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Google Safe Browsing: Malicious Software Statistics
Anyone ever check this out? It's kind of addicting! http://www.google.com/safebrowsing/diagnostic?site= Why are none of us surprised? No surprise here either :)
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how to get hands on
I am a Cisco guy (CCSP) and have never touched Checkpoint my entire career. (just never had a client of ours that used it). That being said, how easy or hard is it to obtain the necessary software for a home lab? I have pc's with dual nics available. Also, what do you guys see the most demand for nowadays. CCSA, CCSE or…
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How do you guys find time...
... to study for certifications. I am kind of frustrated right now. I have been trying to knock out 70-290 for a while now (6-8 months). I took up studying for it for a while and then kept it off. I work full-time(don't do much at work anyways) but I am not getting any kind of experience needed for this cert. So I have to…
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Odd NFS Share Issue...?
Turns out that it was a bug... rhn.redhat.com | Red Hat Support https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=143897 So ServerA has two NFS shares on it... /Here /Some/Other/Share ServerB can mount /Here but not /Some/Other/Share There is no error message - the mount command just causes my ssh session to hang. (mount -t nfs…
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Looking for some citrix guidance
Hey, I've just started a new role today which will see me really heavily involved in Citrix Xenapp and Xendesktop. Any recommendations on good learning material? Particularly on Xendesktop because I've not worked with it before. Are the e-learning kits a good investment? Thanks
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Anyone use Knowledge Transfer Inc?
We have some money put aside for training and we were asked if we want to do anything. Seeing as I'm taking my 70-621 here soon I want to get that out of the way and start fresh and start my MCITP:SA path. Has anyone used these guys before as my company is willing to put me in training but all the stuff I seem t ofind on…
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Mac for Computer Forensics online
Since I just go my MBP (13").... I'm moving into new stage and technical background. Apple - Seminars Online - Mac for Computer Forensics & e-discovery
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Looking to get more tech related experience...
Hi All, I graduated with a BS degree in MIS in 2002. Since then, I have ran the marketing department at a small software company. Being small, I wear many hats but mainly it has been business oriented. While I am secure for now in my position, I am thinking about getting some tech certifications to fall back on. You never…
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Frustrated, but determined
I really want to become certified to be a computer Tech, but there is so much information I get overwhelmed. I KNOW I need all the teaching and information I can get my hands on because hands-on training and knowledge will not only increase job potential, but give me a better understanding of what computers are all…
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Did you reach your cert goals this year?
Well, in my naivity at the start of '09 I was really only aiming for a few extra MS certs for knowledge sake. By June I set my goal to get the MCSE and something extra at the end if I had time. I did 6x exams this year and now have MCSE and ITIL v3. I really wanted to get the CCENT done but neglected to consider scheduling…
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What kit to buy for CCNA
Hi I have MCSA, Sec+ and hope to homestudy CCNA What kit do I need to buy router, books etc and where is best to get these? Im based in Ireland so websites etc would be a great help Also I looked at prometric site and cisco are listed what provider provids exams? Also according to…
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How come no Oracle here
I am headed down the Oracle path and was wondering if their are plans to add this to the site.
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Job Titles
So I am trying hard to get out of my current place of employment and I'm looking to find something security related. My question is, what entry level titles should I be searching for? Seems the ones I've currently using always want years of experience that I don't have. I'm just looking for something reviewing logs or…
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What is the best wireless product ????
Dear Friends I wish u r all in very good health ..... I want to take your opinion about something .. My company will buy wireless APs .... I want to know how to arrange the following products from the best to the worest and if i want to give them marks from 100 , can you help me ??? The products are: 1)Cisco:…
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One leg of GSM encryption cracked, cell industry unimpressed -ars technica
One leg of GSM encryption cracked, cell industry unimpressed
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50% off Syngress Books
TGTYO: Thank Goodness This Year is Over!
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LPIC-1 and Ubuntu Certified Professional Bundled Vouchers
I just came across this, and thought it was a decent price break. If you buy vouchers for the 3 exams required to achieve LPIC-1 and Ubuntu Certified Professional status at the same time, the combined cost (in the US, at least) goes from $475 to $360. Vouchers are good for 1 year, and can be purchased from Canonical or…
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Ubuntu Server vs Desktop
Anyone able to explain the difference here? I know it sounds like a stupid question but I'll looking specifically for performance/security differences. I know that one has a gui and the other doesn't. I am working on a custom live cd and it seems that all the "tutorials" out there make you work with ubuntu desktop because…
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Code That Protects Most Cellphone Calls Is Divulged -NYTIMES
The New York Times > Log In
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Exam voucher discount codes?
Looking to take the 70-291 soon and was curious if anyone has a 25% or higher discount code. Thank you
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Question about Prometric Discount Voucher Codes
If I purchase a 50% discount code that is stated to expire at the end of January, does that mean that I can only take advantage of the discount until the end of January (i.e., I just need to schedule my exam before that time), or does it mean that I need to schedule AND take my exam before the end of January? Again, this…
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Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27002
I am planning to study the ITIL v3 Foundations in Janurary. In addition, I am planning to study what is known as "Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27002". I visited the Exin website and there was a free book in pdf format for this exam: Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27002 - EXIN Exams .…
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Christmas ideas :)
Okay so family members are already asking for Christmas ideas. I figured what better than to ask for IT books, right? Well security is what I am interested in so I would like some advice. What books should I ask for? What are your favorites? Here is the categories within security that I am interested in: * Forensics *…
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The New Ugly CompTIA Certificate Design
Alright so just recently I received my Network+ certificate which I passed about 5 months ago (no seriously) and it seems like they changed the design of it. The cards are ALOT better looking and sturdier which is a huge improvement but when I saw the certification I literally thought in my head,"what the hell." The…
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Sybex CWSP Study Guide preview
I am proud to announce the completion of the first edition of Sybex Publishing's CWSP Study Guide - ISBN# 0470438916 The book covers new testable topics such as fast BSS transition (802.11r), opportunistic key caching and management frame protection Thirteen chapters cover in great detail the important WLAN security topics…
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Microsoft Certified Master ...
Not that I am planning on this cert inside the next two years or anything. But I was curious if there is an official or even unofficial reading list for the Microsoft Certified Master on Active Directory or Exchange. So far no luck with google.
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General SAN Certification
I am setting up a SAN for use with Hyper-V and I am using openfiler. The world of SAN is new to me and I am learning just enough to get things up and running. Is there a generic SAN certification that would be a good introduction to LUN's, iSCSI, targets etc. Or perhaps a book suggestion that introduces and explains SAN…
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Group Members
On ubuntu (and I'm sure other distros too) there is a package called members. When you run it you do "members [groupname]" and it lists all the members of a group. My questions is how is this accomplished? I realize that it is probably just a little script parsing something else on the system and returning a list, but what…
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Dell Certifications
Hello All, I'm currently working 80 hours a week. 40 as a service desk rep and 40 for Dell as deskside support. It's really not that bad except for my lack of social life atm. So obviously I don't want to work this many hours forever so I found out that I have the ability to get certifications from Dell I log into the site…
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security certified network professional
can any one advice me on this certifications security certified network professional security certified network specialist security certified network architect ?? Security Certified Program - Home
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MS where to start?
I am moving this from another thread: I have bounced the idea of doing the MS path around in my mind for about 6 months publicly and about a year privately. I have come to the conclusion (actually I have been forced) that I need to get some MS certs on my resume and even though it doesn’t directly fit in with what I want…
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Certification Length
I was curious how long is a certification good for? Does it have to be renewed only when a new version comes along?
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7-Eleven Hack From Russia Led to ATM Looting in New York
7-Eleven Hack From Russia Led to ATM Looting in New York | Threat Level | Wired.com
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MCTS Welcome Kit / New Wallet Card
I have had MCP status for a few years now and just earned my MCTS. Will MS mail me a new Wallet ID card / certificate? Thank you
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Stepping out of Comfort Zone, need help!
At the present time I am working in a warehouse doing lifting and had enough. I would like to get into the world of Tech Support and Troubleshooting, but not quite certain how to get started. I was told I should tey getting MSN Certified being that I am on the computer quite a bit and I do a little teaching to family…
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A cert to help with business/IT alignment
A cert to help with IT/business alignment? | View from the Cubicle | TechRepublic.com
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10 Years Ago....
I've been going through some old notes that I saved from a while back. I came across a set of notes today from ~October - November 1999. At the place where I was working back then, on October 31st we were entering what we called a "hard freeze" with respect to changes. Basically, only approved emergency changes in response…
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Access to ProMetric site...?
Anybody else having issues logging into ProMetric site? Even the 'forgot password' option tells me my 'valid' username/email is not 'valid'!!!
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EC-Council
If anyone is interested in taking any EC-Council exams, they have released their study material to commercial bookstores. Some are available now, but most should be available next year. Linkage: Amazon.com: EC-Council: Books
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Old Gateway Windows 98
The question I am about to ask hopefully I will be able to answer myself in the near future. I have a Gateway (Windows 9 that I have not used in years and I was wondering if I could use this to study on to prepare for CompTIA A+ Essentials? I know that the chips and so forth in the Mother Board are probably obsolete, but…
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Free certification course
I came across this while I was looking for a linux resorce, but anyway, I noticed they had a link for free courses, I have not tried them, but I thought I would share: Free Courses Online Training IT Certification Free A+ Certification Training Course Networks (CompTIA A+ Essentials 220-601 - Course 6) Free JavaScript…
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What certification would go best with CCNA maximum employability?
(I.E. more money) A) MCSE B) Server+ C) Security+ D) CCNP E) other
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CBT - Anything really
Hey Guys, I just picked up the Elias Khnaser vmware course, and the storage video is okay however my company just purchased a NetAPP SAN, and I'm looking to see if there are any cbt's training material out there than I can read up on.
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Server+ 2009 date extensions
Just so you guys know they have extended the time to take the server+ 09 beta. You have until the end of June to take it. Iwas on the vue site and saw the updated times. Also, that Sharron lady emailed me and told me as well. "Yes. They are extending the date. You should be able to schedule it out a bit further. This…
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Cheapest & Most Credible Certifications
Hi, I am currently studying for my MSc in Computing. I was however wanting to do some short courses, or preferably online tests/exams. I was wanting to know what there is available more from the persepctive of people who have done such tests etc and gained certifications. The problem I am having is that there are so many…
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FS: Microsoft Certified Exam Prometric Voucher 100% USA/Canada
-This is a full value 100% Microsoft voucher, compatible at any Prometric testing only center located in Canada and USA. -Expiry date of this voucher is going to be Dec 14, 2010, I will email you the voucher within the next 10 hours upon your full payment. -Compatible Microsoft exams (070, 071, 073, 074, 075, 076, 078,…
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How come I don't see GIAC forum?
How come I don't see GIAC forum? I'm interested in GIAC program, is it good? seem like some ppl here has their cert. but its so expensive, isn't it? why would some ppl get their cert?? I mean what infomation I missed that it worth that much? Thank you very much
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Recommend Apache book
I need your help guys. I'm reading through for RHCE, and I'm currently stuck with the Apache web server topic. RHCE books are very brief when it comes to apache, and I don't seem to recognize the degree to which an RHCE is expected to know about APACHE. I also don't like the idea of knowing random facts about apache just…
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Going back into I.T. need advice
I've been out of the field for about 7 years, doing management (non I.T.) and ruuning an online biz out of my house since then. While I have no certs, I do have corporate exp in a NOC doing level 2 support, and a few years fixing PCs and laptops for friends and family. I want to get back into the field, but without a…
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GIAC GSEC Advice needed...
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Free Transcender 3 days only!!
I thought this was kinda cool, check it out. We often hear, how can Transcender cert prep training materials help me get certified? Well, here's your chance to test your knowledge on the latest IT certifications and determine if our award winning cert prep training tests are for you. Test your knowledge on a selected…
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Wanting Opinion
I want to be a System Admin, a Linux admin and a cisco engineer. I am trying to decided after my (S+ and CCNA:S) which cert to do next. I want to focus on *nix servers, but I also want to move up in the company (which is a very MS/Cisco focused company, although we do use alot of RH/Solaros boxes). I was curious to know…
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Top IT Trends for 2009 - CertMag
Certification - December 2009
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Comptia 20% off N+ and S+ till 1/31/2010
Vouchers from Comptia https://store.comptia.org/dicepr_security.aspx?email=20091210
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Techskills
I have recently started going back to school at Techskills in Brookfield. Just wondering how my of you out there have gone through them or heard about them. Also Pc Pro Schools, I was wondering anyones opinion on it as well. Thanks Jon
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Tibco certs
TIBCO | TIBCO Certified Professional Program One of many things going beyond the usual run of the mill cert path that it so well trodden. Same could be said for experience running real time trading environments with a lot of multicasting. Think banks. Think $$$$. Get some if you can. Thought it might interest some of your…
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Microsoft Virtual Business Cards
something fun to play around with Virtual Business Cards Released! | born to learn
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Started reading the CWNA Official Study Guide
Well, I've actually been reading it for just under a week now, on and off. It's a great book but, now I am part way through it, I would recommend anyone gunning for the CWNA to read the CWTS book as a precursor. It has made several of the early chapters in the CWNA guide so much easier to get through because of the…
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Situation
My current cert plan was based off of three things: 1 my career goals, 2 what my company wants, and 3 what my company is willing to give money for. That said CCNA:S>S+>L+>SCSA>SCNA>JNCIA:ER>CCNP>RHCE>.... Now I found out today that I would not be approved for cert money until late January, possibly even Feb or March. Which…
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Considering GIAC
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Oracle?
why no oracle forums?
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CCNP Bootcamp recommendations?
Hey everyone, I've been banging away at BCMSN for about 6 weeks now, and I'm feeling pretty good. Well, my boss walks by my cube the other day and sees me studying the ink off of my Press book. So he mentions to me that he appreciates that I am pursuing certification study and asked if I would like to attend a bootcamp. I,…
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Information Security Career - How would you map the skills
A good career in Information Security has been a dream for many. Currently the Info Sec area is pretty wide and you have to smartly choose your career path in order to make yourself special and valuable in front of potential employers. I have seen roles like, 1. Security Administrator 2. Security Professional 3. Security…
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CompTIA Cert Received!
So I finally got my Network+ cert in the mail (Still waiting on my Security+) and was kind of excited because I am one of those people that needs to see the physical piece of paper to feel the accomplishment. Well I opened the envelope and have to say I am a little disappointed... My coworker has a couple CompTIA certs…
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ZCP and ZCP+
Anyone ever did the Zeus exams ?
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Passed CCSA R65
Well I passed (barely!) this afternoon. Test was fairly hard for me, as checkpoint firewalls are only a small part of my job. I would think if you are someone who has done many installations, troubleshooting, etc, this would be pretty easy for you. Rulebase questions were easy for me, but the monitor and smart defense are…
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Sans GSEC
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Multiple Distro Certs
Hey guys I actually had a quick question. I'm hoping to get more into Linux (to help with the web skills I'm trying to learn and because I love open source) and I wonder if it was good to go for several distro specific certs? Such as RHCE and CLE (SuSE). My plan is to get LPI-1 and Ubuntu, then to an engineering related…
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Cisco and MS exams paid for life!
Received a call tonight at home from Examforce. I purchased one of their exams yesterday. They are offering as many Cisco and Microsoft exams as you can eat for life for about 1400 dollars. I reckon I would have to take at least 14 more Cisco exams in my lifetime for that to be worthwhile and most of them inside the next…
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Finally Doing Something Security Related
Well today my boss ask me to do a risk assessment for our HQ. I have a lot on my plate, but this will at least give me something to look forward too. We did discuss some stuff today, where he said "don't worry about money, doesn't mean we'll do what you suggest, but don't not put something due to money." I replied that a…
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Issue with laptop + Windows 7
Hi, About a month ago I put Windows 7 on my Acer TravelMate 4230 (The one with the Mobile intel 945 Express Chipset) Recently the blue screen of death has been appearing and annoying the hell out of me. It seems to strike when I am performing certain functions with the hard disk, deleting certain files or trying to change…
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CompTIA certificate issue
I know CompTIA has been having problems with thier database the last few months, but it is kind of getting funny in a frustrating way. My fullfillment history is as follows: A+ / Queued Oct-15-2009 / Sent Oct-19-2009 / Complete Oct-28-2009 / Shipped Security+ / Queued Oct-9-2009 / Sent Oct-9-2009 / Complete Oct-9-2009 /…
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And so it begins... again
Hey all, haven't been around for a little bit - work, life, studies, ramblings. So anyway, was pretty down on myself for failing the CISM by 2 points last year. Note to self... Study will ya! Last December I took the CISM with no studies trying to rely on solely experience and for what it's worth, I didn't do good - nope,…
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CompTIA Updates Running a Little Behind
CompTIA has posted a notice on its website that completing the beta phase for new versions of its Project+ and Linux+ exams took longer than anticipated. The updated Linux+ exam is now slated for a January 2010 release with the new Project+ exam to follow in February.
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CWSP Pass
Wow, this exam sort of blew. Mostly because the "official" book is wholly inadequate, as it was for the CWNA. Unlike the CWNA, Sybex doesn't have a CWSP book (although it looks like they've become the "official" book of the new revision and have one coming out early 2010). Because of a lack of resources, I took meticulous…
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MCSE 2003 or 2008?
I know they're not using the "MCSE" title anymore. But it's still the same. I've already taken my 70-270 and I'm trying to decide whether to go with 2003 or 2008? I just received an e-mail from Microsoft about the new release of Exchange 2010. I'm excited for this, but it sucks because I'm currently working on my messaging…
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Best Extension for Internet Video
hi everybody We made a Website with vidoes extensian FLV, however the videos size almost doubled and resolution is not the same as orginal, plz how can I solve this problem , here is the website Fadi Bidan :: The Youngest Tennis Player :: My Homepage thanks in advance
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Apple Certification - benefits to a company
hi guys. i was wondering - after doing my ACSP, apart from the obvious benefits it gives me... what benefits does it give to the business. im also an MCSE so know the benefits this can give when associated to a company, in-fact my employer is MS gold due to myself and a number of other engineers. it seems apple doesnt make…
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After MCSA
Hi all, Ive got MCSA and want to get some more certificates to add to my cv as hope to move jobs soon Im on a helpdesk phone role level 2 currently Should I do MCSE or CCNA I wonder? Alot of compnies look for a mix Thanks Noel
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$1 MegGuides Again, Again...
Get them if you weren't able to earlier. IT Certification Guides - CCNA MCSE A+ Network Security Certification Guides
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LPI Level 3 (117-301)
Dear all, since my LPIC-2 will expire in March 2010 I am thinking about recertification and moving forward. My choice is moving forward Unfortunately there is very little information on the required 117-301 exam. It seems to be mostly OpenLDAP but I don't want to take a shot unless I know what I have to expect/prepare for.…
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Computer Forensics
Hello all. I am interested in pursuing a career in Computer Forensics. I was wondering what the best route to go is? I currently have a full time job (really good job) and not able to move to go to a special college. I was wondering if there are any self study books out there so I can learn everything there is to know.…
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PMP and PROJECT+
I am planing to become PMP in a future. but this is the point . In order to become PMP you need certain experience and education hours. I do have the experience but I dont have the education one. I want to know if I pass the Project+, I can use this certificacion as the 35 hours required for education to get submitted and…
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Question about printing Technotes
How do I get the Members only printer friendly version?
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CWSP Official Book
Hi guys, I'm planning to update my CWNA certification with the CWSP. I saw on Amazon that a new book will be released on Jan. 2010: CWSP Certified Wireless Security Professional Official Study Guide: Exam PW0-204: Amazon.ca: David D. Coleman, David A. Westcott, Bryan Harkins, Shawn Jackman: Books Do the CWSP exam will be…
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which direction at 39?
I am currently a tradesman here in mass (plasterer to be exact), and while work is still available, it's hard to get more than a 3 day week atm. For the last 10 years I have developed a great passion for computers...upgrading, building repairing, that sort of thing, and while that doesn't qualify for anything, I would like…
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Venting!
Hi all, To be honest, I don't know exactly where I'm going to end up in the IT world, or exactly what I want to do. Right now, I am currently AD USAF working Help Desk, I cannot stress enough how much this decreases my interest in the IT field. Maybe, it's just being the first line of support that sucks. Every computer…
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Test Out FREE practice exam!
LabSim Free Practice Exam See what you know with a FREE practice exam For a limited time TestOut is offering Free certification practice exams. Taking practice exams is a great way to assess what you know and where you still need to train. During the month of November, take advantage of this opportunity to complete LabSim…
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ACHDS (Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist)...
Has anyone gone to one of Apple's trainings for ACHDS (Specifically, MacOS 101: Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.4). They're pretty expensive and only offered in certain places around the country. For us to send our PC tech to 2-day ACHDS training is going to cost $200 for a plane ticket to Cupertino or Chicago, $1500 for…
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Free security videos...
I came across a website that offers over 500 free infosec videos on everything from firewalls, ips, pen testing, etc. i thought i would drop a line in case you haven't heard of them - www.theacademypro.com
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CWTS Offical Study Guide review
Now posted at TechExams.net is a review of the CWTS Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Official Study Guide by Robert Bartz and published by Sybex (1st Edition, June 2009, ISBN 0470438894). This is the official study guide designed to prepare the reader for passing the CWTS (PW0-070) exam and obtaining the CWTS®…
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Sap Certifications
Hello Can you help me about sap certifications??? I need information, please!!!!!! thanks
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Ordering prints of your certificates from CompTIA
What happened to the feature that allowed you to order prints of your certificates from CompTIA?
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CBT Nuggets Streaming Subscription...
Anyone did it? Wondering if it worked well as I am considering purchasing it for the CEH Nuggets....
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Rhca
Anyone shooting for RHCA? I'm likely going to be taking the courses for this in 2010 to mid 2011. Gonna be a rough ride.
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NEW And SHiny RH
Idk if anyone posted this but check out the new RH cert: https://www.redhat.com/certification/rhcva/ RHCVA. Doesn't that sound badass? EDIT: With the RHCDS, the RHCSS, and the RHCA, does this mean the RHCT/E are going to be like CCNA/P?
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Winbind / AD
So... I have one of my linux systems authenticating through AD via winbind. Is there any way to restrict that users / groups can login to that system? : Thanks!
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CCSA R70 released
It doesn't look like you can actually sign up for it yet, but if you go to CCSA on CP's site now, it directs you to the R70 version. Check Point Security Administrator R70 From what I can tell has changed from R65 objectives: -CoreXL is covered -more CLI (which I heard has been improved on r70) -Lots of stuff from the CCSE…
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$1 Mega Guides from PrepLogic again...
Good through Sunday... IT Certification Guides - CCNA MCSE A+ Network Security Certification Guides
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Check Point Official Courseware for sale
Hey all, just passed my CCSA and CCSE R65 exams. I've got my official CheckPoint courseware for sale if anyone is interested. eBay Seller: mbt1974: Books items on eBay.com