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Microsoft Announces Exam Retirements
No real surprises here. Exams retiring on October 31, 2010: 70-089 70-123 74-131 74-132 74-133 74-134 74-135 74-137 74-138 74-139 70-262 70-281 70-285 70-350 Link: Microsoft Learning: Microsoft Certified Professional Exam Development
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Double pre auth at Prometric
Anybody ever experience. I signed up for a test and the web paged errored out so I selected compatability mode and it refreshed the screen and ran it again. I look now and I have 2 pre auths on my online banking and on the prometric history page. I called the lady and she said wait for both of them to hit and then decline…
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MS certs and Cisco track
So after working my way up from desktop support to a server admin/net admin role over the past 10 yrs or so I've decided I want to go down the network engineer path and move away from the server monkey type job function. Would it be beneficial to skip the full MCSE/MCITP path and only take the MS network centric exams…
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What to do
Basically I am undecided. I have been in the ICT Support industry for 8 years. In that time I have gained a Computer Science degree and a Network Plus Certification. Recently I was signed off work for a great length of time and decided to study the 70-680 as a way of passing the mindless hours with nothing to do. Since…
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cbt nuggets down?
got this spiffy message: Service Unavailable The server is temporarily unable to service your request. Please try again later. Reference #6.5a01160.1280756115.17c787a2 Maybe I can get a credit on my subscription for waiting x hours?
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what's this checkpoint cert about?
what's this checkpoint cert about? is this the new standard for security? use in many company or what? good for security overall instead of checkpoint product?? thanks
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AIX 5.3 PROC language?
hey guys any of you familar with the proc language in an AIX 5.3 environment I want to make a macro in the language command line and I do not know how in Proc language in the AIX. It is for banking purposes? anyone familar with this language? help! thanks
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LabSim is now $79 for students!
Just wanted to pass this on to folks who are in WGU or other students who attend schools who bulk order the products who don't want to spend the huge amount of money on LabSims. If you need LabSim for training on your certs (right now I'm getting the Security+) you can go to www.testout.com. I don't know if I should post…
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Need help?
hi....i am master degree student...i want to be an ethical hacker...so from where i have to start....and also for further info. on it........
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borders marketplace experience
anyone have experience purchasing study guides on the borders market place? I stumbled across the MCTS 2007 Exchang config, sybex guide for 3.31 and Mastering 2003 Server R2 for $1.46-
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Rhce
Hey I have a RHCE related question for you guys. Has anyone here completed the RHCE as a way to get into *nix administration (not just validate experience)?
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A view on certs
Jeff Atwood discusses with an anecdotal reference to a point of view in 1998.. Coding Horror: Do Certifications Matter?
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Linkedin
Sorry got to vent some frustration about info posted on Linkedin. Has anyone else noticed how much bad information is posted on this webiste in the Comptia discussion groups?
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All about Motivation for certs!!
Hello everybody!! Little bit of my background story first... I had a computer networking job while I was in the Air Force, but did not take it all that seriously and didn't try to gain new knowledge on the subject matter. I guess I was just going with the flow. Then, my enlistment ended and I decided best to separate. Now…
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starting with Linux
Hello all, What is the best way to get experience in Linux administration? also between Redhat, Ubuntu, or Fedora which one of these should i start with, and why. Should i move on to a windows sys admin position and then learn Linux?
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Citrix logos on resume
I'm looking at filling up some white space on my resume with some logos. Should I use the CCEA logo or CCA logo? My CCEA is in XP and will retire(?) at the end of the year. My CCA is in Presentation Server 4.0. Looking completing the CCA for AG 4.5 soon and XenApp 5 or 6 by the end of the year.
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Net+ and CCNA
I'm looking for some input concerning Net+ and CCNA. I've heard that if you have CCNA you really won't benefit from having Net+ since Cisco is considered a more advanced cert. My long term goal is to specialize in Linux and system administration and I would like to bang out A+, Linux+, and Sec+ before the years end just…
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Receive College Credit for 21 Certifications/Exams in the US - Born to Learn
Receive College Credit for 21 Certifications/Exams in the US - Born to Learn - Born To Learn - Born to Learn
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impasse: Microsoft or Cisco
Hello: Im at an impasse im about done with the comptia basics (a+, net+, sec+) and after im done with those i can choose one of two ways microsoft mcitp or cisco ccna/ccnp ect im not quite sure what route to go with or should i go with something else completely what route is more desirable to companies for network admins…
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New user and want some input!!
Hey guys, passed my A+ in May and take my Network+ test on Thursday. I am really looking for what to pursue next, I am thinking Security+ CCNA or something else. Any recommendations. Security does interest me, I was thinking of getting my Security+ out of the way to get that lifetime certification before that ends.…
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EC-Council vs Comptia
Hello, I am currently working on my Comptia A+ certification, however I am also thinking ahead to the next certifications. I was planning on going the Network+ and Security+ after my A+, but I just discovered EC-Council's certifications. I am not sure I understand the difference between Network+ and Network 5 for instance.…
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At a Cross Roads
Hello All, I am looking for some advice when it comes to the order I should get my certs. Currently I'm in a helpdesk position where I basically reset passwords for people all day. Nothing challenging at all. Even though I do cover support for 7 different companies. Most of them large internation corporations. I've been…
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EMC or SNIA cert?
I have the oppurtunity to get a storage certification and my work is going to pay for requried training. I have experence working with backups and we are mainly an EMC shop so I really like the EMC associate certification. My questions is for someone with some basic storage knowledge but still pretty green in the area, is…
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Prep Logic Mega Guides are Back - 1.00 through 23 July
A+ Certification MCSE Training CCNA CISSP® Training CEH Microsoft eLearning MCITP Computer Training Videos and CBT
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MCITP:EA vs MCSE
I have my MCITP:EA, but i have noticed, that most job posting still state MCSE. I don't think most employers are even aware of MCITP: EA / SA Do you think its worth while to get MCSE 2003 Also how are the exams compare MCITP exams, are they any easier?
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GSEC vs CEH - what's first?
Anyone who has done both GSEC and CEH, please advise me on which one of thwo should pursue first? P.S: I know GSEC is expensive. I'm looking for the logical sequence of certifications. Thanks!
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need help on certification.
Hello....i am master degree student..MCA(Master of Computer Application)...i wanted to go in Security Field...so i want to do a Certification...i do not have any kind of experience....so please suggest me where to start with..basically my interest is in Ethical Hacking......and also know me this is help to get good job or…
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Need help on OCP
hello...i want to do OCP. But i am confuse that whether i go with OCP in 10g or go with OCP in 11g......which i should do...please suggest me...thanks....
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Info for Veterans
I just found out about this benefit, which could be of use for some of you who want to take high cost training. Accelerated Payment Information - (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) What is an Accelerated Payment? An accelerated payment is a lump sum payment of 60% of tuition and fees for certain high cost, high tech…
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Vendor Neutral Storage certifications
Are there any well respected vendor neutral certifications? I'm not super familiar with SAN storage so I thought would ask. I have begun a search of Indeed.com and Monster.com to see what the most commonly desired abilities are for an individual that wants to be a System Adminstrator. From what I have found these seem to…
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NT4 MCSE from Vegas
Hello Everyone. I just joined the board, but have been following it for about 6 months. I've been in IT since 96' but recently lost my local government IT job in Vegas. I worked there a little over three years and hadn't updated any of my certs. A month before I was laid off, I took the VMware vSphere class. I's been…
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audio training
Besides Preplogic, what other audio training products are out there? Looking for something I can listen to in the car. I have purchased preplogic lecture series ones in the past and probably will again, just looking for more options. topics like Windows 2008, Citrix, VMWare, Exchange 2003/2010. thanks
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So Do I *Have* To Take a Course?
Hi All Looking at what to do next once I complete my Microsoft Certs. Looking at Citrix as I do get some exposure in my role although it tends to be with archaic versions (e.g. Metaframe XP!). I have one question - there seems to be some conflicting info on the Internet as to whether the Citrix training courses are…
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"Top Secret America" article in Washington Post
So apparently this morning the Washington Post published an article about the Top Secret community across the USA and their findings of their 2 year investigation. As an IT professional this is very interesting to me as I have always been aware of TOP SECRET CLEARANCE jobs but was never able to apply to them. Anyway, this…
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Protocols
Guys I need help. I'm getting overwelmed with all these protocols or this and that. Is there a breakout/chart with like authentication protocols, tunneling protocols, etc, etc?
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Your EMCPA credential has been renamed
EMC changed the acronym for current and future holders of the associate level certification. https://community.emc.com/message/485090
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Exam Vouchers Clearance
I don't know if anyone is planning to take one of these exams by the end of the month, but it might be worth taking advantage of these: PrepLogic Clearance Vouchers for A+ CCNP MCSE Network+ and Security+
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DEBs to RPMs
Has anyone ever used Alien on the Fedora 13?
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failed scsa
I failed scsa part 1 today. unfortunately it was my birthday. I faced a part of network basics which was not there on their official site. ZFS was also added just two months ago. I was also having less preparation.
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How to get started?
So basically, I've been studying a ton and I've gotten 4 certs now the A+, Security+, Network+, and ITILv3 Foundation. I studied for the CEH and was about to take it, then found out you need 2 years of experience which I don't have or I can pay 1500$ to take their course for 7 days and suddenly I'm qualified for the exam.…
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Security sites / newsletters / forums?
1. I've been with techexams, serverfault and stackoverflow for quiet sometime now. Do you guys know any such for Security specific forums? 2. Below is the list of my daily security newsletter sites. Kindly suggest any other good read..* SC Magazine newswire * Help Net security * PCMag.com security watch * Bitpipe daily…
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Would you suggest MCSA before CEH?
Hope you guys are having a great day!! I've started to work towards my final goal of CEH for this year. Having worked with Win Server 2003 for about an year now, do you think I should still go ahead and do the MCSA to cover the dead spots before diving into CEH?
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Need Help..
hello i am MCA(Master Of Computer Application) student....i want to know about OCP...and its good to do or not....and how much salary can expect after it...and also know me that in which version of Oracle i have to go....thanks
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Need help...
hello i am MCA(Master Of Computer Application) student....i want to know about OCP...and its good to do or not....and how much salary can expect after it...and also know me that in which version of Oracle i have to go....thanks
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Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 SP1
ALREADY? They just released 7 and there's already a service pack (in Beta) Windows Server 2008 R2 Operating System EDIT: After being neg repped for this I decided to put some specifics here. It is a Beta SP1 for 2008 R2 and Windows 7 combined. You must be running both to use it as it adds/enhances some features such as…
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Lab environments
Hi, I am currently working on a project with some fellow system admins to provide ICT students and professionals with training and testing labs online. Our intention is to provide virtualised servers where students/professionals can install their operating systems of choice and any required applications. Our environments…
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Give Away - Project+ books for the PK-002 exam
I found out a couple of weeks ago that the Project+ certification exam that WGU wants me to take next semester is the newer 2009 version, PK-003. With that in mind I am giving away the two Project+ books that I currently have: * Amazon.com: Project+ Study Guide (Book & CD-ROM) (9780782144086): William… * CompTIA Project+ -…
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Skype’s Innermost Security Layers Claimed To Be Reverse-Engineered
Interesting article linked to from Bruce Schneir's blog. Schneier on Security: Skype's Cryptography Reverse-Engineered Skype’s Innermost Security Layers Claimed To Be Reverse-Engineered
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Too many certs makes you look desperate or phony?
I was talking with my ex boss who is also a good friend of mine. I went over a certification I am going for which is an intermediate level ITIL cert. Nevermind the particulars, however he did say I should pump the breaks a little bit. He thinks since I obtained several certifications within a year it makes me look…
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Trainsignal promo code
Does anyone know where I can find a promo code for trainsignal? I'm looking to buy the security+ package. Thanks
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CBT Nuggets New Look
Anyone take a look at CBT Nuggets lately? I'm waiting on the release of the CCNP Route & Switch videos... so I decided to check to see when the video was expected to be released. When the page loaded, I was shocked to see how much they've changed the look of the site. This had to have happened over the past few days...…
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IBM Certified SOA Solution Designer preparation?
Hi Guys, I was just wondering if anyone on this forum has written the IBM 00-669 exam to get the IBM Certified SOA Solution Designer certification. I wanted to prepare for this exam but don't know where to start and how to prepare as there are no set guidelines. Can anyone guide me on how should I prepare for this exam?…
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Microsoft Cert Deals for the 2nd half...
of the year. Does anyone know or heard anything about Microsoft either having 2nd chance, or even the 25% off deals during the 2nd half of the year?
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Security regulatory compliance beginner
Morning folks! Most InfoSec job postings require that I have substantial knowledge on regulatory compliance standards. What am I expected to know? Any good place to start with learning about SOX / PCI etc?
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CTT+ Exam Requirements
Hey? I know the CompTIA site lists the requirements but is anyone here a CTT+ or training to be one? CompTIA lists this: Number of exam parts Two Number of Questions Computer- based exam (CBT) has 95 questions Exam format Two parts - CBT and VBT (video based exam) Exam Duration CBT - 90 minutes College Credit Yes. To find…
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How long does it take to get a score report email from Prometeric?
I have been waiting for over 4 weeks for Prometeric to send me a score report, I would like to know if anybody else has been experiencing the same problem?.
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Coth?nsumer firewall, any wor
I've seen some consumer grade firewalls at Best Buy, Netgear Prosafe and what not. It's not Cisco but I assume if they are still selling these things, there must be some kind of market for them, Is there any use for getting one of these things, just for experience? The back of the product actually mentioned that one of the…
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Oracle CRM vs DBA Certification?
Im rather new to Oracle and Im thinking of getting getting in Oracle CRM (which I believe is technically Siebel). Question is, does Oracle offer a certification in this - all I see is OCP, DBA, type certs. Do I need to become a OCP/DBA to get certified in the CRM portion of it?
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after transaction completed in undo tablespace what would happen?
after transaction completed in undo tablespace what would happen? will they take out of undo tablespace or segment? please elaborate, thank you
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Recommend what i should do!
Greetings TechExams forum, i'm 19 and i'm from London. I just need some recommendations on which certifications i should go for next. Well, i've just recently jumped into the world of IT so i'm not quite familiar with all the certifications. I've started off by passing the A+ and MCDST so i'm looking to get into a 1st line…
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What is your reason for pursuing certifications?
I'm curious to know why each of you are puruing the certifications currently. I realize for most of us it's a little bit of each, but what is the major driving force for you? Edit: I didn't comment on my current reason for pursuing certifications. I do have a long term plan/strategy. MCITP:EA --> Linux Certifications -->…
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Anyone write IT guides/books professionally?
Anyone?
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Selling - RHCE exam
I screwed up and purchased the exam. I realized my company would pay for me to attend the class. I was wanting to sell this for 750 50 bucks less than red hat charges.
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Online trainings
I would like to hear some experiences with online training for certifications. Several companies offer it, and they make it sound real good, with communication with instructors, and so on. I would like to know about your experiences, pro's, cons, what training you took, with what company(to make a better decision), and…
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New SANS Course on Metasploit
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My long-term career/cert goals
I guess we all find that, as we go along, our goals work out or make drastic changes. Six months ago I was fanatically in love with Cisco and hoped to have my CCNP by now. Instead, I find that I am working on my MCITP:SA due to an opportunity of advancing my career at my current place of employment. Learning the Microsoft…
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Dangerous Linux/UNIX commands
I couldn't find a thread related to usermod command. I hope to start a thread on commands we should not perform in order to avoid jeopardizing our system. Today, I logged in as root, and I was experimenting to see if usermod --password command has the same effect as the passwd command on root account. I just discovered…
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Microsoft taking stand agaist **** sites
Check out this article that Born to Live put out. It is about a legal action taken against some websites that sell actual exam questions. Microsoft sues over certification study guides 'identical' to exams In the article it talks about how Microsoft cannot find out who the owners are. This does not make sense to me. They…
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Seriously, how the heck do you spot the right Sec job?
With so many security certifications out there and so many diverse jobs how do you spot the right entry-level security job to apply? ok there are always job requirements that you know you can't match-up. Forget those. Assuming you are not applying for a position that you came to know from your colleague at another company,…
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Career in Information security
Hi I have completed my B.tech(I.T) and presently working with Wipro-BPO I wanna make my career in information security.I have done Java but NOT CCNA.Where should I start from CCNA SECURITY+ APPIN INFORMATION SECURITY AND ETHICAL HACKING ASIAN SCHOOL OF CYBER LAW CDAC(PG IN INFORMATION SYSTEM AND CYBER SECURITY) HELP ME…
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Need help deciding what to do next?
I just got my MCSA last week and now I'm trying to figure out my next step. I had originally planned on finishing the MCSE next, but now I'm also considering MCITP:EA and CCNA. Ideally, I'd like to get all of them eventually, but for now I just need to plan my next move. I'm currently unemployed and am really trying to use…
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Guess it is time to get back into it...
Sooo... Been a while since I have been on here. After looking around it is good to see a lot of the same old faces that I used to see around here. After shot-gunning the the CCNA-Linux+-and CCNP a few years ago I ended up getting a great job at the local telco and loved it to death. Great pay, great hours and super easy...…
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Sun Certified Solaris Associate
Can anyone recommend study material for this certification? It doesn't look like Sun/Oracle have published any material yet...
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Need some help
I'm really lost right now in my cert searching. I am moving overseas for a year soon, and finding an active training partner looks like it may be impossible. There is a New Horizons center, but they don't have any courses on schedule. Anyway, I want to build my basic security skill up. I know what a firewall is, but I have…
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Are cisco certs only for network engineers?
So I asked, and someone said that they only mean anything if you are going into network engineering O_O. I know, that because I asked on yahoo answers I can get some goofy answers. Is this true? Here is the link: Does a ccna mean anything today? - Yahoo! Answers Also, I know this isn't the forum for this but I just thought…
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java Architecht
I want to become a Java architecht.writing SCJP at this month end...after scjp which more exams,i have to write to be a java architecht?...usually how many years it wud take to be a java architecht?...
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CPR certified
I've never listed this on my resume, but at one point I did consider it. It technically is a certification, but not related to IT so I left it off. I'm just curious to what some of the hiring people in this forum would think about seeing that. Thanks
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Free exam retakes this summer
Hello all, I checked and didn't see another thread pertaining to this so I felt compelled to share. I just received this in the newsletter from CWNP. Free exam retakes on CWTS, CWNA, and CWSP exams May 1 - August 30, 2010 Confidence is priceless! CWNP exams are tough. CWNP exams cost money. This summer, we want to give you…
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CIW Cert Change
Wonder how this will affect WGU and the program lay out? New CIW Certification Programs Dear CIW Partner: Over the past year, we have worked closely with valued partners and key members of the industry, focusing on the value of the CIW certification and its associated offerings. As a result of these discussions, I'm proud…
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baaaaaaaaaaaaack!
Hello all! I was a Sys Admin / Win 2K MCSE working for some medium sized (<1000 users) companies, but basically got completely out of the IT field about 5 years ago to do something I enjoyed a lot more. Well time marches on and now I've got a family, a mortgage, two big doggies, and I've realized my current career path is…
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What should I do next?
Here is my situation: I currently have Network+ and am planning on attaining Sec+ within the next 3 weeks. I also am a senior in college and am majoring in computer science. I should be graduating in Fall 2011. I've also got a secret clearance and military experience and some IT work experience as an intern at a government…
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CIW updates certification path?
Is it just me or did CIW just update and completely change it's certification path?
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MCP/MCSE/MCSA/MCITP - Be Heard - Wallet Card Survey!!
Be heard - Take the Wallet Card Survey - Born To Learn - Born To Learn - Born to Learn Looks like they might be looking to provide the ability to have our cards given to us again once we pass MCP/MCSE/MCSA/MCITP status. But it also looks like that they might be providing an option to download the card template from the…
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Cbt
I have been using Testout for all of my certifications. However, I noticed they do not have any products for CCNA Voice and CCNA Security which I am really interested in taking this fall. I was wondering if anybody know any other Computer Based Training company that offers video lectures as well as simulations like…
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Microsoft Office Certs for 2010 have been released
Certiport | Home - Certify to Succeed There is now a functional worker for project 2010 and sharepoint 2010. Plus you still have the same format as before with 2007 with excel, powerpoint, word, and access. However with word and excel you can take an expert exam on both of those. I really need to install 2010 on my…
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server cannot ping default-gateway
Hi I have this cenOS, Ubuntu and windows operating system running on virtual machines. Now I gave them manual ip address, both ubuntu and windows machines can ping the default gateway, but not the CentOS. Here is the output of ifconfig eth0 eth0 --- Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 08:00:27:17:0d:e6-- inet addr:192.168.5.3…
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SANS Guys: Anyone doing the GCWN?
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What next ?
Well, I passed my first exam SSCP, way back in Jan. Before going for the paper I had read on this site a members experience about the exam itself. I always wanted to join the site but I've been busy. I've cleared SSCP, CISSP and CISA this year. I was planning to CISM this June but I somehow decided to sit for CISA. Anyway…
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Do you hang your certs at work?
Just wondering what your thoughts are about hanging your certifications in your office/cube Part of me thinks it looks cheesy and it's kind of bragging the other part of me thinks it looks classy and it's acceptable. Opinions?
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FOSS Router solution
Greetings: I am trying to find a good replacement for our cisco 2610 router. I have looked at the routing features of PFsense, Vayatta, Quagga, BSDRouter and a few others and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with these in the enterprise. Cost is a major issue here and we only need a box to terminate our wan…
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CIW Security Analyst
I am probably going to be sitting on this exam in the next couple of weeks. I have been studying some of the material with this exam which seems to get more in depth with Linux/Unix than Security+. There are actually some methods of security configuration that I read in the Prosoft book which I knew about but never read in…
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PrepLogic Paying for your exam
PrepLogic's "Take Your Exam Free" event is back by popular demand. Buy any practice exam through Friday, May 28th for just $99 and we'll give you credit towards admission to your real exam absolutely FREE This could be very interesting, also I found this: Career Choices Online Subscription Training VERY interesting idea.
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Second Shot nightmare
I failed my 70-646 this week, so I rang Prometric to use my previously arranged second shot registration to book a re-sit before the end of June. They tell me that my second shot code has been used by someone else I have had to refer this to Microsoft and do a screen-shot of the online booking error. Anybody had similar…
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Another CLA10 Admin certified
Hi all, I passed CLA10 for SUSE Enterprise Server on the 12th of March and spent about 4 months studying for the test. You might wonder why I didn't use any CLA10 cert books on SUSE Enterprise server? - Well, they are so expensive (they are training kits from Novell) and you will pass easily with the following material I…
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COBIT foundation
Hey all, In various InfoSec job (at policy level more than technical level) offers, I see often reference to COBIT. I googled and found the "COBIT foundation certification". I understood that this certification is like the first step in Cobit. It prooves that you have an overview of COBIT without being an expert. Am I…
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AIX Certification??
Hi, I was wondering if there are any certifications available for IBM's AIX? I cant seem to find any "exact" information. Any help would be appreciated. I am right now checking out, and more interested in AIX since I may have an opportunity for a job there. It has been recommended today but I am not able to find any good…
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Rising college freshman
Hi, I'm 17 years old, I currently have my MCP and am working towards my CCNA and Security+. I've applied to GMU here in northern Virginia and plan on majoring in Network Security. I have two questions: 1. Which certifications would you guys recommend getting/staying away from as a stepping stone to CISSP? Are higher-level…
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N+ or MCDST?
Which certification is better after attaining the A+ Certification?
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Challenge yourself – 70-640 and 70-536 candidates
Free practice questions... Just an FYI Challenge yourself ? 70-640 and 70-536 candidates - Born To Learn - Born To Learn - Born to Learn For those of you getting hard core into SQL Server and SharePoint I think the 536 is not a bad exam to hold as these can kind of cross over into development.
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CompTIA Certification Renewal Policy
CompTIA just released a new certification renewal policy that puts a 3 year shelf life on their certifications. This is a significant change for CompTIA. You can read about it here: CompTIA Certification Renewal Policy Cert Shelf Life You don't necessarily have to retake a certification exam to stay current but can earn…