Certification Tip: Microsoft beefs up security e-learning with free labs, clinics

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November 04, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Certification Tip NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Microsoft beefs up security e-learning with free labs, clinics   >  Resume services: Are they worth the money?   >  Microsoft adds PowerPoint, Access to Office Specialist exams   >  Finding the best certification prep materials   >  Crash Course: Windows vs. Linux Microsoft beefs up security e-learning with free labs, clinics [Ed Tittel] Microsoft is adding free online Windows security clinics and hands-on labs to its new program of Windows Server 2003 e-learning courses. The new online security e-learning program focuses on specific security skills and problem-solving techniques "by doing" through labs and clinics. Find out more in this tip. Resume services: Are they worth the money? [Krissi Danielsson] Your resume is one of the most important tools in your repertoire. Unless you are an experienced writer, a resume can be a tougher task than you might think. There's something to be said for hiring a professional. 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. 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. FEATURED TOPIC:  Crash Course: Windows vs. Linux Microsoft continues to try to convince customers that Windows is a better value proposition than Linux. Has Microsoft made its point or is Linux still a contender? You decide! CHAPTER OF THE WEEK:  'Application strategies and server sizing' Optimizing Terminal Services may seem like a simple game of adding RAM and faster processors. This is a mistake, as there are tons of variables in play that can dramatically improve - or cripple - a TS environment. This chapter takes a thorough under-the-hood look at two key areas of TS optimization: strategies for pulling off complex application installations and smart server sizing. ASK THE EXPERT:  Check out our new FAQ! Have a question for our team of experts? Your question may have already been answered! Save time by browsing our new FAQ, where each expert has picked the most common problems and challenges for that particular area of Windows technology. Check it out today! 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?cid=496165&lid=430741&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