Explaining the VMware VCP5-DV exam versus vSphere 5.1
VMware has been following the tick-tock model for its vSphere releases where it introduces a major release then follows it with a minor release a year later. So far the series is composed of vSphere...
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8 best certifications for government IT jobs
For IT pros looking to get into government work, it’s often hard to find a single source of information about every specific agency and department. If you want a gig specifically in the government...
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So many Cisco CCNAs, only so much time
The updating process that is required for all respectable certification is a double-edge sword for many. On one hand, it keeps the certification relevant and respectable. On the other, new material can...
View ArticleCertification expiration check-in: Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle
In the world of information technology, you must learn to adapt and be part of what is new and what will be “useful” in the near future. This is the reason certification providers update and change...
View ArticleTook the MCSA? Complete our survey for the chance to win a free year of...
You’ve studied like crazy. You’ve sat for three exams. No what? For those of you who recently took the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) exams, we’ve got yet another task for you, but we...
View ArticleHow likely are you to pass an ITIL® exam?
It’s no surprise that passing an ITIL® cert exam is no walk in the park. There’s a reason why so few people attempt to get certified in this field and it’s because of the rigor and difficulty of the...
View ArticleA Microsoft MVP’s 5 steps for passing certification exams
So I was at TechEd 2013 in New Orleans last week and decided to take a Microsoft exam (because apparently I didn’t have enough to do with speaking at the event, writing up my weekly column for...
View ArticleQuick tip: How to use certification practice exams the right way
Think practice tests are a waste of time? Maybe you should reconsider. In a new TrainSignal survey of 300 IT pros who are taking the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) exams, 70 percent...
View ArticleVCAP-CID exam: Know what to expect and how to prepare
What better way to get inside tips on how to pass a certification exam than hearing about it straight from a peer who recently passed it? I just recently had the opportunity to challenge the VCAP-CID...
View ArticleDecoding the MCSA: Tips for passing the Microsoft Certified Solutions...
Studying for the three exams that are part of the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate designation can seem overwhelming. Imagine completing them all in just 90 days! That’s exactly what a group of...
View ArticleWhat’s tough in the new Cisco CCNA exam?
The last day you can earn the old Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA, exams 640-8XX) is coming soon: September 30, 2013. If you’re looking to update your certification, you should recognize that...
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The power of cloud certifications
Are you still worrying about losing your admin job to the cloud? Cloud services have been around long enough now that this shouldn’t be the case. In fact, if you have any experience integrating the...
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Will you fail the MCSA if you don’t know PowerShell?
PowerShell is not new. When I first started to use Windows Server 2008 R2, I was wondering what that blue command prompt icon was doing pinned to my task bar. I even clicked on it and tried some...
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How the SQL 2012 MCSA changes everything
SQL 2012 is an advanced cloud-ready, big-data capable and high-performance database platform. Microsoft has already made it clear that it can compete as a top database vendor with SQL 2008 and have...
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Mid-year check-in: Top 5 2013 IT certifications
About six months ago I wrote an article on the most in-demand certifications in the industry. I thought I would take the time to reflect on what’s changed since then and update the list. I will once...
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INFOGRAPHIC: What does it take to conquer the MCSA?
Wouldn’t certification exams seem a lot less daunting if you knew what to expect ahead of time? Do you need to take practice exams? What study methods work? Does real-world experience matter? In the...
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Microsoft pros, you need to get VMware certified
If you’re a Microsoft Certified Professional who’s interested in virtualization, you might think knowing Hyper-V is enough. I’d argue you’re wrong. If you can also learn VMware, do it! There are...
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The hardest topics on the Windows Server MCSA exams are….
When you’re studying for an IT certification exam, it can be hard to know where to focus your energy. You might be tempted to listen to your peers who have already sat for the exam, but be cautious....
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CCIE Voice controversy: Why your voice matters (pun intended)
There are a number of different things that vendors have to take into consideration when they are planning the details of their certification programs. The fact is that sometimes little things get...
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The best certifications for IT newcomers
The hard part about being a newcomer in IT is just that: You’re new. Most newbies have little to zero experience but desperately want to snag some. Of course, most hiring managers will only consider...
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