Articles and Newsletters

These are articles we've written that will help answer some of your questions regarding the certification process, employment and the I.T. industry. They are aimed at those who are newer to the certification process as well as those who have been in the industry for years.

Braindumps and Real Exam Questions
How and why to avoid cheating on your exams.

Recent Articles

Changes to the CCNA Exam in 2013 - August 15, 2013
Outlines the coming changes to Cisco's CCNA and ICND certifications.

CompTIA A+ Certification: Why Should I Train & Test? - March 19, 2013
Explains the benefits of CompTIA's A+ Certification.

12 Hiring Manager Secrets - September 15, 2011
Tips about how to get hired in the IT industry and have a successful career.

27 Tips to Getting Started in IT - July 21, 2011
This article provides a useful list of 27 things you can do to get started in IT.

From Help Desk to Network Admin - March 18, 2011
In this whitepaper, we’ll show you what to do once your foot is in the door; the moves and training you should plan for; the positions and jobs titles that should be on your list of accomplishments.

11 Hiring Trends for 2011 - March 1, 2011
Find out which certifications and skills will be important for 2011.

Finding Work Online: How Technology has Shaped the Job Hunt - December 15, 2010
How the internet has changed searching for jobs.

The Recession - Not All Gloom in I.T. - June 1, 2009
Glimmers of hope for the I.T. industry?

Obsolete Information in LPI Study Materials - July 16, 2008
A list of outdated topics that still appear on LPI exams and study materials.

ICND/CCENT Exam Tips - July 2, 2008
Tips for Cisco's ICND exam.

Getting Help with Free Open Source Software - June 30, 2008
Where to get good documentation for Linux open source software.

Why Spend Money on Linux Training? - June 25, 2008
Good reasons for considering Linux training materials.

Archives

2007
Microsoft's Performance-Based Testing - October 31, 2007
Cisco CCNA (640-802) FAQ - July 16, 2007
IT Project Management and Certifications - May 20, 2007
Dazed & Confused by the New Microsoft Certifications - April 8, 2007
Which Certification? - February 1, 2007

2006
The CCSP Bootcamp Experience - December 1, 2006
CCNA/CCNP Home Lab Article: The 2520 Router - August 30, 2006
CCNA/CCNP Home Lab Article: The 2501 Router - August 15, 2006
CCNA/CCNP Home Lab Article: The 2503 Router - August 15, 2006
CCNA Test Center Guide - July 31, 2006
Comptia Network+ Exam Strategies - July 17, 2006
The Lowdown On The CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam - July 12, 2006
Microsoft Certified Professional Hall of Fame - June 1, 2006
CertWatch 2006 - January 1, 2006

2005
Is CompTIA's A+ Certification Worth It? - November 15, 2005
Home Lab Shopping On Ebay - November 10, 2005
Three Myths About Cisco Exams - November 10, 2005
Introduction to Cisco's CCIP Certification - November 10, 2005
Introduction to Cisco's CCSP Certification - November 1, 2005
Introduction to Cisco's CCVP Certification - October 15, 2005
How to Deal With the Agony of Defeat - June 2, 2005
Why Learning The OSI Model Is Important - April 15, 2005
What To Do DURING the CCNA Exam - February 15, 2005
One Exam Or Two For The CCNA - January 12, 2005

2004
Choose a Job You Love - August 09, 2004
CompTIA, Value and Top Certifications - July 26, 2004
Don't Get Screwed By Training Schools - February 25, 2004
Certification Newsletters - February 16, 2004
IT Certification and Career Trends for 2004 - January 15, 2004

2003
Being a SysAdmin and loving IT - November 13, 2003
Keeping Your Skills Updated - October 29, 2003
Subnetting 123 - July 07, 2003
Maximize Your Microsoft Certifications - July 01, 2003
Braindumps and Real Exam Questions - June 12, 2003
Introduction to the Windows 2003 MCSA Certification Track - June 1, 2003
Introduction to the Windows 2003 MCSE Certification Track - May 15, 2003
Certification Roadmap - Mar 28, 2003
Get Certified For Less - Mar 16, 2003

2002
New Question Formats for Microsoft Exams - Dec 16, 2002
5 Top Certification Mistakes To Avoid - Nov 13, 2002
My Personal Certification Story - Oct 14, 2002
Getting Started With The MCSE (updated) - Sept 15, 2002
Corporate Speak - July 3, 2002
Read This Before Buying Certification Products - Feb 17, 2002

2001
IT Is Not Easy - Sept 8, 2001
Why You Should Go To College - Sept 4, 2001
Find Financial Aid - July 15, 2001
Subnetting Confusion - June 9, 2001
Battling Incorrect Information - May 31, 2001
Dealing With The Technophobic - May 15, 2001
A+ Home Lab - May 1, 2001
Are You Detail Oriented? - Feb 15, 2001

2000
How IPv6 Might Help You - Dec 1, 2000

1999
Adaptive Testing - Aug 1, 1999
Don't Take a Training Class Until You Read This! - Mar 1, 1999