Archive for February, 2009
Advantages Of Getting An MCSE Certification
The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification is considered as one of the one most popular and sought after technical certifications in the industry. Obtaining an MCSE credential certifies that you are capable of demonstrating necessary skills to successfully lead organizations in terms of designing, implementing and administering business solutions with the use of the Microsoft Windows Server System and the Windows operating system.
What you need to know about Cisco’s new CCNA specializations?
What are the new CCNA specializations?
To become a specialized CCNA, you must first be a “regular” CCNA, and then pass a single certification test in your specialist area.
There are three new CCNA specializations:
- CCNA Security
- CCNA Voice
- CCNA Wireless
Each of these is an area of technology in which Cisco is pushing for a very strong presence.
What do I need to know about these specializations? Read the rest of this entry »
The 10 roles you need for ITIL configuration management
Many IT departments try to implement ITIL configuration management without giving much thought to the staffing of the configuration management service. Like any IT task, configuration management requires skilled people with standardized processes, but this aspect is often overlooked in the rush to find the perfect configuration management database (CMDB) tool.
What makes for the most effective configuration management team? The answer will depend somewhat on the size of the IT environment. The essential roles, however, are the same whether one expert plays three or four roles or volume dictates that one role requires two or three people. There are lots of creative ways to deploy these roles across an organization, but here are the essential roles you should consider when embarking on a configuration management service: Read the rest of this entry »