With the rapid traverse of technological developments, nothing has behoove as ubiquitous as the computer. Every tom's got one. And they are occupied quest of all decorum of aspire, close people of all walks of life. So, do you barely suborn the computer that someone's selling? Or do you do some homework and appearance finished [...]
When you think ruin, you indubitably don’t think surrounding your old, trusty actual computer. But that’s definitely what on enhance of it when you command the irrevocable move toward your next laptop or desktop. And, yes, buying a late computer is certain, all in all the traverse at which computer technology zips along. Just characterize [...]
Cisco Certification: Taking Your First Certification Exam
You've studied hard you've practiced your configurations you've used your flash cards over and over again and finally, the big day is here. Your first certification exam!
For many Cisco certification candidates, their first exam is the CCNA Composite exam or one of the two exams that make [...]
The web is covered with stories regarding the benefits of professional computer certification, and most of them are backed up with salary surveys and the like. While there's certainly nothing wrong with making more money and having better job prospects, there's one benefit of certification that many candidates forget about.
Confidence.
You can't pay your rent [...]
The format and difficulty of computer certification exams is constantly changing. When I took my first certification exam (Novell NetWare 3.1x CNA, January 1997), there was no such thing as a simulator question, and my practical skills really were not tested. The exams then were much heavier on memorization.
One factor that helped make up for [...]
The decision to attend a computer training school is one of the most important you'll ever make, and even more important is which one to attend. Asking the right questions can give you an idea of whether a given IT school is a good investment. An earlier article I wrote on this [...]
When you're choosing which computer certification to pursue next, you should also be formulating a plan for your career. Your time is precious, and you should never choose to pursue a certification because it's "hot". There are some hard questions you should ask yourself before deciding to pursue the CCNA, CCNP, CCVP, CCSP, CCIE, MSCE, [...]
Okay you have now passed your certification test, congratulations! Now what? How is this going to actually improve your life, your career? Have you thought about your plans after you have passed the test? For many taking a certification exam is only a stepping stone to true success.
The first thing I would do even before [...]
Whether you're thinking of starting a career with computers and information technology, or thinking about earning a professional certification such as the CCNA or MCSE to accelerate your career, there is no better time to start than today. Silicon Valley is hiring again, and while we all can't work for Google, IT hiring is at [...]
One of the best decisions you can ever make is to attend a computer training school. As I've written in several other articles, you have to ask the right questions before writing a check or taking out a student loan, but when you find the right school you are indeed on your way to a [...]