danscourses’s Channel – IT Training Videos

February 23, 2012

danscourses’s Channel – YouTube.

Lots of Cisco related videos!

“My name is Dan Alberghetti and I teach computer networking, security and web design classes at Sheridan College in Sheridan, WY. I make tutorials for my students on various computer topics like Flash, Photoshop, Web Game Programming, Linux, Cisco CCNA and Joomla.”


15 Top Paying IT Certifications for 2012

February 23, 2012

From Global Knowledge an IT Training company

“When the conversation amongst IT professionals turns to IT Certifications,one of their first thoughts is of high salaries – dollar signs dancing in theirheads. While some certifications do command a six-figure salary, this is nottrue for all. With the recent completion of our annual IT Skills and Salaryreport, I thought it would be a great time to look at some of the more popularcertifications – and their associated pay.”

via 15 Top Paying IT Certifications for 2012.


Scholarships Available Now – Deadline April 16,2012

February 23, 2012

Scholarships Available Now – Financial Aid and Scholarships – Miami Dade College.

Check it out!


IT Certification Master

February 23, 2012

“On our website you can find the first and complete list of IT Certifications. Every week we describe new certifications from the list”

The List of IT Certifications | IT Certification Master.

via LinkedIn Cisco Certifications Official Group


Video: Effective Study Tips for the CCENT and CCNA Exams

February 20, 2012

Effective Study Tips for the CCENT and CCNA Exams | Pearson IT Certification.

Many very good suggestions about exam prep. I even agree about Flash Cards. However, I think making your own is as good or better than using someone elses.

 


Wendell Odom’s new Cisco certification website and blog

February 16, 2012

http://certskills.com/

“Simply put, this is Wendell Odom’s web site. Wendell has been a best-selling author of products for Cisco certification for over a decade, and this site gives Wendell a place to post advice and information about Cisco certifications. Much of the information on this site is related to various blog topics Wendell has posted at his Cisco Cert Zone blog at NetworkWorld.com. This site will likely morph over time as Wendell finds more topics that work better as web content rather than as a blog discussion. For example, the “Lab Gear” section of this site is an outgrowth of the somewhat regular blog topics about how to build a lab for practicing Cisco skills.”

 


Certification prep books on Sale at Pearson

February 16, 2012

To help promote their new eBooks, through March 31 Pearson is having a sale on CCNA prep materials at http://www.ciscopress.com/promotions/promotion.asp?promo=138638. It includes a sweepstakes to win the CCNA 640-802 Official Cert Library, Simulator Edition, CCNA Video Mentor, and one (1) CCNA Exam Voucher. Estimated prize value (US): $525.

For other certifications they are also having a Buy 2 save 35% sale. See http://www.pearsonitcertification.com/promotions/promotion.aspx?promo=137551 for details.

As always I suggest you comparison shop for books, I recommend http://www.bestwebbuys.com/books/ for comparison shopping for books.


Top 12 Cities to Find an IT Job | Military.com

February 16, 2012

“The list shows the cities with highest potential for IT job growth in the coming year based on the volume of job openings over the past six months, as well as general assessment of the overall economic environment in each market.”

Two are in Florida, Jacksonville and Orlando!

via Modis Announces Top 12 Cities to Find an IT Job | Military.com.


Miami Tech Week – Feb 17-25 2012

February 14, 2012

“The purpose of this website is to create an informal place to organize all of the tech related events occurring independently throughout South Florida during the “week” of Feb 17-26. This should serve as an informal guide to all the tech related events going on in the area.”

Good chance for networking and checking out current trends!

via Miami Tech Week – Feb 17-25 2012.


Cisco Best Practice Guidelines for High Availability Campus-scale Networks

February 9, 2012

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/solutions/Enterprise/Campus/HA_campus_DG/hacampusdg.html#wp1107883 

Interesting reading, some things are above CCNA level, but great for professionals in the field at any level. For each recommendation they explain why. Includes VTP, STP, routing recommendations, security considerations,  …