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Our top five IT career tips of 2011
We’ve compiled our top IT career tips of 2011 as a treat to our readers. You’ll learn about various methods you can use to improve your career trajectory -- and save money at the same time. Feature
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IT staff training: Assessing the need
Investing in employee training sessions for your IT staff can be a costly undertaking, but the benefits will boost employee performance, morale and your organization as a whole. Crash Course
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Back to school reading list: Windows 7 Resource Kit
This is Microsoft's complete guide to Windows 7, and it's not just for the power user or Windows admin. Read more about the resource kit in our slideshow. Slideshow
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Back to school reading list: Windows PowerShell Cookbook
This cookbook has recipes for common PowerShell tasks in a problem/solution/discussion format. Read about what else it has to offer in our slideshow on the top books for Windows pros. Slideshow
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Back to school reading list for Windows pros
Are you confused by Active Directory? Overwhelmed by PowerShell? Don't fret. Our expert compiled five books that can help you better understand several Windows technologies. Slideshow
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Back to school reading list: Exchange Server 2007 Web Services
This book covers Exchange Web Services in several contexts. Read more about it in our slideshow on the top books for Windows professionals. Slideshow
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Back to school reading list: Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
This book adopts a crawl, walk, run approach to explaining Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V. Read more about it in our slideshow on the top books for Windows pros. Slideshow
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Back to school reading list: Active Directory, Fourth Edition
The fourth edition of this book from O'Reilly Media includes everything from Active Directory fundamentals to expert-level tips for Windows Server 2000 and up. Read about everything else it includes by clicking on our slideshow. Slideshow
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TechEd 2010: Complete conference coverage
Check this page often to check out what's happening at TechEd 2010. Conference Coverage
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Help your IT team avoid burnout
See how to make your IT team more effective by monitoring workloads and teaching employees to watch out for signs of burnout in this excerpt from the IT Manager's Handbook. Crash Course
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Windows words of the week: TechEd 2012 edition
The chatter at Microsoft's annual technical event came from all angles. Here are some of the gems from onstage, in the crowd and online. News | 13 Jun 2012
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The IT salary market and how to increase your value
While compensation for IT pros is slightly down, there are ways to separate yourself from the pack and increase your value. Article | 20 May 2010
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Does certification really matter in IT?
According to our recent survey, over half of IT respondents reported having no certifications. This begs the question; do industry-recognized certifications still matter in IT? Column | 23 Feb 2010
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IT pros pick their favorite books
IT pros offer book recommendations ranging from mainstream to super geeky. Article | 21 Dec 2009
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Sell your CIO on helpful technologies
Want to get on your CIO's good side this holiday season? Here are some suggested smart technologies that might help your enterprise cut costs and help you score points with the boss. Article | 09 Dec 2009
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Which Windows skills are in demand?
There are fewer jobs in IT, and employers pay new hires less. But the news is not all bad. SharePoint experience, for one, is in demand in Windows shops. Article | 17 Aug 2009
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Economic downturns call for Active Directory proficiency
Sharp Active Directory skills and an understanding of identity management systems are crucial for IT administrators during corporate downsizing. Article | 01 Dec 2008
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VMware adds design certification for virtual environments
IT managers who craft virtual environments anchored by VMware tools can earn a new certification in virtual infrastructure design. Article | 06 Aug 2008
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Warning -- your IT shop needs a makeover
SharePoint, cloud computing and other Web 2.0 technologies promise to keep IT managers on their toes. You'll have to adapt to stay out of the tar pits. Article | 25 Jun 2008
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Lack of scripting skills could derail a Windows career
Active Directory and Exchange Server administrators must learn scripting language and command prompts to keep their careers on track. Article | 13 Feb 2008
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Cloud computing continues to drive IT growth, shapes industry
IDC claims third platform technologies will drive 90% of growth in IT. Are enterprises choosing to ignore this shift sure to stagnate? Tip
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Prioritize your IT tasks and finally conquer your to-do list
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by a growing to-do list of IT tasks, but there are easy ways you can decide what to tackle first and what can wait. Tip
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Working in IT? Simple steps to get users on your side
IT pros can get a bad rap from stereotypes (we mean you, Nick Burns), but there are steps you can take when working in IT to get users on your side. Tip
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Four steps to become a leader in IT problem-solving
There will always be problems that arise in your IT job, but there are four steps you can take to become a valuable asset for IT problem-solving. Tip
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In IT planning, try zero-based thinking
Zero-based thinking is a concept that's used extensively in the business world to turn around failing companies. It can work wonders in IT planning. Tip
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IT career paths: Working for yourself is an attainable dream
Working for yourself can have tremendous payoffs. But what does it take to go out on your own -- and make it stick? Tip
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Best IT career guidance from 2012
Here's the best of our 2012 IT career guidance, from certification tips to strategies for working with management to get things accomplished. Tip
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How to form a functional enterprise IT security committee
Leaving an enterprise IT security committee in IT's hands is a mistake. Tip
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What to do when the CIO gets in the way of enterprise IT security
Here's what to do if your CIO ends up creating hurdles for you and what needs to be done with enterprise IT security. Tip
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No easy task to hire IT consulting services
Here are some questions that need to be asked -- but aren't asked often enough -- when hiring an IT consultant. Tip
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Steering job interviews toward one's area of interest
In an interview situation, it might be hard to steer the conversation to what goals you have in mind. Our expert explains how to get your answer across. Answer
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What can I expect salary-wise from a CompTIA Project+ certification?
Career expert Ed Tittel helps a future project manager what to expect as far as income goes in the current job market. Ask the Expert
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What books would you recommend to prepare for Microsoft Certified Professionals certification?
Expert Ed Tittel offers some advice for finding quality study materials for Microsoft Certified Professionals certification exams. Ask the Expert
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Should I focus on MOS certification if I wish to teach computer applications?
Expert Ed Tittel discusses Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification training and what can be gained from it. Ask the Expert
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What are the benefits of A+, Network+, MCDST, MCSA, and Security+ CompTIA certifications?
Expert Ed Tittel gives a rundown of the benefits of some of the CompTIA certifications on the market. Ask the Expert
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Can a MCSA get you an IT job without experience?
Expert Ed Tittel helps shows a reader how he can make the most out of a MCSA certifiaction. Ask the Expert
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I'm certified in MCSA, Network+, A+, MCP and Project+. What now?
Expert Ed Tittel guides a reader on which certification to fous on after he has already completed MCSA, MCSA, Network+, A+, MCP and Project+. Ask the Expert
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How do I decide which certs to focus on?
Expert Ed Tittel helps guide a reader toward the best certification for him to acquire in today's IT market. Ask the Expert
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How can I improve my chances of landing a job after college?
Expert Ed Tittel advises a student studying Computer and Information Systems on the best way to hit the job market successfully. Ask the Expert
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How can an IT manager gain trust after layoffs?
How do I gain my IT workers' trust and loyalty, which has been damaged by the economic recession, layoffs, offshore outsourcing, etc.? Ask the Expert
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zero-based thinking (ZBT)
Zero-based thinking (ZBT) is a decision-making process based on imagining yourself back at the point before particular decisions were made, and free to make those decisions with the knowledge that you have now about their outcome. Definition
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MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate)
MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) is a certification program intended for people who seek entry-level jobs in an IT (information technology) environment. MCSA is a prerequisite for more advanced Microsoft certifications. Definition
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enterprise content management (ECM)
Enterprise content management (ECM) is a set of tools and methods that allows a corporation, agency or organization to obtain, organize, store and deliver information crucial to its operation... (Continued) Definition
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A+ (A Plus)
A-Plus (A+) is the name of a process, developed by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), a large trade group, that certifies individuals for knowledge about and competency in installing, maintaining, customizing, and operating pers... Definition
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social computing
Social computing is the collaborative and interactive nature of online behavior. Since the 1990s, computing has increasingly been assumed to be online; simultaneously, online behavior has become increasingly social. Definition
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Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS)
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) is the full version of a portal-based platform for collaboratively creating, managing and sharing documents and Web services. MOSS enables users to create "Sharepoint Portals" that include shared workspaces, ... Definition
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incident management (IcM)
Incident management, in information technology, is a process designed to return service to normal as quickly as possible after an incident, in a way that has with little to no negative impact on the business... (Continued) Definition
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C
C is a structured, procedural programming language that has been widely used both for operating systems and applications and that has had a wide following in the academic community. Definition
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ISA (Industry Standard Architecture)
ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) is a standard bus (computer interconnection) architecture that is associated with the IBM AT motherboard. Definition
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Hungarian notation
In programming, Hungarian notation is a set of conventions for naming data objects in which a programmer adds a meaningful prefix of one or several characters to the object's name to identify what type of object it is. Definition
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The Windows Report -- Analyzing the IT job market
In the September edition of The Windows Report, we take a look at Microsoft's certification roadmap, and Kevin Beaver calls in to discuss the current state of the IT job market, with tips on how to find a new job in IT (or keep the one you have). Video
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Cloud computing continues to drive IT growth, shapes industry
IDC claims third platform technologies will drive 90% of growth in IT. Are enterprises choosing to ignore this shift sure to stagnate? Tip
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Prioritize your IT tasks and finally conquer your to-do list
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by a growing to-do list of IT tasks, but there are easy ways you can decide what to tackle first and what can wait. Tip
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zero-based thinking (ZBT)
Zero-based thinking (ZBT) is a decision-making process based on imagining yourself back at the point before particular decisions were made, and free to make those decisions with the knowledge that you have now about their outcome. Definition
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Working in IT? Simple steps to get users on your side
IT pros can get a bad rap from stereotypes (we mean you, Nick Burns), but there are steps you can take when working in IT to get users on your side. Tip
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Four steps to become a leader in IT problem-solving
There will always be problems that arise in your IT job, but there are four steps you can take to become a valuable asset for IT problem-solving. Tip
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In IT planning, try zero-based thinking
Zero-based thinking is a concept that's used extensively in the business world to turn around failing companies. It can work wonders in IT planning. Tip
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IT career paths: Working for yourself is an attainable dream
Working for yourself can have tremendous payoffs. But what does it take to go out on your own -- and make it stick? Tip
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Best IT career guidance from 2012
Here's the best of our 2012 IT career guidance, from certification tips to strategies for working with management to get things accomplished. Tip
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How to form a functional enterprise IT security committee
Leaving an enterprise IT security committee in IT's hands is a mistake. Tip
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MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate)
MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) is a certification program intended for people who seek entry-level jobs in an IT (information technology) environment. MCSA is a prerequisite for more advanced Microsoft certifications. Definition
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About IT Career Development and Training
Maintaining an IT career is about growth and adapting to new business and technology developments. Whether it's developing your staff or training to advance your career, a good IT professional is constantly evolving. From social networking to finding a consulting niche to Windows training courses, this section features tips and advice on developing your IT staff, as well as resources that can help advance your career.