IT Certification Success Exam Cram 2

Ed Tittel is the originator of the Exam Cram series concept for Certification Insider Press. He has contributed to more than 30 titles in that series and to more than 100 computer-related books in general. Ed also teaches for NetWorld+Interop, where he specializes in network operating systems, plus Internet technologies and security. In a past life, Ed worked for Novell, Inc., where his last job was director of technical marketing. In that position, Ed oversaw technical content for trade shows and for the BrainShare developer's conference, prior to his departure in 1994. In his spare time, Ed is an enthusiastic pool player, if not an overly expert one. He also likes to cook¿especially homemade stock and all the good things that come from it. Ed and his trusty Labrador retriever, Blackie, make their home in Austin, Texas. You can reach Ed via email at edtittel@examcram.com. Kim Lindros has more than 10 years of experience in the computer industry; she's been everything from technical support specialist to manager of information services to, currently, editor/project manager of IT-related books at LANWrights, Inc., in Austin, Texas. She has edited more than 20 books (and counting) and co-authored 2 certification books with Ed Tittel. Kim wears her workaholic badge proudly but finds time to devote to volunteer projects. She records books for the blind and physically disabled through the Texas State Library Talking Book Program, co-chairs an annual book sale that benefits the Austin Public Library, and is an active board member for two nonprofits. She also tends (i.e., caters) to her four-legged pals¿Emma, Bluey, Festus, Ezra, and Rosie. You can reach Kim via email at kimlindros@austin.rr.com.

Introduction.


1. Certification Programs.


General Certification Program Characteristics. Why Vendors Like Certification Programs. Why Individuals Like Certification Programs. Why Employers Like Certification Programs. The Certification Programs. Need to Know More?



2. Microsoft Certification Programs.


Alphabet Soup. MCP. MCSA. MCSE. MCDBA. MCAD. MCSD. MCT. MOS. MOS MI. Microsoft Testing. Tracking MCP and MOS Status. Becoming an MCSE. How to Prepare for a Microsoft Exam. Need to Know More?



3. Cisco Certification Programs.


Alphabet Soup. Ciscos Tracks and Specializations. Cisco Testing. Need to Know More?



4. CompTIA Certification Programs.


Alphabet Soup. A+ Details. Network+. i-Net+. e-Biz+. IT Project+. Linux+. Server+. Security+. HTI+. CDIA+. CTT+. CompTIA Testing. Need to Know More?



5. Oracle Certification Programs.


Alphabet Soup. Oracle DBA. Oracle Web Administrator. Oracle iDS Forms Developer. Oracle Testing. Need to Know More?



6. Sun Certification Programs.


No Alphabet Soup, for a Change! Java Certification Details. Solaris Operating Environment Certification Details. Sun Certification Testing. Need to Know More?



7. Security Certifications.


Security-Related Certifications. (ISC)2 Certifications: CISSP and SSCP. The SANS-GIAC Program. The TruSecure ICSA Program. Other Security Certifications. Whats Security Certification Worth? Need to Know More?



8. Linux Certification Programs.


About Linux and Certifications. Red Hat Linux Certifications. The LPIC Program. The Sair Linux and GNU Certification Program. What Is Linux Certification Worth? Need to Know More?



9. Novell Certification Programs.


Alphabet Soup. CNA. CNE. MCNE. CDE. NAI. CNI/Master CNI. The Specialist Certificates Program. Novell Testing. Need to Know More?



10. Prosofts CIW Program.


The CIW Program. CIW Associate. CIW Professional. The Master CIW Administrator Track. Master CIW Enterprise Developer Track. Master CIW Designer Track. Master CIW Web Site Manager Track. The i-Accelerate Program. CIW Web Developer and Other jCert Job Role Certifications. CIW Specialization Certificates. More About CIW and Other Web Certifications. CIW Testing. How to Prepare for CIW Exams. Need to Know More?



11. More Certification Programs.


Other Certifications. Making It All Make Sense. Trends in the Certification Game.



12. Planning Your Certifications.


Rating Certifications. When Real Candidates Meet Ideal Requirements. Favorite Certification Ladders.



13. Certification Study Tips and Techniques.


Outlining from Objectives. Joining a Support Group. Taking Practice Tests. Investigating Training Options. Pumping the Experts. Getting Hands-on Experience. Calling on Your Online Community. Going to the Source.



Appendix A. Job Prospecting for the Newly Certified.


How Technical Recruiters See the World. How Technical Recruiters See Certifications. Education, Experience, and Certification.



Appendix B. Glossary.


Index.