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Upgrade Needs, Wants, and Desires
Mar 14, 2003
One thing that small-business owners crave is dull, consistent continuity--especially on their users' desktops. Small businesses rarely push the limits with their software applications, which, for most desktop users...
Looking Forward to the New Year
Jan 02, 2003
Many of us in the IT industry are happy to see the end of 2002, a year when the technology economy just couldn't seem to pick itself up off the floor. Fortunately, early signs indicate that 2003 will bring...
Virtual Computing
Nov 14, 2002
A recent thread in the CertTutor.net Live! The Real World—General forum mentions a helpful utility that I use every day: VMware's Vmware Workstation. You can use VMware and Connectix's Connectix Virtual PC for Windows...
Breaking into IT
Oct 03, 2002
Among the toughest challenges you might face in your career is the process of breaking into a new line of work. An employer must spend a lot of resources (both time and money) to hire a new employee, so you can...
Mail Call - 31 Jul 2002
Jul 30, 2002
What all organizations require in addition to basic file-server support is email support. When email goes down, even for a short period, everyone in an organization is affected. Therefore, I highly recommend that...
* #@$&% SECURITY
Jul 16, 2002
As you know, securing your networks requires vigilance and a lot of work. However, you ignore security at your peril, risking your job and possibly your company's entire future. But when you adopt the right mind-set...
Real-World Resources
Jun 04, 2002
In my last commentary, I presented an overview of study materials that you can use to prepare for certification exams. Such materials include study guides, cram guides, and practice exams. However, the typical...
What to Read
May 21, 2002
Preparing for certification exams requires a lot of reading, and choosing the right study materials is important. Every exam has two components—the pure-exam component and the real-world preparation component. You can...
Life on the MCSE Trail
May 07, 2002
Microsoft's MCSE track consists of three main certifications: the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and, of course, the MCSE. Frequently, those new to the...
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