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CompTIA Certifications

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a non-profit trade association, was created in 1982 as the Association of Better Computer Dealers, Inc.(ABCD) by representatives of five microcomputer dealerships. Over the course of a decade, ABCD laid the groundwork for many of CompTIA’s initiatives and member benefits. ABCD later changed its name to the Computing Technology Industry Association CompTIA serves the IT industry as the world's largest developer of vendor-neutral IT certification exams. Since establishing the certification program in 1993, more than 900,000 CompTIA certifications have been earned worldwide. Currently, CompTIA offers certifications in PC hardware, networking, servers, Internet, e-business, project management, training, Linux, security, home technology, document imaging and RFID.

About CompTIA Certifications
CompTIA A+ Certification: proves that a candidate has the latest skills needed by today’s computer support professionals. CompTIA A+ confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking. The exams also cover domains such as security, safety and environmental issues and communication and professionalism. Suitable Job roles after CompTIA A+ are Hardware Technician, Technical Support Engineers, Systems Analysts, Network Analysts, and Technical Consultants
CompTIA Network+ Certification: demonstrates that a candidate can describe the features and functions of networking components, and possesses the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services. The exam tests technical ability in the areas of media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation and network support. Suitable Job roles after CompTIA Network+ are Network Administrator, System Administrator and Network Technician.
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CompTIA Security+ Certification: demonstrates proof of knowledge and expertise in security topics, such as communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack and operational and organization security. Suitable Job roles after CompTIA Security+ are Network Administrator, Security Specialist or Network Technician
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CompTIA CTT+ Certification: proves excellence in preparation, presentation, communication, facilitation and evaluation in a classroom environment. CompTIA CTT+ is a two-part exam: computer-based and video-based.
CompTIA CDIA+ Certification: validates expertise in the technologies and best practices used to plan, design, and specify a document imaging and management system.
CompTIA Linux+ Certification: proves that a candidate can explain fundamental open source resources/licenses, demonstrate knowledge of user administration, understand file permissions/software configurations and manage local storage devices and network protocols. Suitable Job roles after CompTIA Linux+ are Network Administrator, System Administrator and Network Technician.
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CompTIA Project+ Certification: validates fundamental project management skills. It covers the entire project life cycle from initiation and planning through execution, acceptance, support and closure.
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• CompTIA certifications helps employers find competent and skilled employees.
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CompTIA Exam Pricing for India (in US Dollars)

• CompTIA A+ Exam Prices: Non Member Pricing - $163.00
• CompTIA CDIA+, CTT (VBT), e-Biz+, Security+, RFID+ Exam Prices : Non Member Pricing - $251.00
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CompTIA Registration

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Learn CCNA in 5 days

The Cisco CCNA network associate certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. This new curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. This new curriculum also includes (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs)

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CCNA 640-802: Todd Lammles's CCNA IOS Commands Survival Guide

CCNA 640-802: Todd Lammles's CCNA IOS Commands Survival Guide

Organized by exam objectives, this is a focused, concise review guide that works hand-in-hand with any learning tool, including the Sybex CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, 6th and Deluxe editions.



The book will consist of four high-level chapters, each mapping to the four main Domains of the exam skill-set. The book will drill down into the specifics of the exam, covering the following:



* Designing Cisco internetworks
* Developing an access list
* Evaluating TCP/IP communication
* Configuring routers and switches
* Configuring IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateway addresses
* Performing LAN, VLAN, and WAN troubleshooting
* Understanding rules for packet control

Description / General Overview:



To become a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), you must learn the hundreds of IOS commands used by Cisco routers and switches. This handy reference from Cisco networking authority Todd Lammle is just what you need to master those commands. From a thorough introduction to Cisco’s basic operating system to making the transition to IPv6, Todd Lammle walks you through hundreds of commands with short, to-the-point explanations and plenty of figures and real-world examples.





Contents:



1. Basic IOS Commands.



2. Managing a Cisco Internetwork.



3. IP Routing.



4. Enhanced IGRP (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).



5. Layer-2 Switching and Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP).



6. Virtual LANs (VLANs).



7. Security.



8. Network Address Translation (NAT).



9. Cisco's Wireless Technologies.



10. Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6).



11. Wide Area Networks (WANs).



12. Cisco's Security Device Manager (SDM).
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CCNA 640-802: Cisco Certified Network Associate Fast Pass 3rd Edition Book

Organized by exam objectives, this is a focused, concise review guide that works hand-in-hand with any learning tool, including the Sybex CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide, 6th and Deluxe editions.



The book will consist of four high-level chapters, each mapping to the four main Domains of the exam skill-set. The book will drill down into the specifics of the exam, covering the following:



* Designing Cisco internetworks
* Developing an access list
* Evaluating TCP/IP communication
* Configuring routers and switches
* Configuring IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateway addresses
* Performing LAN, VLAN, and WAN troubleshooting
* Understanding rules for packet control



The interactive CD contains two bonus exams, handy flashcard questions, and a searchable PDF of a Glossary of Terms.



Contents:



Chapter 1. Describe How A Network Works.



Describe The Purpose And Functions Of Various Network Devices



Select The Components Required To Meet A Network Specification.



Use The Osi And Tcp/Ip Models And Their Associated Protocols To Explain How Data Flows In A Network.



Describe Common Networked Applications Including Web Applications.



Describe The Purpose And Basic Operation Of The Protocols In The Osi And Tcp Models.



Describe The Impact Of Applications (Voice Over Ip And Video Over Ip) On A Network.



Interpret Network Diagrams.



Determine The Path Between Two Hosts Across A Network.



Describe The Components Required For Network And Internet Communications.



Identify And Correct Common Network Problems At Layers 1, 2, 3 And 7 Using A Layered Model Approach.



Differentiate Between Lan/Wan Operation And Features.



Chapter 2. Configure, Verify And Troubleshoot A Switch With Vlans And Interswitch Communications.



Select The Appropriate Media, Cables, Ports, And Connectors To Connect Switches To Other Network Devices And Hosts.



Explain The Technology And Media Access Control Method For Ethernet Networks.



Explain Network Segmentation And Basic Traffic Management Concepts.



Explain Basic Switching Concepts And The Operation Of Cisco Switches.



Perform And Verify Initial Switch Configuration Tasks Including Remote Access Management.



Verify Network Status And Switch Operation Using Basic Utilities (Including: Ping, Traceroute, Telnet, Ssh, Arp, Ipconfig), Show & Debug Commands.



Identify, Prescribe, And Resolve Common Switched Network Media Issues, Configuration Issues, Auto Negotiation, And Switch Hardware Failures.



Describe Enhanced Switching Technologies (Including: Vtp, Rstp, Vlan, Pvstp, 802.1q).



Describe How Vlans Create Logically Separate Networks And The Need For Routing Between Them.



Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot Vlans.



Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot Trunking On Cisco Switches..



Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot Intervlan Routing.



Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot Vtp.



Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot Rstp Operation.



Interpret The Output Of Various Show And Debug Commands To Verify The Operational Status Of A Cisco Switched Network.



Implement Basic Switch Security (Including: Port Security, Trunk Access, Management Vlan Other Than Vlan1, Etc.).



Chapter 3. Implement An Ip Addressing Scheme And Ip Services To Meet Network Requirements In A Medium-Size Enterprise Branch Office Network.



Describe The Operation And Benefits Of Using Private And Public Ip Addressing.



Explain The Operation And Benefits Of Using Dhcp And Dns.



Configure, Verify And Troubleshoot Dhcp And Dns Operation On A Router.(Including: Cli/Sdm).



Implement Static And Dynamic Addressing Services For Hosts In A Lan Environment.



Calculate And Apply An Addressing Scheme Including Vlsm Ip Addressing Design To A Network.



Determine The Appropriate Classless Addressing Scheme Using Vlsm And Summarization To Satisfy Addressing Requirements In A Lan/Wan Environment.



Describe The Technological Requirements For Running Ipv6 In Conjunction With Ipv4 (Including: Protocols, Dual Stack, Tunneling, Etc).



Describe Ipv6 Addresses.



Identify And Correct Common Problems Associated With Ip Addressing And Host Configurations.



Chapter 4. Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot Basic Router Operation And Routing On Cisco Devices.



Describe Basic Routing Concepts (Including: Packet Forwarding, Router Lookup Process).



Describe The Operation Of Cisco Routers (Including: Router Bootup Process, Post, Router Components).



Select The Appropriate Media, Cables, Ports, And Connectors To Connect Routers To Other Network Devices And Hosts.



Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot Ripv2.



Access And Utilize The Router To Set Basic Parameters.(Including: Cli/Sdm).



Connect, Configure, And Verify Operation Status Of A Device Interface.



Verify Device Configuration And Network Connectivity Using Ping, Traceroute, Telnet, Ssh Or Other Utilities.



Perform And Verify Routing Configuration Tasks For A Static Or Default Route Given Specific Routing Requirements.



Manage Ios Configuration Files. (Including: Save, Edit, Upgrade, Restore).



Manage Cisco Ios.



Compare And Contrast Methods Of Routing And Routing Protocols.



Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot Ospf.



Configure, Verify, And Troubleshoot Eigrp.

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CCNA 640-802 Recommended reading material

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Cisco Press - Cisco Router Configuration Second Edition

Description 

The only Cisco Systems®-approved practical lab companion for the classroom for associate-level CCNA network support courses and for courses in Cisco® networking.

CCNA Practical Studies offers students a means to gain practical networking experience and is a resource for the instructors to use in the classroom and the lab environment. This book provides students and teachers with numerous lab examples that cover the entire range of CCNA topics. Each chapter tackles a major subject area, such as router configuration, routing protocols, bridging and switching, ISDN, access lists, IPX, and more. Each subject presents a mini-lab, walking the student through the lab scenario and explaining in detail the commands used, why the authors chose the specific commands, and the resulting configurations. Comprehensive configuration and troubleshooting labs are added to the end of the book, allowing students to understand how routing technologies interact. This step-by-step lab scenario approach is designed to teach them how to apply the knowledge they are acquiring in the process of becoming a CCNA. Since the application of knowledge is just as important as acquiring the foundation concepts, this book will be an invaluable study aid for students learning basic networking concepts and for those students taking courses preparing them for acquiring a CCNA accreditation. These scenarios can be used on home or school-based networking labs, networking simulation software products, remote-accessible networking labs or other networking environment simulation options. CCNA Practical Studies also shows the user how to set up these home or school-based labs and how to acquire the equipment.

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Product Description
Exam Number/Code: 640-802
Exam Name: Cisco Certified Network Associate

"Cisco Certified Network Associate", also known as 640-802 exam, is a Cisco certification.Preparing for the 640-802 exam? Searching 640-802 Test Questions, 640-802 Practice Exam, 640-802 Dumps? 

With the complete collection of questions and answers, Pass4sure has assembled to take you through 394 Q&As to your 640-802 Exam preparation. In the 640-802 exam resources, you will cover every field and category in CCNA helping to ready you for your successful Cisco Certification.

Questions and Answers : 394 Q&As

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The Specialization Exams of CCNA

                        All New CCNA EXAMS (Specialized)                            

• Cisco CCNA Voice

• Cisco CCNA Security

• Cisco CCNA Wireless

     Note: The Prerequisites of all these exams is CCNA

CCNA Security Certification 


CCNA Security Certification meets the needs of IT professionals who are responsible for network security. It confirms an individual's skills for job roles such as Network Security Specialists, Security Administrators, and Network Security Support Engineers. This certification validates skills including installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices and develops competency in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security structure.

Students completing the recommended Cisco training will gain an introduction to core security technologies as well as how to develop security policies and mitigate risks. IT organizations that employ CCNA Security-holders will have IT staff that can develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats.

1. Exam 640-553 IINS(Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security)

    

   Number of questions: 55-65

 

   Duration: 90 min

 

  Cost: $150

  CCNA Security Prerequisites -> CCNA

 

  Exam Topics

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

1. Describe the security threats facing modern network infrastructures

2. Secure Cisco routers

3. Implement AAA on Cisco routers using local router database and external ACS

4. Mitigate threats to Cisco routers and networks using ACLs

5. Implement secure network management and reporting

6. Mitigate common Layer 2 attacks

7. Implement the Cisco IOS firewall feature set using SDM

8. Implement the Cisco IOS IPS feature set using SDM

9. Implement site-to-site VPNs on Cisco Routers using SDM

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CCNA Voice Certification

The Cisco® CCNA Voice certification confirms that you have the required skill set for specialized job roles in voice technologies such as voice technologies administrator, voice engineer, and voice manager. It validates skills in VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions. Candidates also get exposure to the Cisco Unified Communications architecture and design covering mobility, presence, and TelePresence applications.

The CCNA Voice Certification enables employers to validate that their staff possess a strong foundation in voice applications and infrastructure concepts; and are capable of performing baseline installation, operating, and maintenance tasks on Cisco VoIP solutions, particularly the Smart Business Communications System from 8-250 lines.

1. Exam640-460 IIUC(Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications

    

   Number of questions:60-70

 

   Duration: 90 min

   

   Cost: $150

   CCNA Security Prerequisites -> CCNA

   Exam Description:

The 640-460 IIUC Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications exam is associated with the CCNA Voice certification. This exam confirms basic IP telephony installation, configuration, and maintenance skills by testing a candidate's knowledge of implementing and configuring small- to medium sized IP Telephony solutions using Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express, Cisco Unity Express, and the UC500 Smart Business Communications System solutions.

Exam Topics

1. Describe the components of the Cisco Unified Communications Architecture

2. Describe PSTN components and technologies

3. Describe VoIP components and technologies

4. Describe and configure gateways, voice ports, and dial peers to connect to the PSTN and

    service provider networks

5. Describe and configure a Cisco network to support VoIP

6. Implement UC500 using Cisco Configuration Assistant

7. Implement Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express to support endpoints using CLI

8. Implement voicemail features using Cisco Unity Express

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CCNA Wireless Certification 

CCNA Wireless recognizes the critical importance of professionals supporting wireless LANS including Networking Associates/Administrators, Wireless Support Specialists and WLAN project managers.

The CCNA Wireless Certification validates candidate's skills in the configuration, implementation and support of wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment. Students completing the recommended Cisco training are provided with information and practice activities to prepare them for, configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting basic tasks of a Cisco WLAN in SMB and Enterprise networks. Employers will be able to validate their staff have the skills needed for basic wireless networking on a Cisco WLAN in SMB and enterprise networks after completing certification.

Cisco CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate

                                            Cisco CCNA

The Cisco CCNA network associate certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. This new curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. This new curriculum also includes (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs)

1. Exam 640-802: Cisco CertifieNetwork Associate Exam (CCNA)

Number of questions: 50-60

Duration: 1 hour

Cost: $250

Exam Topics Include:

1. Describe how a network works

2. Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and interswitch communications

3. Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.

4. Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic router operation and routing.

5. Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN

6. Identify security threats to a network and describe methods to mitigate those threats

7. Implement, verify, and troubleshoot Network Address Translation (NAT) and Access Control Lists (ACLs).

8. Implement and verify WAN links, including frame relay and PPP

The Cisco CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associates) is an introductory level exam for those relatively new to Cisco networking. The CCNA exam by Cisco systems was designed for the candidates who can install, configure and administer small to medium sized LANs and WANs. The CCNA is a prerequisite for the some higher level certifications like the CCNP. The CCNA exam is valid for three years. Job roles for the individuals who are CCNA certified include network administrators, system managers, and network consultants.

2. Exam 640-816: Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2)

Number of questions: 45-55

Duration: 75 minutes

Cost: $125

Exam Topics Include:

1. Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs; including interswitch communications

2. Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network requirements in a small to medium-size Enterprise branch office network, including VLSM

3. Configure and troubleshoot basic operation and routing on Cisco devices using IOS.

4. Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.

5. Implement and verify WAN links, including PPP and Frame Relay.

The 640-816 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) exam is the second part of the two-exam track for earning the CCNA certification. Passing the two ICND exams can be used as an alternative to the single CCNA exam, 640-802, in obtaining the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. The 640-816 exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The exam covers topics on VLSM and IPv6 addressing; extending switched networks using VLANs; routing protocols; determining IP routes; managing IP traffic with access lists; NAT and DHCP; establishing point-to- point connections; and establishing Frame Relay connections.

3. Exam 640-822: Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)

Number of questions: 50-60

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $125

Exam Topics Include:

1. Describe the operation of data networks, including the operation of TCP/IP

2. Implement a small switched network.

3. Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a small branch office network.

4. Implement a small routed network, including Cisco router IOS.

5. Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN, including WLAN standards.

6. Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats

7. Implement and verify WAN links, including basic serial connections

The 640-822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) exam is associated with the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician certification and a tangible first step in achieving the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch office network. Passing this exam will earn you the Cisco CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) certification. This certification validates the skills required for entry-level network support positions and can be used as the starting point for many successful careers in networking. Candidates should have the knowledge and skill to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. CCENT certification is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections. Passing this exam, along with the ICND Part 2 (640-816) exam, will earn you the CCNA certification.

IBM Certifications

IBM Professional Certification Overview 

Lay the groundwork for your personal journey to become a world-class resource to your customers, colleagues, and company.

IBM Professional Certification is both a journey and a destination. It's a business solution. It’s a way for skilled IT professionals to demonstrate their expertise to the world. It validates your skills and demonstrates your proficiency in the latest IBM technology and solutions. 
The certification requirements are tough, but it's not rocket science, either. It's a rigorous process that differentiates you from everyone else. 
The mission of IBM Professional Certification is to: 
• Provide a reliable, valid and fair method of assessing skills and knowledge. 
• Provide IBM a method of building and validating the skills of individuals and organizations. 
• Develop a loyal community of highly skilled certified professionals who recommend, sell, service, support and/or use IBM products and solutions.

The IBM certification categories include:

Software 
• IBM Information Management 
• IBM Lotus 
• IBM Rational 
• IBM Tivoli Software 
• IBM WebSphere 
• IBM Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) 
• PL/I 
• XML 

Hardware 
• IBM System p 
• IBM System i 
• IBM System x 
• IBM System z 
• IBM System Storage and TotalStorage

Other 
• Advanced Manufacturing Science 
• IBM Infrastructure systems architect 
• Innovation enabled by On Demand Business 
• Retail Store Solutions

IBM Exams
000-062 : IBM System p5 Virtualization Technical Support AIX 5L V5.3
000-071 : IBM xSeries Technical Principles V8
000-074 : xSeries - Windows 2000/2003 Install+Performance Optimization
000-076 : System x Sales V5
000-077 : xSeries Technical High Performance Servers V2
000-078 : xSeries Technical BladeCenter
000-079 : System x IBM Director v5.2
000-093 : IBM WebSphere Process Server V6.0, System Administration
000-094 : Application Development with IBM WebSphere Integration Developer V6.0.1
000-142 : XML 1.1 and Related Technologies
000-154 : Web Developer
000-180 : p5 and pSeries Enterprise Technical Support AIX 5L V5.3
000-190 : AIX Basic Operations V5
000-191 : pSeries AIX System Administration
000-197 : pSeries Enterprise Technical Support
000-204 : Storage Networking Solutions Version 3
000-208 : Open Systems Storage Solutions Version 6
000-215 : IBM WebSphere Commerce V5.6, Implementation
000-222 : P5 and pSeries Administration and Support for AIX 5L V5.3
000-223 : System p Administrator
000-228 : p5 and pSeries Technical Sales Support
000-229 : IBM System p Solution Sales V5.3
000-233 : AIX 5L Installation,Backup and System Recovery
000-234 : AIX 5L Performance and Systems Tuning
000-235 : AIX 5L Problem Determination
000-236 : AIX 5L Communications
000-237 : pSeries HACMP for AIX 5L
000-238 : p5 and pSeries Technical Sales Support
000-239 : p5 Solution Sales
000-252 : IBM Certified System Administrator - WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V6.0
000-253 : WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V6.1, Core Administration
000-255 : Developing with IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software V6.0
000-256 : Application Development with IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software
000-257 : Enterprise Application Development with IBM Rational Application Developer V6.0
000-259 : i5 iSeries Solution Sales V5R3
000-266 : AS/400 RPG IV Programmer
000-267 : AS/400 RPG IV Developer
000-268 : i5 iSeries RPG ILE Programmer
000-285 : Developing with IBM WebSphere Studio, V5.0
000-286 : Application Development with IBM WebSphere Studio, V5.0
000-287 : Enterprise Application Development with IBM WebSphere Studio, V5.0
000-288 : Developing Web Services with WebSphere Studio Application Developer V5.1
000-293 : WebSphere InterChange Server V4 and Toolset Deployment
000-294 : IBM WebSphere MQ V5.3 System Administration
000-296 : IBM WebSphere MQ V5.3 Solution Design
000-297 : WebSphere MQ V5.3 Solution Development
000-298 : IBM WebSphere Business Integration Message Broker V5 System Administration
000-299 : WebSphere Business Integration Message Broker V5, Solution Design
000-331 : Power Systems Sales for AIX and Linux
000-340 : WebSphere Application Server V5.0, Basic Administration
000-341 : WebSphere Application Server V5.0, Multiplatform Administration
000-347 : Websphere Portal V5.0, Deployment And Administration
000-348 : IBM WebSphere Portal V5, Application Development
000-351 : i5 iSeries Single Systems Administrator V5R3
000-356 : iSeries System Command Operations V5R2
000-357 : iSeries System Administration V5R3
000-365 : i5 iSeries LPAR Technical Solutions V5R3
000-382 : IBM Open Systems Storage Solutions, Version 2
000-386 : High-End Disk Solutions, Version 3
000-387 : IBM Open Systems Storage Solutions, Version 3
000-388 : Storage Sales, Version 6
000-389 : IBM TotalStorage Networking and Virtualization Architecture, Version 2
000-397 : IBM WebSphere Portal V5.1, Deployment and Administration
000-399 : IBM WebSphere Portal V5.1 Application Development
000-415 : IBM WebSphere IIS DataStage Enterprise Edition v7.5
000-416 : WebSphere IIS QualityStage v7.5
000-424 : IBM zSeries Sales V1
000-440 : IBM Content Manager Ondemand Multiplatform
000-442 : DB2 Content Manager V8
000-443 : DB2 Content Manager V8.3
000-444 : IBM Content Management - OnDemand
000-484 : Enterprise Connectivity with J2EE V1.3
000-486 : Object-Oriented Analysis and Design with UML Test
000-512 : DB2 UDB V7.1 Family Fundamentals
000-513 : DB2 UDB V7.1 for UNIX, Linux, Windows and OS/2 Database Administration
000-514 : DB2 UDB V7.1 Family Application Development
000-516 : DB/2 Administration for OS/390
000-535 : IBM Certified Specialist- Advanced Manufacturing
000-594 : IBM Tivoli Enterprise Console V3.9 Implementation
000-630 : ClearCase for Windows
000-631 : ClearCase for UNIX
000-632 : ClearQuest
000-633 : Object Oriented Analysis and Design - Part 1
000-634 : Object Oriented Analysis and Design - Part 2
000-635 : Fundamentals of Rational Rose
000-636 : Requirements Management with Use Cases - Part 1
000-637 : Requirements Management with Use Cases - Part 2
000-638 : Rational RequisitePro
000-639 : Rational Unified Process
000-640 : Test Management
000-641 : Robot
000-642 : XDE Tester
000-643 : UCM Essentials
000-645 : XDE.NET
000-648 : Rational Portfolio Manager
000-664 : SOA Fundamentals
000-671 : xSeries Technical Principles
000-695 : Fundamentals of Enterprise Solutions Using IBM Tivoli Security
000-700 : IBM DB2 UDB V8.1 Family Fundamentals
000-701 : IBM DB2 UDB V8.1 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Database Administration
000-702 : DB2 UDB V8.1 for z/OS Database Administration
000-703 : DB2 UDB V8.1 Family Application Development
000-704 : DB2 UDB V8.1 for Linux, UNIX and Windows Advanced Database Administration
000-705 : DB2 Business Intelligence Solutions V8
000-706 : DB2 UDB V8.1 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Database Administration Upgrade
000-710 : U2 UniData Administrator
000-711 : U2 UniData V6.1 for UNIX & Windows Administration
000-713 : U2 Family Application Development
000-714 : U2 UniVerse V10.1 for UNIX & Windows Administration
000-715 : Alphablox
000-730 : DB2 9 Family Fundamentals
000-731 : DB2 9 DBA for Linux UNIX and Windows
000-741 : IBM High-End Disk Solutions. Version 4
000-742 : IBM Open Systems Storage Solutions Version 4
000-743 : IBM Storage Sales, Version 7
000-745 : Storage Networking Solutions Version 2
000-746 : High-End Disk Solutions Version 5
000-747 : Open Systems Storage Solutions Version 5
000-748 : IBM Storage Sales Version 8
000-749 : High End Tape Solutions Version 4
000-751 : Retail Store Technical Solutions
000-755 : Tivoli Fundamentals of On Demand Automation
000-771 : IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager with Orchestration V3.1 Implementation
000-773 : IBM Tivoli Data Warehouse V1.2 Implementation
000-774 : IBM Tivoli SAN Manager V1.3 Implementation
000-775 : Applying Fundamentals of IBM Tivoli On Demand Automation
000-778 : IBM Tivoli License Manager V2.1 Implementation
000-779 : IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler V8.2 Implementation
000-787 : IBM Tivoli Business Sys MGR V3.1 Distributed Implementation
000-798 : IBM Tivoli Monitoring For Transaction Perf V5.2 Implementation
000-799 : IBM Tivoli Storage Manager V5.3 Implementation
000-816 : IBM Certified for On Demand Business Solution Sales
000-817 : IBM Certified for On Demand Business - Solution Design V2
000-818 : IBM Certified for On Demand Business-Solution Advisor V2
000-839 : Rational Unified Process v7.0
000-850 : i5 iSeries Domino Solution Sales V5R3
000-851 : i5 Series Linux Solution Sales V5R3
000-852 : i5 iSeries Windows Integration Solution Sales V5R3
000-853 : i5 iSeries WebSphere Solution Sales V5R3
000-854 : System i IT Simplification - Windows Linux and AIX 5L Solution Sales Version 1
000-855 : i5 iSeries Domino Technical Solutions V5R3
000-856 : eServer i5 iSeries Linux Technical Solutions V5R3
000-857 : Windows Integration for iSeries Technical Solutions V5R3
000-858 : i5 iSeries WebSphere Technical Solutions V5R3
000-859 : iSeries Solution Sales (including eServer i5 & i5/OS V5R3)
000-866 : i5 iSeries Technical Solutions Designer V5R3
000-867 : i5 iSeries Technical Solutions Implementer V5R3
000-868 : i5 iSeries Technical Solutions Designer V5R3
000-869 : System i Technical Solutions - Implementation (including i5/OS V5R4)
000-870 : IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager V4.2.2 Implementation
000-872 : IBM Tivoli Storage Manager V5.2 Implementation
000-873 : IBM TotalStorage Productivity Center for Data V2.1 Implementation
000-874 : Workflow and Automation Package Design and Development for V3.1 Implementation
000-875 : IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager V6.0 Implementation
000-876 : IBM Tivoli Access Manager for e-business V6.0 Implementation
000-877 : IBM Tivoli 877 IBM Identity Manager V4.6
000-881 : IBM Tivoli Storage Manager V5 Administration
000-883 : IBM Tivoli Composite Appl Mgr for WebSphere v6.0 Implement
000-884 : IBM Tivoli Identity Manager Express V4.6 Specialist
000-888 : IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler V8.3 Implementation
000-890 : IBM Tivoli Monitoring V6.1 Implementation
000-891 : IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager V6.1
000-892 : IBM Tivoli NetView V7.1.4 Implementation
000-894 : IBM Tivoli Storage Manager V5.4 Administration
000-899 : IBM Tivoli Storage Manager V5.4 Implementation
000-900 : IBM Tivoli TotalStorage Productivity Center V3.1
000-910 : Managing and Optimizing Informix Dynamic Server Databases
000-915 : System Administration for IBM Informix Dynamic Server V9
000-917 : System Administration for IBM Informix Dynamic Server V10
000-973 : Power Systems Sales for IBM i Operating System
000-990 : IBM WebSphere Business Modeler Advanced V6.0 , Business Analysis and Design
000-993 : IBM WebSphere InterChange Server V4.3 and Toolset, Deployment
000-994 : IBM WebSphere MQ V6.0,System Administration
000-996 : IBM WebSphere MQ V6.0, Solution Design
000-997 : IBM WebSphere Message Broker V6.0 Solution Development
000-998 : WebSphere Message Broker V6.0 System Administration

Microsoft Certified Master Program

Microsoft Certified Master Program

Introducing Master certifications 
The new Microsoft Certified Master series offers advanced technical training and certifications on Microsoft technologies that go beyond any product training offered outside of Microsoft today. IT professionals who successfully complete the training program and certification testing validate their skills as product experts who successfully design and implement solutions that meet the most complex business requirements. 

Exclusive advanced training
The strength of Microsoft Master training begins with an experience-based curriculum that is built upon a foundation of 300-level and 400-level classroom training and labs. This three-week curriculum is presented by instructors who are practiced experts in their discipline and who draw upon their real-world experience to ensure that students learn skills that apply in the workplace. 

Certification
Master certification enables senior IT professionals to demonstrate and validate their technical expertise on Microsoft server products and authoritatively differentiate themselves to prospective employers and customers. Master certification is a primary prerequisite for all technical Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) certifications. 

Microsoft offers three Master-level technical certifications, all of which deepen and broaden the technical skills of experienced IT professionals.

• Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server 2008
• Microsoft Certified Master: Windows Server 2008
• Microsoft Certified Master: Exchange Server 2007

Who should apply?
Qualified program candidates are highly skilled technical experts in their discipline with several years of experience designing, deploying, and managing solutions by using Microsoft technology. To be eligible for Master certification, the candidate must be a current Microsoft Certified Professional (with a Microsoft Certification ID) or an eligible Microsoft employee. Specific technology requirements vary by platform.

To achieve Master certification, candidates must fulfill the following training requirements:

•Attendance of required sessions (three weeks total)
• Successful completion of all in-class (written and lab) exams (up to three exams)
• Successful completion of qualification lab exam

Red hat Certifications

                     RED HAT CERTIFICATION

Red Hat certifications are among the most respected credentials in IT. Certifications are earned when a user demonstrates, by way of a performance-based exam, the ability to solve and perform real-world tasks. A full hierarchy of credentials provides the comprehensive and flexible program required by the highly specialized enterprise IT organization of today.

Choosing the right certification depends on your background, job role and goals. Whether you have advanced or minimal experience, Red Hat has the training that will enable you to develop the hands-on, real-world skills you will for the job and the exams.

Certification Paths:

Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT)

Now in its fifth year, Red Hat Certified Technician is the fastest-growing credential in all of Linux. RHCT is the best first step in establishing Linux credentials and is an ideal initial certification for those transitioning from non-UNIX®/ Linux environments.

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

Red Hat Certified Engineer began in 1999 and has been earned by more than 30,000 Linux experts. Called the crown jewel of Linux certifications, independent surveys have ranked the RHCE program #1 in all of IT.
Comparing RHCT and RHCE certifications

Red Hat Certificates of Expertise

Red Hat Certificates of Expertise are upper-level credentials available to RHCEs who pass upper-level performance-based exams. The Certificates are incremental credentials attached to one's RHCE that attest to skills and knowledge in specialized areas.

Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist (RHCDS)

An RHCDS has the skills and knowledge necessary to build reliable, available, scalable, and manageable solutions in mission-critical datacenter environments using fully-supported open source technologies from Red Hat.

Red Hat Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS)

RHCSS is a security certification that demonstrates skills in using Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SELinux, and Red Hat Directory Server to meet the security requirements of today's enterprise environment.

Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)

RHCA is Red Hat's credential for senior technical professionals responsible for planning and deploying large-scale enterprise environments. Those who earn RHCA have demonstrated a high level of proficiency using Red Hat Enterprise Linux and other open source infrastructure tools from Red Hat to build scalable, reliable, and manageable systems for enterprise environments.

Red Hat Certified Engineer

Red Hat RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)

The Red Hat RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) is a mid to advanced level certification for IT professionals who are able to: install and configure Red Hat Linux, understand limitations of hardware, configure basic networking and file systems for a network, configure the X Window System, perform essential Red Hat Linux system administration, configure basic security for a network server, set up, and manage common enterprise networking (IP) services for the organization, carry out server diagnostics and troubleshooting.

The RHCE certification emerged in January 1999 and has become the premiere Linux certification. As well, they dropped the multiple choice portion of the exam and expanded the length of one the sections of the lab exam. There is no specific prerequisite for the RHCE, although a candidate can now take the Red Hat Certified Technician certification on the way to the RHCE. As well, a candidate should be ready from a technical point of view for professional responsibilities in setting up, configuring, and managing a Red Hat Linux server running common enterprise networking services and security.

Job roles of those pursuing this certification typically include: technician, system administrator, network administrator, system engineer, web engineer, and developer.

Here is what Red Hat says about how long a certification stays valid:

“The validity period for all RHCEs and RHCTs is now officially pegged to the release of the Enterprise product commercially available at the time certification was earned, and certification shall be current until after one (1) major release of the Enterprise product. Certificates earned on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 will be current until the release of Red Hat Enterprise 5. All RHCEs earned on Red Hat Linux 7.3 or prior will be considered current until the release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4. All RHCEs and RHCTs earned on Red Hat Linux 8.0 and 9 will remain current until the release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5. Validity and current status of an RHCE certificate will continue to be verified at Certification Central.”

Certifications
++Red Hat Certified Technician++
The entry-level Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) certification focuses on single-system administration.

++Red Hat Certified Engineer ++
The Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) program expands the RHCT with a focus on services and security.

++Red Hat Certified Security Specialist++
The Red Hat Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS). This certification includes two endorsement exams from the RHCA plus a Security-Enhanced Linux exam. It has been offered since 2005-10-13.

++Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist++
The Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist (RHCDS) has three of the five RHCA endorsements and specializes in system deployment, virtualization, and clustering and includes a class on the Red Hat Directory Server.

++Red Hat Certified Architect++
The Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) requires an additional five endorsements to the RHCE that adds an enterprise-level focus. From clustering to deploying systems, these five exams ensure the student can deploy systems at the Enterprise level. Red Hat offers a four-day class for each course that can include the exam on the fifth day.

Preparing for the Exam
Red Hat offers an entire suite of training courses, if instructor-led training suits your fancy. Certain partners, such as Global Knowledge, also offer the Red Hat curriculum through their own training programs. The most basic offering, available though both, is RH033, Introduction to Red Hat Linux, which targets users who have little or no experience with a UNIX type operating system such as Linux. If you are even somewhat familiar with any UNIX type operating system, or if you would prefer to spend $30 and a few hours on an introductory level book, you can easily skip over this foundation level course. A more advanced course is offered in RH133, Red Hat Linux System Administration, which is introductory systems administrator course aimed at Linux users or system administrators of other platforms wishing to transition to Linux. Red Hat further offers a class focused on network administration, RH253, for users familiar with basic Linux system administration that want to learn how to set up the various network services Linux offers. Probably the most popular class, though, is the RH300 Rapid Track course, which crams as much knowledge as possible into four days and concludes with the exam on the final day.

Though I had a primarily NT background, I felt I could teach myself the basics more cost efficiently and opted for the RH300 course. The RH300 course, designed to be an intensive prep course for experienced UNIX administrators, does serve as a good review for the test. If your goal is to learn as much about Linux administration as you can and not necessarily to prep for the RHCE exam, though, the RH300 might not be the best solution. One of my classmates, who had previously taken the RH253 course, Network and Security Admin, claimed that the topics had been covered in much greater detail. The biggest strength and weakness of the RH300 is that it covers such a wide spectrum of topics, sacrificing depth of material to do so. For instance, the Apache lab only included a basic installation and configuration, plus the creation of a virtual host. Samba configuration involved only a standard share, leaving the rest of the capabilities, such as domain controller emulation, untouched. Your best bet is to give some serious thought to the matter before you decide which course to take, if you choose take one at all.

'You might be able to fudge your way through the multiple-choice test, but if you sit the debugging exam without having experienced issues such as boot failure or corrupt disk partitions, you might as well pack up and go home.'

if you feel comfortable with most of the points on Red Hat’s RHCE exam prep guide, it might be more beneficial for you to brush up on what you don’t feel comfortable with and sign up for only the test. At $749 a pop though, you’ll want to make sure you don’t overestimate your knowledge. For experienced Linux/UNIX administrators wanting to get certified, the RH300 does serve as a good review, but don't expect it to make you a subject matter expert on the topics it covers.

When it comes to preparation for the RHCE exam, to put it frankly -- experience matters. The exam is designed to test practical skills that would only be learned with real, hands-on experience. You might be able to fudge your way through the multiple-choice test, but if you sit the debugging exam without having experienced issues such as boot failure or corrupt disk partitions, you might as well pack up and go home. If you’re starting almost from scratch, as I did, you’re going to have to do some homework before you can tackle something so complicated, though.

CISCO Certification

About Cisco Certification exams 

Cisco is a leading provider of software and hardware solutions for local area and wide area routed networks. Cisco certifications certify the skills of professionals who design, install, configure and manage these networks. The Cisco certification Program consists of certifications that are suitable for entry level as well as experienced networking professionals. Persons such as system engineers, consultants, computer science degree holders and anyone who is interested in showing his technical expertise with networking technologies can take these certification exams and get recognition of his skills from the industry.

Job Roles for Cisco Certified Professionals

Cisco certifications prepare you for different job roles in network design, support, and administration fields. Some of the job roles that are suitable for Cisco Certified Professionals are: 

For Routing and Switching Network Support: Network administrator, system analyst, and network support professional. Related certification are CCNA, CCENT, CCNP and CCIE Routing and Switching. 

For Network Design: Network Engineer, System Engineer and network design professional. Related certifications are CCDA and CCDP.

For Network Security and Support: Network engineer, system engineer and security professional. Related certifications are CCSP and CCIE Security.

For Service Providers: Network administrator, infrastructure administrator, infrastructure engineer, infrastructure specialist, and network engineer. Related certifications are CCIP and CCIE Service Provider.

For Storage Networking: Network administrator, system analyst, and network engineer. Related certifications is and CCIE Storage Networking.

For Voice Support: Network administrator, system analyst, and network engineer. Related certifications are and CCVP and CCIE Voice.

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Microsoft Certification

About Microsoft Certification exams

Microsoft is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions to organizations worldwide. It is one of the companies in the forefront offering certification programs. Microsoft has introduced a wide range of certification exam for entry level to experienced professionals and for domains ranging from networking, system administration, database management to programming, web development and other advanced technologies. The Microsoft certification exam ensure whether or not information technology professionals have the necessary skills to successfully implement business solutions using Microsoft Technology.

Job Roles for Microsoft Certified Professionals

Microsoft certification exam prepare you for different job roles in the IT and networking field. Some of the job roles that are suitable for Microsoft Certified Professionals are: 

For Networking and System Administration: systems engineer, systems administrator, network administrator, information systems administrator, technical support engineers, systems analysts, network analysts and technical consultants. Related certification are MCSA and MCSE.

For Database Administration: database administrators, analysts, and developers. Related certification are MCDBA, MCTS and MCITP.

For Help Desk and Customer Support: technical support specialists, PC support specialists, help desk technician and customer support representatives. Related certification is MCDST.

For Programming and Web Development: programmer, software developer, software engineer, web developer or systems analyst, application developer, enterprise applications developer, software architect, consultant and senior systems analyst. Related certification are MCAD, MCSD .NET, MCTS and MCPD.

Benefits of Microsoft certifications

Microsoft certification provide an increased understanding of the planning, design, and maintenance of Microsoft products and technologies. 

Microsoft certified professionals are more efficient and productive in the workplace. 

A Microsoft certification provides higher morale and self confidence, besides handsome salaries and better opportunities for promotions. 
Microsoft certification get your skills and knowledge recognized by the industry. 

Microsoft certified professionals have access to technical and product information from the Microsoft MCP site. They also get a 50% rebate or discount on a one-year subscription to Microsoft TechNet or TechNet Plus for the first year of certification.

Microsoft certified professionals get exclusive discounts on products and services from selected companies.
An MCP also gets invitations to Microsoft conferences, technical training sessions, and special events.

Microsoft certified professionals can use the MCP logo on their business cards, resumes and literature to identify themselves among clients and colleagues.

List of Microsoft Certification:

MCAD certification 
MCAS certification 
MCDBA certification 
MCDST certification 
MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician certification 
MCITP: Consumer Support Technician certification 
MCITP Database Administrator certification 
MCITP: Database Developer certification 
MCITP Enterprise Administrator certification 
MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician certification 
MCITP: Server Administrator certification 
MCP certification 
MCPD certification 
MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer certification 
MCPD: Web Developer certification 
MCPD: Windows Developer certification 
MCPD.NET upgrade certification 
MCSA 2000 certification 
MCSA-2000: Messaging certification 
MCSA-2000: Security certification 
MCSA-2000 to 2003 certification 
MCSA certification 
MCSA-2003: Messaging certification 
MCSA-2003:Security certification 
MCSA to MCSE-2003 certification 
MCSD.NET certification 
MCSE-2000 certification 
MCSE-2000: Messaging certification 
MCSE-2000 to 2003 certification 
MCSE certification 
MCSE-2003: Messaging certification 
MCSE 2003: Security certification 
MCSE-NT to 2003 certification 
MCTS: Windows Vista certification 
MCTS.NET certification 
MCTS: NET Distributed certification 
MCTS: NET Web certification 
MCTS: NET Windows certification 
MCTS: SQL Server 2005 certification 
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 certification