Certification tip: Looking back at 2004, ahead to 2005

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December 30, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Certification Tip NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > SearchWin2000.com Webcasts IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Looking back at 2004, ahead to 2005 for Microsoft certifications   >  Finding Windows practice software   >  XP SP2 hits the e-learning circuit - and it's free!   >  Join our team of site experts!   >  'Windows Terminal Services'   >  Enterprise Windows Computing Looking back at 2004, ahead to 2005 for Microsoft certifications [Ed Tittel] For Windows professionals, the year 2004 "...was the best of times, it was the worst of times." And 2005 looks to hold more of the same mixed blessings, according to certification guru Ed Tittel. Here's a glimpse of what to expect in the year to come.   SearchWin2000.com Webcasts Sign up to receive the Webcast Alerts newsletter from SearchWin2000.com to hear about our latest webcasts with top experts. Webcast topics include Securing Computers Using GPOs, How to Stop Directory Harvest Attacks, Anti-Spam Best Practices, Exchange 2003 Migration Best Practices and more. Subscribe now and you'll be notified of upcoming events!   Finding Windows practice software [Ed Tittel] Many readers ask where and how to get Windows software for low or no cost to use in a home or practice lab in preparation for their certification exams. Here are Ed Tittel's suggestions. XP SP2 hits the e-learning circuit - and it's free! [Ed Tittel] The most recent free offerings in the e-learning area is a set of two clinics on Windows XP Service Pack 2, one for IT professionals (particularly system and network administrators) and the other for software developers. Ed Tittel has the scoop. ASK THE EXPERT:  Join our team of site experts! We're looking for a few good Windows gurus to join our team of site experts. Think you've got what it takes? Want to beef up your resume and earn extra professional exposure? Apply today! CHAPTER OF THE WEEK:  'Windows Terminal Services' Looking to bone up on Windows 2000 and 2003 Terminal Services? Terminal Services are required for Server-Based Computing (SBC) whether you use Citrix MetaFrame or not, so this is good reading for anyone considering this approach. The topics include migration, domain and application considerations, Remote Desktop Client (RDC), Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and various licensing issues. FAQ:  Enterprise Windows Computing If you're like most IT professionals, you're on a constant quest for answers. The SearchWin2000.com staff has compiled this list of the most frequently asked questions for each category from our Ask the Expert feature. 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=500424&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