certification

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The top five in-demand IT certifications for 2013

December 17, 2012 6:17am PST

Here's a look at what the experts say will be the most in-demand tech certifications for 2013.

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The 10 best IT certifications: 2012

March 26, 2012 6:34am PDT

The certification landscape changes as swiftly as the technologies you support. Erik Eckel looks at the certs that are currently relevant and valuable to IT pros.

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10 critical ERP upgrade mistakes

May 1, 2013 12:00am PDT

If your organization is preparing to upgrade its ERP system, this list will help you steer clear of common project pitfalls.

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Major updates to Cisco CCNA exams announced

March 27, 2013 5:20am PDT

Cisco announced some major changes to their associate-level certifications. These certification changes are meant to align better with the evolving job market.

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Manage network logon credentials in Microsoft Windows

July 7, 2010 12:18pm PDT

Greg Shultz introduces you to the Windows 7's Credential Manager, explains how it works, and compares it to Stored User Names and Passwords.

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Is ITIL certification worth the time and cost?

February 8, 2010 4:53am PST

The ITIL certification asks a fairly hefty price in terms of time and money (thousands of dollars). Is it worth it?

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Deploy a private CA with Windows Server 2012

October 2, 2012 6:00am PDT

John Joyner describes new features in Windows Server 2012 that make deploying private PKI easier and more affordable in a number of useful scenarios, especially those calling for high security.

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Top three IT certifications you can get from scratch

July 24, 2012 6:01am PDT

Accessible online training can help you conquer some of the barriers to pursuing IT certifications.

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What's better—An IT degree or tech certifications?

February 1, 2008 5:30am PST

Frankly, it would be easier to solve the age-old question "Which came first the chicken or the egg?" than to ever reach a consensus on the question of whether it's better for an IT pro to have a...

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10 tech certifications that actually mean something

August 13, 2007 1:41pm PDT

This information is also available as a PDF download. There are hundreds of tech certification programs and exams out there, some sponsored by software vendors, some by vendor-neutral...

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Five apps to prep for Microsoft certification exams

February 27, 2012 7:38am PST

If you're looking for a good way to get ready for your next Microsoft certification exam, these tools may give you the edge you need.

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Cisco's CCIE is no longer the biggest cash cow of IT certification

March 7, 2008 12:17pm PST

Cisco's legendary CCIE is no longer the most valuable certification for IT professionals, according to TechRepublic's 2008 IT Skills and Salary Report. See what certification has replaced it and...

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Solutions to an Android email and untrusted server certificate problem

May 11, 2012 8:06am PDT

Microsoft's frequent changes may cause issues with the email you receive on your Android phone. Jack Wallen offers a reader advice about such a problem.

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How do I... Request and install SSL certificates in IIS 7.0?

October 22, 2007 12:50pm PDT

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates are perhaps the most common way to protect information being transmitted between a visitor Web browser and your Web site. SSL provides encryption services...

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The industry's 10 best IT certifications

December 10, 2008 12:29pm PST

IT pros tend to have strong opinions when debating the value of professional certification -- and views become even more polarized when it comes down to a discussion of which certs are meaningful....

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Getting certified in Windows Server 2012

August 31, 2012 6:00am PDT

Scott Lowe details the paths to Windows Server 2012 certification based on your current certs.

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Managing SSL Certificate Authorities on OS X

January 25, 2010 6:00am PST

Vincent Danen shows you how to add a Certificate Authority's root certificate on an OS X system, allowing any OS X service that uses SSL and the OS X keychain to trust any certificates issued by...

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Four reasons to earn Cisco's new CCENT certification

September 27, 2007 1:45pm PDT

While the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is the most well-known introductory certification offered by Cisco, it can be a serious challenge for many Cisco networking...

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What's the new MCSE certification all about?

June 18, 2012 7:13am PDT

Dave Leaver talks about how the new MCSE certification differs from the old one.

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How to research a company before your interview

October 14, 2009 4:15am PDT

Before a job interview, find out more about your prospective company. You'll ask better questions and be able to decide if you actually want to work there.

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