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IT Manager resume makeover
Dec 2002
You may have fantastic credentials, but if they're not presented in the best light, they won't get you past the application process. Take a look at this resume makeover for some tips on how to...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Cisco CCNP Self-Study: Traffic filtering and security
May 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCNP Practical Studies: Switching (CCNP Self-Study), shows you how to secure management access, secure network access, and filter network traffic using...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Six ways to shoot yourself in the foot during an IT job interview
Apr 2005
You may be an excellent candidate for a particular IT position, with skills that are an ideal match for the job. But if you make one of these missteps during the interview, you could wind up...
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Book chapters
MCSA/MCSE 70-290 exam study guide: Administer computer accounts and resources in Active Directory
Aug 2007
Understanding how to manage objects within Active Directory is critical for successful deployment and reliable day-to-day operations of a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory-based network. In...
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Solutions to the top 10 peeves of a support tech
Apr 2009
It's easy to fall into a pattern of complaining about work annoyances and assuming there's nothing you can do about them. But IT pro Becky Roberts--who recently shared her top 10 peeves about...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Master the Windows XP Registry
Feb 2005
This book chapter, excerpted from O'Reilly's Windows XP in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition , describes how the Windows Registry works, what's in it, and how to safely add and delete keys and values. It...
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Tech Tips for Windows XP Professional, Second Edition
May 2005
Get the most out of Windows XP's benefits and features today! Now you can empower yourself and your end users with this single resource for setting up, configuring, maintaining, and securing...
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10+ IT organizations that can boost your career
Feb 2008
Job listings, vendor reviews, training programs, scholarships -- all potential benefits of joining a professional IT organization. This updated listing provides the information you need to...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Computing history poster
Jun 2002
It's difficult for any IT pro to imagine life before PCs. Download this poster and have some fun examining the history of computers, and brighten up the IT workspace at the same time!
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Cram efficiently for the CCNP exams with these concise visual guides
Jul 2007
Use the digital short cuts in CCNP Quick Reference Sheets Bundle: Exams 642-901, 642-812, 642-845, 642-825 to receive a concise review of the objectives of all four of the new CCNP exams. The...
Provided by Cisco Press
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White Papers
Resource Guide: 11 Qualities of Successful IT Managers
Aug 2008
To succeed as an IT manager, and to advance your career into the executive sphere, you need some very specific traits--11 to be exact. From needs assessment to team building, read this...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Cisco CCNA self-study: Determining IP routes flash cards
Mar 2005
This practical study aid, taken from Cisco Press' CCNA Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack, Second Edition, ensures you are prepared for questions on CCNA (Exam 640-801) and ICND (Exam 640-811)...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Prepare for CompTIA's Network+ exam with more than 100 practices questions on network media and topologies
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Network+ Certification Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 (Exam N10-003), 2nd Edition, offers practice test questions and answers about media and topologies for Exam...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Book chapters
Customize your Cisco routing policies with route maps
Nov 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Routing TCP/IP, Volume 1, 2nd Edition, discusses policy routing and how to configure route maps. Learn about route maps, which are a powerful tool for creating...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Hacking firewalls
Jan 2006
Learn how to recognize and fight common techniques hackers use to attack and subvert firewalls. This sample chapter, taken from McGraw-Hill's Hacking Exposed, Fifth Edition, provides detailed...
Provided by McGraw-Hill Professional
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Book chapters
Master patch management of Windows systems with these best practices
Sep 2005
This chapter from the Windows Security Resource Kit offers as an in-depth guide on patch management in a Windows environment. While firewalls, antivirus, and spyware protection get much of the...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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Book chapters
Plan, implement, and manage Windows Server 2003 Group Policy
Jan 2006
This sample chapter, taken from MCSE 70-294 Training Guide: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory InfraStructure, covers information about how...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Tech Tips for Windows XP Professional, Second Edition: Backup and Recovery chapter
Jul 2005
Windows XP's much more stable than previous Windows clients, but occasionally things still go wrong. Viruses and spyware wreak havoc. Sometimes users corrupt critical files and settings (ever have...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Hacking Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
Jan 2006
Learn how to recognize and fight common Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 hacking techniques. This sample chapter, taken from McGraw-Hill's Hacking Exposed, Fifth Edition, provides detailed...
Provided by McGraw-Hill Professional
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Book chapters
CISA exam prep: Evaluate a business' continuity planning and ability to recover from disaster
Jul 2007
An organization's ability to recover from natural or man-made disasters and return to normal operations is often an overlooked area of an IT audit. But the need to develop plans to deal with such...
Provided by Exam Cram
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Seven signs that a job candidate won't work out
Mar 2005
Interviewing, hiring, and training a new IT staffer takes a significant amount of time. The last thing you want is to discover that it was time wasted because your new hire can't get the job done....
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 things you should do before letting users take their laptops out the door
Dec 2005
Laptops allow users to stay connected and productive when traveling, but they aren't much good if users can't connect to resources they need or if someone walks off with it at the airport. Here...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 PowerToys that complete the Windows toolset and save you precious time
Sep 2005
The Windows XP PowerToys are set of time-saving applications and utilities that you can download and install for free from Microsoft. The default configuration of Microsoft's Windows XP operating...
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Book chapters
Cisco CCIE self study: Network security technologies and protocols
Jul 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCIE Security Exam Certification Guide, 2nd Edition, covers technologies that enable network administrators to secure sensitive data. Whether you're...
Provided by Cisco Press
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10 things you should know about developing soft skills to advance your IT career
Nov 2005
IT pros often have considerable technical training under their belts but lack experience in some key nontechnical areas. These pointers will help you focus on career-boosting soft skills,...
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Book chapters
Improve network performance with virtual LANs (VLANs)
Jun 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCNA Self-Study: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, 2nd Edition, shows you how virtual LANs (VLANs) improve network performance by controlling...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Successfully install Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Citrix CCA MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 and 4.0 (Exams 223/256), discusses how to install Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0. This sample chapter, taken...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Book chapters
Create an efficient IP plan with variable-length subnet masking (VLSM)
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from CCNA Portable Command Guide, teaches you the power of variable-length subnet masking (VLSM). Variable-length subnet masking (VLSM) is the more realistic way of...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Monitor and optimize Windows XP Pro system performance and reliability
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from MCSA/MCSE 70-270 Exam Prep 2: Windows XP Professional, discusses how to monitor and back up your computer so that it works efficiently and your data stays safe....
Provided by Que Publishing
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Top 10 valuable (but underused) Microsoft security technologies
Jan 2006
Microsoft offers a number of security mechanisms and tools as part of Windows operating systems or as add-ons, but some of them are just gathering dust. Here are 10 of the most underappreciated...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Take security precautions when an employee leaves the organization
Jan 2006
Employee separations create critical situations for IT departments. IT professionals often concentrate on external threats, but insiders always pose the most serious threat to computer security....
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Test and debug Windows-based applications with Visual C# .NET and Visual Studio .NET
Nov 2005
This sample chapter, taken from MCAD Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-316), discusses...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Book chapters
Deploy Windows application with Visual C# .NET and Visual Studio .NET
Nov 2005
This sample chapter, taken from MCAD Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-316), discusses...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Cybercrime evidence-preservation checklist
Apr 2005
Note:An updated version of this checklist is now available. You can download it here. You've detected a computer crime and decided to report that activity to law enforcement. Before you touch the...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Automate mundane network admin tasks with four member-submitted scripts
Nov 2005
TechRepublic asked members to submit their favorite network administration scripts and this is one of the responses. You can use these scripts to automatically choose background Windows wallpaper,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Crash Course: Microsoft Outlook
Jun 2006
This pre-packaged presentation contains everything you need to help attendees maximize their ability to use Outlook -- even if you don't consider yourself a public speaker. It includes a...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Windows Server 2008 Trial
Oct 2010
Windows Server 2008 free trial.
Provided by Microsoft
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Microsoft Outlook 2003 Basics
Apr 2008
The Microsoft Outlook 2003 Basics presentation is a pre-packaged solution designed to help familiarize attendees with the e-mail application's basic functions. The presentation contains everything...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Crash Course: Microsoft Outlook Advanced Functionality
Jul 2006
The Microsoft Outlook -- Advanced Functionality presentation provides a preformatted template for training end users to fully leverage Microsoft Outlook's capabilities. The accompanying Quick...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Book chapters
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam guide: Lay the foundation for building and managing a project successfully
Dec 2006
Both experienced project managers looking to validate years' worth of skills and knowledge and newcomers to the field looking to strengthen their resumes will find what they need in Project...
Provided by Sybex
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Book chapters
Deploy Windows application with Visual C# .NET and Visual Studio .NET
Nov 2005
This sample chapter, taken from MCAD Developing and Implementing Windows-based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-316), discusses...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Training assessment templates
Dec 2001
Training new employees and assessing the effects of training is an involved process. These templates can help busy managers keep training efforts on track and organized.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Cybercrime evidence-preservation checklist
Apr 2005
Note:An updated version of this checklist is now available. You can download it here. You've detected a computer crime and decided to report that activity to law enforcement. Before you touch the...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Computing history poster
Jun 2002
It's difficult for any IT pro to imagine life before PCs. Download this poster and have some fun examining the history of computers, and brighten up the IT workspace at the same time!
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
IPv6 Addressing
May 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Cisco Self-Study: Implementing Cisco IPv6 Networks (IPV6), provides detailed technical descriptions of the IPv6 header format and the impact of IPv6 on...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Automate mundane network admin tasks with four member-submitted scripts
Nov 2005
TechRepublic asked members to submit their favorite network administration scripts and this is one of the responses. You can use these scripts to automatically choose background Windows wallpaper,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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IT Professional's Guide to Desktop Control, Second Edition
Feb 2005
Learn to maintain order and enforce policies with TechRepublic's IT Professional's Guide to Desktop Control, Second Edition PDF and ISO file. With so much at stake, you need the expert insights,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Disaster recovery plan update checklist
Apr 2005
A disaster recovery plan isn't a static document. For the plan to be effective in a crisis, you need to review and reevaluate your recovery strategies and periodically update them to reflect...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Seven signs that a job candidate won't work out
Mar 2005
Interviewing, hiring, and training a new IT staffer takes a significant amount of time. The last thing you want is to discover that it was time wasted because your new hire can't get the job done....
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Cisco CCNA Self-Study: Fundamentals of IP
Mar 2005
This book chapter, excerpted from Cisco Press' CCNA INTRO Exam Certification Guide (CCNA Self-Study, 640-821, 640-801), presents the core concepts behind OSI Layer 3. Because CCNA focuses on...
Provided by Cisco Press
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10 things you should do before letting users take their laptops out the door
Dec 2005
Laptops allow users to stay connected and productive when traveling, but they aren't much good if users can't connect to resources they need or if someone walks off with it at the airport. Here...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Learn to use telnet, SSH, and ftp in UNIX
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Sams Teach Yourself UNIX in 24 Hours, 4th Edition, discusses how to connect to other UNIX systems on the Internet using telnet, SSH, and ftp. Learn how to connect...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Book chapters
Use these four Registry tweaks to accelerate Windows XP
Apr 2005
Plenty of third-party programs claim to tweak or optimize Windows. However, most of them simply make Registry edits. Here are four manual tweaks that experienced IT professionals can make to...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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Free Chapter Download - IT Manager's Tool Kit, Third Edition
Aug 2005
Download the Strategic IT Planning chapter for grassroots advice on defining the ideal IT organization and recommendations for creating an aligned enterprise. In addition, you'll learn how IT...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Microsoft Word 2003 keyboard shortcuts
Mar 2005
This handy, two-page table lists 80 keyboard shortcuts and their corresponding functions for Microsoft Word 2003. Download and print this time-saving document and post it near your keyboard for...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Visualize and master the five network types with these diagrams
Jun 2005
These Visio diagrams can you help you visualize the five main types of network topologies - star, bus, ring, partial mesh, and full mesh. If you manage networks, design networks, or simply want...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Network Administrator skills assessment test
May 2002
This series of tests can help IT managers gauge how a job candidate for a net admin position will handle typical IT situations. The tests can also help you determine the skills sets each applicant...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Tools & Templates
Use This Evaluation Form to Improve Employee Performance
Mar 2006
Structured performance reviews allow managers to help employees recognize their strengths and weaknesses and to provide direction in improving skills and performance. This evaluation form is...
Provided by TechRepublic
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IT Manager resume makeover
Dec 2002
You may have fantastic credentials, but if they're not presented in the best light, they won't get you past the application process. Take a look at this resume makeover for some tips on how to...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Hacking firewalls
Jan 2006
Learn how to recognize and fight common techniques hackers use to attack and subvert firewalls. This sample chapter, taken from McGraw-Hill's Hacking Exposed, Fifth Edition, provides detailed...
Provided by McGraw-Hill Professional
-
Book chapters
Improve network performance with virtual LANs (VLANs)
Jun 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCNA Self-Study: Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, 2nd Edition, shows you how virtual LANs (VLANs) improve network performance by controlling...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Effectively design networks for small-medium business environments
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Network Design Solutions for Small-Medium Businesses, discusses Cisco's networking solutions for small-medium business environments. Computer networks and...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Successfully install Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Citrix CCA MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 and 4.0 (Exams 223/256), discusses how to install Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0. This sample chapter, taken...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Book chapters
Create an efficient IP plan with variable-length subnet masking (VLSM)
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from CCNA Portable Command Guide, teaches you the power of variable-length subnet masking (VLSM). Variable-length subnet masking (VLSM) is the more realistic way of...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
Solutions to the top 10 peeves of a support tech
Apr 2009
It's easy to fall into a pattern of complaining about work annoyances and assuming there's nothing you can do about them. But IT pro Becky Roberts--who recently shared her top 10 peeves about...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Prepare for the PMP Exam with these 50 project management framework questions
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft SharePoint 2003 in 10 Minutes, consists of questions and answers to help you prepare for the PMP certification exam. Learn the anwers...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Book chapters
Monitor and optimize Windows XP Pro system performance and reliability
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from MCSA/MCSE 70-270 Exam Prep 2: Windows XP Professional, discusses how to monitor and back up your computer so that it works efficiently and your data stays safe....
Provided by Que Publishing
-
Downloads
Top 10 valuable (but underused) Microsoft security technologies
Jan 2006
Microsoft offers a number of security mechanisms and tools as part of Windows operating systems or as add-ons, but some of them are just gathering dust. Here are 10 of the most underappreciated...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Master patch management of Windows systems with these best practices
Sep 2005
This chapter from the Windows Security Resource Kit offers as an in-depth guide on patch management in a Windows environment. While firewalls, antivirus, and spyware protection get much of the...
Provided by Microsoft Press
-
Book chapters
Plan, implement, and manage Windows Server 2003 Group Policy
Jan 2006
This sample chapter, taken from MCSE 70-294 Training Guide: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory InfraStructure, covers information about how...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Book chapters
Detect hard disk failures before they happen
May 2005
One of the most common ways that business users lose data is when a hard disk goes bad. What IT pros often don't realize is that there are ways to see if a hard disk is going to fail before the...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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Anatomy of Word: Create dynamic forms using Microsoft Word's table features
Feb 2006
In this last part of the Word Tables series you learn how to use Word tables to create dynamic forms for use in your organization. Using the built-in capabilities of Microsoft Word you can create...
Provided by TechRepublic
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18 tips for working faster with Word tables
Jan 2006
Word tables are practically indispensable, but they can be a pain to work with. Here's a list of simple ways to execute the most common table tasks. Word tables have a million handy uses, from...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Anatomy of Excel formatting: Make better spreadsheet presentations - part 2
Sep 2005
Sometimes we take for granted what users know. While Microsoft Excel may be familiar to you, if you are on a help desk you will have to explain how the application works to users that fall within...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Cisco CCNA self-study: Determining IP routes flash cards
Mar 2005
This practical study aid, taken from Cisco Press' CCNA Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack, Second Edition, ensures you are prepared for questions on CCNA (Exam 640-801) and ICND (Exam 640-811)...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
CCNA Command Quick Reference: Configuring a Router
Apr 2005
Stop struggling to memorize Cisco IOS router commands. This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' CCNA Command Quick Reference, puts over 100 router configuration commands at your finger tips....
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Master project management framework fundamentals
Feb 2006
This sample chapter, taken from PMP Exam Cram 2, 2nd Edition, introduces the basic terminology and topics the PMBOK covers and provides a general outline for the PMP exam material. Learn some...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Book chapters
Prepare for CompTIA's Network+ exam with more than 100 practices questions on network media and topologies
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Network+ Certification Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 (Exam N10-003), 2nd Edition, offers practice test questions and answers about media and topologies for Exam...
Provided by Que Publishing
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10+ user complaints about IT support
Jun 2005
Being a support pro can entail a fairly high level of aggravation, some (maybe a lot) of which can be laid at the doorstep of the very customer you serve: the end user. But it helps to take a step...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Take a closer look at Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from CCNP BCMSN Exam Certification Guide, 3rd Edition, discusses the theory and operation of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). Learn about Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)....
Provided by Cisco Press
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Crash Course: Microsoft Outlook Advanced Functionality
Jul 2006
The Microsoft Outlook -- Advanced Functionality presentation provides a preformatted template for training end users to fully leverage Microsoft Outlook's capabilities. The accompanying Quick...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Book chapters
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam guide: Lay the foundation for building and managing a project successfully
Dec 2006
Both experienced project managers looking to validate years' worth of skills and knowledge and newcomers to the field looking to strengthen their resumes will find what they need in Project...
Provided by Sybex
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Active Administrator trial download
Sep 2012
Discover the Power of Total Active Directory Management If you want the most powerful, flexible and full-featured Active Directory management solution on the market, you need Active...
Provided by Quest Software, now a part of Dell
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Debrief and Defend: Windows Vista vs. Windows XP
Apr 2007
Windows Vista, the new operating system that replaces Windows XP, introduces a wide range of updates, features and security enhancements. With a new user interface, tools, utilities and numerous...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Computer Crime Reporting Checklist
Jun 2011
TechRepublic's Computer Crime Reporting Checklist assists you in the process of reporting computer crimes to the proper authorities -- but which activities are considered crimes and who the crime...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Book chapters
CCNP ONT 642-845 exam guide: Master IP quality of service (QoS)
Jun 2007
Successfully passing the Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks exam (ONT 642-845) certifies that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to optimize and apply effective quality of service (QoS)...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Cram efficiently for the CCNP exams with these concise visual guides
Jul 2007
Use the digital short cuts in CCNP Quick Reference Sheets Bundle: Exams 642-901, 642-812, 642-845, 642-825 to receive a concise review of the objectives of all four of the new CCNP exams. The...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
CISA exam prep: Investigate the information systems used for IT delivery and support
Jul 2007
The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) must look closely at the technology an organization uses, examine its controls, and evaluate its potential vulnerabilities. An IS auditor must...
Provided by Exam Cram
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Book chapters
CISA exam prep: Evaluate a business' continuity planning and ability to recover from disaster
Jul 2007
An organization's ability to recover from natural or man-made disasters and return to normal operations is often an overlooked area of an IT audit. But the need to develop plans to deal with such...
Provided by Exam Cram
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White Papers
Resource Guide: 10 Tech Skills You Should Develop Over the Next Five Years
Aug 2008
If you want a job where you can train in a particular skill set and then never have to learn anything new, IT isn't the field for you. But if you like to be constantly learning new things and...
Provided by TechRepublic
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White Papers
Resource Guide: 11 Qualities of Successful IT Managers
Aug 2008
To succeed as an IT manager, and to advance your career into the executive sphere, you need some very specific traits--11 to be exact. From needs assessment to team building, read this...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Training Reimbursement Policy
Sep 2008
When the organization does not have the resources to provide the training internally, IS or IT workers may have the option of pursuing training provided by an outside source (e.g., a training...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 things you should know about Microsoft's revised certification program
Dec 2008
Microsoft has made some fairly big changes to its certification program. If you're in the midst of pursuing accreditation -- or you're thinking of heading down one of the new paths -- check out...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Book chapters
Import and export data in MySQL
Feb 2006
This sample chapter, taken from MySQL 5.0 Certification Study Guide, discusses how to use MySQL to perform bulk data import and export operations. Learn how to perform bulk data import and export...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Downloads
IT Professional's Guide to Desktop Control, Second Edition
Feb 2005
Learn to maintain order and enforce policies with TechRepublic's IT Professional's Guide to Desktop Control, Second Edition PDF and ISO file. With so much at stake, you need the expert insights,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Anatomy of Excel formatting: Make better spreadsheet presentations - part 2
Sep 2005
Sometimes we take for granted what users know. While Microsoft Excel may be familiar to you, if you are on a help desk you will have to explain how the application works to users that fall within...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Disaster recovery plan update checklist
Apr 2005
A disaster recovery plan isn't a static document. For the plan to be effective in a crisis, you need to review and reevaluate your recovery strategies and periodically update them to reflect...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Cisco CCNA self-study: Determining IP routes flash cards
Mar 2005
This practical study aid, taken from Cisco Press' CCNA Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack, Second Edition, ensures you are prepared for questions on CCNA (Exam 640-801) and ICND (Exam 640-811)...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Keep your systems running smoothly with these PC maintenance best practices
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from A+ Exam Cram 2 Lab Manual, discusses how to keep your systems properly maintained. The information, including practice questions, will help you prepare for the A+...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Book chapters
Master project management framework fundamentals
Feb 2006
This sample chapter, taken from PMP Exam Cram 2, 2nd Edition, introduces the basic terminology and topics the PMBOK covers and provides a general outline for the PMP exam material. Learn some...
Provided by Que Publishing
-
Downloads
Seven signs that a job candidate won't work out
Mar 2005
Interviewing, hiring, and training a new IT staffer takes a significant amount of time. The last thing you want is to discover that it was time wasted because your new hire can't get the job done....
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Six ways to shoot yourself in the foot during an IT job interview
Apr 2005
You may be an excellent candidate for a particular IT position, with skills that are an ideal match for the job. But if you make one of these missteps during the interview, you could wind up...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Cisco CCNA Self-Study: Fundamentals of IP
Mar 2005
This book chapter, excerpted from Cisco Press' CCNA INTRO Exam Certification Guide (CCNA Self-Study, 640-821, 640-801), presents the core concepts behind OSI Layer 3. Because CCNA focuses on...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
CCNA 2 Companion Guide: Introduction to WANs and Routers
Aug 2006
Boost your comprehension of the Cisco Networking Academy Program's CCNA 2 course material with this introduction to routers--what they are, what they are capable of doing, how to tell them...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
10 things you should do before letting users take their laptops out the door
Dec 2005
Laptops allow users to stay connected and productive when traveling, but they aren't much good if users can't connect to resources they need or if someone walks off with it at the airport. Here...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Prepare for CompTIA's Network+ exam with more than 100 practices questions on network media and topologies
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Network+ Certification Practice Questions Exam Cram 2 (Exam N10-003), 2nd Edition, offers practice test questions and answers about media and topologies for Exam...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Book chapters
Cisco CCIE self-study: General networking theory flash cards
Mar 2005
This practical study aid, taken from Cisco Press' CCIE Routing and Switching Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack (CCIE Self-Study), ensures you are prepared for questions in the Cisco Certified...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
CCNA 2 Labs and Study Guide: WANs and Routers
Aug 2006
Refine and strengthen your understanding of routers in a WAN environment with lab exercises and a study guide from Routers and Routing Basics CCNA 2 Labs and Study Guide, the completely revised...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
10+ user complaints about IT support
Jun 2005
Being a support pro can entail a fairly high level of aggravation, some (maybe a lot) of which can be laid at the doorstep of the very customer you serve: the end user. But it helps to take a step...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Learn to use telnet, SSH, and ftp in UNIX
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Sams Teach Yourself UNIX in 24 Hours, 4th Edition, discusses how to connect to other UNIX systems on the Internet using telnet, SSH, and ftp. Learn how to connect...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Book chapters
Use these four Registry tweaks to accelerate Windows XP
Apr 2005
Plenty of third-party programs claim to tweak or optimize Windows. However, most of them simply make Registry edits. Here are four manual tweaks that experienced IT professionals can make to...
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Free Chapter Download - IT Manager's Tool Kit, Third Edition
Aug 2005
Download the Strategic IT Planning chapter for grassroots advice on defining the ideal IT organization and recommendations for creating an aligned enterprise. In addition, you'll learn how IT...
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IT Professional's Resume Makeover Guide, Volume 1
Sep 2011
Don't let a bad resume keep you from getting your IT dream job!.Whether you're an experienced IT pro re-entering the job market or a young tech just starting out, let the IT Professional's Resume...
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Take a closer look at Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from CCNP BCMSN Exam Certification Guide, 3rd Edition, discusses the theory and operation of Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). Learn about Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)....
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500 Things Every IT Manager Needs to Know: Volume 1
Jun 2011
TechRepublic's 500 Things Every IT Manager Needs to Know: Volume 1helps IT managers face a variety of challenges, from improving team productivity, hiring the right people to manage your budget,...
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Visualize and master the five network types with these diagrams
Jun 2005
These Visio diagrams can you help you visualize the five main types of network topologies - star, bus, ring, partial mesh, and full mesh. If you manage networks, design networks, or simply want...
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Customize your Cisco routing policies with route maps
Nov 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Routing TCP/IP, Volume 1, 2nd Edition, discusses policy routing and how to configure route maps. Learn about route maps, which are a powerful tool for creating...
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Project Management Resource Kit
Oct 2010
In this comprehensive IT Project Management Resource kit, you'll find over 70 step-by-step outstanding tips provided by experienced IT project managers. You'll find pre-planning advice such as how...
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Support Specialist Policies and Training
Oct 2010
TechRepublic's Support Specialist Policies and Training product provides templates to help you create customized Support policies, as well as presentations to get users up to speed on...
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Study Guide: MCSE Core Required Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Jul 2006
Windows 2003 administrators preparing for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) exams receive in this sample chapter from MCSE Core Required Exams in a Nutshell, Third Edition an...
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