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Windows 7 takes the lead in US Market

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

windows7_logoWindows 7 has finally surpassed Windows XP as the most used desktop operating system in the United States. Described as the OS that would never die, Windows XP currently holds 31.25% of the US Market share, while Windows 7 takes the lead with 31.96%. Windows XP retained its status for so long due to a botched release of Windows Vista which most remember as a nightmare. Businesses spent millions to switch over to the new systems, only to have to revert back to the trusted Windows XP. This caused many issues and lead to what seemed like a quick introduction of Windows 7.

It appears the pain and suffering is over. Consumers are finally moving on, at least in the United States. Windows XP still maintains a healthy lead in Global share. Windows 7 has apparently proven its worth in the US market. While some die hard XP fans will express dissatisfaction with this news, it certainly is a positive for Windows.

We have seen plenty of new interest in our Windows 7 learning products like Windows 7 Configuration and Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support. Be sure to also check out our MCITP certification, A+ certification, CCNA certification and Cisco certification materials as well.

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The Importance of Investing in Your Future

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

We hear the word investment thrown around constantly. We invest in many things in life, from relationships to the stock market. The end result, we hope, is some sort of benefit to us—a wonderful spouse or perhaps money. Investments are incredibly important to us as humans and as individuals. Every investment we make in life—and there are many—have some sort of effect, be it positive or negative.

One of the most important investments you can make in life is that of your Education. Education is an incredibly powerful asset because it can lead to impressive outcomes–success, opportunity, understanding, and even happiness. When you invest in your education, you are ensuring that you have control of your life.

Warren Buffett, Investor/Billionaire

You must invest in yourself. Any certified IT Professional will tell you how grateful they are to have spent the time and energy to create a future for themselves. They are working in an ever expanding industry doing what they love and making a nice living doing it. Yes, they spent hours studying, learning and perhaps struggling—but now they aren’t. They are settled, knowledgeable, employed and certified.

Sometimes, making an investment can be hard. It’s easy to be short sited and only see what we are losing, rather than what we are gaining. What must be remembered is that long term gains are far greater than the short term losses involved with making the proper investments in our future. Do you think Warren Buffett regrets spending $25 to buy a Pinball machine to place in barbershops at the age of 15, only to own several more machines months later? Absolutely not. This investment preceded a long, successful career which placed him in the running as the wealthiest person in the world.

Chances are you have some things in mind already. Ideas you have been toying with. Perhaps you want to start a business or invent something. Maybe you want to build up your certifications to increase your job options. Regardless of what your investment is, don’t be afraid to make it. Get out there and give it all you got, because that is the only way to make big things happen. You have to just go out and do it. Then one day, when you reflect on your life journey, you will remember the sacrifices you made to achieve your goals and become what you always wanted to be.

What goals in life do you need to invest in? Let us know by leaving a comment!

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Tech Author Sheds Light on How Technology Drives the “Mesh”

Friday, April 1st, 2011

TED hosts author Lisa Gansky, the mind behind www.meshing.it, who speaks on the topic of “the mesh”. Gansky discusses how technology is a positive factor which drives convenience and information. Viewing cities as platforms, she discusses how developers can create new technologies that can increase data, which enhances information. She uses the example of how transit information is becoming more conveniently available through data, allowing users to make better decisions throughout their day. Ganksy sees technology as an unstoppable force that should be utilized instead of resisted. Technology drivers such as network administrators, developers, etc are driving this growth through constant innovation.The more useful they become, the more demand there will be for them–meaning job security for technology professionals. Watch the video below and let us know what you think about this idea of the “Mesh”.



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All About Cisco’s CCNP Overhaul for 2010

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

On January 25, Cisco announced a complete redesign of the exams and the requirements for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification. The new program is a three-step track of exams that focus on specific job tasks, including IP Routing, IP Switched Networks and IP Network Troubleshooting. According to Cisco the new exams “reflect the evolving job tasks of global network professionals.” Here’s a brief breakdown of the exams required for the new CCNP certification.

ROUTE (642-902) – Available March 10, 2010:
According to the Cisco Learning Network website, passing the new 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.” The topics for the exam are:

  • Implement an EIGRP based solution, given a network design and a set of requirements
  • Implement a multi-area OSPF Network, given a network design and a set of requirements
  • Implement an eBGP based solution, given a network design and a set of requirements
  • Implement an IPv6 based solution, given a network design and a set of requirements
  • Implement an IPv4 or IPv6 based redistribution solution, given a network design and a set of requirements
  • Implement Layer 3 Path Control Solution

SWITCH (642-813) – Available March 10, 2010:
Cisco’s new SWITCH (642-813) is an important part of the CCNP certification. Accoding to Cisco, passing this exam will “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.” The topics for SWITCH (642-813) include:

  • Implement VLAN based solution, given a network design and a set of requirements
  • Implement a Security Extension of a Layer 2 solution, given a network design and a set of requirements
  • Implement Switch based Layer 3 services, given a network design and a set of requirements
  • Prepare infrastructure to support advanced services
  • Implement High Availability, given a network design and a set of requirements

TSHOOT (642-832) – Available April 30, 2010
TSHOOT is Cisco’s toubleshooting and problem solving component of the CCNP. According to Cisco “the 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.” The are just two topics for this exam, although the second topic is a 25-point list of protocols that the candidate must be able to troubleshoot. The topics are:

  • Maintain and monitor network performance
  • Troubleshoot Multi Protocol system networks

The new three-exam series replaces the previous four-exam track that included BSCI (642-901), BCMSN (642-812), ISCW (642-825) and ONT (642-845). The final day to take four-exam series tests is July 31, 2010. There will be a brief time (from March 10 through July 31, 2010) when exams for both series will be available.

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