Certification Tip: Finding the best certification prep materials

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July 15, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Certification Tip NEWS     TOPICS     ASK THE EXPERTS     TIPS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > Windows Job Opportunities! IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Finding the best certification prep materials   >  What 10-year product lifecycles mean for MCPs   >  Web training made easy   >  MS issues seven security bulletins, two 'critical' Finding the best certification prep materials [Ed Tittel] This tip reviews elements to consider when evaluating self-study kits and other certification materials. It also explains how to decide which ones will serve you best.   Windows Job Opportunities! Gain immediate access to thousands of Windows job listings at the SearchWin2000.com Career Center powered by Dice. Make your job search easier with our Career Center resources. Sign up today!   What 10-year product lifecycles mean for MCPs [Ed Tittel] When Microsoft announced it was moving to a 10-year lifecycle for product support, Windows NT 4.0 customers around the world heaved a vast sigh of relief. But the devil is in the details. Find out the implications for those working on MS certifications in this tip. Web training made easy [Ben Pulliam, contributor] IT professionals with limited time or money can find a viable alternative to traditional classroom training online. This tip offers some helpful sites. MS issues seven security bulletins, two 'critical' [Bill Brenner, contributor] An attacker could gain remote control of machines and cause trouble using a host of security holes Microsoft outlined in seven advisories. Information security experts urge people to install the patches immediately. FEATURED TOPIC:  IE on the hot seat The long-dormant browser wars are heating up again and pundits everywhere are pushing the panic button. Is it time to dump Internet Explorer? JULY TIP CONTEST:  Win an iRiver Flash (iFP 790T) MP3 player! Have you been thinking about participating in one of our monthly tip contests? Start fresh in July and get your Windows-related IT tips submitted early for a crack at this month's awesome prize: an iRiver Flash (iFP 790T) MP3 player! EXPERT ANSWER CENTER:  Rod Trent: Systems management Visit TechTarget's new Expert Answer Center for fast answers to your toughest IT questions. Rod Trent, renowned systems management expert and manager of myITforum.com, kicks off this new site. Systems management is one of the hottest areas of IT right now and the tools can save you boatloads of time or drown you in complexity. Rod has been managing intricate systems for many years and can answer your most difficult questions. Try him! 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 E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail! SearchWin2000: SQL Server Tip 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 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 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494