For the past 3 1/2 years I worked in finance/accounting dealing specifically with financial and management reporting for a community bank. I recently decided that I wanted to pursue a career in IT as I've always had a passion for technology. I left my job in…
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Starting My CWNA Journey
Hello to all! Today I decided to push for my CWNA. I am going to take the test sometime in December, most likely in the third week of the month. As a background of myself, I have a N+, A+, CCENT, and CWTS. For study materials, I will use the CBT Nuggets for CWNA, and the official CWNA Study Guide from Sybex.
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Does this sound like a good plan? If not please advise.
Hello everyone, Well, I would like a little advice if this sounds like a good plan... I have no job experience besides a few years being a computer tech back in 1996-1997. So I know I cannot just get a cert or B.S. and get a job especially without experience. I am married with two children which means I need my full time…
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Looking for guidance
Hey guys, I'm an accountant looking to transition into the IT field. From the research I've done, I've gathered that I should take the A+ exam first. My questions are as follows: 1. Is it necessary for me to get an IT related degree? (I already have an accounting degree) 2. Is there a certification/career path I can follow…
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Coding for Penetration Testers issue...
So I'm reading the book and following the examples, but I cannot get one of them to work. Doesn't appear to be an issue with my code and of course they don't offer anywhere for me to download the code to review. Hopefully someone here has been reading this book and might be able to offer me some guidance. #!/bin/bash If […
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Videos for new peope in IT
Though videos are long,but are very simple and informative. Eli the computer guy! elithecomputerguy's Channel - YouTube
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Currently MCITP: SA, what would you recommend after that?
Hey guys, Hoping to get some advice about what direction I should go in. I have an MCITP: SA cert in 2008, and have a little over 3 years experience working in Systems Admin jobs. I have about 4 years working in desktop support/helpdesk types of jobs before that. I also have a BA degree (not IT related, but doesn't hurt).…
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Easiest Cert to start with (Microsoft)
HI everyone so I have a quick question I want to take a microsoft certified exam and had a question. Im home schooled so im told that I cant take the associate exam unless my school has it in there program (which is obvious they don't) so the next step would be take a it exam which i have no problem doing i studied some…
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Any certifications that are obtainable from strictly using Transcender or CBTNuggets?
I am studying for another certification at the moment, but I was just curious if there are any IT certifications out there that you can just use the video training for and have a decent chance at passing Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks
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New ISP Job - Networking
So I just started a new job at a data center. Main service is virtual desktops. I just have my CCNA and its been a year and hoenstly a bit rusty since last job was more of a helpdesk. I have been reviewing and doing labs with the freeccnaworkbook site and trying to get back into the game. The owner wants me to be…
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Nortel material
Any of you kind folks have any good resources on studying for Nortel voip equipment? It looks like I'll be inheriting our voip setup in the very near future and my knowledge is severely lacking. I've been struggling to find much literature on how everything interacts. Anything relating to CS1000, Contact Centre, Call…
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Employee certification tracking
Is anyone aware of any software that can employees certifications? Something that tracks expiration dates, date obtained, etc? Looking for something for my company to help start a certification program.
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Microsoft Private Cloud Certification
FYI Microsoft Private Cloud Overview "The private cloud certification requires candidates to show continued ability to perform in this technology area by completing a recertification exam every three years."
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Need some expert direction
Hey guys, my name is darixx im 22 years old and have been working in the construction industry as a leading supervisor for the past 2 years. my real ambition has always been to get into some serious IT career paths though this was hard with my entire family being in construction. i have recently made up my mind to go…
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Company paid training. Which would you choose?
I have a bit of a dilemma. My work will pay for me to either do training or go to a tech show. So here are my choices: I can either get a year subscription to CBT Nuggets or I can go to MMS 2012: MMS 2012 I am torn up inside as to which I want to do. The MMS 2012 would be a huge benefit to me as we will be pushing out…
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More Changes to Microsoft Exams
An article on the MS exam blog called Investigating the Psychometric Performance of Our Item Types talks about the data from their exams MS have been studying and how the types of questions etc going to change. Here is a quote of a small part of the article: Any comments?
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Have NET+, Need Some Advice on how to build my Resume. MCITP or MCSA? Please Help!
I've been working as a one-man IT department for a small business for 4.5 years. I'm looking to take the next step in my career, but my resume is not doing me any favors. My Bachelor's degree is in Construction Management, but I fell into IT because I'm a natural born problem solver and I have a high aptitude for anything…
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Where to go from here?
I just passed both my comptia a+ exams today. I did this very first after reading up here and on other sites that it was good for me. I have no professional IT experience so this will help. Also a lot of the jobs I have been applying for lately require it. Anyway. My point is this currently I am unemployed but seeking. I…
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Interesting Born to Learn article
Have MCTS/MCITP exams got easier? - Born to Learn - Born To Learn - Born to Learn I was reading through this today. I tend to agree with most of the comments. Having taken a fair number of the exams relating to server 2003 and XP, some of those exams were quite difficult, especially the 291/293. Both in technical material…
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Corero Network Security
Has anyone worked with their devices and/or gone to their training? They use to be called TopLayer I believe. I am headed out to MA next week to do one of their courses for work. Hopefully it will be very informative. This will be my first training course ever so I am kind of nervous.
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Can We Get a CIW Cert Section?
I noticed we don't have a forum section for any CIW certifications. I think it would be great if we had one, i'm interested in the CIW Web Site Designer cert, but not seeing any info on this site about it. Does anyone have any experience with this particular cert? Certified Internet Web Professional | Standards for Success
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CBT Nuggets Cram Nugget Package
I had never realized this before, but CBT Nuggets has a Cram Nuggets package that gives you access to any of their material you wish to view for 24 hours at a cost of $24. While it isn't the best training option in the world, it is certainly a great value if you can take an entire day and go through a complete series, or…
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Comptia Cloud Certification
All, So I was asked if I was "cloud" certified by a coworker. I told him I had done VMware training but never bothered to take the class for the cert. But he then went on about Comptia Cloud cert. I guess we are moving some of our app servers to amazon and someone mentioned it to him. I went to do some reseach but I can…
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Free $10 credit for Kindle books
Received the email this morning. Dear Amazon Student member, We're offering Amazon Student members an additional $10 off already discounted Kindle e-textbooks now through January 9. Kindle e-textbooks can be read on your iPad, PC, or Mac -- no Kindle device required. Some restrictions apply. See terms and conditions.…
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Which certs brought you real knowledge and which ones are more resume fodder?
The reason I ask is I have several that are classified in both catagories. Ones that I learned a lot from Network + [This answered the questions I was afraid to ask for the fear of sounding stupid] This is a good cert IMO] Security + [No where near as much as Network +, but still captured a lot of tid bit type knowledge.…
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I was looking for CCSI information, and stumbled upon this
http://www.cisco.com/comm/applications/CCSICom/Docs/EXAMSCORESSEPTEMBER2005.pdf
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CBT Nuggets
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Tis The Season
For new security books! Looks like 2012 is going to be a banger of a year! Amazon.com: Practical Malware Analysis: The Hands-On Guide to Dissecting Malicious Software (9781593272906): Michael Sikorski, Andrew Honig: Books http://www.amazon.com/Malware-Forensics-Field-Windows-Systems/dp/1597494720/ref=wl_mb_hu_m_3_dp
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“AntiSec publishes 935,000 records taken from Stratfor” (Career Options/Trends)
Hello everyone--- I recently came across this article and I’m seeking career advice in the Cyber-Security Field “AntiSec publishes 935,000 records taken from Stratfor” AntiSec publishes 935,000 records taken from Stratfor Not to sound insensitive, but does anyone have thoughts/suggestions on how this inevitable trend could…
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Passed Riverbed RCSA-W WAN Optimization
Delighted to have passed my first Riverbed WAN Optimization exam today to gain the RCSA-W cert. Been doing Riverbed installs for a few customers (approx 3 deployments and 50 Steelheads, 1 CMC and 2 Steelhead mobile controllers). It's quite a difficult exam as there are lots of deployment and design scenarios you can go…
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Apache Name Based Secure Virtual Hosts with different certificates
Anyone has a hint about how to do this? Ive tried several google solutions without success. Thks
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EMC certification or SNIA certification for beginners??
Hi guys, I dont have much experience in storage. Can u guys help me? which certification is the best for beginners like me? I gather some info about EMC proven professional but i dont have any idea about SNIA. Can u guys pls help me?? Thanks Arindam
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Advice on Windows Server practice labs...
Hey guys. I'm beginning to study for some Windows Server certifications but do not have access to a second PC to setup client/server to practice labs. Can anyone recommend a way I can practice these Active Directory and Server tutorials without having to set up a box with a client? Are there any sites that will let you VM…
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Thoughts about this studying tactic
Currently I am studying for the PMP. Basically going through the PMBOK and then the study guide again. I've read on multiple sites that this is critical, this was also the message one of the PM's in the orginzation I worked for suggested. I am going with this formula Study guide 3 times pmbok 1 time. Okay anyway to my…
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CIW/MTA certs, worth mentioning?
I'll be attending WGU next year and noticed all the CIW/MTA certs that come along with their BS degree and I became curious. Are these certs even worth mentioning (on here or on resume)? Reason I became curious is because I noticed I will get CIW Java and Database, and if I did CIW Perl on my own time, I would get Web…
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ORC1 / CIW JavaScript
Just started CIW's 1D0-635 JavaScript through WGU (class ORC1). Those who have taken it, without of course breaking NDA, how was it? I'm not a programmer so I have no knowledge of JavaScript.