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27 August 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Windows Server 2008 Training for 70-642

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 [...]

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27 April 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Computer Training videos now with MeasureUp Exam Prep Software

Computer Training videos now with MeasureUp Exam Prep Software

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 [...]

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21 September 2008 ~ 0 Comments

25 Reasons it’s Good to be an IT Guy

25 Reasons it’s Good to be an IT Guy

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 [...]

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12 June 2008 ~ 3 Comments

Top 10 Highest Paying Senior-Level IT Jobs

Top 10 Highest Paying Senior-Level IT Jobs

If you are a senior-level person in the IT industry and not making 6 figures (and who doesn’t want to do that), you need to re-evaluate your strategy.  If you’re brand new, then of course you have to put in the time, make the right moves and position yourself in the right sector. However, if [...]

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12 April 2008 ~ 3 Comments

Windows XP SP3 RC1 RDP Client Time-Bombed!

Windows XP SP3 RC1 RDP Client Time-Bombed!

If you installed Windows XP SP3, thinking you’ll be ahead of the curve and check out the new features, enhanced security, etc., I’m right there with you.  I like to be up on things as much as possible, and Release Candidates certainly don’t scare me away.  I routinely run them on production boxes, and have [...]

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11 April 2008 ~ 16 Comments

Protect Your ClickBank "Thank You" Page

Selling digital products on ClickBank is a great way to earn extra income, and link up with affiliates from all over the Internet.  When you first set up your account and create your sales page and thank you page, there really isn’t any security built in to keep people from trying to figure out your [...]

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23 January 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Top IT Certifications for 2008

Top IT Certifications for 2008

Many companies are already chomping at the bit to take advantage of many of the features Windows Server 2008 offers, such as improvements to Terminal Services, Server Virtualization and security enhancements including bitlocker and read-only domain controllers for branch-office type installations.  Many of the services and features included in Windows Server 2008 will be able [...]

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02 January 2008 ~ 0 Comments

How well does Your Website Rank?

I’ve been online since I was an early teenager back in the early to mid 80′s, running Bulletin Boards (BBS) years before the Internet.  I was on Prodigy and CompuServe years before most of my friends had even heard of the Internet. Once the Internet became mainstream, I became involved in web design and really [...]

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21 December 2007 ~ 0 Comments

Windows Vista SP1 Review

Windows Vista SP1 Review

Well I’ve been using Vista SP1 for a few days now, and I have to admit I think it’s brought some improvements to the overall user experience. I was about ready to scrap Vista because of the annoying little things that just flat-out shouldn’t be there (i.e. getting a spinning hourglass when creating a folder). [...]

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13 November 2007 ~ 0 Comments

IT Salaries and Demand on the Rise

IT Salaries and Demand on the Rise

Several recent surveys, including the recent article by Computer World shows that demand for IT workers is growing at the highest rate in several years. As a result, salaries are also on the rise. Why? Companies need talented, motivated Information Technology professionals and many companies report difficulty in finding those people.

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