Certification

The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard in terms of measuring a technician’s hardware and software knowledge. As the most popular entry-level certification, it is particularly popular among individuals switching from another career to computers.
Organized by objectives, this unparalleled study guide offers you a systematic approach to preparing for the CompTIA A+ certification, and [...]

Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCTS Exam 70-652 and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce and apply what you ve learned through real-world case scenarios and practice exercises.
This official Microsoft study guide is designed to [...]

The O’Reilly School of Technology (OST), has announced a new Database Administration Certificate series designed to help current or aspiring DBAs learn new skills, build experience, and earn University Certification, all online.
The self-paced series comprises four courses covering the core technical and theoretical skills necessary for a complete understanding of database administration using the popular [...]

Practice Exams and study guides go hand in hand, and ExamForce produces some of the highest quality reference material available. ExamForce’s certified instructors craft these study guides so they follow each exam’s specific and recommended objection categories to ensure that you’ve got what you need come exam day.
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Microsoft

70-631 TS: Windows [...]

This course is designed to complement the Oracle 2 Day DBA documentation.
In this course you will find detailed information on the tasks outlined in the chapters of the Oracle 2 Day DBA manual, including step-by-step instructions.
List of Lessons

Introduction (No additional materials complement this chapter)

Installing Oracle and Building the Database

Getting Started with Oracle Enterprise Manager

Configuring the [...]

A technical training school that provides accelerated instruction leading to MCSE certification is typically referred to as an MCSE boot camp. From my experience, having taught boot camps for five years, the name is fitting. It is an experience that can make or break you. It is at times painful, and at times one of [...]

In order to achieve the second tier of the Cisco Pyramid, one needs to pass the Cisco Certifications for Network Professionals exam. This exam will prove that a network professional will be able to install, configure, and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with one hundred to five hundred or more nodes. They will [...]

Your BSCI exam may well be the most challenging of the four exams you must pass to become a CCNP, so you have to have the details of every protocol on the exam mastered! Today, we’ll look at the passive-interface command as it relates to OSPF.
Passive interfaces accept routing updates, but do not send them. [...]

It’s widely known that jobs regarding Information Technology (IT) are a popular choice both among college students and people looking to switch careers, because of the availability of jobs in this field and the technology hype of today’s age. However, many employers are looking for certain program certifications in the applicant’s resume become looking further [...]

There is no career field expanding quite as fast as the Information Technology field. Most experts predict this field will remain one of the fastest growing segments of the job market for many years to come. There is hardly a job that does not use computer technology to some degree or another and the demand [...]

Most Microsoft exams expect you to have some troubleshooting knowledge and exam 70-272 is not exception. You need to be able to troubleshoot TCP/IP addressing problems. So let’s take a look at some of the common problems that you can expect to be tested on.
When it comes to troubleshooting IP addressing, you need to know [...]

When it comes to configuring TCP/IP addressing on a Windows XP, you need to know that IP addresses can be dynamic or static. In other words, you can use DHCP to obtain an IP address or you can manually configure a static IP address. Keep in mind though that in a lot of cases servers [...]

There are many objectives covered on exam 70-272 Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System. You can view all the objectives on the Microsoft Learning Web site.
Although not explicitly stated, you do need to understand a bit about IP addressing, especially when it comes to troubleshooting. Some of the [...]

The Performance tab in the Task Manager window provides you with realtime performance statistics. The graphical displays for CPU utilization closely resemble Performance Monitor’s System Monitor. You do not have the ability to add objects and counters, but then again, you don’t have to worry about associated system overhead either, since the Performance tab [...]

The Task Manager is also known as ‘that thing that comes up with Ctrl-Alt-Del.’ While this was the case with Windows 9x and ME, it’s changed a bit with NT, and even moreso with Windows XP. With Windows 9x, you had the ability to bring up the Task Manager, or reboot with a [...]

This fall, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) will offer to companies and government agencies a practical, hands-on and sophisticated six-course (18-credit) certificate program designed to combat digital and physical terrorism. Classes may be available at the workplace or through distance learning.
“Companies or agencies may customize the program any way they want. Our goal is [...]

Dialer Watch is a vital part of your CCNA and CCNP studies, particularly for the BCRAN exam, but it’s one of the most misunderstood technologies as well. To help you pass the CCNA and CCNP certification exams, here’s a detailed look at Dialer Watch.
Dialer Watch allows you to configure a route or routes as “watched” [...]

Whether you’re on the road to the CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, or you’re on any other computer certification track, the odds are that sooner or later, you’re going to fail an exam. It’s happened to almost all of us, yours truly included. What you have to keep in mind in these times is that success is [...]

Not only is your CCNA exam going to have questions on VLAN trunking protocol, almost any network that has more than one VLAN is going to have VTP running. Whether you’re planning on passing the CCNA exam or just brushing up on your networking skills, this VTP tutorial will help you learn the basics of [...]

IT certifications continue to be a big can of worms for me. I think back through my career and remember all of the certifications that were supposedly required for one position or another, however I still landed the job without them. To name just a few, the A+, the MCP, the MCSE, the PMP, the [...]