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New Member looking for some advise.
Hi everyone! I just found this site today and I look forward to sharing as well as gaining some knowledge. I currently work as an applications programmer (mostly VB6), most of the systems my applications run on are Windows 2000 Pro, a few XP Pro. I have NO MS certifications and my employer doesn't support me getting any,…
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comptia logo
hi all, i think i remember seeing a post about this not too long ago but after having a quick look i cant seem to find it. i am working on my CV/resume at the moment and would like to add the logos to it, but being at work i have none of the information with me and i cant remember where to go could anyone help me out with…
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BUSINESS SKILLS
Been reading some things about the future of IT. They talk about the next generation of IT professionals needing to have certain "business skills". Outside of getting a M.B.A. any ideas on how to get these skill sets
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Citrix version question
Hi, I was wondering if someone can help me. Im curious as to how much different Citrix Metafram XP is than Presentation server 4? I know there is changes, but, i have a book and a little bit of stuff on Citrix xp and i figured that i would browse through until i can afford some stuff on presentation server 4. Any thoughts…
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how many question are on the CCNP composite exam
just curios
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Techexams.net rocks...anymore good cert sites?
Are there anymore tech exam sites that are active like this one?
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CIW Security Exam (1D0-470)
I'm trying to line up the next couple of exams I will be taking. Is there any industry recognition for this cert or would I be wasting time and money prusuing it?
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A+ / Net+ equivalant certs???
I remember reading a post (a few months ago) about being eligible for another orgs. certifications based on passing CompTIA's A+/Net+ exams. Does anyone know if there's any truth to that and how beneficial it is? Just curious. : Thanks
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Not getting hired because not A+?!
First off, I have TONS of computer experience and I've been in the industry for bout 5 years now. I have my associates in computer science, and working towards a bachelors. On top of that, I received training through the Army AND I'm actively studying for my MCSA2k3. I just had an interview for a tech support/admin/all…
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Scored 100% in CCNA
:D Waooo I had my CCNA certification test on Monday the 21st of May 2007. It was my first and I scored 1000 (100%). Am grateful to Techexams for all assistance from your site as regards study materials. What is the next step for me? Any incentive(s)/opportunities from Cisco for this result? Chukwuma Nigeria
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Quick question regarding RFCs
When you guys read a RFC, for example, #2178, do you actually read it from top to buttom? or you just scan through it ? RFCs are driving me nuts
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Does anybody have Nortel Certs?
This is maybe a long shot, but does anyone have any Nortel certifications? if so which ones and how do you compare them to certs such as the CCNA and CCNP exams? How long do they take to prepare for? (on average or from your experience) Due to getting more involved in Nortel IPT at work I've been looking into this on the…
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MCP Welcome Kit - I dont think its all here?
Hey ... Finally got my MCP welcome kit after two months...... Only, I'm sure there is ment to be more in here - I got a boring letter and my cirtificate. I thought there was supposed to be more stuff? what a boring plain cirtificate huh? and the size of it is crazy A4 when 80% of the paper is just white lol. ah well, at…
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Passed Presentation server 4
Passed cca exam with 89%. The exam format is much more straight forward than MS exams. simple 1 line straight forward questions. Wasnt too hard.
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Passed CNE!
Yup. Passed the Upgrade to Netware 6 exam today, so finally a CNE! Started CNE Netware track in Netware 5 in 1999. Passed three exams. Then a lay off for a good few years before getting stuck in this year and finishing my remaining three exams, including the upgrade to Netware 6. With the CNE 5 track retirement it was now…
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Renewed Spirit?
I showed my boss the TestOut Site and the offer they have currently running. He's going to see if the CTO will approve it but he sounded like it might work out. I'm really hoping this goes through! MCSE2003 MCSA2003 MCSE/A2000> which is kind of dumb if you have 2003 imo. MCAD CISSP CCNA CNA Network+ Server+ Security+ A+…
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SUSE 9 & 10 Can't Recognize Hard Disk
Hi guys, am having a challenge installing Suse or Fedora on a newlp purchased HP Compaq nx7300 laptop. The high disk probing reports that no hard disk was found. The hard disk is a Toshiba MK8034GSX 80GB. Could you guys help out there, i need to install it as soon as possible.
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Overlap with other vendor Security courses
Hi folks, I'm hopefully going to finish up with the CCSP in 2 weeks and was considering doing the CCSA to round out my knowledge a little. How much overlap would you say there is between the Cisco and Checkpoint courses (by which I mean how much common ground is there in the depth of understanding in IPSec, Firewall…
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Voucher price higher?
Most of the CCNA INTRO vouchers I found online were $125. I went to go register for the test with Pearson VUE and found that the test was $100. I would think that a voucher would be cheaper, but I guess not? Or is there some special $25 fee they tack on somewhere?
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To Frame Or Not To Frame
That is the question. It is almost a year that i started to study to pass my first cert , CCNA. Now a year, and three certs later, i have all these beautifull certs just lying there in a box. I want to put them in a frame, but dont now where to look to buy such frame things. I'm wondering what do you guys do with your…
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which A+ track to persue?
Hey guys, My buddy is a hardware guru. At this point he is virtually certless. Im trying to get him motivated to get out of his over-the-phone help desk job and get promoted in his company, like the hardware bench or something. However, he probably needs to get some credentials first. A+ is right up his alley. However, we…
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Citrix exams now offered at VUE
From: http://www.citrix.com/English/NE/news/news.asp?newsID=657503
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Certificate in Information Security Management Principles
Hi Folks, I have just got my first security job and they are going to send me on a CISMP course. Does anyone have any experience of this? I am already working on the Security+ in my own time and hope to do some others but was wondering how much valaue the CISMP holds. Cheers Jon
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advice needed on cert
Hello everyone, my name is David. I just need some advice on getting certs. Soon, I will graduate from community college with a Associate degree in Network Admin. I was wondering if I want to get a job in entry level and eventually move up from there. What would be good certs I should start with. Thanks David
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Which first A+ or MCDST?
I have the following question: I hope to get a job as a desk top tech. I plan to take A+, and Net+ eventually. Should I first take the MCDST then the A+ or the otherway around. I have just gotten my certificate as a PC tech and just finished a network essential course. I would like some input - help on how I should proceed…
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certification path? what to do?
alright ppl. just wanted your thoughts really. as you can see from my profile am doing a degree / the MS cert path. i havent got my mcsa bcos av been studying for my degree but am gona crack on with the 291 in the summer sometime. do you think after i get my mcsa i should continue with the MCSE track or do you think i…
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So I passed 70-271 and I am waiting on the e-mail still...
With my MCP # that they said should be sent to me in time, anyone have any clue how long this may take?
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Which path to take for a beginner?
Hello, I am quite new to networking, but I have been trying to self teach myself CCNA at home with the cisco academy and other material. I decided to go for the boot camp course in India next month to complete my training. I have been in contact with the MD of one of the companies and he said because I have no real…
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Microsoft Vs xxxxxx - latest news (May 07)
Hi, all, Just wanted to share this will all of you: "Microsoft has reached a settlement with ****, the world’s largest braindump distributor, to immediately cease illegal use of Microsoft Certification exam content. ....Braindump companies provide a “shortcut” to IT certifications by helping people with limited product…
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Nokia IP130 Checkpoint Commands
I'm working with a Nokia IP130, loaded with Checkpoint 3.8.1. I'm trying to find some documentation on what the commands are for the CLI. I've got the administrators login/password, but can't seem to get any farther. At one point I was able to access the Voyager GUI, but I screwed up the IP configuration & now I can't any…
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Microsoft Pearson Vue Voucher
Hi, I have a Microsoft Pearson Vue Voucher spare that I do not intend to use that is valid until 07 Nov 2007, anyone know where I can sell or exchange it for a Cisco voucher I do not have a certificate or anything just a valid unused voucher number
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PWO-050
Thanks for your earlier replies Is it permissible to use Preplogic material, Mega Guide, printables and practice exam to prepare for the PWO-050 Wireless examination? Thanks for your assisstance
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Certification Integrity and the NDA Webcast
I don't like to copy and quote entire entries from another site but since it's for a good cause: From http://blogs.msdn.com/trika/archive/2007/05/10/this-just-in-somewhat-recently-braindump-settlement.aspx Whether your currently preparing for Microsoft exams or not I suggest signing up regardless.
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HDA certifcate
Alright , I just passed the HDA certification today, the test was easy, nothing that much technical , just the way how you deal with angry customers, good luck guys, in your preparation
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Free MCP first-time taker for students and faculty only!
FYI: FREE Microsoft Certification exam for first-time test takers: students and faculty only! http://www.pearsonvue.com/freemicrosoftexam/ In North America only! By June 30, 2007! Nice for those who begin the microsoft certification exam roadtrip! Please check it out. Good Luck! :D :D :D
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comptia 2006 test exams
Forgive me if I'm missing the obvious --- I don't see any practice exams for the 2006 objectives. Which of the existing exams should I look at if I'm interested in CompTIA A+ Essentials and exam 220-602? This is for the CompTIA A+ certified with the IT Techniian designation. Thanks
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Ceritification Differences
I just signed up for the A+ HW & OS exams. When I signed up, I noticed there were tests ranging from 301, 302 and 601 up to 604. My vouchers are for 301 & 302. Does anyone know the differences in these exams? I was under the assumption that the A+ exam was only one exam.
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CCNA vs. Network+
Hi all, I just got my A+ certification done, and now I am torn between the CCNA or the Network+. I am currently taking a WAN class that is basically all cisco routers and switches and I have talked to classmates of mine. The majority says to do the CCNA, but I just not too sure if that is what I want to do or not. I just…
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MS "Go Further" promotion
Heres a link for anyone considering writing their first MCP cert.. http://www.pearsonvue.com/getmicrosoftcertified/ Great deal IMO!
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Advices needed
Hi everyone, I'm a BSc Software Engineering graduate (2006) and currently working as a software engineer/developer. However I don't feel like going to work as software engineer/developer for rest of my life...I'm start getting bored of it. Actually my main interest is computer security. I have a good knowledge of reverse…
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Free CCNA sponsorship!!!
look what I got in an email http://www.trainsignaltraining.com/ccna-sponsorship/ looks pretty cool
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Fork in the road...whats next?
Hey Everyone, Okay, ill try and explain my position as best I can: Im pursuing my MCSA. I have 270 under my belt. Recently acquired Net+. From here, Im stuck between Security+ (as MCSA elective, AND having another cert), or knocking out 290/291. My goal is to get one of these 3 exams passed by end of the year. One of my…
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I NEED ADVICE
i have passed EDCL,A+,Network+ looking to become a pc tech do you think these qualifications are enough or could you suggest any other qualifications i could take to improve job prospect. looking to get into full time job asap. looking to build some experience for taking ms exams any sugestions would help alot thanks in…
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We just bought a paper MCSE
So I hit up my boss for authorization to purchase study materials and practice exams for the MS Exchange 2003 this weekend. I had pointed him in the direction of Transcender since I had used some of their stuff years ago and was somewhat familiar with them, but he mentioned our offsite tech had completed MCSE training and…
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How long does it take Cisco to mail certificates?
Just out of curiosity, how long does it usually take Cisco to mail out certificates? Google doesn't really know!
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CAREER HELP
Hi Techs, Been working through the certs mainly A+, Network+ and currently on the ccna. I'm finding getting an entry level position almost impossible here in the uk. With this, i'm fed up and decided to take up a degree course in ethical hacking and countermeasures. Having decided that I will want to specialise in…
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Just checked on my CompTIA status...
I just passed my A+ (2003) and I logged into CompTIA to check and see if they had received the test results. I was surprised to see this... Is there any point to taking the 602,603, or 604? Should I not worry about anything else A+ related? I'm going for Net+ next.
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something to fill the gap
hi everyone, im looking for a little advice, i have a six month break after my network+ until i start CCNA, do any of you have any suggestions as to a good cert i can do in the gap. thanks in advance
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Roaming Profiles
I will post this in the proper forum and maybe I will get some help. I am using CenTos as the OS on an HP Server. My clients use XP Pro and Win2000. How do I set up Roaming Profiles that will work properly? Are there any good tutorials that will walk me thru this process? Thanks!
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PWO-050 WIRELESS EXAMS
Many thanks for your earlier replies, have visited the sites you recommended, but unable to access the practice exam questions. United Kingdom not included on drop down list when filling in details to access the practice tests. Can any one please clarify thanks
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lpi 102 in 11 hours
Just wanted to let everyone know that im going under the gun in 11 hours to finish my Junior Linux Admin cert from LPIC. Im confident and well prepared. Taking the night easy, had dinner and a few drinks. Gonna get a good nights rest and then on the teesting center. Ill have a little write up when i get off work tomorrow…
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How di pass this Exam new to this Stuff
i Need some help in passing this exam any suggesstions I want to say a warm welcome to the forum
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Where to start? (Microsoft)
I just passed my Net+ today and am starting to plan for next cert to put in my sights. I also have my A+. MCSA seems to be the goal to go for first. I am looking for what your opinion my best route to begin MS tests are. From what I have read my cert combo already counts as an elective. So what is next? Is it common to go…
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Unknown cisco exam
HI all, I am doing an audit of the online cisco training we offer at work and have come accross a course called Cisco Networking Technologies Introduction which supposedly maps to cisco exam 841-121. The problem I have is I cant find any reference to this exam on the cisco site. Does anyone know what it is? I am assuming…
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Presentation Server 4 booked!
Just booked in 1yo-256. Got a week to hammer the admin guide. Any one recently sit this exam, any tips? what to mainly study on?
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lpi exam 102 - command syntax question
Hello, I am taking lpi 102 in a week's time and I need some help clearing up some confusion over the correct syntax for a command : Q. (ex) if you want to load a module using insmod and the module's name is 'ben.o' you could load it using insmod ben.o Do you need to include the '.o'? I know in real life you can load a…
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Notification from Microsoft
Hello all, Sorry to post such a rudementary question - but when do Microsoft alert you of your user ID to login to their MCP site and to send the cerfication out? I've passed both MCDST exams around 2 weeks ago through pearsonvue, however Microsoft have not contacted me. As far as I can see on the site you need an intial…
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Apple certification
Hey, does anybody know where to get or do free practice exams for Apple Certification? I have to take it, but I'd really like to try some practice ones first. That's how I passed my A+!! :D
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Gentoo and Samba
We've got a weird situation at my work, and I thought I'd ask the other Linux gurus for some advice. We're running Samba on a particular server, but it's being a little quirky. For some odd reason, when the Samba daemon(s) start, they insist on starting before the winbind daemon, and that causes issues. So, the only course…
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Information
i need some one help me to installed the SAP 4.6 basis server please or let me know where i can get the software ,please coz i had done mu classis but i dont have any practice for exam prepration. thhans
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Acces Point Configuration
I have to configure a access point to connect 10 laptops to a wire network. Our wire network consist of a Windows 2003 Server Domain. The laptops users should authenticate to their active directory accounts. I have an idea but is the first time I will be configuring a access point. How I should configure the access point?…
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PWO-050 WIRELESS
Where can I find the best study material for the PWO-050 exam. Thanks Henno
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70-121 Designing and Providing Microsoft Volume License
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/70-121.mspx Has anyone looked into this exam? Not much by way of reading material except for what is on-line at MS (I like books)
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Looking for certifications to take for a lowbie
So, I've been out of college for about a year now, with a BS in Computer Science (the Information Systems track). I work for a relatively big (to me at least, being my first job) computer company in MD. We're small (only about 10 techs to do the non sales/management wok), and I've been given the responsibilities of making…
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pearsonvue authorized test centers
hi: I was trying to schedule the ms 291 exam at pearsonvue.com. however, when i attempted so, i found out that the authorized test center where i took my exams before was not there. Do you know what happens like this? I checked the test center home page but its still there. I don't wanna try different centers because I don…
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Hi there
I just joined. This looks like great forum. Very good information on this site :)
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MCSE Order of exams
Hello - can someone please tell me if this is the correct order in which I should study and apply for each exam cheers: 1) Exam 70–290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment 2) Exam 70–291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure 3) Exam…
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Budgeting Time For Certification Study
I just came across this article from CertMag.com (http://www.certmag.com/articles/templates/CM_SG_Article_Template.asp?articleid=2749&zoneid=269) It was a pretty good read. I thought it could help people here which are in the situation that they feel they cannot find time to study for certs :) --- Budgeting Time for…
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mcsa 2000 electives
I was just looking at the mcsa 200 path, since that is the current track I am on. It looks like that track is going to be retired next spring. However I noticed that for an elective it listed A+/Server+. I thought that A+/Net+ was also an acceptable elective, has that been changed or am I missing something????
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Trouble Ticket Software
Does anybody know of where to get shareware of popular ticketing software like Remedy, etc? Or any other freeware of 3rd party ticketing systems that come close to represent the major software. I just want to get some real world experience how to use a ticket system, because so many jobs now require it, and i feel if i can…
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Re: A+ 2006 exam
hi my friends: my company considers paying me for the A+ exam fee. hey, i dont mind getting it cert because it is free. I heard that after june 2007, we all need to take the new A+ 2006 exam. Is it true? I have great hands-on experience on the PC hardware. Is there any exam cram book recommended? If the old A+ exam is…
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jobless MCSE
the market is flooded of jobless MCSE holders
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Pen testing lab beta testers needed.
Hi Everyone, I am looking for people to test a remote lab I am starting for pen testing/ethical hacking, If anyone is interested please email me at a_sproule@yahoo.co.uk Thanks, Adrian
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More certification venting
I know this is a never ending topic. Just to vent... I am currently pursuing my Cisco "CCNP", I am doing it to increase my knowledge and to prove my expertise for future advancement in my career. I did a search on google for "ccnp certification" on google. I was surprised at the huge range of suspected **** sites from the…
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FYI - Novell and the computer game that changed networking
Ex-Novell exec shares the story of Snipes By Deni Connor, Network World, 04/05/07 For a larger story, "Nine things you don’t know about Novell," I recently asked the Father of NetWare Drew Major about Snipes, a game written by the original NetWare developers. Snipes is a maze game written in 1982 in which you control a…
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Netware 6.5
there are bound to be some netware people about out there !! or has the world went completely ms? can anyone tell me how netware 6.5 compares to 5.1 ? is it easy to upgrade? and has anyone done 6.5 cne. please respond, dont want to sound desperate but it was me who got the webmaster to open a netware forum !!
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What have you created in I.T Networking or computers.
Thought this would be an interesting thread. What's the nicest thing that anyone have created working with computers, Operating Systems, Networking, Scripting, Anything.. Whether it was playing around or improvising.....what's the coolest thing you guy's have done? I remember one time ago,Me and my friend built a pc out of…
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CSOX
I will be attending a 3 day seminar which includes testing on the last day, for the CSOX certification ( Sarbanes-Oxley). I will be focusing on the IT portion of corporate governance for the financial industry. Is there anyone here with this certification?
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Cracking WEP keys in less than 60 seconds using aircrack-ptw
If you haven't yet upgraded your wireless equipment from WEP to WPA or WPA2, here's a really good reason to do it--TODAY! Cryptographic researchers at the Cryptography and Computer Algebra Group at the Technical University Darmstadt in Germany have created and released an improved version of the aircrack-ng WEP-cracking…
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Elective MCSE choice
Hi what's the best elective exam to go for within MCSE I.E which one is the most beneficial as far as job opportunities.
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techincal to management or sales
Hi All, I am working in a company, which is cisco channel partner. Currently I am working as field engineer there. I hold both CCNA and CCDA right now. As my future plan, i want to move out of the technical department to maybe sales or pre-sales department. My question is, which certification will help me move from…
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New microsoft certificates
Hello all, I did my first microsoft certification on march 16th (70-282), and gained the mcp status with ms. Yesterday I received my welcome kit, and i must I was anxious to get it. So, i open the folder and look at the certificate and WOW, ITS UGLY. I have seen the old mcp certificate, but the new one is a white paper…
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what s the difference ?
my question is what s the difference between - HD0-100 Help Desk Analyst (HDA) and - QQ0-100 Help Desk Analyst (HDA) i did the Help desk analyst, and trying to take my exam, but I m confused about the reference. Please advise thank you
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how old were you when you passed your first certification?
just wondering.. how old were you guys when you passed your first certification exam? i was 21 when i passed my network+ [Edit by Webmaster] I calculated the average over the first 68 responses and it's roughly: 25.3 [/edit]
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Booking Exam
Hi all, When I log into Pearson Vue to book my exams, I see MS exams with code 072 infront at a discounted price. I understand that these are exams meant to be booked by students of accredited academic institutions. The question is what happens if you choose to go ahead and book the 072 exam when you are not part of any…
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MS EXAMS - LOCATION?
Hi I am starting out on my MCSE but not sure where or when to sit the exams/apply for them -Please can some one reply with a link - Do you book via microsoft...? Sorry just not sure. Thanks.
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[b]the difference between lay 3 and 4[/b]
Both layer 3 and 4 seem to have the ability to establish and terminate a connection so what's the difference[/b]
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Linux+ Before RHCE?
For someone who has messed around with Linux (Ubuntu), configured an FTP server, but that's it. Would it be a better move to go for Linux+ first, then RHCE?
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The Use and Abuse of Practice Exams
I had originally intended this post to be in reply to a comment made in a different forum, but posted it here since it applies to certification exams in general. Someone was complaining that they failed one of the exams, yet they were getting 90% on one of the popular exam sims and questioned its value. I try and be…
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Which distribution is RHCE base on?
There are 4 version of RHEL. server AS, server EX, client ws, client desktop. My guess is it's serve AS. So... since RHEL isn't downloadable, you need $1499 for it or prepare it with other distribution?
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Linux Desktop Environments
I have a question. . . and a newbie one, at that. I'm just now really getting into using Linux professionally. Up until this point, I'd really only played around with it, done some basic projects in school, and never really looked at it in depth or really worked with it. This really means that I'm going to have to jump in…
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Microsoft Certification...
Hey Guys, My situation here is actually a little odd, although my question is actually fairly simple. Right now I'm working at a consultancy doing a variety of different things, ranging from software development (Java/C++) to Unix administration (Have been configuring systems running Gentoo/Debian/Suse/Fedora and OpenWRT)…
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Other certs
Okay right now at school i'm heading down the CCNP track - 4 CCNA classes and then 4 CCNP. So thats a big part of my studying. But, what else should i be looking into to expand my "pallet" so to say of skills? Its probably going to be hard for me to get a job in this field after college, so i'd like to learn as much as i…
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Certification Process: Out With The Old!
The certification path in IT is a touchy subject; everyone has an opinion on how certs should be obtained and what step comes first or which is more valuable; experience, degree or certification. Even if someone can honestly study and pass an exam without any hands on experience they are sometimes deemed a “paper cert.”…
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A little worried
Hi everyone, just found this site today and I think this is exactly what I need to get me going. I'm starting off on my cert training and I'm a little worried. I'm going to do most if not all of it by myself and not through any school classes. How long can/does it take to go through the exams to become mcse? I'm sure the…
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General Question concerning exams, method of study, etc..
Ok so i'm looking to branch out into the linux world... if not professionally in the immediate sense, then at least preparation for possible future employment prospects.. and also as a hobby. But regardless of why it is something i've been taking pretty seriously. First, my studying methods. I don't just want to pass an…
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Starting new clases
I am starting school in June for my courses. It will include these steps. IC3 for 25 hours. A+ cert for 60 hrs. MCSE 2003 for 186 hrs. MCSA 2003 upgrade for 30 hrs. MCSE 2003 for 38 hrs. CCNA for 36 hrs. Microsoft exams 70-270,70-290,70-291,70-299,70-294,70-293,70-297. Total class time is 310 hrs within 52 weeks. Unlimited…
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Nokia IP51 firmware image
Hi, I bought a Nokia IP51 device on ebay in order to learn about checkpoint but unfortunately the firmware image is corrupt. I've contacted Nokia and to my amazement they have deleted it! (it must have been using up too much hard disk space). So now my only hope is that some out there has a copy they can send me. Otherwise…
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Install error on Presentation Server 4
Everytime i attepmt to install Presentation server 4 on a server 2003 box i get an error " Installation ended prematurely because of an error" ive tried 5 times always at the same point same error. Ive installed it fine at work on a virtual machine. Anyone experienced this error? What can i try to do to install at home,…
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70-291
In my search for material on WSUS.... I have discovered that MEASUREUP has updated their software for 291 with questions on WSUS..... I am taking the test on Thursday and am sure this will help I also like the simulations on Measure up... One more day of hard core then it is titrate down till Thursday... Will study a…