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VCP Test Prep: Installing ESXi 5 interactively Created: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, September 05, 2012
In this part of the VCP test prep series, we look at installing ESXi 5 interactively, including best practices and gotchas to watch out for.
Certification Bang for the Buck Created: Monday, August 13, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, September 05, 2012
There are lots of articles out there that talk about different certifications. But relatively few seem to ask, how valuable are those certifications when compared to the cost of obtaining them, and...
Breaking Down the CompTIA Security+ Created: Monday, August 06, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, September 05, 2012
In this article, we break down the CompTIA Security+ certification, to help you understand and pass the Security+ exam.
VCP 5 Study Guide: The basics of ESXi Created: Saturday, June 30, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, September 05, 2012
The Vmware Certified Professional v5 (VCP5) certification is one of the hottest certifications in the IT industry today, due in large part to the sizeable (and still growing) presence of VMware in ...
Preparing to Take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Exam Created: Friday, May 04, 2012 Updated: Saturday, June 30, 2012
Passing the CCNA can be a significant challenge, and this article gives you tips to successfully navigate the CCNA exam.
The Cisco Certified Network Associate Security Certification Created: Saturday, June 30, 2012 Updated: Saturday, June 30, 2012
Network security is a key ingredient in the IT security foundation of all enterprises. This article describes of the most popular foundation-level IT network security certifications in the IT indus...
Understanding the VMware Certified Professional Certification Created: Friday, May 04, 2012 Updated: Saturday, June 30, 2012
Exploring VMware Certified Professional 5 certfification, including information and resources for passing the exam.
Online Graduate Programs for IT Professionals Created: Sunday, June 24, 2012 Updated: Sunday, June 24, 2012
For IT professionals who want to take their career to the next level, a graduate degree offers the next big step in their career. This article explores a number of online graduate programs, and pro...
Certification Path Breakdown: The Red Hat Certified Engineer Created: Friday, May 04, 2012 Updated: Monday, June 11, 2012
Breaking down the steps required to successfully achieve the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification.
Understanding The New MCSE Created: Friday, May 04, 2012 Updated: Monday, June 11, 2012
A step-by-step breakdown of the new, cloud-focused set of MCSE certifications from Microsoft.
Understanding the Certified Ethical Hacker Created: Friday, June 01, 2012 Updated: Friday, June 01, 2012
An in-depth look at the Certified Ethical Hacker Certification, including overviews of the certification and the exam process.
In-Demand Technical Certifications for 2012 Created: Friday, May 04, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
A look at the hottest technical certifications for 2012.
Contact the About.com Technical Certification Guide Created: Friday, May 04, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Find out how to get in touch with the About.com Technical Certification Guide.
Pick the Right Security Certification Created: Thursday, March 05, 2009 Updated: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Pick the right security certification -- choose the proper security certification to meet your career objectives
Hardest Certification Test - What's the Hardest Certification Test You've Ever Taken? Created: Monday, October 05, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Describe your hardest certification test, and the steps you took to overcome it.
Study for Your Certification Exams Created: Thursday, November 11, 2010 Updated: Friday, November 12, 2010
This is the place to find all of the tools you need to help you decide how you want to study and what products will work best with your time and budget.
Tech Certification Basics - Basic Information to Get You Started on Tech Certification Created: Thursday, November 11, 2010 Updated: Thursday, November 11, 2010
Do you need a tech certification? How much will it cost? Will it help your career? How much more money can you make? As you decide if a certification is the right choice for you, there are many que..
Choose a Certification - Which Tech Certification to Choose Created: Thursday, November 11, 2010 Updated: Thursday, November 11, 2010
You may know exactly what certification you are looking for, or you may still be researching to decide which is best. Take into account your current skills as well as your future career goals.
Contact the Certification Guide Created: Updated: Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Contact the Certification Guide
PMP Certification - Impact of PMP Certification Created: Sunday, June 28, 2009 Updated: Monday, November 02, 2009
Readers discuss how the PMP has impacted their careers.
Certification Savings - Save Money on Certification Created: Sunday, June 28, 2009 Updated: Monday, November 02, 2009
Money-saving tips for certification seekers.
Certification Mistake - Your Biggest Certification Mistake Created: Monday, June 29, 2009 Updated: Monday, November 02, 2009
Readers sound off on their biggest certification mistake.
Certification or Experience - Certs First, or Experience First? Created: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 Updated: Monday, November 02, 2009
Both experience and certification are important in IT, but which should come first?
Virtualization Certification - How has Virtualization Certification Helped You? Created: Monday, July 13, 2009 Updated: Monday, November 02, 2009
Reader feedback - how has virtualization certification helped you?
CompTIA Network+ - Readers Respond on CompTIA Network+ Created: Saturday, July 25, 2009 Updated: Monday, November 02, 2009
Readers discuss the value of the CompTIA Network+ certification
A+ Certification - Will You be Getting A+ Certified? Created: Sunday, August 16, 2009 Updated: Monday, November 02, 2009
Does the new A+ certification intrigue you? Tell us now.
Certification Testing - Hardest Certification Test Created: Monday, October 05, 2009 Updated: Monday, November 02, 2009
Users sound off on their most difficult certification test
Cert-Holders Strike Back! - An Uprising Against Microsoft Created: Friday, September 11, 2009 Updated: Friday, September 11, 2009
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSEs) rebel against decertification, and Microsoft listens
Microsoft Certified Master - Guide to Microsoft Certified Master Certification Created: Saturday, August 22, 2009 Updated: Saturday, August 22, 2009
The Microsoft Certified Master is tough to get -- our resource guide tells you just how tough
A+ Certification - Changes to the A+ Certification Created: Sunday, August 16, 2009 Updated: Sunday, August 16, 2009
CompTIA's A+ certification has been upgraded for the first time in three years. We explore the new credential.
MCT Training - How to Become an MCT Created: Monday, August 03, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Learn how to become a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with this step-by-step guide.
CompTIA Network+ - CompTIA Network+ Resource Center Created: Saturday, July 25, 2009 Updated: Saturday, July 25, 2009
Everything you need to know about CompTIA's Network+ certification can be found here.