Computers and Internet
Q&A: Troubleshooting Shared Network Connections
Question:
I was sharing my Internet connection with one other computer (wired) and a laptop (wireless). The modem and router (Netgear) were moved from one location to another. After that, the original PC I was using is without a connection. That PC works OK at other locations; other laptops work OK at the problem site.
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Almost ready: OCA Linux Certification
Oracle is almost ready to go live with the Oracle Enterprise Linux Certified Administrator (OCA) certification. This certification, a stepping stone to upper-level Linux certifications to come, requires passing two exams:
1Z0-402, the Enterprise Linux Fundamentals exam (which went live on March 22).
1Z0-403, the Enterprise Linux System Administration exam (which closed beta on March 31).
The Fundamentals exam [...]
Can A+ Certification Get You Started in IT?
Among the certifications available for computer professionals, A+ is probably the one cited most often as a starting point for careers in information technology (IT). More than 260,000 people have received A+ certification, viewing it as a way to find jobs as computer service technicians or to gain enough skills to move on to further [...]
Certification Proves Its Worth to IT Security Professionals and Employers
Holding the right certification is especially important now, thanks to Sarbanes-Oxley in the U.S. and increased scrutiny on security worldwide.
According to Certification Magazine’s 2007 Salary Survey, two of the five top paying certifications are ISACA’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). The CISM came in second with an annual average [...]
What’s in a name?
If you own a garage and want to hire someone who’s certified in the field and can keep cars running, you’d likely look for someone known as a “mechanic.” If you own a regional hospital and want to hire someone to diagnose that thing on a patient’s leg, you’d likely look for someone known as [...]
Do I Need Certifications Before Starting A Computer Repair Business?
I wish to start my own computer repair service, i don’t have any certs in that field, but i know what each piece of hardware is called and where it goes etc, should i get any certifications before it think about starting my own business?
That’s an interesting question because you’re really talking about what I [...]
Cisco Joins 802.11n Fray
Cisco Systems Inc. threw its hat into the 802.11n ring, announcing a new Unified Wireless Network offering that includes an industry first: the Aironet 1250 Series Access Point, which is the first shipping enterprise-class 11n access point available on the market, along with a 48Gbps Catalyst 6500-based wireless local LAN controller system, and version 4.2 of its Unified Wireless Network.
The Benefits of a Specific Credential
NJ Teen Unlocks IPhone From AT&T Network
A teenager in New Jersey has broken the lock that ties Apple’s iPhone to AT&T’s wireless network, freeing the most hyped cell phone ever for use on the networks of other carriers, including overseas ones.
Associate Certifications
The first step in general Cisco Career Certifications begins either with CCENT as an interim step to Associate level, or directly with CCNA for network operations or CCDA for network design. Think of the Associate level as the apprentice or foundation level of networking certification.
CCNA Certification
The Cisco CCNA network associate certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. This new curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. This new curriculum also includes (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs)
CCDA Certification
The CCDA certification (Cisco Certified Design Associate) indicates a foundation or apprentice knowledge of network design for the Cisco converged network. CCDA certified professionals can design routed and switched network infrastructures and services involving LAN, WAN, and broadband access for businesses and organizations.
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CCENT Certification
The Cisco CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) certification validates the skills required for entry-level network support positions, the starting point for many successful careers in networking. Candidates should have the knowledge and skill to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. CCENT certification is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections.
