Scott Skinger
Scott Skinger (MCSE, CCNP, CNE) is an experienced Windows 2000/Server 2003 instructor. He has taught dozens of courses on Windows 2000, NT 4.0, Novell Netware, Cisco Routers, Network Security, Computer Hardware and Project Management. He has also worked in the trenches as a Network Engineer, Director of Technology and currently as an Independent Consultant through his own company, SAS Technology Advisors. Scott’s real-world knowledge, energy and thoroughness make any course he teaches both fun and rewarding.
Scott Skinger has written 19 posts for TrainSignal Training
SOPA… What a Mess!
By Scott Skinger ⋅ January 17, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
TrainSignal has been a victim of piracy and copyright infringement for years, but we do not support SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act). Learn more about SOPA, how it will potentially affect you and let your voice be heard.
Thank You for Helping Train Signal Give Back
By Scott Skinger ⋅ December 9, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments
Dear Friends and Colleagues, In the spirit of the holiday season we are donating $20 of every order during the month of December to Salute, Inc. to help support our servicemen, servicewomen and their families. Salute, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and support of issues facing active military personnel, veterans and [...]
Train Signal Named The Best Training and Certification Product
By Scott Skinger ⋅ November 19, 2009 ⋅ 7 comments
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Along with the entire Train Signal team, I want to thank you for your support. A couple of months ago we asked for your votes in the 2009 Community Choice Awards hosted by Windows IT Pro and SQL Server Magazine. Today I want to thank you for taking the time [...]
Train Signal Needs You
By Scott Skinger ⋅ September 14, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Just over seven years ago I started Train Signal based on two core values: 1. Create the best computer training on the planet 2. Take care of people and people will take care of you By striving to live these values and making them a part of Train Signal’s culture, we’ve [...]
Once Upon a Time … The Story of Train Signal
By Scott Skinger ⋅ August 28, 2008 ⋅ 16 comments
Six years ago today, Train Signal was born into the business world, small in size, with a single proud parent … me! I founded this company because I loved technology, teaching and helping others. Today, we have close to 20 employees, exhibit at Microsoft’s TechEd conference and we were just named as one of Inc. [...]
Windows Server 2008 Certifications – Death to the MCSE
By Scott Skinger ⋅ June 19, 2007 ⋅ 111 comments
Are the latest Windows Server 2008 certifications the death to the MCSE and MCSA certifications? Get the scoop on what the new MCTS and MCITP certifications mean to you and your career.
Free Cisco CCNA Training Contest – We Have a Winner!
By Scott Skinger ⋅ June 1, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment
Actually, we have 7 winners! In addition to the main sponsorship winner we have decided to award runner-up prizes to 6 other worthy contestants. The 6 runner-ups will receive a free copy of our Cisco CCNA Training course. Thanks to everyone who applied. Stay tuned, we will be sponsoring another contest in the near future. [...]
Windows Vista Features that I Like, Part 3 – System Restore
By Scott Skinger ⋅ May 16, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment
This is part 3 in the series. For the other parts, click below: Part 1 – Windows Vista Snipping Tool Part 2 – Windows Search in Vista System Restore was first introduced in Windows XP and has now been carried forward into Vista. Essentially, System Restore helps you “roll back” your system to an earlier [...]
Windows Vista Features that I Like, Part 2 – Windows Search
By Scott Skinger ⋅ May 1, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment
This is Part 2 in my mini-series, Windows Vista Features that I Like. For Part 1 in this series, see Windows Vista – Snipping Tool, Part 1 Let me start out by saying that, before Vista, I have never really used desktop search much. Occasionally I search for a lost file, but for the most [...]
Free Cisco CCNA Training and Hardware Sponsorship – Signup Today
By Scott Skinger ⋅ April 20, 2007 ⋅ 14 comments
Just a quick note to make sure that all of you are aware of our CCNA Certification sponsorship. We are looking for one person to blog about their experiences pursuing the Cisco CCNA. We are going to give away a copy of our training, Cisco hardware (two routers and a switch), an exam voucher and [...]
Windows Vista Features that I Like, Part 1 – Snipping Tool
By Scott Skinger ⋅ April 18, 2007 ⋅ One comment
I decided to start writing a little mini-series about some of the coolest new features in Windows Vista. This will be the first in a series of short posts highlighting some of the best new features in Vista. In this post I will talk about the new Snipping Tool that was included in Windows Vista. [...]
Windows Vista – Is It Really That Bad?
By Scott Skinger ⋅ March 23, 2007 ⋅ One comment
I finished recording our Windows Vista Training course earlier this week and after being immersed in Vista over the last few months, I have to say that I am pretty impressed. I am currently running Vista along with Office 2007 on three different machines and I have had very few problems. As a matter of [...]
New Training Release: Windows Vista Training
By Scott Skinger ⋅ March 21, 2007 ⋅ One comment
We just released our Windows Vista Training today and I am pretty jacked (yeah, that’s right … I’m an old guy trying to act young)! I put a lot of time and effort into preparing/recording this course and it is good to see it finally hit the streets. As with all of our courses, this [...]
My 5 Favorite Windows Vista Features
By Scott Skinger ⋅ March 21, 2007 ⋅ One comment
I have been using Windows Vista for awhile now … I am a fan. Here are my five favorite Windows Vista features. 1. Windows Vista Explorer One of the more drastic changes in Vista; it has quickly grown on me and I find it to be much more intuitive than the old system. I love [...]
Which Version of Vista Is Right For You?
By Scott Skinger ⋅ March 20, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment
I don’t know why it has to be this way, but leave it to Microsoft to make things confusing (I am still trying to figure out their new certification program and what direction they are heading). Windows Vista is no different. If you count the different SKUs, there are 15+ different variations of Vista available [...]
IT Job Tips: How to get into the “YES” Folder
By Scott Skinger ⋅ January 8, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment
Are you an IT Professional looking for a way to get into the “Yes” folder? These 5 IT Job Tips from a business owner’s perspective will show you what to pay attention to when sending out your IT resume.
CompTIA Network+ Certification: Why I think It Is Important
By Scott Skinger ⋅ January 6, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment
I get the impression that some people think that CompTIA certifications are a waste of time and offer no “employment” value. I disagree; especially when it comes to the Network+. Network+ Training covers “core” networking concepts that all IT Pros should know; especially if you plan on working in any sort of networking position. We recently [...]
Wii Have A Problem …
By Scott Skinger ⋅ December 13, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment
I don’t remember how I came across this site last night; what I do know is that I spent over an hour here when I should have been sleeping, working or doing something else productive! This site is hilarious and shows you just how cool the new Nintendo Wii really is. Wii Have a Problem [...]
Microsoft TechNet: Exchange Server TechCenter
By Scott Skinger ⋅ December 8, 2006 ⋅ Post a comment
Are you looking for more information about Exchange 2007 (or other versions)? Check out Microsoft TechNet for Exchange. It has been awhile since I have visited the Microsoft technet site but I was poking around today looking at the details of Exchange 2007. They have some real good information on deployment, server roles and much more. [...]