=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SEARCHWIN2000.COM | Certification Tip March 20, 2003
Essential tips and advice to keep your career on track. More tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: - Free Windows 2000 white papers http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/whitepapers3/0,,sid1,00.html - Free book chapter: Mark Minasi's "Mastering Windows Server 2003" http://www.insightexpress.com/s/Sear53580 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. CERTIFICATION TIPS - Certify on Windows 2000 or wait for Windows 2003? - Win2Knews poll results: MCSE mutiny? - Increased project management skills a plus - Ask Ed Tittel: How do I battle the 'over-qualified' label? 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - SearchWin2000.com Survey: How do you really feel about MS? - Featured Topic: Join our book club - True IT blooper #96: Want it done right? Better do it yourself - Know-IT-All Quiz #27: Howdy, stranger - Tip Contest: Win a $100 Amazon.com gift certificate! ___________________________________________________________________ Sponsored by: Free Windows 2000 white papers Download the key papers you need today to make better-informed decisions. Targeted categories include: Windows security, Active Directory, client and desktop administration, Exchange and messaging troubleshooting -- and more. >> CLICK here to access our white papers section: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/whitepapers3/0,,sid1,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ CERTIFY ON WINDOWS 2000 OR WAIT FOR WINDOWS 2003? | by Ed Tittel Every time Microsoft unleashes a new set of exams and upgrade requirements for its credentials, there's inevitably a period of overlap during which the older, existing program coexists with the newer program. In the wake of Microsoft's announcements of February 17 and the various new and upgrade exams for Windows Server 2003, certification expert Ed Tittel has been swamped with questions about both programs that can be briefly summarized as: "Should I complete my current certification on Windows 2000, or wait and start over with Windows 2003 exams?" >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchWin2000.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci886909,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WIN2KNEWS POLL RESULTS: MCSE MUTINY? | by Stu Sjouwerman Almost two thousand people answered a recent W2Knews poll and a whopping 50%-plus of the respondents say they are not going to renew their MCSE. Another 25% are on the fence, leaving less than 25% who plan to renew. Does Microsoft need to make changes in their program as they face losing over half of their certified people? Read on for the full percentage breakdown. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid1_gci886898,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= INCREASED PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS A PLUS | by Heather Havenstein More companies are institutionalizing project management training as a requirement for salary increases and job advancement. The increasing popularity of adding project management training and certification to an IT professional's repertoire has been bolstered by the fact that, with the economy faltering, companies are feeling the pinch of costly IT projects. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci886844,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HOW DO I BATTLE THE 'OVER-QUALIFIED' LABEL? | Ask Ed Tittel Dear Ed: In several interviews since being laid off last June, I've been told I'm overqualified. I always seem to get passed over for someone with less experience. I want to get back to work and just can't seem to get anywhere. I'm starting to lose confidence in my work. My resume is excellent but I've even considered changing it to look like I have less experience. Do you have any advice? >> CLICK to read Ed's expert response: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid1_cid520298_tax285126,00.html Want more tips like this one? Then sign up to receive SearchWin2000.com's "Tips from our experts" biweekly newsletter. Just one click will automatically activate your free subscription: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/OptIn/1,290894,sid1,00.html?cid=457574&em=&tid=3107&FE=1 ___________________________________________________________________ Mark Minasi's "Mastering Windows Server 2003" | Chapter Download Mark Minasi's new book, "Mastering Windows Server 2003", will be coming out soon. And we'd like to offer you the free download of chapter one before the book even hits the shelves! In his new book, Mark updates his best-selling "Mastering Windows 2000 Server, Fourth Edition" to cover Microsoft's upcoming server release in his trademark clear, step-by-step fashion. And where many books focus solely on one version of an OS, "Mastering Windows Server 2003" is written both for the 2000 and 2003 administrator. >> Click here for the free chapter download: http://www.insightexpress.com/s/Sear53580 ___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT MESSAGES AND LINKS: =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HOW DO YOU REALLY FEEL ABOUT MICROSOFT? | SearchWin2000.com Survey As an administrator, you probably have more than a few opinions on Microsoft and its product line. Our new survey was designed for you to contribute your Redmond related kudos and/or gripes. Fill us in so we can then share your two cents with the rest of the world in a Microsoft Report Card we will be putting together based on our survey results. The survey takes less than 10 minutes and we would really appreciate your input! >> CLICK to take the survey... http://www.insightexpress.com/s/Sear53580 >> Read last year's report card: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid1_gci820712,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= JOIN OUR BOOK CLUB | Featured Topic No time to get to the library? No problem. We've got your book fix right here. From curing your XP headaches to implementing AD, our free book chapters are here to help. Check them out below and visit often for new downloads. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid1_gci884911,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WANT IT DONE RIGHT? BETTER DO IT YOURSELF | True IT Blooper #96 One admin learned the hard way not to trust service providers to send anyone that has a clue to deal with a remote problem. After a one hour flight all the way to Blooperville to fix a faulty connector, he was left repeating the mantra: If you want it done right, you've got to do it yourself. >> CLICK for the full blooper... http://searchwindowsmanageability.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid33_gci886077,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HOWDY, STRANGER | Know-IT-All Quiz #27 Test your knowledge with this week's quiz, then visit the list of related information you'll find on the answer page. When upgrading to Windows XP, your DVD drive may disappear without a trace. To help XP recognize and configure your optical drive your fix will need to include: a. Making the appropriate registry edits b. Updating the device driver -- online or from a vendor disk d. Troubleshooting a device error in your Control Panel e. Both a. and b. f. Bringing it home to meet the parents >> CLICK for the correct answer... http://www.searchWin2000.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid1_gci886799,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WIN A $100 AMAZON GIFT CERTIFICATE | Tip Contest Submit your tip today for your chance to win this month's prize -- a $100 Amazon.com gift certificate! Any Windows-related tip is eligible: Exchange, security, Active Directory, certification, desktop administration, server management -- you name it. 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