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Essential tips and advice to keep your IT career on track. More tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: - Are you going for your MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, MCDBA, CCNA, CCNP... http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,9319,00.htm?testking - All the news that's fit to e-mail! Free daily newsletter http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/OptIn/1,290894,sid1,00.html?cid=&[EMAIL PROTECTED]&tid=122&FE=1 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. CERTIFICATION TIPS - MS certification: Windows 2000 or Server 2003? - To specialize or not? It all depends, experts say - Why MCSEs take the AD design exam - Ask Ed Tittel: What's the minimum passing score for 70-216? 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Featured Topic: G'bye Exchange 5.5. Now what? - Exclusive Article: IT pros chafed about Microsoft summit - Webcast: What's hot and what's not for IT jobs in 2003 - Know-IT-All Quiz #19: Shortcut to anywhere - Tip Contest: New January prize -- a WAP11 Network Access Point ___________________________________________________________________ Sponsored by: TestKing Are you going for your MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, MCDBA, CCNA, CCNP... TestKing is the recognized leader in quality certification exam prep! Special offer: Buy five exams, get one FREE! Realistic questions, verified answers, thorough explanations. Microsoft, Cisco, Comptia, Sun, CIW, Oracle, Citrix, Checkpoint, Sun. Certification Guaranteed! Visit us today! http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,9319,00.htm?testking ___________________________________________________________________ MS CERTIFICATION: WINDOWS 2000 OR SERVER 2003? | by Ed Tittel In the wake of Microsoft's recent reversal of its "mix'n'match" strategy on Windows 2000 exams versus Windows Server 2003 exams (and presumably Windows XP for the desktop), lots of readers have e-mailed me to ask: "Should I get certified on Windows 2000 exams sooner, or wait and get certified on next-generation Windows Server 2003 exams?" Any time we're on the cusp of changes in Windows certifications programs, this question pops up, and it's always a good one. Here are some facts that will help put new exam availability in context. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci876052,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TO SPECIALIZE OR NOT? IT ALL DEPENDS, EXPERTS SAY | by Rod Trent In a world of cutbacks, downsizing, layoffs and generally bad economic mojo, life as an IT professional can be hard to navigate. There comes a time in every IT professional's life when deciding the next steps in an ever-evolving career is a tough prospect. But unless you evolve, you're stuck with the same job responsibilities you had two years ago. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci874949,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WHY MCSES TAKE THE AD DESIGN EXAM | by Ed Tittel Everybody who pursues an MCSE knows that in addition to the "Core 4" exams -- those exams on Windows XP or 2000 Professional (70-270 and 70-210 respectively), Windows 2000 Server (70-215), Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (70-216) and Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure (70-217) -- there's another category of required exams called the Core Design exams. After finishing the Core 4, candidates must choose and pass one design exam, plus two electives, to earn an MCSE. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci832533,00.html?FromTaxonomy=/pr/5e4 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WHAT'S THE MINIMUM PASSING SCORE FOR 70-216? | Ask Ed Tittel Dear Ed: Any idea what the minimum passing score is for MCSE Track Exam 70-216? I've been studying like crazy because somebody told me that the minimum had been raised to 850/1000. I've been getting really frustrated with my studying, because I seem to be hitting about 800 on the practice exams no matter how hard I try. Has the minimum score really been raised to 850? And, if not, what is it currently? >> CLICK to read Ed's expert response: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid1_cid510708_tax285126,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ DAILY NEWS NEWSLETTER | Sign up for free Don't waste time surfing around for the latest and greatest in IT-related news. Have it delivered everyday, right to your inbox! SearchWin2000.com's daily newsletter will keep you up-to-date and informed. >> Click here to auto-activate your free subscription: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/OptIn/1,290894,sid1,00.html?cid=&[EMAIL PROTECTED]&tid=122&FE=1 ___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= G'BYE EXCHANGE 5.5. NOW WHAT? | Featured Topic While Domino and Exchange duke it out for domination of the messaging market, Oracle is readying a new product that will be priced to attract Exchange 5.5 customers. What's a Windows shop to do in the face of all this choice? http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid1_gci874430,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IT PROS CHAFED ABOUT MICROSOFT SUMMIT | Exclusive Article This is the year that Microsoft is in charge of its own management summit, and IT pros say: don't bet on a great turnout at the Las Vegas event. Why? Let's just say Microsoft could use some help in the planning department. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci876059,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WHAT'S HOT AND WHAT'S NOT FOR IT JOBS IN 2003 | Webcast Layoffs have peaked, but is optimism warranted this year? Find out as David Foote of IT workforce research firm Foote Partners highlights the IT jobs that are most -- and least -- in demand for 2003 in this exclusive webcast. Hear the latest statistics on market pay for technical skills and certifications, and learn which career paths are most lucrative for Windows specialists. You can't afford to miss this event -- click below to listen now! http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,9327,00.htm =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SHORTCUT TO ANYWHERE | Know-IT-All Quiz #19 Test your knowledge with this week's quiz, then visit the list of related information you'll find on the answer page. Despite Win2k's graphical shell, there are many administrators who are more comfortable with a command line. They would rather bang a few keys to get their favorite programs to come up rather than navigate through a nest of menus and submenus. The easiest way to accomplish this is to: a. Place shortcuts to your favorite executables on your desktop b. Edit your process configurations in the task manager c. Store commonly used program paths in the registry d. Configure Windows "hotkeys" in the Control Panel e. Cut through the corner gas station >> CLICK for the correct answer... http://www.searchWin2000.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid1_gci875436,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= JANUARY'S PRIZE -- A WAP11 NETWORK ACCESS POINT! | Tip Contest We need your tips! Submit them today, and you'll have a chance to win a brand new Linksys WAP11 Wireless Network Access Point and Bridge! The WAP11 Instant Wireless Access Point delivers the freedom to configure Ethernet networks your way. Use of advanced wireless technology gives you the ability to set up workstations in ways you never thought possible; no cables to install means less expense and less hassle. 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