Tag: IT Certifications 209 posts
Learn about the different certification paths and options through our detailed IT certification guides on Cisco, Citrix, CompTIA, CWNP, Microsoft, VMware and other popular IT certifications.
Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM 70-400) Exam Guide
By Veronica Henry ⋅ April 14, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
Network operations range from the routine, to the complex but no matter the task, System Center Operations Manager 2007 is focused on automation. By passing the 70-400 exam will earn the MCTS: SCOM 2007, Configuration Certification and credit towards your MCSA and MCSE on Windows Server 2003.
CWDP and CWAP: Two New CWNP Professional Certifications
By Kasia Lorenc ⋅ April 9, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
This week CWNP announced two new professional level certifications: • CWDP – Certified Wireless Design Professional • CWAP – Certified Wireless Analysis Professional The CWAP Exam (PW0-270) is expected to be available in the fourth quarter of 2010, whereas the CWDP Exam (PW0-250) is coming out in January 2011. CWDP [...]
Save on Your CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ Exam Retake
By Kasia Lorenc ⋅ April 8, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments
CompTIA and Prometric testing centers are offering a 25% discount on A+, Network+ and Security+ retake exams. The promotion, called “Reboot,” is available until June 30, 2010 and only for those candidates who failed their exams on the first try and need to complete a retake to certify. For more information and to take advantage [...]
Linux Certification Changes: LPI Forms Partnerships with CompTIA and Novell
By Veronica Henry ⋅ April 7, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
Have you been contemplating the pursuit of Linux professional certification? Have your choices been narrowed down to Novell, LPI and ComTIA? Well, there’s good news to share for new Linux certification candidates and current Linux certified professionals. Last year, Linux jobs grew by 5% and salaries increased by as much as 10% for Linux certified [...]
Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM Exam 70-401) Certification Guide
By Veronica Henry ⋅ April 7, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments
As we continue our look at Microsoft’s System Center Certifications, we’ll take a deep dive into System Center Configuration Manager. SCCM is a tool for IT Managers looking for a solution that consolidates management of multiple computing environments. System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Consolidation and simplification are the hallmarks of SCCM. Assess, deploy, and update [...]
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification Guide
By Abhinav Kaiser ⋅ April 6, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
As more and more IT projects are maintenance projects, the demand IT Service Management professionals is on the rise. ITIL is an IT service management governance model that provides a set of best practices for managing IT services. Learn about the ITIL certifications, job opportunities for certified ITIL professionals and how you can get ITIL certified.
Microsoft Systems Center Certification Overview
By Veronica Henry ⋅ March 31, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments
Today’s enterprise computing environments are more complex than their predecessors. Internet connectivity, smartphones and the mobile workforce make managing these corporate networks a challenge for even the most seasoned IT professional. In response, a new crop of software solutions have been developed to help simplify systems management. Microsoft’s solution center is one such application. It [...]
Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP) Certification Overview
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ March 30, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
With modern networks now having the ability to not only service your data requirements for surfing and getting email but also to fulfill your requirements for other services including voice, Cisco started the Cisco Certified Voice track. As with the other certification tracks, this includes an associate (CCNA Voice), professional (CCVP) and expert level certifications [...]
Red Hat Certification Options
By Veronica Henry ⋅ March 25, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments
In the last couple of weeks, we’ve been taking a closer look at the available Linux certification options including the LPIC certification, CompTIA’s Linux+ and Novell’s SUSE Linux certifications. Today we’re covering the final Linux certification option on our list: Red Hat Certification With over 75,000 certified Red Hat professionals, this is certainly the most [...]
CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-201) Certification Guide
By Tracey Wilson ⋅ March 24, 2010 ⋅ 9 comments
In my previous article on IT Security, we explored the key concepts of IT Security and looked at some of the more prominent IT Security Certifications available today. In continuation of my series focusing on IT Security, today’s article addresses the key objectives for passing the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-201) exam. CompTIA Security+ (SY0-201) Exam Overview [...]
Novell’s SUSE Linux Certification Options
By Veronica Henry ⋅ March 19, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
As a follow up to my article on Linux Certification Options, I decided to outline in detail what each of the Linux certs involve and what steps you need to take to obtain one. I have already covered both the LPIC certification and the CompTIA Linux+ certification. Up next: Novell. Novell Certified Linux Engineer [...]
SQL Server 2008 Certification Guide
By Mike Rodriguez ⋅ March 18, 2010 ⋅ One comment
SQL Server 2008 is used in many fields and has opened up many certification opportunities. If you choose to become certified in SQL Server 2008, you have a few career choices. The SQL Server 2008 certification paths allow you to become: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Microsoft Certified IT Professional Microsoft Certified Architect Microsoft Certified Master [...]
How to make sure IT certifications actually matter
By J. Peter Bruzzese ⋅ March 17, 2010 ⋅ One comment
Do IT certifications have any modern-day relevance? Some claim that “experience is the key … not multiple choice questions.” So is it worth getting certified in today’s economy? These are the questions I tackle in my latest InfoWorld article on how to make sure IT certifications actually matter. If you’re interested in learning how to [...]
CompTIA Linux+ Certification Overview
By Veronica Henry ⋅ March 12, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
CompTIA Linux+ covers Linux basics and is targeted toward entry level professionals, with a minimum of 6 to 12 months of Linux and/or Windows experience. You should have broad experience with the Linux command line, general administration and troubleshooting skills before you take this exam.
IT Security: Concept and Certification Options
By Tracey Wilson ⋅ March 9, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
Information technology professionals face a constant battle to secure systems and networks from a variety of threats. IT Security, as a concept, is often synonymous with Computer Security, Information Security, Information Assurance, or Cyber Security. Each of these security concepts have slight differences in meaning, but primarily focus on the protection of information or data, [...]
Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) Overview
By Veronica Henry ⋅ March 3, 2010 ⋅ One comment
Our look into the Linux certification arena began with a top-level overview of all the available Linux certification options. Today, we continue the series with a deeper discussion of the Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC). LPI, the folks behind LPIC, is a Canadian non-profit organization that advocates Linux usage in enterprise environments. They are also [...]
Cisco CCNP SP Operations Certification Track
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ March 1, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
On January 25th, Cisco announced the creation of a brand new track of certification to fill the need for experienced service provider operations personnel. This includes certifications at the associate (CCNA SP Operations), professional (CCNP SP Operations) and expert levels (CCIE SP Operations). Details for the associate and professional level certifications are rather scant at [...]
CCNP Exam Options: Which Exams Will Qualify For Your CCNP?
By Kasia Lorenc ⋅ February 26, 2010 ⋅ 7 comments
Cisco recently announced a curriculum update for the popular CCNP certification, leaving many candidates unsure of which exams will still count towards their CCNPs. Are you confused with the recent changes to the CCNP curriculum? Not sure which exams will qualify for you to complete your CCNP? If you’re in the process of preparing for [...]
Linux Certification Options
By Veronica Henry ⋅ February 24, 2010 ⋅ 6 comments
There was a time when a college degree alone was the standard measurement in determining a technical professional’s marketability. However, increasingly, certifications are becoming the requisite distinction on which potential employees are gauged. The growth of Linux, both in the enterprise and the home, has sparked an increase in employer demand for Linux certifications. This [...]
CCNP Curriculum Update: ROUTE, SWITCH and TSHOOT Exams
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ February 17, 2010 ⋅ 25 comments
On January 25th Cisco introduced a major revision in their CCNP curriculum and with their certification path. Instead of a four test requirement which has existed since its inception, the newer CCNP requires you to pass only three exams: the ROUTE, SWITCH and TSHOOT. These exams have been refocused in order to better highlight the [...]