Certification Tip: Microsoft puts security into developer curriculum

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March 25, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Certification Tip Issue Sponsored By: MCSE Exam Cram 2 - 5 Books for $9.99 (with membership) IN THIS ISSUE: Microsoft puts security into developer curriculum Build an affordable practice lab at home Get organized with Outlook 2003's Search Folders Help us grade Microsoft! Crash Course: Certification MCSE Exam Cram 2 - 5 Books for $9.99 (with membership) Buy the MCSE Exam Cram 2 (a $149.95 value) for only $9.99 (with membership). Get focused coverage of every exam objective, time saving study tips and PrepLogic practice tests which simulate actual exam conditions and more. Get your set today! Order now and get a FREE mousepad with/calculator. Microsoft puts security into developer curriculum [Ed Tittel] Microsoft has started beefing up its security coverage in the developer side of its certification exams. Two new exams aim squarely at developer knowledge about implementing application security for Microsoft's two primary programming languages (VB and C#) and its primary development environment (.NET). MORE INFO: Click here for the full expert tip. Build an affordable practice lab at home [Ed Tittel] Everybody who knows anything about the current crop of Microsoft certification exams knows that hands-on practice, "interface driving" skills and experience are more important than ever before. Ever think of installing a test network at home? Get organized with Outlook 2003's Search Folders [Brien M. Posey] Old messages cluttering up your inbox? With the new Search Folders feature in Outlook 2003, finding that important e-mail is a breeze. Help us grade Microsoft! [SearchWin2000.com editors] Now's your chance to grade Microsoft! Take part in SearchWin2000.com's third annual survey of IT professionals' attitudes about flagship Windows products and customer support issues. Did Redmond finally get trustworthy computing right with the release of Window Server 2003? Are you going to renew your Software Assurance agreement? What's up with the MCSE? Take this 10-minute survey. The editors will tally the results, compare your answers with last year, then publish the findings. TOPICS: Crash Course: Certification Security and messaging credentials are the newest additions to Microsoft's ever-changing world of certifications. Here's a wrap-up of the latest in career advancement. ASK THE EXPERTS: My 'computer operator' title is putting off potential employers Dear Ed Tittel, I have earned an A.A in Computer Networks and Systems Tech. and currently I am attending school for a BS in Business and Management. I've also spend the last three years working for a company as a "computer operator" in a UNIX and Linux environment. I like Unix and would like to continue my exposure to it. Unfortunately it seems that the "computer operator" title seems to put off potential employers. With my schooling and limited experience what would you recommend I do? TOPICS: Bad bosses, and how to deal with them Have you worked for anybody with one of these managerial styles: cranky hermit, door slammer, high-functioning sociopath? Don't worry, there's something you can do about it! Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Free Newsletters! Select newsletter you would like to receive via e-mail! SearchWin2000: Security Alert Not a Member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription. ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by SearchWin2000.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2004 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Certification Tip": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-126&ad=478994 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: SearchWin2000 MemberServices 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494