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IT Certifications – MCSE Certification

March 28th, 2010

IT field is more and more competitive day by day. Set your mind in technology field and validates your skills in this field. IT Organization will pick an IT Certified Candidate, so we can say that IT Certification helps you to get in good organizations. Every computer professional understand the value of IT certification and IT training, and the computer field is one best field of lifetime learning.
The (MCSE) Certification is the best certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the platform and Microsoft Windows Server System. You can pass your with the help of Microsoft training and Microsoft study guides which was prepared by MCSE senior and people.

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Linux the focus of new Australian Masters degree

March 20th, 2010

Charles Sturt University (CSU) has partnered with Linux vendor Novell to offer a two-year postgraduate Masters degree which includes formal .

Novell said in a statement the course would be the only postgraduate-level qualification which would include the achievement of Novell Certified Linux Engineer (Novell CLE) status as a key requirement.

“Students will study for their Masters degree via a mixture of distance education coupled with hands-on practical training courses with Novell’s leading IT Excom Education,” Novell added.

The degree will formally be a stream of CSU’s Master of Networking and System Administration, which currently allows students to choose streams from Microsoft and Cisco as well as pathways not specific to a vendor.

Students in the other vendors’ streams complete popular certifications such as the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or Network Professional (CCNP).

The Masters degree in general is made up of primarily technical subjects, with applicants needing an undergraduate degree and at least two years experience in the IT industry, but students will also need to demonstrate other skills: all streams list a “Topics in IT Ethics” subject.

In Novell’s statement, Excom’s managing director Paul Koukounaras said there was a strong local demand for .

“In the past 12 months, we have experienced unprecedented demand for Novell’s Suse Linux training courses and certifications, from both Linux and traditional Novell IT professional,” he said.

Novell said it would offer scholarships to help launch the new degree, which will be first offered in CSU’s Trimester 2 — starting in mid-2006.

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More EasyCert practice exams

March 20th, 2010

JRK Software announced the next practice exams in their prodicts list – 70-292, 70-293 and 70-294.

  • 70-292Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000. The Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003 upgrade exam is available only to candidates who are currently certified as MCSAs or as MCSEs on Windows 2000. The MCSA on Windows Server 2003 credential is intended for IT professionals who work in the typically complex computing environment of medium to large companies. More details here.
  • 70-293Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. The Certified Systems Engineer () on Windows Server 2003 credential is intended for IT professionals who work in the typically complex computing environment of medium to large companies. An candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a . More details here.
  • 70-294Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure. The Certified Systems Engineer () on Windows Server 2003 credential is intended for IT professionals who work in the typically complex computing environment of medium to large companies. An candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a . More details here.

Related exams: Exam 70-290, Exam 70-270
Other certification exam articles: 70-290 exam, 70-270 exam

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‘Student’ CISSPs put cert’s value in jeopardy

March 20th, 2010

Is the CISSP going the way of the MCSE? Now that colleges are beginning to offer the Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification as part of their programs, this highly valued certification just might lose its luster, much like the once prestigious Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer has.

This fall, Peirce College will join Florida’s St. Petersburg College as the second school offering classes tied to the domains of knowledge for both the CISSP and the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP). Combined with other college courses, a student can not only enter the workforce with either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, but also having passed one of the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium’s exams. Due to experience requirements for both certifications, the candidate does not actually get the CISSP or SSCP designation until the experience has been obtained. This program will not be unique to these two schools, as the ISC(2) hopes to sign up as many as 100 colleges to offer its courses.

The CISSP is designed for people in a security management position, where they will use their experience to properly assess and mitigate security risks. Though the CISSP exam itself asks concrete questions on topics from business continuity to telecommunications, the spirit and intent of the CISSP is rooted in experience. It is certainly possible to teach someone how to perform a Diffie-Hellman key exchange, but it is the experience that dictates when it is appropriate.

As laudable as it is that colleges are becoming more aware of the need to teach students about information security, let’s not pretend that this marriage of colleges and certifications will help the present and future holders of the CISSP. While offering the SSCP at the college level is not quite as worrisome — it is targeted toward junior-level infosec pros — offering the CISSP to undergraduates devalues the credential for those with decades of experience.

It may not be long before just about anyone lacking experience in the field can be “coached up” to pass the exam. Plus, with an embellished description of one’s duties, it will become possible for a 22-year-old kid to attain the same certification as those who earned the distinction via sweat equity, working through the ranks. Similarly, it may prove to be a long-term disservice to recent graduates, since their specific degree/certification combo will send many of them on a narrow path at a time in their lives where their true interests are probably unknown.

Let’s not forget that the importance of experience in a security role cannot be understated. The scope of material covered by the certifications is so broad that an understanding of a textbook does little to help someone new to the industry. Sure, certification coursework can be taught to college students, but if this learning does not happen alongside practical field experience, then it is virtually useless.

Candidates will not be fully fledged CISSPs until the experience requirement has been met, but I don’t think employers will know that. It is the prospect of these inexperienced people entering the workforce holding their CISSP test reports that causes me to draw parallels to the MCSE. Not long ago, the MCSE was the mark of an experienced and knowledgeable Microsoft Windows professional, but the rise of “certification mills” offering certification in a matter of weeks has lead to the MCSE becoming little more than an entry-level classification. Answers to the questions on all the MCSE tests can even purchased on the Internet just a few dollars, leading to the certification’s second name, “Must Consult Someone Experienced.”

There is, however, a bright point for those already certified: a combination of experience and the certification can be used as credit toward a degree. That is, a security practitioner with his or her CISSP can go back to school and cut up to a year off the time needed to obtain a bachelor’s degree.

I applaud the ISC(2) for getting involved with colleges, but I would suggest that it be in work-experience programs and courses involving more hands-on learning. Encouraging inexperienced individuals to pursue higher level security certifications will undoubtedly hurt the industry. Today, when a company hires a CISSP or an SSCP, the company knows exactly what kind of knowledge and experience that person brings. Letting that certainty slip away would be a loss for us all.

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Passing Your MCSE Exams On The Road To Microsoft Certification

March 20th, 2010

To earn the Microsoft certified systems engineer certification and to prove expertise in designing and implementation of the for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 2003 platform and Microsoft Windows Server system, MCSE exam is the best medium.

MCSE exam is held to improve the expertise in designing and implementing Windows Server 2003 and other issues related to it. In order to take an MCSE exam one needs to go through a fourteen-day boot camp that helps in successfully becoming an MCSE. They use custom developed that is designed to provide both exam preparation and practical technology skills, ensuring that the examinee shall be ready for the performance based testing Microsoft has introduced in their certification programs. Experience instructors have been arranged who posses many years of experience of working wit Microsoft operating system and technologies both in the field and in the classroom.

Original article: Passing Your MCSE Exams On The Road To Microsoft Certification

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All About the PMP Certification

March 20th, 2010

When I was a kid I hated seeing those signs at festivals that read “you must be this big to ride this ride.” Of course, I was always just under the minimum requirements. Bummer! It’s no fun to spend a summer trapped between the kiddie rides and the lusty tilt-a-whirl that all of your buddies are barfing on.

But those signs were there for a reason – besides making little pudgy kids like me furious – and the reason was safety. Today I wouldn’t dare go on one of those deathtrap – height requirements or not. Any carnival ride that can be dismantled, hauled to Sioux City, Iowa overnight, and reassembled in half an hour is not for me.

When I talk to people about the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification I often think about those carnival rides. The PMP certification may not have height requirements, but it does have . Not everyone can sit the exam – and not everyone that sits the exam can pass it.

If you’re not familiar with the PMP, I’ll give you a rundown. PMP is a certification that proves that the project manager who acquires it has years of project management experience, education, and has passed an exam that tests their project management knowledge. It’s not specific to any particular industry, so you’ll likely find PMPs with backgrounds in IT, construction, manufacturing, and health care.

I think the Project Management Institute (adoringly called PMI), the organization that owns the PMP certification, has learned a thing or two from other certifications over the past decade. For starters, by making candidates qualify for the certification it adds genuine value to the title. Being a PMP immediately shows experience, education, and project management knowledge.

Starting the PMP Process

The PMP certification requirements also helps avoid the of paper certifications we’ve endured over past years. A long time ago, I was a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. I earned my title starting with Windows NT 3.51, and then Windows NT 4.0, 95, and then it just snowballed. I was flooded with opportunity and it was great. But, before too long, being an MCSE

was suddenly no big deal. I knew things weren’t good for Microsoft, and the IT world in general, when I saw a waiter wearing his MCSE lapel pin while working at Denny’s. I didn’t ask for details – just coffee and pie.

So, in order to sit for the PMP examination you must qualify. Here’s a quick breakdown of the various requirements.

If you have a bachelor’s degree:

  1. You need 36 non-overlapping months of project management experience within the last eight years. That non-overlapping part means that if you worked on six projects throughout the month of January that only counts as one month of project management work, not six months.
  2. Your project management experience, all projects included, must total at least 4,500 hours, and all within the past eight years.
  3. You must complete at least 35 hours of project management training. There’s no time limit on this educational requirement, so college courses and online courses qualify.
  4. You have to promise to abide by the PMP Code of Professional Conduct. Don’t worry, you don’t have to sign it in blood and the confines of the code are probably things you’re already doing. Mafia aside.
  5. You must pass the exam with a score of 61 percent or better. (I’m hoping you do better, but rest assured it’s a pass or fail exam).

If you have high school diploma, an associate degree, or global equivalent:

  1. You need 60 non-overlapping months of project management experience. Again, one month of project management work equates to just one month, regardless of the number of projects you worked on during that month.
  2. You must log a total of 7,500 hours of project management experience over the past eight years.
  3. You must complete 35 contact hours of project management training. Contact hours means that the training must be interactive. You can’t just read a book, this article, or consider on-the-job training and claim your hours. Web-based training, however, is now being accepted as interactive.
  4. You must agree to abide by the PMP Code of Professional Conduct.
  5. You must pass the PMP examination with at least a 61 percent score.

Thoroughly confused? Have a look at Figure 1 to see the path to PMP certification.

pmp All About the PMP Certification

Applying for the Exam

The fee for the examination isn’t cheap: $405 for PMI members and $555 for non-PMI members. Guess what? It’s actually cheaper to join PMI and then complete your application, as their membership fee is $129. Besides, as a member you also get some added benefits such as newsletters, magazines, and other goodies.

Beware, completing the PMP application is about as much fun as a root canal. My advice is to complete your application through PMI’s website where you can pause, resume, and edit the application at your convenience until you’re ready to submit it. On the PMP application, you’ll have to document all of your education, experience, and the details of the projects you’ve completed. In addition, you’ll have to provide contact information for your supervisors and managers that can verify (uh, that’s vouch for you) the experience you say you’ve gotten on the projects you’ve listed.

PMI can take up to fourteen days to approve your application, though most of the applicants I’ve trained report a speedy response. Within those fourteen days, PMI may elect to audit your application for verification.

This is not fun.

If chosen, you’ll have to provide PMI with proof of your experience, your education, and your project management training. This means you’ll have to track down old bosses and get confirmation letters of your experience, photocopy your degrees, and provide your training certificates. I’ve known a few folks that have gone through the audit with no problems other than an extra helping of anxiety as they prepare to pass their examination.

Passing the Examination

Once your application is approved, PMI will send you a letter with a confirmation code, which you’ll then provide to a Prometric testing center. Be advised that these Prometric testing centers aren’t the same cozy testing centers where you took your Microsoft and CompTIA exams. These centers are secured environments where you’ll check-in with two pieces of valid ID, stash your belongings in a locker (where they’ll remain until you’re ready to leave), and take your exam in a proctored room. In addition, you’ll be monitored by more than one video camera in the testing environment. (You’d better comb your hair and sit up straight.)

The PMP exam consists of 200 questions and must be completed within four hours. Ready for a twist? Of the 200 questions only 175 actually count towards your grade. The 25-mystery questions are seeded throughout the exam to determine their overall worthiness for future PMP examinations. Can you say “guinea pig?”

Getting Some PMP Help

There are many different resources available to help you prepare for the PMP certification, here are some top choices:

1. The PMP Study Guide by Joseph Phillips; ISBN: 0072262907. Hey, that’s my book! Yep, I’m plugging my book as your best choice. I use this book to teach both my live and online PMP Boot Camps. It works! It’s now in its second edition – go get it. Now.

2. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge from PMI; ISBN: 193069945X. No matter which resources you use to study for your exam you’ll want for the simple reason that it’s the book the exam is centered on. Two insider tips: Just call this book the PMBOK (pronounced Pim-Bach) and don’t read it far from your pillow.

3. PMP Exam Cram2 by Michael Soloman; ISBN 0789734621. I’ve heard great things about this book (and the entire Exam Cram series). This book is loaded with PMP exam facts, quizzes, and exam tips. And it’s from Pearson Education, which InformIT.com is a part of, so I’d better mention it, right?

There’s also a bevy of online resources:

  • http://www.pmpinabox.com: where you can download a free 25-question PMP assessment exam or buy their online offerings.
  • http://www.college-net.com/boston.asp: where you can complete an online project management course.
  • http://www.pmi.org: where you can find all of the PMP certification details, application requirements, exam objectives, and complete your exam application.

After the Exam

Once you’ve completed your certification you’ll also have to continue your education by obtaining at least 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) over a three-year span. A PDU equates to one hour and you can earn these by attending PMI events, completing training through PMI Registered Education Providers, or by volunteering at PMI events.

The PMP certification requirements, like those carnival rides, aren’t meant to make you furious. They exist to protect the value of your certification and add worth to a title that’s not easy to achieve.

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MCP Certification Requirements

February 24th, 2010

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) candidates are required to pass one current Microsoft Certification exam* that provides a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise.

are developed with the input of professionals in the industry; the exams reflect how Microsoft products are used in organizations throughout the world. The exams are administered by , an independent testing organization with locations worldwide.


Visit the Web site (.com)

Exam requirements

Please select a Microsoft exam from any certification track here. If you intend to continue pursuing a certification track after earning your MCP credential, you may want to choose an exam that will apply to that track.

• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows 2000

• MCSA: Security on Microsoft Windows 2000

• MCSA on Windows Server 2003

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Microsoft Windows 2000

• MCSE: Security on Microsoft Windows 2000

• MCSE on Windows Server 2003

• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000

• Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) on Microsoft .NET

• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) on Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0

• MCSD on Microsoft .NET

• Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician () on Windows XP


Posted By: R.v.KirubaKaran
Microsoft Certified Professional

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Certification Why Do I Need It?

February 24th, 2010

The result is a new generation of picky employers who have the luxury of demanding very specific skills. Employers are looking for those people who have proven that they are dedicated, committed and have a strong knowledge base. If you are considering becoming an MCSE, SCJP, CCIE, PMP or other certified professional, now is the time.

Prometric, a leading provider of certification and training programs and resources, recently released a white paper discussing the reasons why people pursue certifications and the benefits of certification. The results are encouraging. They state that “certified professionals are productive, credible contributors to their organizations” and that managers are justified in efforts to encourage certification for thier employees. The full white paper is available to view at Prometric’s website.

Now to the question of which certification program to choose. With constant changes and shifts in what is the hottest platform, database, ERP solution, et cetera, your decision to go with Microsoft versus Sun could be critical. Much of this will be decided by your current environment and with what applications you have experience. Unless you have a very definite niche there is a wide array of possibilities. Some of the more popular (and profitable) include:

* MCSE Engineer – Requires 7 exams to complete (5 core and 2 elective)

* MCSD Administrator – This certification is recommended by Microsoft both for experienced IT professionals and for people new to IT.

* CCDP – Cisco Certified Design Professional – This is an advanced Cisco certification that will require initial certs of CCNA and CCDA.

* SCJP – Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform – This covers the basic syntax and structure of Java and consists of only one exam.

* CompTia A+ – This is a great entry level certification for . It is often used as a stepping stone to the other certs on this list.

* CLP – Certified Lotus Professional – Requires a CLS certification and 3 exams to complete. Lotus offers several different tracks for the CLP including Developer and System Administration for Domino or Collaborative Solutions paths.

* PMP - Project Management Professional – Not for the inexperienced, this certification requires at least five years of project management experience within five specified process groups.

* CISSP – Certified Professional – Offered by the International Certification Consortium Inc., also known as (ISC)2.


Posted By: R.v.KirubaKaran
Microsoft Certified Professional

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Will new Microsoft certifications be tough enough?

February 23rd, 2010

 Will new Microsoft certifications be tough enough?

Microsoft is giving its certification program a total makeover to reverse a perception among IT professionals that the MCSE and MCSA designations are devalued credentials compared
with Good Old-fashioned Experience.

Whether its new program wins over more than just the Microsoft partner community — vendors, consultants and integrators — remains to be seen, however.

Many IT professionals still do not equate increased productivity with the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certifications. For that reason, Microsoft will have to design a certification that is truly on an expert level, in the vein of Cisco Systems Inc.’s Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE).

McGlinchey said Cisco’s CCIE is unusual in that if you’ve got one, it brings a good job and a lot of money. “It’s an expert level that you just can’t fake,” said McGlinchey, who has an MCSE for NT, and Windows Server 2003 and is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer.

Microsoft’s changing technologies pose a challenge

The CCIE credential is a combination of tests that build on one another, so if someone has a CCIE, he or she can usually work through and resolve all network issues. Microsoft has a tougher job, since its operating system and related software continually change. With Cisco, most protocols are proprietary, which means they can remain constant. In cases where there are changes, they are generally just enhancements.

The new coming out in support of the SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 launches in November target specific functions. For example, there are three tracks for database administrators and six tracks for developers. Microsoft will also be revamping its IT professional exams as Longhorn gets closer, said Al Valvano, lead product manager in Microsoft’s Learning division.

Aguilera said Microsoft now has more scenario simulation than in the past, although it’s application specific. He thinks that a well-rounded employee is more valuable than one, for example, who knows SQL Server 2005 but can’t help out with Exchange Server should a problem occur. In such cases, Microsoft’s drive to be more specific “could backfire,” he said.


Posted By: R.v.KirubaKaran
Microsoft Certified Professional

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Various Microsoft Certifications

February 22nd, 2010

Microsoft Certifications

Certification title

Certification description

MCTS

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in Microsoft specialized technologies.

MCITP

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certifications demonstrate comprehensive skills in planning, deploying, supporting, maintaining, and optimizing IT infrastructures.

MCPD

Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) certifications demonstrate comprehensive skills in designing, developing, and deploying applications for a particular job role. These certifications show that you have the skills required to perform the job successfully.

Microsoft Certified Architect program

The Microsoft Certified Architect program targets and Infrastructure Architects who successfully apply frameworks and methodologies to create an architecture through the entire IT life cycle.

Microsoft Certified Master program

The Microsoft Certified Master program enables experienced IT professionals to demonstrate and validate their ability to successfully design and implement solutions that meet the most complex business requirements.

MCDST

A Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) demonstrates technical and customer service skills in troubleshooting hardware and software operation issues in .

MCLC

The Microsoft Certified Learning Consultant (MCLC) credential recognizes Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) whose job roles have grown to include frequent consultative engagements with customers. These MCTs are experts in designing and delivering customized learning solutions.

MCSA

A Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) administers network and systems environments based on the Windows operating systems. Specializations include the MCSA: Messaging and the MCSA: Security.

MCSE

A Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer () designs and implements an infrastructure solution that is based on the Windows operating system and Windows Server System software. Specializations include the : Messaging and the : Security.

MCDBA

A (MCDBA) designs, implements, and administers Microsoft SQL Server databases.

MCT

A Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) is a qualified instructor who is certified by Microsoft to deliver Microsoft training courses to IT professionals and developers.

MCAD

A Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) uses Microsoft technologies to develop and maintain department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services.

MCSD

A Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) designs and develops leading-edge business solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies, platforms, and the Windows operating system.

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Specialist

A Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Specialist demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics and related business products.

Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional

A Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional demonstrates professional proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics in one of three knowledge areas: applications, developer, or installation and configuration.

MOS

A Microsoft Office Specialist (Office Specialist) is globally recognized for demonstrating advanced skills in using Microsoft desktop software.

MCAS

A Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) has advanced business skills with the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Windows Vista.

MCAP

A Microsoft Certified Application Professional (MCAP) demonstrates advanced cross-industry and cross-job role capabilities in using the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server sites.


Posted By: R.v.KirubaKaran
Microsoft Certified Professional

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