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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: - 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 - Microsoft certification 2003: A look back and a look ahead - Microsoft security certs: Are they worth the work? - Ask Ed Tittel: How can I set up a Windows 2000 Server test lab? 2. WHAT'S NEW! - Featured Topic: Top 10 Ask the Experts' questions - 2004 Predictions: Microsoft customer upgrades inevitable - Opinion: The Seabiscuit of enterprise software - Tip Contest: Santa wants to give you a free CD/MP3 player! ____________________________________________________________________ ******* 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 ____________________________________________________________________ MS CERTIFICATION 2003: A LOOK BACK AND A LOOK AHEAD | Ed Tittel With 2003 coming to a close and a new year in the offing, I pause to reflect on the year's big stories in Microsoft certification and to ponder what to expect in years to come. Overall, I'm seeing signs that Microsoft wants to improve its certification offerings by soliciting and acting on input from customers (those who hire certified professionals) and technical professionals (those who get certified). >> CLICK for the full tip: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid1_gci942587,00.html?track=NL-126 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= MICROSOFT SECURITY CERTS: ARE THEY WORTH THE WORK? | Ed Tittel Microsoft has 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 Windows 2003 upgrade options. >> CLICK for the full tip: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci931175,00.html?track=NL-126 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= HOW CAN I SET UP A WINDOWS 2000 SERVER TEST LAB? | Ask Ed Tittel Dear Ed, Does simulation software exist for Windows 2000 Server for setting up a test lab similar to what MCP magazine mentions this month for 2003 and Windows XP? I have three computers set up on a switch on which I have been doing my testing for Windows 2000 certifications. I have 70-210 and 70-215 completed, and I was wondering about testing for the Exchange and SQL Server exams. I don't know what's involved in those tests, so I don't know what I will need. >> CLICK for Ed Tittel's expert response: http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/ateQuestionNResponse/0,289625,sid1_cid565378_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 __________________________________________________________________ WHAT'S NEW! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= TOP 10 ASK THE EXPERTS' QUESTIONS | Featured Topic Frustrated with Windows and its multitude of quirks? We hear you! This week we've collected your Top 10 favorites (based on clicks) from our Ask the Experts section. Maybe you'll find a tip to help make your holidays more merry! http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/featuredTopic/0,290042,sid1_gci942031,00.html?track=NL-126 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= MICROSOFT CUSTOMER UPGRADES INEVITABLE | 2004 Predictions First, the good news for IT administrators: With the economy improving, companies will -- finally, after three years -- bite the bullet and move up the food chain from NT 4 and Exchange 5.5 to the newer versions of those products. Now find out the bad news. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid1_gci942250,00.html?track=NL-126 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= THE SEABISCUIT OF ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE | Opinion At the ripe old age of four, Windows 2000 Server has hit middle age. With a hot rookie nipping at its tail (Windows Server 2003), the thoroughbred server operating system's days on the track are numbered. http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/columnItem/0,294698,sid1_gci942140,00.html?track=NL-126 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SANTA WANTS TO GIVE YOU A NEW CD/MP3 PLAYER! | Tip Contest Are our members really all out of tips or just too busy with the holidays? We didn't receive enough tips in November to give away our super duper contest prize so we're giving you another chance. Start fresh in December and get your Windows related IT tips submitted early! 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