Building a CCNA lab

January 29, 2008

Building a CCNA lab, Part 1 | NetworkWorld.com Community “I’ll address the following aspects of your choices with the lab over the next several posts, as follows:

  • Router hardware options and choices
  • Router IOS options and choices
  • LAN switch options
  • Comparing lab packages “

Good tips for building a certification practice lab at home – what equipment, what IOS, how much memory, etc.


Java Debugging Resources

January 29, 2008

Here are three useful sites that help explain Java compile and run-time error messages.

Debug Video Tutorials “This Web site can help you get past common errors encountered when developing and debugging computer programs.” Broadband required!

Common Java Errors Explained A handy quick reference for Java newbies.

error messages : Java Glossary Another, more comprehensive list of errors and their explanations.

Good Luck and Happy Programming!


Tomorrows Jobs

January 24, 2008

Tomorrows Jobs
“Information. Employment in the information supersector is expected to increase by 6.9 percent, adding 212,000 jobs by 2016. Information contains some of the fast-growing computer-related industries such as software publishing, Internet publishing and broadcasting, and wireless telecommunication carriers. Employment in these industries is expected to grow by 32 percent, 44.1 percent, and 40.9 percent, respectively. The information supersector also includes motion picture production; broadcasting; and newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishing. Increased demand for telecommunications services, cable service, high-speed Internet connections, and software will fuel job growth among these industries.” From the US Department of Labor Bureau of labor Statistics.

Graph of top growing jobs