Certification Tip: Microsoft beefs up Office Specialist exams

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October 07, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Certification Tip NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > Windows Job Opportunities! IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Microsoft adds PowerPoint, Access to Office Specialist exams   >  Finding the best certification prep materials   >  Will Windows XP SP2 change Windows Server 2003 exams?   >  Advanced job interview techniques for IT pros   >  Managing Active Directory: 10 tips in 10 minutes Microsoft adds PowerPoint, Access to Office Specialist exams [Ed Tittel] Although Microsoft Office 2003 Edition was released nearly a year ago, the accompanying Office Specialist certifications are just now coming into full flower. Ed takes a look at the new changes.   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!   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. Will Windows XP SP2 change Windows Server 2003 exams? [Ed Tittel] Microsoft recently completed a second beta test of the 70-291 Windows 2003 Core Networking Infrastructure exam. Apparently, enough new material is being introduced as a consequence of the pending release of Windows XP Service Pack 2 that this exam is going through another revision. Advanced job interview techniques for IT pros [Krissi Danielsson] Are you considering looking for a new job? Join the club. Whatever your reasons for circulating your resume, chances are you're facing stiff competition. Follow these tips to help you stand out amongst your competition. FEATURED TOPIC:  Managing Active Directory: 10 tips in 10 minutes Active Directory is Microsoft's trademarked directory service and an integral part of the Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 architecture. Here are 10 tips and expert advice to help you get the most out of all the new AD features and services. OCTOBER TIP CONTEST:  Win a Rio Forge 256 MB Sport MP3 player! Do you have a great Windows-related IT tip to share? Why not enter our monthly tip contest? Start fresh in October and submit your Windows tips for a crack at this month's awesome prize: a Rio Forge 256 MB Sport MP3 player! CHAPTER OF THE WEEK:  Hardening wireless LAN communications Wireless LANs bring up the classic struggle between security and usability. Too tight security chokes off the potential benefits of the WLAN, but too lax security leaves your sensitive data open to attackers. This chapter explains how to balance the two in a sensible manner. Don't forget to take the Know-IT-All Quiz for a chance to win a free copy of 'Hardening Network Infrastructure'. 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: Active Directory 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