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HP, 3Com Partner on Notebook Bluetooth Computing

Hewlett-Packard Co. announced an alliance with 3Com Corp., unveiling the third phase of its wireless strategy and enabling customers with simple Bluetooth wireless computing. The agreement will allow HP OmniBook and HP Pavilion notebook PC users to connect to a wide range of computing and telecommunications devices without the need to buy, carry, or connect cables.

HP (www.hp.com) also unveiled its all-in-one notebook PC platform and HP Instant Support for notebook PCs.

HP is partnering with 3Com (www.3com.com) to equip its HP OmniBook and Pavilion notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology for wireless communications. Bluetooth will enable the wireless use of peripherals and telecommunications devices. Bluetooth cards are expected to be available in the fourth quarter.


HP holds Associate status in the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (www.bluetooth.com), a coalition of technology companies that is driving development of the technology and working to bring Bluetooth into the industry as an industry standard. – Isaac Slepner


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Scott Bekker is editor in chief of Redmond Channel Partner magazine.

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Thu, Sep 29, 2005 yahya saudia

i don't anderstand

Tue, Jul 6, 2004 Arnnei New Zealand

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Fri, Jul 25, 2003 Anonymous Anonymous

Mi nombre es Marco A. Mendez Villanueva, ustedes solo tienen que realizar esos 7 examenes y tendran la certificacion de Security.

Fri, Jun 13, 2003 Jeremy Australia

Microsoft should enforce all 4 Prescribed exams in the MCSE track. The Microsoft exams/training teach very little about security, such as the 10 Domains of security, including how to conduct security audits, IDS, etc. I agree with some comments that the CISSP would be more realistic for a Security specialization certification, however, the Security Plus is an excellent starting point, and is not something you can expect to pass without a certain amount of industry experience.

Thu, Jun 12, 2003 Fred Australia

Has anyone thought of Checkpoint security certifications? Maybe this may be the way to go

Thu, Jun 12, 2003 Monty UK

I worked damn hard to pass MCSE 2000. Doesnt mean I know everything. Even with CCNP there is more to learn. Certification means a lot but not everything.

Fri, Jun 6, 2003 Enough KC

I just won't pay mo' money for something if I can't get something with the same or greater value.
You can have all the certs you want and spend all your money in training and exam fees to get them but if you don't have experience to backup your certs you won't have a chance to get good job!
Instead of worrying about getting more certs, spend your time and money wisely working with the products and learning by doing it. Study to learn not to pass exams. Once you get the experience you can get certified. Certs alone won't cut. So it does not matter how many MS tittles you have if you don't know how to apply the technology in bussiness. And remember this, this is just one part of the puzzle, you still need soft skills to get that job that you want. Stop whining and get back to work and get a life.

Thu, Jun 5, 2003 Anonymous Anonymous

Two reasons that M$ exams are not looked upon as fondly as in the past. The proliferation of brain dumps and the lack of a "hands-on" lab componant to the exams. Even CISSP has brain dumps out there for the wanna-be security guru's these days, and that exam is as "paper" and non hands-on as they come. Bottom line is that when an employer gets 150 applications for one position as is the case these days, they need something to seperate the wheat from the chaff. Most times, it is certifications and experience that make it easier to choose what 5 or 10 candidates to come in for an interview. That all being said, I don't understand why eveyone gets so heated over paper-certs and such. If you want a good career, you jump through whatever hoops that get you there. There are only a few good hands-on certs anyway(RHCP and CCIE to name a couple), so we can only work with what's available. I would rather hire a MSCE with a Security plus cert anyway, since most CISSP's want to just sit in an office and write policy rather than get into a systems nuts and bolts anyway! Just kiddin' all you CISSP's! ;-)

Thu, Jun 5, 2003 Anonymous Raleigh, NC

I feel the same with the poster above ...concerning the security bit. I'd say someone who has their CISSP or SCNA / SCNP ...would have a better grasp on security than someone who had their Security+ certification. I think all Security+ is ...is basically a "Introduction to Security"

Thu, Jun 5, 2003 anonymous Anonymous

M$ wanna grab more $$??.......Too many M$ certified people.....still make so many 'titles' for what!?!?!?

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 Anonymous Anonymous

I'm so sick of losers moaning about the elusive "paper MCSEs" that have taken their jobs. How about a nice hot cup of STFU? Get certified and keep your jobs. It is called TRAINING. No one wants some loser working in their IT department just because he owns a Play Station or installed Vice City on his PC all by himself and now thinks he is "the shit". If you don't understand the value of training up to the limit on the technology you are responsible for, then you are a poser and of no value to an employer. Go see if you can whine yourself into a career as a lawyer without going to law school instead. Being an untrained crybaby just doesn't fly in IT.

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 anonymous Anonymous

CISSP, ANY CompTIA certification is considered entry level. I-Net , A Plus,Net Plus... There is also no mis representation or mis conception that being Security Plus meaning expert anything. It means security professional. the MCP is also considered a "professional" even though the exam is fairly straight forward and easy.
Where did you get the "did not represent outselves as experts"?? That was never statement made. Just that people need to start somewhere and not everyone can afford, money wise and experience wise, a CISSP or ISC2!

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 Macky UK

Although not aimed directly at the topic in question, I'm alarmed and sick of the amount of bitching that goes on on these forums. Have any of you thought about the number of people trying to get into IT that have missed out on jobs because they may have been too scared to include the fact they've got a MS certification, for fear of being branded a 'paper this or paper that and so no use at all? Not all so called 'paper MCSE's' no jack...2 years ago I was working behind a shop counter. I worked my arse off studying to all hours and setting up mini networks at home (all self-funded) for my exams. Today I'm in charge of my employer's IT department, not by boasting of my certification, but by being able to demonstrate I know what I'm talking about because I've been fortunate enough to pack more into the last 2 years most do in 7!!

I don't know about the rest of you, but I seldom have time to sit bitching on these forums.

As for the MS Security designation, it's a move in the right direction. No doubt all of you guys with the cert will be lining up in your managers office come your salary review....even though you consider it worthless!

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 Anonymous Anonymous

Get a life people! Paper-this, paper-that...what's the point? If a person sucks at doing something, certification or not, this person still sucks. I think smart people like you (especially in IT) should know better. It's all about making $$, both ways, and if you can't do the job, you won't get any. Anyway, the real problem in IT today is the ego some individuals have regarding their skills. The world if full of diploma-people who just can't do their jobs. Have a nice day and don't waste your time replying to this post..I already know what you're going to say ;-)

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 CISSP New Orleans

Entry level security position; sounds like amatuer brain surgery. What anyonmous doesn't appricieate is that we too started at an entry level but did not represent ourselves as experts via some trumped up certification no one really understands. FYI Comptia's web site says nothing of "entry level". And I understand very well the concept of entry level, it means less pay for the truly qualified.

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 Anyonymous Anonymous

I dont think CISSP understands the concept of ENTRY LEVEL! People today are looking for work and try to learn new things by certifying on something like Security Plus. Nothing wrong with the Security Plus certificate for someone trying to break into a potential security position. Seems some people with 20 years of experience are too dam full of themselves... respect what others try to do to find work.

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 Anonymous Anonymous

Security Plus is a good substitute. Why ISC2? That in itself holds enough value, why couple that with a MS cert?

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 Sick of this stupid game Kansas City

There is no ROI on getting all these papers at this time. If your company pays for it , go for it. Otherwise save your money and get a life!

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 Idiots Anonymous

Jesus, when are you guys going to get it. This is the + I for this track only to be canned sometime later when nobodys taking it. Its called revenue. This is a big $125 a test joke. Since Knowone is taking the tests its time to hit up the poeple stupid enough to continue this game, the people already certified! Lets get those guys again!

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 CISSP New Orleans

Well that's that. Great to see MS so reponsive to it's associates. In other words "It's their football and if you don't play by their rules, your not recognized." Trouble is I was around when this was their complaint against IBM. That's right I've got 20 years in IT and 27 in security. That hands on, on the job, in the real world, protecting against top of the line real thieves attacking real systems for profit and other real bad guys who sometimes even had real guns. I chose ISC2 because they require at least 3 years experience in security subject to audit. Compatia requires a credit card. Thanks again MS for your open minded approach and becoming what you wanted to destroy.

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 LookingForANewJob Italy

Hey guys, certs are toilet paper ? Well, sometimes.. like also MBA and PhD sometimes... But would you prefer HR people ask your mom to verify that you are a good IT geek ???

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 Todd Utah

/////Boogie Dunn This forum may not be appropriate for this content, but contact me off-line and I will be happy to share my experiences with both the GIAC exam and CISSP exam. BTW Victor I am right there with ya on the Cisco route!!!

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 Rick SSCP Philly

Orleans has hit it right on the head. What about ISC2? I don't see the value in the Comptia cert (doesn't mean it's entirely useless though). The only thing Microsoft and Comptia are doing with each other is trading reach-arounds. I think Bill G has enough money.

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 Brian Anonymous

For security professionals who already have these this is great, but for those who are trying to get into security this is not a good path to take. Try GIAC, or ISC2, these are vendor neutral and cover many more topics than the microsoft tests. Get your MCSE and move on to another vendors security certification if you want to be a security professional.

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 Anonymous Western Europe

Microsoft has the disease many US companies suffer from. It’s not important who you are and how good you are; no, you’re success in corporate America is solely based on how good your benchmarking skills are and how well you can analyse and dwell in the corporate systems laid out for you.

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 ej Seattle

Hey I think 90% of the paper MCSE are from NT 4.0 days. They ought to retire
those certs and add labs. I thought the 2000 MCSE track was 100 times harder than the NT 4.0 track which was a joke....

Wed, Jun 4, 2003 Lawrence Chia Microsoft Malaysia

Great. Less people will get credit over the new exam. Good Job!

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Anonymous Seattle

In spite of all the nay-sayers, I think if this cert can get people to think a bit outside of their comfort level and examine security a bit, then it's worthwhile just for that... Even if the paper MCSE only crammed for a few nights to pass the SecurityPlus exam and the other requirements, at least he's had a brief exposure to the security issues... As for hiring people, if you can't assess skills from the interviewing process (with open ended questions on technical issues for example), relying on certs won't get you anywhere either... I see everyone talking about 'paper MCSE's' but nobody's talking about the 'paper MBA's'... Oh well...

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 choirul jakarta

I am waiting for hand on LAB. give me ?

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 CISSP New Orleans

Carry on with great vigor, Randy! As Sam Snead quoted Dizzy Dean: "It ain't braggin' if you can do it" and my certs say I can do it. With 20 years experience I have learned that those that knock certification don't have any.

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Randy Texas

Hey why don't you certification whiners quit your bitchin and go do something else. If you don't like the process then get the hell out of IT and go flip burgers. I'm sick of hearing that the MS certification process is crap every time they have an announcement. I think you're all just pissed because you got the paper thinking you'd be handed a cool tech job, but still aren't working because it's obvious when you interview, you don't know jack.

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Bob the builder Anonymous

As always certs are part of the equation. No good being a security guru with certs if you have the social competency of a blind hermit in Slovakia. Diversity is what makes you interesting, well to someone who is interviewing // you it does. People are always nasty over paper mcse's... Um simple fix give them a hands on test at the interview. Its the interviewing managers who need to be trained better not paper mcse's. Oops i wasn't on topic... :p

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Proudtobecertified USA

It's called competition, not testosterone, obvious malegriller. It's the difference between free enterprise and the good ole boy system, those who really know and the wannabees, America and the rest. If you can cut it, show it. If not, just enter data or stew in that simmering green pool of jealosy you're cooking. Just don't touch my firewall without a certification.

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Stoic Joker Florida

Oh goody another "key-word" for the dullerds in HR to "scan for"... Frankly I don't care about the paper, but they make my business cards look Neat-O (ack).

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Mike Ontario

Hey Cliff... you've got an "I love me wall" too? Hell, I'm on wall number 2! These things just keep on taking up space.
There's no doubt that the CISSP is the piece de resistance of Security certs. But, along the way to the holy grail (and while putting in the compulsory time), it sure is nice to make some progress, learn new material, and feel like we're getting somewhere. For that, Billy can have some more of my money. So can Comptia. Soon, so can isc2.

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 CISSP Mississippi

The Certified Information System Security Professional exam is 6 hours long and covers 10 domains of security. Without real world experience in these areas you are better off spending your $450 on Transcender and multiple attempts at Comptia's Security Cert. For more info on CISSP go to www.isc2.org. I have heard that MS wants at least 5 per cent of MCSEs it employs to have this certification. Why have they ignored it for the rest of us as a substitute?

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Anonymous Anonymous

Paper MCSEs are no longer a problem. They're not in the job marketplace. They're here, whining about the certification process. As usual.

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 fed up Paris

geez , i would love to have the people at M$ to tell me the diff between administation level and design level exams , as far as i understand it , i'm good enough to DESIGN a security solution for an M$ infrastructure (i've got both security design (220) and ISA (227) but i'm too damn stupid to administer my design ??????? passing a design level exam should AUTOMATICALLY give you the coresponding administration level related exam , i understand the reason for passing new exams for 2003 but this is ridiculous

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Iceman Anonymous

If it wasn't for those paper MCSE's, us real experienced MCSE's wouldn't look so god like at times!!! hahhaha Everyone has learned the same way, thru ojt! Plus having someone around who is more experienced helps also! Its like the classic Cheer's episode where Woody wants a raise but is talked into a title instead! Maybe old Billy has been watching Cheer's again!!! hahahahaa Now get back to work people! There's a paper MCSE trying to take your job!!!

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Victor Chicago

I have to agree with Todd on this one, if you want real value for your certs go the Cisco route, you can't go wrong. On the other hand more diplomas will help me cover my unpainted walls.

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Becky Nagel CertCities.com

Mike -- Just FYI: You don't need to take any exam twice. One exam counts toward all applicable certs. Thats how some people will automatically hold these titles today -- as well as the ones they originally took the exams for. Hope that helps clarify some. -- Becky Nagel

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Boogie Dunn Atlanta

I agree Tom, I havent received one "pat" raise either; not on the back, head, or nothing :) Ok its time to go home. jk Tom

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Boogie Dunn Atlanta

///Todd----> Yeah I do agree, but since Im already Security+ Certified, Im not mad at 'em. BTW, how does the CISSP & ISC2 stack up against each other?

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Tom Phoenix

I have both my MCSA and MCSE and let me just say that if I did not have the experience that I have with working with windows these exams would have been very difficult to pass. Although, I still have yet to see how they have benefitted me... no pat raise, no new job!

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 CISSP New Orleans

Comptia Security Cert? Nice toy. What about a real substitute? Ever hear of ISC2?

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Anonymous Macedonia

If you didn't liked the idea of the Security Certifications, why did you read all this text??? Guys if you want to do something you do it, if you don't, I bet there is someone who will :)

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Anonymous Anonymous

Of course....

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Boogie Dunn Atlanta

I think this is good move on M$ part. Im a linux guru myself, but being in the military forces me to utilize and stay current with M$ products. Personally speaking, I specialize in security, so this is great for someone that's in that area. I agree with Anonymous, "Those 'paper MCSE's' will not necessarily have these new certs. Having delivered both of these topics and taken these exams I'll tell you they are not as easy as one might think." Off topic---Dave, what the hell are you talking about, :)

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Todd Utah

IF you want to be security certified then go after the CISSP or GIAC certifications. They actually add weight to the Microsoft Certs and are tough tests. The Security+ is a cake walk comparatively and I agree that until Microsoft gets value back in the program I will look elsewhere to prove my prowess and pay my money for certifications.

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Cliff Tucson

Mmmmmm. More paper for my "I love me wall". Yummy! Is there a braindump or a Testking for this new track yet? Anyone? Hello? Is anybody reading this? Is this thing on? I think I've been hacked.

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Mike Anonymous

So does this mean I have to pass 70-220 twice to be a MCSE - Security? Once for my "core design" requirement and once for my "prescribed" requirement?

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Anonymous Anonymous

Guys get over it. Those 'paper MCSE's' will not necessarily have these new certs. Having delivered both of these topics and taken these exams I'll tell you they are not as easy as one might think. Simply reviewing a Transcender or other won't cut it nearly as easily as it did in the past.

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Dave Anonymous

Thank you Mohammed. The Americans are not in Baghdad! Never!

Yawn. Security. I though this would be an important accouncement.

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 Kent Anonymous

This act by itself will make all those paper-MCSE administrated network 100x more secure than ever before. Thank you Microsoft.

Tue, Jun 3, 2003 dissaponited kansas city

Until there is a hands on lab Microsoft certifications will not recover the value it had in the early days. More paper for the "paper certified", more money for Microsoft, no value in the real world.

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