Certifications

Next steps for a Linux/open source career

One of SearchEnterpriseLinux.com's readers wrote in to discuss his concerns about his future in IT. Any advice from the ITKE community would be most appreciated. He's an engineer with a CCNA. He asks: "What should I do now? Should I expand my expertise in Linux? Should I study Linux security,...

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hi all. i have sent before a message about this subject but i didnt really had real replies that helped me. i am searching of tutorials of programming (delphi, linux, perl, python, c#, java ......) i have search in google, altavista, westciv, whatis, w3school,... So if anyone now how to get pdf...

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IT Security

Hi all, Thanks to all those who answered to my question"FTP sites" Can anyone of you let me know about the available products that we can use for our organisations IT security..Also let me know what products are available to find out vulnerabilities in a network. Appreciate your response. Thanks ...

Need guidiance from pros already into the game

Hi, I am a United Stated Marine stationed overseas since 2003, majoring in Information technology with National University. I am still an idiot in the field and thats why i joined this group. To get a glance of what to ecpect in the future. I am asking for your help in guiding me through whatever...

STRQMQRY problem

I've used STRQMQRY command to pass a numeric company code to the query. Unfortunately, everytime I execute the query, it prompts me to enter the company number variable. I would like to execute the query without having to prompt. Could someone in the AS400 development world assist me with this...

New Snort certification from Sourcefire -- Beneficial or not?

Hi folks, I'm the editor of SearchSecurity.com, and I'm writing an article on Sourcefire's new certification program. They're offering certs on both Snort and Sourcefire products. I'm curious to know how these will be received by the user community -- particularly the Snort cert. I know there's a...

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I was wondering what my next might be to move up in IT. Currently I have an Associates in Net Admin. and have been working as a Net. Techician for over 3 years, mostly dealing with servers, both Windows and Linux. What would be best, certification in particular area, going back to school, or more...

Technical College vs. University

Hello all- Would it be more beneficial to attend a technical college or university? A certain technical college, ECPI (www.ecpi.edu) in VA, has sparked my interest because they advertise 'they meet with some industry experts to discuss tech trends and what education needs to be put out to keep...

Help needed researching sys admin careers

Hi! A SearchEnterpriseLinux.com reader sent us the following question. Can anyone out there help? Thanks! "I am a student U Mass Lowell, USA. I am researching for an MIS project on Windows vs Linux. Can you provide any information (proferably statistical data/percentages) of the number of System...

about education

dear sir i am working as computer hardware and net working engineer i am in these field about 4.5 years but i still thinks i am far behind i want to progress in IT what course i have to do either ccna or mcse which is the better course for futurescope i am in a company where thereis 2000 server...

Getting started on a Linux career

A SearchEnterpriseLinux.com reader asked me the following question, and I'm gathering information for him. Can you help? Question: "I am a Domino developer used to Windows environment, but I have a Fedora Core 2 box at home for learning Linux. I would eventually like to learn Linux and learn to...

Certification in RPG

I am planning to get certified in RPG from IBM. Is it a good idea? Could you suggest some self study material please. Thanks

Certifications

I know the Answer to this question will vary between each person, but out of all the certifications out there which ones will help out the most for a person trying to get into IT/Networking.

Going back to work after some time at home

This question is from SearchSecurity.com user: I am 36-years-old. I was downsized five years back from a Fortune 500 company. Since then, I've been home with my two small children. However, now I want to go back to part or full-time work. I used to work in performance testing and enhancements of...

Preparing for the CISSP exam.

Any recommendations for a good review book(s)?

CIPS certification

Hi. If I already have a BSC degree from a post secondary institute, how important is a Canadian Information Processing Society ISP certification ?

Computer Security Certification and/or Degree

Just wondering whether certification and/or an advanced degree in computer security would be most beneficial for career enhancement. Any opinions?

Certification in Business and Personal communications

If you had a candidate who was "Certified" by a reputable company or university in "Effective Communications" or "Advanced Interpersonal Communications", would it cause you to take notice of their resume or application over another individual?