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Essential tips and advice to keep your career on track. More tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: - Network management/VoIP/wireless strategies revealed http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,4678,00.htm?networkingdecisions =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. CERTIFICATION TIPS - Your MCSD in 2003? - MS certifications: Meaningful credentials or resume fluff? - With 20 years experience, is certification needed? 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Webcast Archive: Protecting data loss from EFS - Exclusive Article: Oops! True Blooper #54: Gutter ball - Featured Topic: Battening down the Windows - Casting Call: IT radio hosts wanted! ___________________________________________________________________ Sponsored by: Networking Decisions Network management/VoIP/wireless strategies revealed! SearchNetworking.com hosts the Networking Decisions conference in Chicago, October 16-18. Sessions not only focus on essential network management strategies, but also feature critical insight on VoIP and wireless. You find out how to best prepare for these technologies now so you won't get left behind, the benefits to gain/pitfalls to avoid and the real ROI for your organization. Get the full story right here: http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,4678,00.htm?networkingdecisions ___________________________________________________________________ YOUR MCSD IN 2003? | by Ed Tittel Just last week, Microsoft released two more of its next-generation developer exams to the public. With these additions, there's a complete list of all next-generation exams that apply to MCAD and MCSD certifications. All totaled, six .NET-related developer exams are currently available. Exam 70-300, "Compare MCAD with MCSD" -- which is the .NET architecture core exam for MCSD -- has finally been scheduled for release next February, as reported on the Microsoft Web page. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci853108,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= MS CERTS: MEANINGFUL OR RESUME FLUFF? | by James Michael Stewart Microsoft certifications can be a helpful indicator of an IT professional's knowledge and experience dealing with Microsoft products. However, James Michael Stewart says you need to back up your certifications with real-world skills: "Don't expect to get a $65,000 per year job just by waving around a certificate with Bill Gates' signature stamped on it. It won't happen." >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci850876,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WITH 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE, IS CERTIFICATION NEEDED? | by Ed Tittel Ask Ed Tittel: "I have been working as an IT manager for approximately 20 years, and am now looking for a new job. I am interested in pursuing my MCSA or MCSE with the A+ certification. Do you feel at this point in my career that certification is necessary? Does the benefit outweigh the cost for someone my age? I hope to move into a larger working environment than I have been working for and the certifications seem to be a standard requirement. What would be your take on my situation?" >> CLICK for Ed's expert response... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid1_cid491569_tax285126,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= PROTECTING DATA LOSS FROM EFS | Webcast Archive In this webcast, security expert Roberta Bragg tells how to prevent the loss of sensitive data protected by Windows 2000 Encrypting File System (EFS). Bragg covers common EFS configurations that may corrupt data, shows how encrypted information becomes exposed during file recovery and previews a new service in Windows .NET server that makes EFS management much easier. >> CLICK to watch and listen to Bragg's presentation... http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,5933,00.htm =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= OOPS! TRUE IT BLOOPER #54: GUTTER BALL | Exclusive Article An IT pro takes down a bowling alley as league play is about to begin in this journey into the Blooper Zone. http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci851522,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= BATTENING DOWN THE WINDOWS | Featured Topic A year after Sept. 11 and Nimda shoved security into the spotlight, how has Microsoft responded to the challenge? Is it living up to its promise of trustworthy computing? Find out in this week's Featured Topic. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid1_gci852095,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IT RADIO HOSTS WANTED! | Casting Call Are you a Windows 2000 techie with a knack for talk? TechTarget is looking for hosts for its expanding lineup of Webcast radio programs. Candidates must have a technical background in Windows server administration and a high comfort level with a microphone. You'll be responsible for creating a program, lining up guests and hosting each episode of this unique technical talk show. This is a part-time position and candidates must live within driving distance of TechTarget's Needham, MA offices. 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