IT technical skills

Industry calls on employers to say what security skills are needed

The National Skills Academy for IT is calling on employers to address the cyber security skills gap by sharing views on the most useful courses and qualifications. Continue Reading

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• Jenny Williams, University of Gloucestershire

VMware certification in India: A guide

Growing virtualization deployments are fueling the need for manpower with virtualization skill sets. Get insights on VMware certification in India. Continue Reading

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• Harshal Kallyanpur, Special Correspondent

Crack CISSP exam with these tips

Here are some guidelines to help you sail through the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam and obtain the CISSP certification. Continue Reading

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• Dinesh Bareja

Gartner outlines six money-making CIO profiles

A new generation of CIOs with skills to make the business money will replace traditional CIOs by the middle of the decade, says Gartner vice-president and researcher Ken McGee. Continue Reading

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• Bill Goodwin, Investigations Editor

Gartner: CIOs fail on staff career development

CIOs are getting better at reinvesting savings into new projects, but investment in skills and career development is still poor. Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Wireless LANs -- 'CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, Third Edition,' Chapter 11

This chapter examines the basics of WLANs to help you prepare for the CCNA exam. In particular, the first section introduces the concepts, protocols, and standards used by many of the most common WLAN installations today. The chapter then examines some basic installation steps. The last major section looks at WLAN security, which is particularly important because the WLAN signals are much more susceptible to being intercepted by an attacker than Ethernet LANs. The chapter also includes a helpful 'do I know this already' quiz, to determine whether you need to read the full chapter or can move ahead to the exam preparation section. Continue Reading

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• SearchNetworking.com.au staff

Cisco Certified Voice Professional lab updates mimic live networks

The new Cisco CCVP certification updates training courses to fall in line with the latest Unified Communications Manager platform. Continue Reading

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• Michael Morisy, TechTarget

CCNA certification for Cisco networking channel professionals

CCNA certification offers value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators benefits, as described here by Wendell Odom. Continue Reading

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• Elaine Hom

Cisco announces Design Expert Certification for network engineers

Cisco has announced a new certification that emphasises strategic planning skills. Continue Reading

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• Michael Morisy, TechTarget

Commentary: Solving the skills crisis

Could teaching 'Routing' as 'fourth R' in our schools solve the skills crisis? Continue Reading

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• Simon Sharwood

IMS, FMC on telecom carrier roadmaps

IMS and FMC are top of the to-do lists of service providers trying to differentiate themselves from the competition, according to an Infonetics Research study. Continue Reading

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• Andrew Hickey

Your networking certification game plan

To pass your networking certification exams, use these suggested lab setups, activities and reading materials to CompTIA A+, MCSE, Network+, MCSA, CCNA and Linux+ certify. Continue Reading

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• Jeremy Otsap

Cisco network design certification gets update

Cisco has updated its professional network design certification, CCDP, to account for new levels of intelligence embedded in a service-oriented architecture. Continue Reading

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• Andrew R. Hickey

Cisco network design certification gets update

Cisco has updated its professional network design certification, CCDP, to account for new levels of intelligence embedded in a service-oriented architecture. Continue Reading

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• Andrew R. Hickey

Networking certification how-to

These networking certification steps focus on what materials you need, what practice tests are best, and what kind of schedule you should put in place in order to pass your exam and certify. If you are a nervous test-taker, these steps also cover how to handle each test question. Continue Reading

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• SearchNetworking ANZ Staff

Networking certifications : How to pass your Network+ exam

Learn how to pass your Network+ exam in this story on how to study and read to obtain your Cisco certification. Continue Reading

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• Jerry Farantatos

Cisco networking certification targets entry level

Cisco networking certifications are targeting a new entry-level set with the CCENT certification. Cisco is also adding new elements to its CCNA offering. Continue Reading

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• Andrew R. Hickey

Networking certifications: How to pass your CCNA exam

Learn how to pass your Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam in this pointed advice on Cisco certifications. Continue Reading

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• TechTarget ANZ Staff

AIIA outlines federal election wish list

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has released its policy expectations for political parties in the upcoming 2007 federal election. Continue Reading

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• Voice&Data Staff

Selling network certification: How to talk up your credentials to current and future employers

Network certification has its benefits, but certification alone no longer guarantees employment. In this tip, learn how to justify your credentials' value. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittle

Learn NetStar's secret to success

NetStar is a systems integrator and managed service provider and also a survivor of the dot.com crash. The company secured venture capital funding way back at the turn of the century and has put the money to good use, eschewing the ebony back-scratchers and other trappings of dot.com profligacy in favour of building a long-term successful company. SearchNetworking's Ian Yates spoke with the marketing manager of NetStar, Oliver Descouderes, to uncover the magic formula. Continue Reading

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• Ian Yates

What top five subjects does the CCNA test focus on?

Know what subjects are tested most heavily on in the CCNA exam. Use this top five list from Cisco certifications expert Dave Minutella in this response. Continue Reading

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• Dave Minutella

VoiceCon Spring 2007: More news from the show

Unified communications and VoIP were big topics at VoiceCon Spring 2007. Here are some news highlights from the show. Continue Reading

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• Andrew R. Hickey

Video conferencing brings desktop VoIP, app sharing

Voice, video and Web conferencing vendor Genesys adds desktop VoIP and enhanced application sharing to its collaboration lineup. Continue Reading

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• Andrew R. Hickey

The big security/storage crossover: Is your job safe? [Part Four: The new age of abstraction]

The collision of storage and security will mean chances for professionals in both disciplines to accelerate their careers into areas where strategic and business skills become more important than technical sills alone, according to David Webster, Managing Director of EMC Australia and New Zealand. Continue Reading

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• Simon Sharwood

The big security/storage crossover: Is your job safe? [Part Three: Why consumers count]

Is the cutting edge of security and storage in business, or in your lounge room? In this third installment in our four part series, Symantec's David Sykes explains why consumer behavior is the key to understanding what lies ahead. Continue Reading

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• Simon Sharwood

The big security/storage crossover: Is your job safe? [Part Two: The analyst]

Storage and security staff sometimes possess the same skills. What does that mean for your job prospects in the field? In this second part of a four part series, TechTarget ANZ asks Gartner's Phil Sergeant what lies ahead for professionals in these disciplines. Continue Reading

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• Simon Sharwood

The big security/storage crossover: Is your job safe? [Part One: The recruiter]

Since EMC acquired RSA and Symantec enveloped Veritas, both have started discussing 'protection' of data as the sensible sequel to both storage and security. In the first of a four part series series, TechTarget ANZ asks several industry experts what they think this means for professionals in these disciplines. First up: The Recruiter. Continue Reading

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• Simon Sharwood

Convincing management to approve your networking project

Network pros must have great technology know-how, coupled with major league pitching abilities. This list of project dos and don'ts can help you over your managers. Continue Reading

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• Doug Paddock

Does having a CCNA and MCSE equal a higher-paying job?

David Minutella answers the question, "How helpful will it be if I get a CCNA certificate or MCSE certificate to fetch a high-paying job?" Read on to see our expert's response. Continue Reading

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• David Minutella, Training Camp

Find the right work path in the field of IT

Our expert, David Minutella, answers the question of what path in IT is the right one. Continue Reading

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• David Minutella, Training Camp

What to certify in when new certification tracks are pending

In this response, our expert, Ed Tittel, answers the question, "Will it be wise to invest in MCSE security certification or to wait for Microsoft to launch new certification tracks before starting my training?" Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Making the career change -- work corporate mid-level in security

In this Q&A, Ed Tittel advises on the right certifications for a person at the end of their military career. Continue Reading

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• Ed Tittel

Validity of certification

In this response, David Minutella talks about the validation of certification and what IT managers should be aware of. Continue Reading

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• David Minutella, Training Camp

The best book for CCDA certification

In this Ask the Expert, David Minutella recommends the best book resource for CCDA certification. Continue Reading

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• David Minutella, Training Camp

Skills fears as number of IT students plummets

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Demand for development skills soars as firms seek business edge

Computer Weekly salary survey shows IT departments eager to secure skills for the future. Continue Reading

Seven steps to ensure project success

The Value Manager recently had a project fall well below expectations. He reviewed what happened and came up with seven key steps for managing technical risk and one golden rule. Continue Reading

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• The Value Manager

Silicon Valley looks East

"Cross border sourcing" is gaining in popularity in the US where an expanding skills vacuum has led Silicon Valley businesses to... Continue Reading

A thoroughly modern e-apprenticeship

Jane Dudman explains how young people in Newham have the chance to be apprentices in a scheme to lessen the blow of the IT skills... Continue Reading

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• Jane Dudman