Get re-certified as Cisco exams are retired
Technology is ever changing. This couldn’t be any more true in information technology where things are expected to change, evolve and improve quickly and without any let up. The reason why...
View ArticleThe VCP debate: It’s time for VMware to ditch its costly course prerequisite
Editor’s note: We asked two IT pros to face-off on whether or not VMware should keep its VCP course requirement. This argument says it’s got to go. See the case for keeping the VCP course prerequisite...
View ArticleThe VCP debate: Why VMware should absolutely keep its course requirement
Editor’s note: We asked two IT pros to face-off on whether or not VMware should keep its VCP course requirement. This argument is pro keeping it. See the case for getting rid of the VCP course...
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Quick guide to Linux LPIC certification exams
The Linux Professional Institute is an organization that brings together IT professionals, tech companies, training organizations and volunteers who advocate for the professional use of Linux, free...
View ArticleMCSA 2008 vs. MCSA 2012: Which certification should you pursue?
Greetings True Believers, As part of the 90 Days to MCSA Challenge, in which people spend the 90 days leading up to TechEd studying for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2012...
View ArticleWant to become a VMware vExpert?
Late last week, VMware announced applications are now available for the 2013 vExpert designation. I submitted my application a few days ago, and I know there are many other TrainSignal fans who did as...
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Breaking down Microsoft exam changes and new question formats
Microsoft exams and certifications are among the most common in the IT profession. I rarely see a resume without at least one of them, because they touch on systems and database administration,...
View ArticleQuick tip: Stop second-guessing exam answers
One of the great things about working at TrainSignal is being around so many smart people. You literally learn something in almost every interaction, whether it’s a group lunch or passing chatter in...
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Snag new CompTIA A+ 220-801 flash cards
We’re excited to release printer-friendly flash cards for the CompTIA A+ 220-801 exam. Our flash cards are two-sided, with questions on the front and answers on the back. Each flash card contains four...
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Which cloud certification is right for you?
Cloud computing is the in thing right now in the IT world. It’s no longer just a buzzword but a very tangible reality. And as cloud computing grows both in popularity and usage, it is becoming more and...
View ArticleQuick tip: Study for all 3 MCSA exams before testing
If we told you to study for three certification exams in a row before taking a single test, would you think we’re crazy? You wouldn’t be able to remember key study points from the first exam by the...
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Get the Ultimate Guide to Preparing for IT Certification Exams
Preparing for a certification exam can mean a long commitment. Even if tests come easy to you and you’re savvy with new software, it still takes time to learn the subject material. Since a lot goes...
View ArticleHP Big Data Solutions certification: What you need to know
In just two years, big data will be responsible for employing more than 4.4 million people, with close to 2 million IT positions in the United State alone, according to Gartner forecasts. Not only...
View Article3 questions to ask before forking over money for IT cert prep
Certification prep is an interesting proposition for IT cert candidates, but it’s important to remember that selling cert prep materials is also a pretty big business. Though you’ll often encounter...
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Major changes to Cisco CCNA, CCNET: What you need to know
In 1993, Cisco Systems inaugurated its now-dominant certification program with the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), which involved both written and lab exams. Several years later, Cisco...
View ArticleAmazon launches cloud certification program
Amazon just announced the AWS Certification Program, which is aimed at testing the cloud-based skills of solutions architects, sysops admins and developers. This is kind of a surprise from Amazon, but...
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Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): Your first of many IT certs
Last week my wife and I attended a company dinner. During the meet and greet, one of the husbands I met asked “How can I get the basics that I need to get started with a career in IT?” After a moment...
View ArticleCert preparation: How to budget for self-study vs. formal training
When it comes to gearing up for IT certification exams, savvy IT pros already know there are two primary avenues to achieving a proper state of “exam readiness.” The first path is often called...
View ArticleCompTIA’s new e-Learning certificates a step in right direction
On April 1, CompTIA began offering some of its channel learning courses in cloud, mobile and security via its e-Learning platform. These courses are focused on solution providers, value-added resellers...
View ArticleIs there an affordable way to get your CCNA Video cert?
Like many of the other niche Cisco certifications, the new (as of Jan 2013) Cisco Certified Network Associate – Video certification (CCNA Video) has been gaining steam in the network video/voice...
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