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- CCNA Concentrations QandA
Got questions about the new CCNA Concentrations? WeÆve got the answers. Our CCNA Concentration Q&A addresses everything from why Cisco is expanding its certification portfolio to how the changes affect individuals that are already CCNA certified. - Five Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss
In the information biz, more isn't necessarily better. Though full disclosure and transparency are buzzwords today, that doesn't mean your boss wants to hear about everything going on in the office. In fact, there are some things your CIO definitely doesn - Teaching IT Proves Beneficial Beyond Compensation
Not all IT professionals are yelling, "Show me the money!" Some are more interested in the training and development opportunities a company provides, according to a recent study by Robert Half Technology, a provider of IT consultants and staffing services - Windows Server 2008 Certifications: Are They Worth It?
Microsoft is pushing a new set of certifications for Windows Server 2008. Are the certifications worth getting? To find out, I spoke with expert Patrick Regan, author of numerous textbooks and certification exam study guides. - U.S. Lags in Broadband, Apparently
Although the United States is an innovator as far as the Internet goes - after all, we invented the thing - in an international ranking of nations' broadband penetration, it isn't even in the top 10. So who is the leader, you ask? - 10 Ways To Explain Things More Effectively
In the course of your work, you may sometimes need to explain technical concepts to your customers. The ability to explain things clearly and effectively can help you in your career, as well. Here are a few tips to help make your explanations understandab - 10 Ways To Make Your VoIP Rollout Easier
Making the switch to VoIP can be a little scary. You depend on your telephone service and may not be able to do business without it, so it's important to get it right. You can smooth the way to make the transition easier by following some or all of the fo - The Dos and Don'ts of Enterprise Virtualization
Virtualization has played a part in the enterprise for decades, but only recently has it taken on new urgency as organizations wrestle with information technology (IT) infrastructure sprawl, skyrocketing energy bills, cooling challenges, and data center s - 5 Easy Ways To Commit Career Suicide
BANG! Without warning, the rifle discharged, tearing a hole through the floorboard of the car of an Army colonel. The rifle belonged to a young lieutenant who had been invited to go hunting with the colonel. You may never have committed as grave a faux pa - Don't Skip Vista, Forrester Study Says
Companies should think twice about skipping Windows Vista and should get started sooner rather than later on updating their client desktops to the latest Microsoft operating system, according to an independent report issued by Forrester Research. - Dealing With Specific Types of Difficult People
About 10% of the typical workforce is classified as falling into the Difficult People category. Some people are ôsurprised itÆs so little!ö Learn about common categories Difficult People fall into and effective ways to communicate and work with them. - Low-Hanging Fruit To Avoid Scope Creep
What issue consistently appears in the top ten causes of project failure, and what is the easiest and arguably most effective measure a Project Manager can take to virtually eliminate that issue? The answers are "Scope Creep," and "Change Management," res - Fedora 9 and the Road to KDE4
Fedora 9 will include KDE 4.0.3 by default, so this is a look at the progress of one of the major free desktop environments. KDE 4.0 was released January 11, 2008 after a couple of years of discussions and hype. - Continuing Demand for Training in Information Security
(ISC)2 has announced the results of its fourth Global Information Security Workforce Study (GISWS). Following are some highlights and key demographic data that provide a snapshot of today's information profession and where it is headed. - Managing Security Risks in a Wireless World
Poor security standards, coupled with immature technologies, flawed implementations and limited user awareness, make it difficult to design and deploy "secure" wireless networks. All the vulnerabilities of wired networks exist in wireless networks as well - How Do I Add Graphics To My Cisco Phone?
You can configure both Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM - formerly Call Manager) and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express (CUCME - formerly Call Manager Express) to display graphics when the phone is idle for a specified time. Doing so i - Wanted: 10 IT Skills Employers Need Today
Business initiatives such as enterprise mobility, data center consolidation and unified communications are driving demand for expertise in new technology areas and reinforcing the importance of mastering the fundamentals such as networking and security, i - Networking Pros can Avoid Outsourcing with Soft Skills
As more networking jobs are outsourced either to domestic or overseas specialists, following the right career track and developing the right skill sets can mean the difference between a fast-tracked career and a pink slip. - Managing When YouÆre Not a Manager
The word ômanagerö may not be in your job title or background, but donÆt be surprised if at some point youÆre asked to temporarily supervise employees or perform other duties typically associated with management at your company. - IT + PM = Excellent Career Move
In many firms and organizations, key IT staff members are being groomed for executive positions, and a key tool set for these people is project management certification. This is an excellent combination that makes for 'rising corporate stars'. - Fedora 9 and Summit Preview: Confining the user with SELinux
Dan Walsh covers the evolution of SELinux from Fedora 2 all the way to the upcoming Fedora 9 launch. Find out how it started and how user access controls will grow in the newest release. As a bonus, this is also a preview of WalshÆs scheduled talk at the - The Gap Between IT Security Skills' Supply and Demand
A new survey commissioned by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) indicates a gap between employersÆ need for IT security skills and their employeesÆ ability to provide those skills. - How Do Wireless Cities Affect IT Pros?
Philadelphia, San Francisco and Boston are among the large U.S. cities that have implemented free wireless across their municipalities, and MinneapolisÆ partially built system was tested with sincerity in this summerÆs bridge collapse. - IT Career Paths you Never Dreamed