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Take Your CCNP All the Way to the FBI

Friday, July 16th, 2010
If you’re interested in a career as an IT professional, but don’t want to be stuck in a boring office, then maybe the FBI is right for you. Investigating high-tech crime is becoming a huge priority, and the FBI needs talented people with excellent tech skills to work on those cases. One way to join the ranks of Mulder, Scully and all of those other cool FBI agents is to have your bachelor’s degree and one of Cisco’s advanced certifications like the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE).
Recently Cisco has streamlined the entire CCNP program,
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trimming it down from four exams to three. Here’s a quick breakdown of the three new exams:
ROUTE (642-902)
The ROUTE exam went live this March. According to the Cisco, passing the ROUTE (642-902) exam will “certify that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills necessary to use advanced IP addressing and routing in implementing scalable and secure Cisco ISR routers connected to LANs and WANs.”
SWITCH (642-813)
SWITCH (642-813) became available on March 10, 2010. The Cisco Learning Network site says that passing this exam “will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to to plan, configure and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions using Cisco’s Campus Enterprise Architecture.”
TSHOOT (642-832)
TSHOOT is Cisco’s toubleshooting and problem solving component of the CCNP. It became available on April 30, 2010.  “TSHOOT 642-832 exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to (1) plan and perform regular maintenance on complex enterprise routed and switched networks and (2) use technology-based practices and a systematic ITIL-compliant approach to perform network troubleshooting.”
Training products for all three of the new CCNP courses are available now from PrepLogic. If you’re a Networking Unlimited Access user, you’ll see these titles automatically be added to your menu of available courses. If you have any questions about a career in technology (including becoming an awesome CCNP FBI Agent!), or you’d like to find out how you can have Unlimited Access to our entire training library, give our guys a call at 1-800-418-6789.
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If you’re interested in a career as an IT professional, but don’t want to be stuck in a boring office, then maybe becoming an FBI agent is right for you. According to Yahoo! Education, investigating high-tech crime is becoming a huge priority, and the FBI needs talented people with excellent tech skills to work on those cases. One way to join the ranks of Mulder, Scully and all of those other cool FBI agents is to have your bachelor’s degree and one of Cisco’s advanced certifications like the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE). Read more to find out how you can become a high-tech FBI Agent.

Recently Cisco has streamlined the entire CCNP program, trimming it down from four exams to three. Here’s a quick breakdown of the three new exams:

ROUTE (642-902)
The ROUTE exam went live this March. According to the Cisco, passing the ROUTE (642-902) exam will “certify that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills necessary to use advanced IP addressing and routing in implementing scalable and secure Cisco ISR routers connected to LANs and WANs.”

SWITCH (642-813)
SWITCH (642-813) became available on March 10, 2010. The Cisco Learning Network site says that passing this exam “will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to to plan, configure and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions using Cisco’s Campus Enterprise Architecture.”

TSHOOT (642-832)
TSHOOT is Cisco’s toubleshooting and problem solving component of the CCNP. It became available on April 30, 2010.  “TSHOOT 642-832 exam will certify that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to (1) plan and perform regular maintenance on complex enterprise routed and switched networks and (2) use technology-based practices and a systematic ITIL-compliant approach to perform network troubleshooting.”

Training products for all three of the new CCNP courses are available now from PrepLogic. If you’re a Networking Unlimited Access user, you’ll see these titles automatically be added to your menu of available courses. If you have any questions about a career in technology (including becoming an awesome CCNP FBI Agent!), or you’d like to find out how you can have Unlimited Access to our entire training library, give our guys a call at 1-800-418-6789.

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New Course: ITIL® v3 LearnSmart Video Training

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

ITIL® is among the world’s leading authorities on technology and IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices. PrepLogic’s new ITIL® v3 LearnSmart Video Training helps people who want a career in this profession to get ITIL® skills and certifications that are becoming so popular in the field.

The new course provides total instruction for you to pass your ITIL v3 Foundations exam and earn the ITIL® v3 Foundations certificate. ITIL® Foundations is the first in a series of certifications from ITIL® that also includes ITIL® Intermediate certification and ITIL® Expert. All of these certifications center around best practices for service management. Not sure what a service is? Then check out this clip from ITIL® v3 LearnSmart Video Training

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The complete ITIL® v3 Foundations course includes three sessions of training devoted to IT service management. Session 1 gives you a complete introduction and overview of concepts with sections including Service and the Service Lifecycle, Understanding Service Management, Service Strategy and more. Session 2 digs a little deeper into the service lifespan with sections including Service Asset/Configuration Management, Change Management and ITIL© Management. Session 3 wraps up the course with instruction on Incident and Problem Management, Continual Service Improvement, Technology and Architecture and finally a discussion on the exam itself.

ITIL® v3 LearnSmart Video Training is available now as an independent product or as part of our Unlimited Access library. To find out more about ITIL© or IT Service Management training, give us a call at 1-800-418-6789. Good luck on your training.

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Microsoft Office 2010 The Movie

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Check out this preview video for Microsoft Office 2010. It’s safe to say this is probably the best trailer for a productivity suite you’re ever likely to see.

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Microsofoft Virtualization Certifications All in One Place

Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Virtualization is all about reducing costs and reducing risk. No wonder it’s such a popular technology. Now Microsoft has put all the information you need about their Virtualization Certifications all in one place. Check out Microsoft’s Virtualization Certification page for an overview of their programs, detailed requirements for each certification path and more information about becoming MCTS and MCITP certified in Microsoft Virtualization technologies.
Microsoft Virtualization MCTS and MCITP Certifications
Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization (MCTS)
Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization (MCTS)
Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring (MCTS)
Windows Server 2008 R2, Virtualization Administrator (MCITP)
Another cool feature you’ll find on this page is a downloadable PDF Virtualization Certification Roadmap that plots your course towards these valuable certifications. If you have any questions about Microsoft IT certifications, including virtualization, give PrepLogic a call at 1-800-418-6789. Thanks, and good luck.

Virtualization is all about reducing costs and reducing risk. No wonder it’s such a popular technology. Now Microsoft has put all the information you need about their Virtualization Certifications all in one place. Check out Microsoft’s Virtualization Certification page for an overview of their programs, detailed requirements for each certification path and more information about becoming MCTS and MCITP certified in Microsoft Virtualization technologies.

Microsoft Virtualization MCTS and MCITP Certifications

  • Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization (MCTS)
  • Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization (MCTS)
  • Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring (MCTS)
  • Windows Server 2008 R2, Virtualization Administrator (MCITP)

Another cool feature you’ll find on this page is a downloadable PDF Virtualization Certification Roadmap that plots your course towards these valuable certifications. If you have any questions about Microsoft IT certifications, including virtualization, give PrepLogic a call at 1-800-418-6789. Thanks, and good luck.

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New Product Focus: Convergence+ LearnSmart Video Training

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

One of PrepLogic’s newest titles is Convergence+ LearnSmart Video Training. The new course trains IT professionals in the topics you need to know to pass the CompTIA Convergence+ certification exam. Over the past few years, the Convergence+ certification has grown in popularity and acceptance as the adoption of VoIP technology has ramped up.

Convergence+ is a credential for technicians who specialize in unified communications. Passing the exam illustrates a technician’s ability to design, implement and manage both data and voice networking.

The Convergence+ LearnSmart Video Training course goes into detail about why VoIP really matters. Expert Tom Carpenter discusses the origins of telephony and the series of technological advances that have brought us into this era. In addition to Convergence+, the material in this video can prepare you to earn your CCNA Voice certification.  Some of the topics Tom covers include:

  • Understanding Traditional Telephony
  • VOIP Fundamentals
  • Unified Communications
  • Working with Gateways
  • Configuring Dial Peers
  • Quality of Service
  • Gatekeepers
  • Troubleshooting

The 13 hour Convergence+ LearnSmart Video Training course takes you step-by-step through the process of implementing IP address schemes and IP services to meet network requirements in a medium-size enterprise branch office network. In addition, this course will show you how to design and implement full featured switched networks that converge efficiently. To help get you familiar with the course, PrepLogic has put up a free 30-minute preview of Convergence+ LearnSmart Video Training. Check it out today.

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Microsoft Office Certification News : Goodbye MCAS

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Back in the day of  Microsoft Office 2003, people who wanted to prove their Office skills were able to earn the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. The MOS was replaced for the Office 2007 series with the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification. Now, Microsoft has decided to switch back. For Office 2010, Microsoft will once again offer the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification series. Each of the certifications in the series will consist of a single exam focusing on one of the products in the Microsoft Office Suite of productivity software. Check out the lineup for Office 2010:

MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2010 (Exam 77-881)
MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2010 Expert (Exam 77-887)
MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 (Exam 77-882)
MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Expert (Exam 77-888)
MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 (Exam 77-883)
MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 (Exam 77-884)
MOS: Microsoft Office Access 2010 (Exam 77-885)
MOS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 (Exam 77-886)
MOS: Microsoft Project 2010, Managing Projects (Exam 77-178)
  • MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2010 (Exam 77-881)
  • MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2010 Expert (Exam 77-887)
  • MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 (Exam 77-882)
  • MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Expert (Exam 77-888)
  • MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 (Exam 77-883)
  • MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 (Exam 77-884)
  • MOS: Microsoft Office Access 2010 (Exam 77-885)
  • MOS: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 (Exam 77-886)
  • MOS: Microsoft Project 2010, Managing Projects (Exam 77-178)

All of these certifications are still in development and will be available within the next few months from Microsoft. The other part of this story is that everyone who earned an MCAS certification will have their credential switched to an MOS certification. Nothing about the credential will change other than the name. For a more through explanation, check out what the people at Microsoft have to say about the new series of certifications. For more info about Microsoft Office certifications and other productivity training, check back with PrepLogic or give our team a call at 1-800-418-6789.

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PrepLogic’s Hiring Manager Secret #8

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
8. Don’t Look Stupid on the Internet
Social Media makes it very tempting to be more and more transparent about your personal life. It can be easy to let your guard down and reveal facts that shouldn’t be for public consumption. Now is the time to reel it back in.  Carefully manage your privacy settings and closely monitor the content you allow to be seen publically. Better yet, you may want to follow this rule: only post material that you’d show directly to your boss. It’s important to be in control of your online presence. Employers Google your name, you should do the same to see what comes up.
Be purposeful about your online presence. In response to an online blog, one poster commented that this year they planned to “be more diligent at linking my LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook strategies in order to facilitate more of a personal connection.” This is a wise strategy you can employ for yourself. It’s also important to keep to the topic at hand. Not all social media serve the same purpose. Look at what the “mission statements” are for Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIN.
Twitter
Discover what’s happening right now, anywhere in the world
Facebook
what’s on your mind? / Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life.
LinkedIn
Over 65 million professionals use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas and opportunities
Stick to the topic! Try not to include too much personal activity on your LinkedIN. Your contacts won’t appreciate it. Don’t use Facebook and LinkedIN for minute-by-minute updates, that’s what Twiter is for. Use your social and professional media to your advantage, don’t let it tear you down. Also, make sure thay you use the highest integrity with your screen names, avatars, email addresses and even your passwords. No hiring manager wants to seriously consider a candidate with sexydude37@yahoo.com for an email address.

Our new 12 Hiring Manager Secrets to Getting the Job You Want whitepaper has many great secrets that will help you get the edge when you’re looking for your next job.  Check out hint #8 and learn something very important about your online reputation. And when you’re done, go and get the full 12 Hiring Manager Secrets document free from PrepLogic. Enjoy.

Hiring Manager Secret #8. Don’t Look Stupid on the Internet

Social Media makes it very tempting to be more and more transparent about your personal life. It can be easy to let your guard down and reveal facts that shouldn’t be for public consumption. Now is the time to reel it back in.  Carefully manage your privacy settings and closely monitor the content you allow to be seen publically. Better yet, you may want to follow this rule: only post material that you’d show directly to your boss. It’s important to be in control of your online presence. Employers Google your name, you should do the same to see what comes up.

Be purposeful about your online presence. In response to an online blog, one poster commented that this year they planned to “be more diligent at linking my LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook strategies in order to facilitate more of a personal connection.” This is a wise strategy you can employ for yourself. It’s also important to keep to the topic at hand. Not all social media serve the same purpose. Look at what the “mission statements” are for Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIN.

Twitter
Discover what’s happening right now, anywhere in the world

Facebook
What’s on your mind? / Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life.

LinkedIn
Over 65 million professionals use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas and opportunities

Stick to the topic! Try not to include too much personal activity on your LinkedIN. Your contacts won’t appreciate it. Don’t use Facebook and LinkedIN for minute-by-minute updates, that’s what Twiter is for. Use your social and professional media to your advantage, don’t let it tear you down. Also, make sure thay you use the highest integrity with your screen names, avatars, email addresses and even your passwords. No hiring manager wants to seriously consider a candidate with sexydude37@yahoo.com for an email address.

Ready to find out more? Check out the full 12 Hiring Manager Secrets to Getting the Job You Want for the full list of helpful hints about managing and maintaining your career and positioning your skills and accomplishments for maximum value.  Got any questions? Give us a call at 1-800-418-6789.

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Secret Tips to Help You Get Hired

Friday, May 14th, 2010
We’ve just released our newest career-advice article, “12 Hiring Manager Secrets to Getting the Job You Want.” This article is packed with great info you can use and it’s fun to read also. The point of this article isn’t to help you “trick” your way into a job, it’s to help you develop habits and attitudes that will make hiring manager’s genuinely want to give you the job. It includes:
• Patterns of employment hiring managers want to see
• How to position your accomplishments and achievements
• The proper way to communicate and provide your information
• How to get your email opened and your resume read
• Leveraging Social Media to your advantage (and preventing it from tarnishing your image)
• Answers to commonly asked interview questions
• IT skills and certifications that speak the loudest
Our new “12 Hiring Manager Secrets to Getting the Job You Want” is free and it’s available for download now. If you have any questions about these tips, or anything else to do with IT training, give our guys a call at 1-800-418-6789.

We’ve just released our newest career-advice article, “12 Hiring Manager Secrets to Getting the Job You Want.” This article is packed with great info you can use and it’s fun to read also. The point of this article isn’t to help you “trick” your way into a job, it’s to help you develop habits and attitudes that will make hiring manager’s genuinely want to give you the job. It includes:

  • Patterns of employment hiring managers want to see
  • How to position your accomplishments and achievements
  • The proper way to communicate and provide your information
  • How to get your email opened and your resume read
  • Leveraging Social Media to your advantage (and preventing it from tarnishing your image)
  • Answers to commonly asked interview questions
  • IT skills and certifications that speak the loudest

Our new “12 Hiring Manager Secrets to Getting the Job You Want” is free and it’s available for download now. If you have any questions about these tips, or anything else to do with IT training, give our guys a call at 1-800-418-6789.

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Microsoft Releases Server 2008 R2 Desktop Virtualization (70-669) Exam

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Microsoft Releases Server 2008 R2 Desktop Virtualization (70-669) Exam
Microsoft new TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization (70-669) exam is now available. The new exam can be scheduled and taken at thousands of Prometric testing centers across the United States and Canada. The new exam is important because it earns the candidate credit for Microsoft certifications including:
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Virtualization Administrator
Server 2008 R2 Desktop Virtualization (70-669) fulfills the Desktop Virtualization portion of the MCITP Virtualization Administrator certification. Other exams necessary for that certification include the Pro: Windows Server 2008 R2, Virtualization Administrator (70-693) for the Virtualization Administration portion and either TS: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring (70-652) or TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization (70-659) for the Server Virtualization portion.
http://borntolearn.mslearn.net/btl/b/weblog/archive/2010/04/01/more-news-about-virtualization-administrator.aspx#comments
According to Microsoft, the TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization (70-669) exam “focuses on desktop virtualization technologies such as Windows Virtual PC, MED-V, Windows XP Mode for Windows 7, App-V, Remote Desktop Services, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Windows Server 2008 R2 environments, and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2.” The topic domains of the exam are
- Deploying and Managing an Enterprise Desktop Virtualization Environment
- Deploying and Managing a Presentation Virtualization Environment
- Deploying and Managing an Application Virtualization (App-V) Environment
- Managing a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Environment
For more information and discussion about TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization (70-669), check out the posting about the exam at the Microsoft Born to Learn blog. To find out more about training for this and many other certification exams, give PrepLogic a call at 1-800-418-6789.
TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-669
Microsoft’s new TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization (70-669) exam is now available. The new exam can be scheduled and taken at thousands of Prometric testing centers across the United States and Canada. The new exam is important because it earns the candidate credit for Microsoft certifications including:
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Virtualization Administrator
Server 2008 R2 Desktop Virtualization (70-669) fulfills the Desktop Virtualization portion of the MCITP Virtualization Administrator certification. Other exams necessary for that certification include the Pro: Windows Server 2008 R2, Virtualization Administrator (70-693) for the Virtualization Administration portion and either TS: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring (70-652) or TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization (70-659) for the Server Virtualization portion.  According to Microsoft, the TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization (70-669) exam “focuses on desktop virtualization technologies such as Windows Virtual PC, MED-V, Windows XP Mode for Windows 7, App-V, Remote Desktop Services, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Windows Server 2008 R2 environments, and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2.”  The topic domains of the exam are:
  • Deploying and Managing an Enterprise Desktop Virtualization Environment
  • Deploying and Managing a Presentation Virtualization Environment
  • Deploying and Managing an Application Virtualization (App-V) Environment
  • Managing a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Environment
For more information and discussion about TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization (70-669), check out the posting about the exam at the Microsoft Born to Learn blog. To find out more about training for this and many other certification exams, give PrepLogic a call at 1-800-418-6789.

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Free Windows 7 Enterprise Trial Extended

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

According to the Microsoft Born to Learn blog, the Windows 7 Enterprise 90-Day Trial has been extended. Anyone looking to become more familiar with Windows 7 Enterprise on a professional or educational level can download a free 90-day trial version of the software for their own personal use.

This free download is particularly useful to individuals who want to pass Windows 7 related certification exams, including Windows 7 Configuration (70-680), Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician (70-685), Upgrading to Windows 7 MCITP Enterprise Desktop Support Technician (70-682) and others. These exams are important components to MCITP certification, and the free 90-day trial will help you become familiar with the Windows 7 Enterprise environment.

The free 90-day trial is now available through December 31, 2010. If you have any questions about Windows 7 certifications, give PrepLogic a call at 1-800-418-6789.

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