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Enter to Win an 8GB iPod Nano – Just for Using Twitter

Posted by admin on Nov 5, 2009 in Interesting News | Comments

Palaestra Training, who creates Computer Training Videos for the IT Certification and Training (Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA certifications, etc) is holding a contest for the month of November and giving away an 8GB iPod Nano to a lucky follower on Twitter.  To enter all you need to do is:

• Follow them (http://www.twitter.com/cdrees)
• Retweet the following – “Just entered to win an 8GB iPod Nano.  Just follow @cdrees and retweet http://bit.ly/win-nano”

They’ll pick a winner the first week in December.

Ridiculously easy to enter, go over and check it out on their blog!

Windows Server 2008 Training for 70-642

Posted by admin on Aug 27, 2009 in Interesting News, Technology, Training | Comments

Palaestra Training just released a new training series for the Windows Server 2008 70-642 (Network Infrastructure Configuration) exam.  This MCTS exam counts as credit toward the MCITP: Server Administrator and MCITP: Enterprise Administrator certifications.

This in-depth training covers everything you’ll need to know to become proficient configuring your Windows 2008 network, as well the information necessary to pass the 70-642 exam.  The trainer, Michael Shannon, is an expert trainer who has helped thousands of students around the world get certified and improve their IT careers.

The training also comes with the award-winning MeasureUp exam prep software for the 70-642 exam.

Check them out at www.PalaestraTraining.com for more information.

Palaestra Training creates high-quality computer based training videos for Microsoft, Cisco and CompTIA technologies.

Amazing Look at the Universe – Through the Eye of the Hubble Telescope

Posted by admin on Aug 17, 2009 in Interesting News | Comments

A really amazing view of the universe, revealing tens of thousands of galaxies that can’t even be seen with the naked eye. What an amazing view of the absolute vastness of space!

Computer Training videos now with MeasureUp Exam Prep Software

Posted by admin on Apr 27, 2009 in Technology, Training | Comments

Looking for an awesome combination when it comes to IT Certification Computer Training Videos? 

Palaestra Training recently announced they’ve partnered with MeasureUp, one of the best exam prep companies in the world.

Palaestra Training now includes a full copy of MeasureUp’s award-winning exam prep software with most of their training titles.  This is great news for anyone looking to ramp up on their IT skills, including IT professionals needing to get certified. 

MeasureUp has been a long time favorite among IT professionals and was awarded Redmond Magazine’s Preferred Product award as well as being a CertCities Reader’s Choice Awards finalist. 

Accordning to a recent survey, IT professionals continue to be in high demand and this trend is likely to continue for the next decade.  So even in today’s economy, the Information Technology field is a great place to be.

For more information, visit them online at www.PalaestraTraining.com

25 Reasons it’s Good to be an IT Guy

Posted by admin on Sep 21, 2008 in Technology | Comments

Great post over at Palaestra Training on 25 Reasons it’s Good to be an IT Guy (or girl for that matter).

There aren’t too many women in IT (relatively speaking) but that’s slowly changing.

Salaries, environment and technology in general is making the IT industry more appealing to women.

Check out Palaestra’s post and see if you have anything to add to the list (if you’re in IT).