Certification tip: XP SP2 hits the e-learning circuit

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December 02, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Certification Tip NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > New Webcast: Intelligent Endpoint Security IN THIS ISSUE:   >  XP SP2 hits the e-learning circuit - and it's free!   >  Finding the best certification prep materials   >  Breaking into an IT field with little experience   >  Career & certification FAQ   >  Data protection: 10 tips in 10 minutes   >  Windows Server 2003 in a Nutshell XP SP2 hits the e-learning circuit - and it's free! [Ed Tittel] It seems like nobody can get enough of Microsoft's e-learning offerings these days. This tip examines the latest additions, two free clinics on Windows XP Service Pack 2. MORE INFO: > XP SP2 charts a new course for MCP exam > Microsoft expands e-learning program   New Webcast: Intelligent Endpoint Security At this webcast, security expert Jim Reavis and Perfigo CEO Arvin Babu explore ways to secure networks with vulnerability-ridden Windows machines. Learn how to enforce security policies at login by scanning for vulnerabilities, quarantining, and repairing non-compliant machines. And learn about the drivers behind endpoint security's rapid growth and the importance of integrating the network into endpoint security. Attend today!   Finding the best certification prep materials [Ed Tittel] What factors should you consider when evaluating self-study kits or other materials? This tip by Ed Tittel provides some objective criteria for figuring out where you get the biggest bang for your buck. Breaking into an IT field with little experience [Krissi Danielsson, contributor] Certifications are nice, but it's real-life experience that counts the most. And that's the catch-22: how do you get a chance to accumulate experience in a new IT field when you have none? This tip provides practical tips on how to get your foot in the door. ASK THE EXPERT:  Career & certification FAQ Have a question about your career? Perhaps you're thinking about getting that expensive certification? Believe it or not, your question may have already been answered! Browse the Career & certification FAQ today for our career guru Ed Tittel's take on a variety of common questions. LEARNING CENTER:  Data protection: 10 tips in 10 minutes Protecting data is the most important part of your job, especially in the event of a hardware failure, accidental deletion, theft, fire, hurricane or other natural disaster. CHAPTER OF THE WEEK:  Windows Server 2003 in a Nutshell Windows Server 2003 came with a bunch of new quirks and improvements compared to Windows 2000, but not all of them are widely known. This chapter puts the focus on the differences between the 2000 and 2003 versions, comparing the old and new functions and features in a simple side-by-side structure. Print and save this one as a handy reference! 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] 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=498503&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