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Essential tools and advice to keep your career on track. More tips: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/?track=NL-126 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FROM OUR SPONSORS: - Affordable, quality, live e-learning with top trainers! http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,21491,00.htm?track=NL-126&insidertraining - Explore the Desktop Deployment Info Center today! http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/infoCenter/0,294261,sid1,00.html?track=NL-126 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. CERTIFICATION TIPS - What MCP Exam 70-282 says about MS exam strategy and design - Microsoft security certs: Are they worth the work? - Ask Ed Tittel: In what order should I take the MCSE courses? 2. WHAT'S NEW! - Best Web Links: Training, certification & conferences - IT Career Expert: How to climb the career ladder - Tip Contest: The clock is ticking! 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Sign up for our $25K promotion or view a 5-minute web demo: http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,21491,00.htm?track=NL-126&insidertraining ____________________________________________________________________ WHAT EXAM 70-282 SAYS ABOUT MS STRATEGY AND DESIGN | by Ed Tittel Microsoft's Exam 70-282 "Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business" focuses on Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SBS), a special version of Windows Server on which Microsoft has steadily increased effort and investment since the platform was introduced for Windows NT in the late 1990s. The exam shows that Microsoft continues to up the ante for SBS and that its repeated efforts may pay off. Microsoft may have finally released something that small and medium sized businesses can implement, deploy and manage themselves. >> CLICK for the full tip: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid1_gci937686,00.html?track=NL-126 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= MICROSOFT SECURITY CERTS: ARE THEY WORTH THE WORK? | by Ed Tittel Microsoft recently announced a Windows Server 2003 version of its security specializations for MCSEs and MCSAs. Since Microsoft has yet to explain how holders of a security specialization can upgrade their credentials from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003, I'd like to examine the credentials side-by-side, propose a potential upgrade path and explain how those who pursue a security specialization over the short term can optimize their future Win2k3 upgrade options. >> CLICK for the full tip: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci931175,00.html?track=NL-126 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN WHAT ORDER SHOULD I TAKE THE MCSE COURSES? | Ask Ed Tittel Dear Ed, Is there a recommended order in which to take the MCSE courses? >> CLICK for Ed Tittel's expert response: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid1_cid557239_tax285126,00.html?track=NL-126 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?track=NL-126&&&&&cid=457574&em=&tid=3107&FE=1 __________________________________________________________________ ***********SPONSORED BY: The Desktop Deployment Info Center********* Visit the Desktop Deployment Info Center on SearchWin2000.com! You'll find tips, webcasts, expert advice and other key resources focused on all aspects of managing Windows desktops -- direct from SearchWin2000.com and Microsoft. Topics covered include desktop deployment and migration strategies, performance, disk management, hardware administration, application management, security -- and much more. Explore the Desktop Deployment Info Center today! http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/infoCenter/0,294261,sid1,00.html?track=NL-126 __________________________________________________________________ WHAT'S NEW! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TRAINING, CERTIFICATION & CONFERENCES | Best Web Links Faster than you can say Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: That's how quickly Windows technology is changing and why you have to keep your skills sharp. Look here for the hottest conferences, the most highly-rated on-line tutorials and the latest MS certification requirements. We'll help keep your career trajectory moving at warp speed. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/bestWebLinks/0,289521,sid1_tax540,00.html?track=NL-126 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HOW TO CLIMB THE CAREER LADDER | IT Career Expert For the past several years, most IT professionals could be excused for thinking more about keeping the jobs they had than finding better ones. As the dot coms imploded and recession loomed, a career in technology went from being a sure bet to a chancy proposition. Moving up the career ladder may be more difficult in tough economic times, but it can -- and should be done. The question is, how? http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci937515,00.html?track=NL-126 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THE CLOCK IS TICKING! SUBMIT YOUR TIP TODAY! | Tip Contest If you want a shot at this month's awesome prize, an iRiver SlimX iMP-350 CD/MP3 player, you better get cracking! You have less than two weeks left to submit your Windows-related tip for a chance to win. Check out the prize and submit your tip today! >> CLICK here to submit and read more about this month's prize: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tips/0,289484,sid1_tax5e1,00.html?track=NL-126 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= EVERYTHING ACTIVE DIRECTORY | Featured Topic >From designing and planning your Active Directory to managing it after rollout, our Learning Guides have you covered. You'll find them by clicking on the left-hand side link in this week's Featured Topic. In addition, AD expert Paul Hinsberg answers your most pressing questions. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid1_gci936534,00.html?track=NL-126 ___________________________________________________________________ SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TIP NEWSLETTER | Sign up for free SearchWin2000.com's security administration free biweekly newsletter draws off the knowledge of experienced users, authors and other experts to provide IT professionals the tips and guidance they need to effectively secure their networks. >> CLICK here to auto-activate your subscription: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/OptIn/1,290894,sid1,00.html?track=NL-126&&&cid=&em=&tid=136&FE=1 ___________________________________________________________________ ********************* SEARCHWIN2000 CONTACTS ********************** TIP MAILBOX, (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send feedback on tips and ideas for new tip content. ____________________________________________________________________ MARILYN COHODAS, Senior Site Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your original articles and best practices. ____________________________________________________________________ CATHERINE KETCHER, Site Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your IT bloopers and original articles. ____________________________________________________________________ CHRISTINE POLEWARCZYK, Assistant Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your ideas for online event and discussion day topics. ____________________________________________________________________ VANDANA SHARMA, Assistant Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your tips and true IT bloopers. ____________________________________________________________________ DAVID GABEL, Executive Tech Editor (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Send me your technical tips and tip ideas. ____________________________________________________________________ KEVIN NOLAN (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) >> Sponsor this or any other TechTarget newsletter. ____________________________________________________________________ ::::::::::::::::::::: ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER :::::::::::::::::::::: This newsletter is published by TechTarget, the most targeted IT media. http://www.techtarget.com?track=NL-126 Copyright 2003 TechTarget. 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