To borrow a catchphrase, there's already a virtual village of mentors who are helping to develop and instill quality and professionalism among the new crop of MCPs.
- By Linda Briggs
- 06/01/1999
You’re bound to encounter them at some point in your career. Here are some survival tips for dealing with the tough ones in a professional manner.
- By Harry Brelsford
- 05/01/1999
It's evident that IT is shifting away from product- and technology-based solutions and toward business-focused solutions. What's your role in all of this?
- By Linda Briggs
- 05/01/1999
We interviewed a handful of Microsoft Certified Professionals who told us that their companies treat them like crown jewels. Here’s what they had to say about their companies, their benefits—and their plans to stick around.
Investing in certification is a winning business proposition for employees, prospective clients, and companies as a whole.
- By Richard Sheldon
- 04/01/1999
Many more companies are beginning to understand what it takes to develop and retain skilled IT workers.
- By Linda Briggs
- 04/01/1999
Beyond the obvious differences, these two designations have uncanny similarities. Harry ponders the MCSE vs. MBA question and asks, “Why not get both?”
- By Harry Brelsford
- 04/01/1999
As a developer, do you understand the legal meaning behind
this concept? If you don't, it simply means you haven't
been sued yet.
- By John Ellsworth
- 03/01/1999
To indicate basic hardware mastery, consider adding the vendor-independent A+ certification to your résumé.
- By Emmett Dulaney
- 03/01/1999
Do you believe too many people are certified, or do you
wonder what all the hullabaloo is about, anyway?
- By The Forum Guys
- 03/01/1999
As eyes are the windows of the soul, so help desks are the windows of IS. Here’s how to keep your help desk in top condition.
This secret document uncovers the new titles we can expect
from Microsoft in coming months.
To supply IT’s demand for qualified professionals, Microsoft is committed to improving its training program for trainers.
- By Steve Willett
- 02/01/1999
Consulting on Y2K issues can be profitable, but it also
exposes you to tremendous risks if you don’t have
the proper legal protection behind you.
- By Harry Brelsford
- 02/01/1999
Selling management on your Y2K efforts requires a winning
proposal and excellent implementation. Here's how to ensure
buy-in.
This Microsoft program helps students begin careers in network management, systems administration, and programming.
IT professionals expecting easy success miss out on the
most rewarding feature of their careers—learning
new things.
- By The Forum Guys
- 01/01/1999
Management can be the hardest part of any job—yet
it’s key to career growth. These 10 truths will help
you thrive and rise among the ranks unscathed.
- By Harry Brelsford
- 01/01/1999
Cisco’s ultimate certification costs $1,200 at a minimum and requires two days of lab work at Cisco. But did you know that there are several other titles you can earn on the way to the top?