http://www.windowsitpro.com/authors/author/author/5562570/rsscomment/5562570en-USSun, 27 May 2012 07:03:01 GMTSun, 27 May 2012 07:03:01 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/get-certified-in-financial-planning#commentsAnchorSat, 10 Apr 2004 13:14:43 GMT
The articles are true. Often time we invest money that is not necessarily required. I am looking for information to become a certified Financial Planner. Please contact me at 510-957-1040. Thanks.]]>Esterine Green Sat, 10 Apr 2004 13:14:43 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/get-certified-in-financial-planning#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/certifiable-q-a-for-november-16-2001#commentsAnchorWed, 18 Feb 2004 18:38:39 GMT
In Q1 I think A is also the correct answer.]]>babir Wed, 18 Feb 2004 18:38:39 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/certifiable-q-a-for-november-16-2001#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/avoiding-the-5-most-common-certification-pitfalls#commentsAnchorFri, 13 Feb 2004 23:38:52 GMT
was really helpful]]>santoshFri, 13 Feb 2004 23:38:52 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/avoiding-the-5-most-common-certification-pitfalls#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/avoiding-the-5-most-common-certification-pitfalls#commentsAnchorThu, 09 May 2002 11:19:20 GMT
I have never responsed to one of these before but I had to on this one. I couldn’t agree with the author any more, You have to look at certifications as an on going process. There will alway’s be a need for other cert’s down the road of anyone’s IT career, we all have to deal with this and move on. This will alway’s be a journey, period. There will never be an end to this. How often does technology change, technology is what drives the cert process.]]>Paul Glover Thu, 09 May 2002 11:19:20 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/avoiding-the-5-most-common-certification-pitfalls#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/becoming-an-ace#commentsAnchorSat, 04 May 2002 21:23:06 GMT
Very solid and realistic advice!]]>choeySat, 04 May 2002 21:23:06 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/becoming-an-ace#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/remote-computing/certifiable-q-a-for-april-5-2002#commentsAnchorFri, 05 Apr 2002 17:24:27 GMT
It appears that the explanation of the answer for question #3 (valid v. invalid DNS names in W2K) is incorrect. According to the explanation, all names would be valid. The answer merely states that the use of the underline character is "discouraged" and not prohibited. Thus answer "c" would fit within the RFCs as described. Likewise, the answer states that the characters a-z, numbers 0-9, the minus sign and the period are all valid characters according to the RFCs. If this were completely correct, answer E would also be correct. Getting through the material is difficult enough without exam questions which are (at the best) imprecise or (often times) clearly incorrect. Assuming that a site which wishes to coax it’s readers into buying the products which are featured, it’s highly inappropriate that the questions and answers would not be totally correct. Why would I buy a product with a Q&A which is either incorrect or incomplete? This isn’t a matter of a confusing question - it’s a matter of raw accuracy of the questions and the answers provided. Unfortunately, these inaccuracies appear to be endemic among the many sites/newsletters which are trying to coax the readership into purchasing the products which pay for the newsletters’ very existence. What’s even worse is that when a CLEAR error (heck, I might be wrong in my analysis above) is reported, no retraction is sent (in the majority of instances - there are newsletters from t*c*r*p*b*i*.*o* which sometimes issue retractions). Why should I waste my time clicking on the newsletters’ links when I can’t count on accurate information in the answers to the QOTDs? I realize that it’s a little incongruent to complain that a free resource provides inaccurate information, but there is so much confusing, conflicting and inaccurate information about the topics which one must master in order to achieve certifications that it’s appropriate to expect that sites which want to sell us certification tools will provide accurate information. That’s just my opinion. I may be misteaken, as eye’ve made miss takes bephor.]]>LindaFri, 05 Apr 2002 17:24:27 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/remote-computing/certifiable-q-a-for-april-5-2002#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/installation2/certifiable-q-a-for-march-8-2002#commentsAnchorTue, 12 Mar 2002 08:59:05 GMT
Given your explanation of the answers to question #1, the answers you selected (B, D, and E) can’t possibly be correct. You state that Win98 supports it and Win95 does not, yet your correct answer is in contradiction to this--selecting the Win95 user and not the Win98 user as one of the choices.]]>Steve Ramsey Tue, 12 Mar 2002 08:59:05 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/installation2/certifiable-q-a-for-march-8-2002#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/installation2/certifiable-q-a-for-march-8-2002#commentsAnchorMon, 11 Mar 2002 15:25:37 GMT
Shouldn’t the answer to number 1 be C - Shelley rather than D - Steve. Shelley is running Win 98, Steve is running Win 95. I don’t think the answer and the explanation match.]]>R Price Mon, 11 Mar 2002 15:25:37 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/installation2/certifiable-q-a-for-march-8-2002#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/welcome-to-certtutor-net-#commentsAnchorFri, 08 Mar 2002 21:40:23 GMT
I not find anymore the examens, after you redirected the links. Some one can help me how to get the exams, when i tray to register, not leave me get in. please someone helpme raimundogiardinieri@msn.com]]>raimundoFri, 08 Mar 2002 21:40:23 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/welcome-to-certtutor-net-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/installation2/certifiable-q-a-for-march-8-2002#commentsAnchorFri, 08 Mar 2002 17:20:48 GMT
Question 1 Five employees want to dial in from their homes using machines that run various Windows OSs. Which of the following employees are running OSs that support this multilink functionality? Steve: Win95 Answer to Question 1 The correct answers are B—Gary; **D—Steve;** and E—Peter. NT 3.5x and Win95 clients don’t support multilink functionality.]]>AdamFri, 08 Mar 2002 17:20:48 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/installation2/certifiable-q-a-for-march-8-2002#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/installation2/certifiable-q-a-for-march-8-2002#commentsAnchorFri, 08 Mar 2002 17:19:17 GMT
The answer to the March 8th question number one is wrong. It should include the Win98 user (C) and you included the Win95 user (D).....]]>Richard S. Straus Fri, 08 Mar 2002 17:19:17 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/installation2/certifiable-q-a-for-march-8-2002#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/installation2/certifiable-q-a-for-march-8-2002#commentsAnchorFri, 08 Mar 2002 15:35:16 GMT
Thank you for your questions. Why ? question 1 W2k support Multilink So: B correct NT4.0 and W98 support Multilink But can’t take advantage So: C and E not possible NT3.5 and Win95 No support for Multilink So: A and D not possible Why your answer is : Correct for B,D, and E ??]]>Robert Hendrick Fri, 08 Mar 2002 15:35:16 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/installation2/certifiable-q-a-for-march-8-2002#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/avoiding-the-5-most-common-certification-pitfalls#commentsAnchorWed, 27 Feb 2002 17:49:48 GMT
Wow! Amazing how things (this article) exist when there are people like me thinking the same thing. Though this has nothing to do with MCSE certs, it does have to do with a certification. I had scheduled an exam this Friday, and realized that I was not ready for it quite yet. So I cancelled it and rescheduled it for a month from now. As Jonathan Bischke’s article so simply states: "The study process begins to change and the question becomes not "How can I pass this exam?" but "How can I learn this material?" This is exactly how I felt when I cancelled and rescheduled my exam. I want to LEARN this stuff, not just memorize it!]]>KevinWed, 27 Feb 2002 17:49:48 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/avoiding-the-5-most-common-certification-pitfalls#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/group-policy/certifiable-q-a-for-february-8-2002#commentsAnchorFri, 22 Feb 2002 07:57:09 GMT
If D is the active partition as stated in Question 1. How can the systems partition be located on the non active partition and still boot from that non active partition? You obviously have both the boot and systems partition on C: which is not an active partition according to your question.]]>Michael H. Goldner Fri, 22 Feb 2002 07:57:09 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/group-policy/certifiable-q-a-for-february-8-2002#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/becoming-an-ace#commentsAnchorSat, 16 Feb 2002 22:50:29 GMT
Thank you for being a light at the end of the tunnel. It reminded me of looking at my limits, strengths and weaknesses. ]]>Karl Kujawa Sat, 16 Feb 2002 22:50:29 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/becoming-an-ace#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/group-policy/certifiable-q-a-for-february-8-2002#commentsAnchorWed, 13 Feb 2002 04:24:22 GMT
Não entendi?? Se a particão ativa é a D:, com o NTOSKRNL.EXE está em C:\%systemroot%? Ele tem que está na partição de inicialização que no caso é a D.]]>FabioWed, 13 Feb 2002 04:24:22 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/group-policy/certifiable-q-a-for-february-8-2002#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/group-policy/certifiable-q-a-for-february-8-2002#commentsAnchorSat, 09 Feb 2002 05:51:16 GMT
Your answer to question 1 is wrong. The boot partition (c) is the partition which contains the Windows directory and therefore the ntoskrnl.exe file (item G). All of the remaining items are contained on the "system partition" which is also the "active partition" (d). So the correct answer is that only item G is contained on the C partition.]]>Karl N. Zetterholm Sat, 09 Feb 2002 05:51:16 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/group-policy/certifiable-q-a-for-february-8-2002#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/group-policy/certifiable-q-a-for-february-8-2002#commentsAnchorFri, 08 Feb 2002 22:20:58 GMT
Question says that C is the Boot Partition. Windows help defines the boot partition as: The partition that contains the Windows 2000 operating system and its support files. The boot partition can be, but does not have to be, the same as the system partition. See also partition; system partition. So C contains the operating system and support files, but the question then says that D is the active partition. Again resorting to Windows help the active partiotion is defined as: The partition from which the computer starts up. The active partition must be a primary partition on a basic disk. If you use Windows 2000 exclusively, the active partition can be the same as the system volume. If you use Windows 2000 and either Windows 98 or earlier or MS-DOS, the active partition must contain the startup files for both operating systems. See also basic disk; primary partition; system partition. The files, A—boot.ini; B—bootsect.dos; D—ntbootdd.sys; E—ntdetect.com; F—ntldr; and G—ntoskrnl.exe which are given as the correct answer are all essential to the startup process for Windows 2000 (or NT), and therefore need to be on the active partition (or system partition). The scenario given in the question this would require all of these files to be in the active partition (D), not C.]]>Barry Pearn Fri, 08 Feb 2002 22:20:58 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/group-policy/certifiable-q-a-for-february-8-2002#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/group-policy/certifiable-q-a-for-february-8-2002#commentsAnchorFri, 08 Feb 2002 19:49:08 GMT
Question 1 answer is wrong or the question is badly worded. If "The D partition is the active partition" means that the D drive is where windows 2000 is installed then ntoskernel.exe is on the D drive. If however it means that D is the partition that the BIOS will boot the system to, then ntldr, ntdetect.com, boot.ini (and bootsect.dos and ntbootdd.sys if they exist) would be on the D drive.]]>BruceFri, 08 Feb 2002 19:49:08 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/group-policy/certifiable-q-a-for-february-8-2002#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/configuration/certifiable-q-a-for-january-25-2002#commentsAnchorFri, 25 Jan 2002 20:17:25 GMT
Answer 3 error, you _can_ convert the boot volume to dynamic, I’ve done it plenty of times.]]>BruceFri, 25 Jan 2002 20:17:25 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/configuration/certifiable-q-a-for-january-25-2002#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/raid2/certifiable-q-a-for-november-2-2001#commentsAnchorSun, 18 Nov 2001 15:15:32 GMT
I currently have several Windows 2000 servers with RAID 5 volumes whose hard disks are configured as Basic, not Dynamic. I guess my real world experience would prove me wrong on this question.]]>Mary Addeo Sun, 18 Nov 2001 15:15:32 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/raid2/certifiable-q-a-for-november-2-2001#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/file-systems/certifiable-q-as-for-september-28-2001#commentsAnchorFri, 28 Sep 2001 21:50:09 GMT
Disagree with your answer to q3, although I understand why one might be tempted to select it. I think DHCP would have been the better answer, heres why: Admittedly Netbios resolution through Wins would be the prefered method of netbios name resolution verses updating the Lmhost record on each legacy client. The fact remains though, if you are not using DHCP, you would have to statically assign an IP address to each computer and maintain accurate records in case of computer relocations to different subnets. This makes the assumption that when you subnetted your network id that you have enough IP addresses for each subnet. Since there are other methods of resolving netbios names other than WINS and the lmhost file, I feel the preferred choice would be DHCP. As the Microsoft article states: Note To provide for the full use of DNS query as it is described in this section and used in the NetBIOS name resolution process for Windows 2000, you can selectively enable the Enable DNS For WINS Resolution for some earlier Windows-based clients, such as Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 client computers that support this option as a configurable TCP/IP property setting. Just a thought]]>ScottFri, 28 Sep 2001 21:50:09 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/file-systems/certifiable-q-as-for-september-28-2001#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/file-systems/q-a-for-june-22-2001#commentsAnchorTue, 07 Aug 2001 10:26:04 GMT
Regarding Q&A for June 22, 2001, question 3 has been answered wrong, according to me and your explanation answer should be A not B.]]>barbaraTue, 07 Aug 2001 10:26:04 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/file-systems/q-a-for-june-22-2001#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/q-a-for-june-8-2001#commentsAnchorMon, 06 Aug 2001 11:49:02 GMT
I consent Shah Alam completely. Non-authoritative restores REQUIRE that you boot the computer into Directory Services Restore Mode.]]>Eugene Stepanov Mon, 06 Aug 2001 11:49:02 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/q-a-for-june-8-2001#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorThu, 21 Jun 2001 09:38:54 GMT


1.Yes
2.Application/Systems support
3.MCP NT4 workstation and server
4.Win2k MCSE
5.for own knowledge and better job
6.self-study
7.i wanted to get a break with Cisco cert. but know it is expensive
8.tech tips
9.too many ads
10. summary
11. text
]]>SheilaThu, 21 Jun 2001 09:38:54 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/q-a-for-june-8-2001#commentsAnchorFri, 08 Jun 2001 06:08:16 GMT
The Active Directory (AD) requires you to logon as an "Administrator" even for non-authoritative restore of AD; so does the off-line degrag of AD. The answer to Question 3 therefore requires review.]]>Shah Alam Fri, 08 Jun 2001 06:08:16 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/q-a-for-june-8-2001#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 11 May 2001 11:28:10 GMT


1. Yes, 2 1/2 Years
2. IT Field Rep, I do it all.
3. None
4. MCP.
5. I always wanted to be certifiable, HA HA.
6. All self study, reading and hands on.
7. I don’t know, I don’t know where to start
. 8. It gives me an object or subject to study.
9. Skill level, Break it down , Beginner, intermediate, Expert.
10. All content in the email with links to extra sources.
11. either.
]]>Jewel Hefner Fri, 11 May 2001 11:28:10 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 11 May 2001 08:25:24 GMT


1. Currently Employed
2. Network Administrator
3. MCP in NT 4.0
4. MCP & MCSE in Windows 2000
5. To broaden my skill set and prove my knowledge to my current employer and to potential employers in the future.
6. Classroom training and self-study.
7. Somewhat interested in CompTIA and Cisco.
8. Commentary and updates on new exams.
9. Nothing really.
10. A mixture of both. A lot of times if there’s a summary and link, I don’t read the full article unless the topic something that I really have to or want to read about.
11. HTML would be better for me.
]]>James Minard Fri, 11 May 2001 08:25:24 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorThu, 10 May 2001 17:37:02 GMT


1) Employed
2) Systems Developer(Moved recently from Network Admin)
3) MCP(NT4 - Server, NE)
4) MCSE 2k - Some SQL2k - ColdFusion
5) Own knowledge, to keep up & articulate experience to Employers
6) Self Study & classrom
7) Cold Fusion, maybe CISCO
8) Information
9) Finding the time(discipline) to read it properly
10) Summary & Link
11) Both as long as I can choose
]]>Reuben Dunn Thu, 10 May 2001 17:37:02 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorThu, 10 May 2001 02:34:35 GMT


Are you currently employed in the IT field, or are you trying to break into IT? Employed
If you are currently employed, what do you do? Web Development
What certifications do you hold? OCP (Oracle Developer)
What certifications do you plan to pursue this year? MCSD
Why do you pursue certifications (e.g., for your own knowledge, to get a better job, because it’s a job requirement)? Own knowledge and to get a better job
What training options do you use (e.g., self-study, computer-based training—CBT, classroom training)? Self-study
How interested are you in certifications other than Microsoft’s (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, Novell)? Not very
If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, what do you enjoy most about it? The articles and perspectives
If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, what, if anything, do you enjoy least about it? Study time cos none of the exams I need are featured.
If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, do you prefer a summary-and-link format or having all the content in the e-newsletter? The links rarely display for me at any rate, so having all the content please.
If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, would you prefer to see it in HTML format or in text format (or a choice of either)? Choice of either
]]>ireneThu, 10 May 2001 02:34:35 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorTue, 08 May 2001 15:16:07 GMT


1)Currently Employed
2)Network Administrator for RAND Worldwide(TM)
3)MCP
4)MCSE 2000, CCNA
5)To Improve self worth and gain knowledge other then hands on
6)Self training, computer training, class training
7)Very Interested
8)The Questions and Answers
9)nothing ...
10)All the content in the news letter
11)HTML would also be nice
]]>Mike Marino Tue, 08 May 2001 15:16:07 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorTue, 08 May 2001 07:11:07 GMT


1. Currently unemployed
2. Looking for work
3. MCSE
4. MCSE W2000
5. To improve my chances of getting work
6. All three
7. Not very interested
8. News, threads, links to other sites
9. No problem here
10. I like it the way it is
11. A choice would be nice
]]>Adrian Greaves Tue, 08 May 2001 07:11:07 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorTue, 08 May 2001 02:12:27 GMT


1. Currente Employed
2. Global Education Manager
3. MCSE, CCEA, CNA, ...
4. None, new carreer
5. I was beacause I gave me reason to study and I needed some of it to my former job.
6. Classroom Training, Books, Lab enviroment, Customers(!) sites,
7. Not to much ...
8. Keeps me in the loop!
9. Ads. Put them on a link for those who wants it!
10. Summary and Link. If the summary makes me interested I will gp to that link
11. HTML if it makes it easier to read! Design is very important then! No moving ads e.g.
]]>Erik Sandström Tue, 08 May 2001 02:12:27 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorMon, 07 May 2001 18:41:13 GMT


1. Currently employed
2. Computer Operator
3. None
4. MCSE 2000
5. Get a better job
6. Self Study only
7. Oracle
8 Tip for exam prep & Q & A
9. None
10 Summary & link format
11 Either
]]>Irene Asuen Mon, 07 May 2001 18:41:13 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorMon, 07 May 2001 17:29:13 GMT


1.Trying to break into it
2.Self employed courier
3.A+
4.MCSE
5.Improve knowledge and have some proof that I know something about it . No formal qualification and running a 5 pc homenetwork ( running NT and W2K server) isn’t gonna get me far when i’m looking to get started in IT
6.Self-study
7.When the MCSE is in the baggy I intend to start CISCO , as the 2 go hand in hand these days .
8.Enjoy most of it , it is informative and up to date
9.
10.current format works just fine ( except for the build-in windows error:"there was an error displaying this link" . good thing they invented cut-paste)
11.see above
]]>Louis Brachthuizen Mon, 07 May 2001 17:29:13 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorMon, 07 May 2001 15:59:44 GMT


1. Employed in IT
2. Technical Consultant
3. MCSE+I(NT4), MCSE(2000)
4. MCDBA, Citrix
5. Training for Ceritification makes me make the time to establish test labs etc for learning what I am certifying on. Also usefull for skill recognition
6. self-study, some classroom, Tech conferences
7. Interested in Citrix, possibly look at Cisco once we stop using Bay Routers ;)
8. It’s eyecandy for when I sip my morning coffee
9. Does it come in a HTML variety, I find it hard distinguishing advertising from the content, I would hope a HTML newsletter might help my eyes wander a bit.
10. All content in newsletter, network too saturated to go fetch content.
11. HTML please.
]]>Jason Finch Mon, 07 May 2001 15:59:44 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorMon, 07 May 2001 10:05:53 GMT
1. Employed in IT
2. Network Analyst, primarily NT admin
3. MCSE
4. MCSE for 2000
5. I believe it gives me a broader picture to be more valuable to my clients.
6. Primarily self-study from texts and classroom training for specific things.
7. I would be interested in Cisco because there seems to be good demand in the workforce.
8. I like to test myself with the questions, especially when they are something I have not been studying recently.
9. Announcements, announcements, announcements! 10. Summary and link
11. No preference
]]>Geoff Taylor Mon, 07 May 2001 10:05:53 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorMon, 07 May 2001 08:13:35 GMT


1. Currently employed in the IT field.
2. Database Specialist
3. MCSE NT
4. MCSE 2000
5. To increase me knowledge
6. Self study, classroom
7. Not very
8. Very informative
9.
10. summary and link format
11. text format
]]>Pam G Mon, 07 May 2001 08:13:35 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorSun, 06 May 2001 18:14:41 GMT


1. No. I’m trying to break into the IT field
2. I’m working as an Administrative Assistant. It’s the only work I can find at this time that will pay the bills.
3. None at this time. I’m almost done with school and studying for my MCSE Certs.
4. MCSE & CCNA
5. I was attending college for a BAIt degree. It was taking to long to get to the meat of the courses and when I finally did it wasn’t quite what I expected. I would rather have the technical knowledge first & then continue the theory method later.
6. I’m attending a technical school with hands on training.
7. I’m only interested in CISCO
8. All of it.
9. N/A
10. I’d prefer to have it all in the newsletter but then it depends what it is. If its a group discussion it’s propably easier to have a link to go to.
11. A choice of either.
12.]]>Meg Vassallo Sun, 06 May 2001 18:14:41 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorSun, 06 May 2001 17:28:54 GMT


1. Are you currently employed in the IT field, or are you trying to break into IT? Currently employed in IT Field
2. If you are currently employed, what do you do? Datawarehouse Administrator
3. What certifications do you hold? None
4. What certifications do you plan to pursue this year? MCDBA
5. Why do you pursue certifications (e.g., for your own knowledge, to get a better job, because it’s a job requirement)? for my own knowledge
6. What training options do you use (e.g., self-study, computer-based training, classroom training)? self study and computer-base
7. How interested are you in certifications other than Microsoft’s (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, Novell)? Not at the moment
8. What do you enjoy most about Training & Certification UPDATE? Tips, links, Q&A, "Question of the Day".
9. What, if anything, do you enjoy least about Training & Certification UPDATE?
10. Do you prefer a summary-and-link format or having all the content in the e-newsletter? e - newletter preferred
11. Would you prefer to see Training & Certification UPDATE in HTML format or in text format (or a choice of either)? choice
]]>Kim Pearson Sun, 06 May 2001 17:28:54 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorSat, 05 May 2001 05:22:43 GMT


1. Yes, currently employed.
2. I’m a Network/Systems Admin and also provide user support.
3. I currently hold MCSE and MCP+I.
4. I’m currently pursuing Windows 2000 MCSE and MCT.
5. I pursue certification a little for my own knowledge, a little to stay current, and a little to keep the resume looking good.
6. I mostly use self-study and computer-based training.
7. I’m interested in Cisco and Linux certifications.
8. Training & Certification UPDATE has a good mix of information.
9. N/A
10. The summary and link format lets me skim the topics to decide whether or not to continue on through the link.
11. HTML would be nice, though the ads are usually much more annoying in html-based newsletters (which is why most of my subscriptions are text-based).
]]>Tom Sullivan Sat, 05 May 2001 05:22:43 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorSat, 05 May 2001 02:33:44 GMT


1. Are you currently employed in the IT field, or are you trying to break into IT? employed
2. If you are currently employed, what do you do? systems admin and ASP programming
3. What certifications do you hold? MCSE
4. What certifications do you plan to pursue this year? keeping my MCSE alive
5. Why do you pursue certifications (e.g., for your own knowledge, to get a better job, because it’s a job requirement)? own knowledge and to be able to get a better job if i need to
6. What training options do you use (e.g., self-study, computer-based training, classroom training)? self-study
7. How interested are you in certifications other than Microsoft’s (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, Novell)? Cisco maybe iNet+ would be cool
8. What do you enjoy most about Training & Certification UPDATE? news on exam status and changes to the MCSE program
9. What, if anything, do you enjoy least about Training & Certification UPDATE? stuff that’s less relevant to me about training certs etc
10. Do you prefer a summary-and-link format or having all the content in the e-newsletter? summary/link
11. Would you prefer to see Training & Certification UPDATE in HTML format or in text format (or a choice of either)? choice
]]>Geraint Jones Sat, 05 May 2001 02:33:44 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 22:18:45 GMT


1. Are you currently employed in the IT field, or are you trying to break into IT? Currently employed
2. If you are currently employed, what do you do? I do tech support for Feild Engineers repairing Airline ticketing equipment
3. What certifications do you hold? A+, IBM, Dell,
4. What certifications do you plan to pursue this year? MCSE
5. Why do you pursue certifications (e.g., for your own knowledge, to get a better job, because it’s a job requirement)? Bosses have strongly urged me to. And they pay for the tests.
6. What training options do you use (e.g., self-study, computer-based training, classroom training)? Generally self study. Makes it harder to do, but cannot afford classes like I would like to.
7. How interested are you in certifications other than Microsoft’s (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, Novell)? Would love to if had time and money
8. What do you enjoy most about Training & Certification UPDATE? Just getting the insights on how tests would run.
9. What, if anything, do you enjoy least about Training & Certification UPDATE? Not much.
10. Do you prefer a summary-and-link format or having all the content in the e-newsletter? Summary/Link
11. Would you prefer to see Training & Certification UPDATE in HTML format or in text format (or a choice of either)? Choice.
]]>Robert Morton Fri, 04 May 2001 22:18:45 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 19:49:09 GMT


1. Currently employed
2. SQL Server 2000 Database Development/Administration
3. n/a
4. MCDBA
5. Improve my (and my employer’s) marketability
6. Self-study; learning by doing
7. Not at all, at this time
8. Useful links, questions
9. Not enough content
10. Everything possible in the newsletter
11. HTML
]]>Dean Ellis Fri, 04 May 2001 19:49:09 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 12:42:08 GMT
1. Yes.
2. Database developing. Managing IT department.
3. MCSE, MCDBA.
4. MCSD, MCSE2000, MCDBA2000.
5. For my own knowledge.
6. Self-study. Practice.
7. Not.
8. Tips, links, Q&A, "Question of the Day".
9.

10. All the content
11. Choice
]]>Dmitry Balabanov Fri, 04 May 2001 12:42:08 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 11:48:36 GMT
1. Are you currently employed in the IT field, or are you trying to break into IT? Currently employed.
2. If you are currently employed, what do you do? Network Administrator & Analysis
3. What certifications do you hold? CNA
4. What certifications do you plan to pursue this year? CNE & MCP
5. Why do you pursue certifications (e.g., for your own knowledge, to get a better job, because it’s a job requirement)? MCP required, but mainly to do a better job.
6. What training options do you use (e.g., self-study, computer-based training, classroom training)? CNE, self-study & computer; MCP classes & self-study
7. How interested are you in certifications other than Microsoft’s (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, Novell)? Very interested in Cisco, very close to getting CNE.
8. What do you enjoy most about Training & Certification UPDATE? Overview of what is going on the field
9. What, if anything, do you enjoy least about Training & Certification UPDATE? Too piecemeal in appearance & content
10. Do you prefer a summary-and-link format or having all the content in the e-newsletter? newsletter
11. Would you prefer to see Training & Certification UPDATE in HTML format or in text format (or a choice of either)? no preference.
]]>NancyFri, 04 May 2001 11:48:36 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 10:08:57 GMT
1. Currently employed in IT.
2. Computer Specialist/LAN Manager/HW&SW Support
3. None
4. A+, N+, MCP Win2k Networking & OS Essentials
5. Professional growth and own knowledge
6. Self-study, classroom
7. Would like to one day pursue Cisco
8. The news on the lastest happenings it IT idustry certification.
9. Like the entire newsletter.
10. Both
11. Text
]]>Charles Olin Fri, 04 May 2001 10:08:57 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 09:34:18 GMT
* READER SURVEY This week, instead of sharing a perspective with you, we want to gather some information about YOU so we can tailor the Training & Certification UPDATE content to meet your needs. Below are some questions about you and your training and certification plans, as well as a place where you can respond.

1. Are you currently employed in the IT field, or are you trying to break into IT? yes (trying to break into IT)
2. If you are currently employed, what do you do? yes, health information auditor (hospital)
3. What certifications do you hold?A plus, MCP
4. What certifications do you plan to pursue this year? CCNA, Network +
5. Why do you pursue certifications (e.g., for your own knowledge, to get a better job, because it’s a job requirement)? to take further computer classes. certifications help so that I will not have to take a prerequesite for a class
6. What training options do you use (e.g., self-study, computer-based training, classroom training)? classroom, and computer-base
7. How interested are you in certifications other than Microsoft’s (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, Novell)?
8. What do you enjoy most about Training & Certification UPDATE? I don’t know. I read it. I must like it for some reason.
9. What, if anything, do you enjoy least about Training & Certification UPDATE? see anwer 8
10. Do you prefer a summary-and-link format or having all the content in the e-newsletter? e - newletter preferred
11. Would you prefer to see Training & Certification UPDATE in HTML format or in text format (or a choice of either)? choice is good]]>pattyFri, 04 May 2001 09:34:18 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 09:32:27 GMT
1. Are you currently employed in the IT field, or are you trying to break into IT? A. I am currently employed as an IT Mentor at Techskills
2. If you are currently employed, what do you do? A. I help people get certified in Microsoft, Cisco, Comptia, etc.
3. What certifications do you hold? A. A+, N+, Inet+, CIW Associate, MCP Win2k, CCNA.
4. What certifications do you plan to pursue this year? A. Finish my MCSE 2000, MCDBA 2000, CIW Master Designer, and CIW Network Admin.
5. Why do you pursue certifications (e.g., for your own knowledge, to get a better job, because it’s a job requirement)? A. So I can support as many Certifications as possible.
6. What training options do you use (e.g., self-study, computer-based training—CBT, classroom training)? A. Self study and CBT. Our school is CBT with hands-on Labs.
7. How interested are you in certifications other than Microsoft’s (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, Novell)? A. VERY interested in CIW. I did a lot of research on it and now have the self study books. It goes into great detail about web design.
8. If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, what do you enjoy most about it? A. The articles are great and are delivered to my desktop. I don’t have a lot of time to surf the web trying to find info.
9. If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, what, if anything, do you enjoy least about it? A. Nothing so far, Keep up the good work!
10. If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, do you prefer a summary-and-link format or having all the content in the e-newsletter? A. Either way. The summary-and-link makes the emails smaller in size.
11. If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, would you prefer to see it in HTML format or in text format (or a choice of either)? A. Your best bet is giving a choice since all email clients don’t support HTML yet.
]]>Mark Stafford Fri, 04 May 2001 09:32:27 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 09:12:08 GMT
1. Yes
2. Network Administrator/Manager of Information Sysytems
3.MCSE,MCT,MCP+I,CCA,Network+,i-Net+
4.MCSE(Win2K)Server+
5.To increasing my knowledge base and to validate it.
6.Initially classroom based, now mostly self study and CBT
7. Interested in pursuing Cisco in the future and will continue to add Comptia and Microsoft
8. It has a good mix and valuable information centralized into one location. I don’t have to surf everyone site to get updates, it comes in the newsletter.
9.N/A
10.Summary-Link allows me to choose what I want to view with the least amount of effort.
11.Text format. I read most of my personal mail through out the day from web based viewer and HTML does not work well.
]]>John Eckerd Fri, 04 May 2001 09:12:08 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 08:52:41 GMT
1. Are you currently employed in the IT field, or are you trying to break into IT? Trying to break in.
2. If you are currently employed, what do you do? Emergency Planning for a nuclear utility.
3. What certifications do you hold? None
4. What certifications do you plan to pursue this year? A+, Network+, Server+
5. Why do you pursue certifications (e.g., for your own knowledge, to get a better job, because it’s a job requirement)? I’m currently providing support to my wife’s small business network and have found that I really enjoy the work.
6. What training options do you use (e.g., self-study, computer-based training, classroom training)? Mostly self-study.
7. How interested are you in certifications other than Microsoft’s (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, Novell)? Very, especially CompTIA and Citrix.
8. What do you enjoy most about Training & Certification UPDATE? Weekly commentary.
9. What, if anything, do you enjoy least about Training & Certification UPDATE? Nothing
10. Do you prefer a summary-and-link format or having all the contentin the e-newsletter? Summary and link format allows me to quickly skim the content without wasting time on issues I’m not currently concerned with.
11. Would you prefer to see Training & Certification UPDATE in HTML format or in text format (or a choice of either)? Either
]]>Bob Kidwell Fri, 04 May 2001 08:52:41 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 08:35:02 GMT
I am a Network engineer supporting Novell and NT servers with a specialty in EXCHANGE. I will be pursuing the MSCE 2000 within the next 12 months. Reason: to stay competitive VS my peers.]]>Nancy Mulhollan Fri, 04 May 2001 08:35:02 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 07:52:42 GMT
1. I am currently employed in the IT Field.
2. Programmer/Analyst
3. None
4. MCSD
5. Get a better job/pursue knowledge
6. self-study, classroom training
7. Not
8. Tips for exam prep and Q&A
9. ADS!
10. Link is OK
11. TEXT
]]>Tina Bonanno Fri, 04 May 2001 07:52:42 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 07:29:19 GMT
1. I am currently employed in the IT field.
2. My title is Network Engineer. I develop, test, and implement Voice over IP call center solutions.
3. I am currently A+ & MCSE certified.
4. I plan on updating my MCSE and obtaining the CCNA this year.
5. I pursue certifications for my own professional development. The MCSE is currently a job requirement as well.
6. I use both Classroom and Self-study Training.
7. I’m very interested in the Cisco certifications, as we use Cisco products in our Voice over IP products and I work with Cisco routers on a daily basis.
8. I like that the Training & Certification update points me to MCSELive! threads. This is a very valuable discussion board where people can learn and exchange ideas.
9. I wish it would point people to the best resource for study materials, rather than just Amazon and Fatbrain. I have had excellent luck with both Bookpool and Provantage.
10. I prefer the summary and link format. That way, I have the option of getting more detailed information on a specific topic rather than having to wade through it.
11. I prefer HTML updates to text as long as it is tastefully done. I don’t like having to wade through banner ads and large headers and footers for a newsletter that I made the effort to subscribe to.
]]>Darren Sargent Fri, 04 May 2001 07:29:19 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 07:10:56 GMT
1 - Yes
2 - NT System Administrator
3 - MCSE for 3.51 & 4.0, A+
4 - Windows 2000 MCSE
5 - Obtain knowledge and boss requires I stay certified
6 - Microsoft Press Self Study guides
7 - Some interest in Linux certification
8 - Information on training that exist and changes to the MCSE program
9 -
10 - All information in e-newsletter
11 - Choice
]]>Frank Blanck Fri, 04 May 2001 07:10:56 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 06:48:40 GMT
1. Are you currently employed in the IT field, or are you trying to break into IT? Currently employed in IT field.
2. If you are currently employed, what do you do? Network engineering, administration and support.
3. What certifications do you hold? MCSE, A+
4. What certifications do you plan to pursue this year? CCNA, MCT
5. Why do you pursue certifications (e.g., for your own knowledge, to get a better job, because it’s a job requirement)? Mainly my own knowledge and job advancement.
6. What training options do you use (e.g., self-study, computer-based training, classroom training)? Anything and everything available.
7. How interested are you in certifications other than Microsoft’s(e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, Novell)? Interested in Cisco and others somewhat.
8. What do you enjoy most about Training & Certification UPDATE?
9. What, if anything, do you enjoy least about Training & Certification UPDATE?
10. Do you prefer a summary-and-link format or having all the content in the e-newsletter? Summary and link.
11. Would you prefer to see Training & Certification UPDATE in HTML format or in text format (or a choice of either)? HTML is fine.
]]>Ron Kajander Fri, 04 May 2001 06:48:40 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 06:46:29 GMT
1. Are you currently employed in the IT field, or are you trying to break into IT? Currently employed.
2. If you are currently employed, what do you do? DBA
3.What certifications do you hold? MCSE, MCDBA
4. What certifications do you plan to pursue this year? OCP,MCSD, MCSE Win2k
5. Why do you pursue certifications (e.g., for your own knowledge, to get a better job, because it’s a job requirement)? own knowlegde, keep job, get raises for staying current.
6. What training options do you use (e.g., self-study, computer-based training—CBT, classroom training)? mostly self study, some classes from company, lots of books etc
7. How interested are you in certifications other than Microsoft’s (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, Novell)? very interested in Oracle, Sybase, Informix/IBM
8. If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, what do you enjoy most about it? General news about cert’s, questions and articles me make decisions on career
9.If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, what, if anything, do you enjoy least about it? Ads, I know they are necessary but I skip over them.
10. If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, do you prefer a summary-and-link format or having all the content in the e-newsletter? All content in e-newsletter, I can use the links that I want for more information.
11 If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, would you prefer to see it in HTML format or in text format (or a choice of either)? Prefer text, company uses Notes which is very poor on HTML format newsletters.
]]>Randy Gill Fri, 04 May 2001 06:46:29 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 06:37:11 GMT
1. Currently
2. VB6, SQL 7, Asp programmer for Systems Integrator
3. None
4. MCDBA
5. Personal satisfction, knowledge, company value, in that order
6. Self Study
7. NOT
8. test questons and info
9.
10. summary and link
11. a choice of either
]]>Terry Ketch Fri, 04 May 2001 06:37:11 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 06:25:29 GMT
1. Currently employed in the IT field.
2. Systems Administration
3. MCP (Win2k)
4. MCSE (Win2k)
5. To prove to myself that I can do it.
6. Self-study
7. Possibly CISCO
8. It’s informative.
9. Don’t really dislike anything about it.
10. Having all the content there.
11. Text format works better for me.
]]>D. Osborn Fri, 04 May 2001 06:25:29 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 05:45:30 GMT
1. Yes, I’m employed in IT.
2. I provide 3rd-level end-user support, evaluate new hardware/software, develop automated OS installs (NOT images!), and repackage software.
3. MCSE -- but for purely pragmatic reasons, see question 5.
4. MCSE, W2K track
5. Financial gain -- I’m MCSE’d because my previous employer offered a $15,000 bonus to get certified. This time, it’s simply to remain certified.
6. self-study (not a kit; on-the-job training, playing around in a lab, etc.), some classroom training
7. Cisco’s certifications intrigue me, simply because I don’t have much exposure to infrastructure equipment; the CompTIA have a very low regard in the industry, IMHO; Novell is about on par with Microsoft in re certifications.
8. Getting news in one central location.
9. Nothing, really!
10. I prefer all content; damn near impossible to locally archive (and later search) linked content (are you passing this on to all of the other newsletters at Duke?).
11. Choice is better.
TTYL Darren W. MacDonald, MCSE]]>Darren W. MacDonald Fri, 04 May 2001 05:45:30 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 05:25:01 GMT
I am currently employed as a Network Analyse at a Just-In-Time Manufacturing plant.
I do not have any certificates as of right now, but I am studying for my first MCSE test.
I am pursuing my MCSE to try to better my career.
I used classroom training.
Other than Microsoft, I am interested in Cisco and Novell certification.
I like the newsletter just the way it is.

Thank You for all the good info- ]]>mark millhorn Fri, 04 May 2001 05:25:01 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 04:30:08 GMT
- If you are currently employed, what do you do? I am currently employed in the IT field.
- What certifications do you hold? MCSE, CNE What certifications do you plan to pursue this year? MCSE (2K update)
- Why do you pursue certifications (e.g., for your own knowledge, to get a better job, because it’s a job requirement)? To increase knowledge and employability
- What training options do you use (e.g., self-study, computer-based training—CBT, classroom training)? Self-study, on the job.
- How interested are you in certifications other than Microsoft’s (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, Novell)? Hold Novell certification, which I intend to obtain. Am also interested in any other certifications which cover areas relevant to my job, especially MasterCNE and CompaqASE. - If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, what do you enjoy most about it? News
- If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, what, if anything, do you enjoy least about it?
- If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, do you prefer a summary-and-link format or having all the content in the e-newsletter? All content in newsletter.
- If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, would you prefer to see it in HTML format or in text format (or a choice of either)? Text.]]>Gordon Aitchison Fri, 04 May 2001 04:30:08 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 04:19:11 GMT
1. I am employed in the IT field.
2. I am involved in the technical aspect of System Administration and Network Admin.
3. I hold MCSE and CCNA
4. CCNP and MCSE for 2000
5. It helps me in my current job and will help me when I do a job change.
6. I do all my studying on my own through books and experimentation.
7. Am interested in Cisco and CompTIA, not NOVELL for now
8. Reading and keeping up on technology and changes as they occur
9. Not having enough time to read, visit the sites indicated.
10. Summary-and-link.
11. HTML for me but give the subscriber a choice.
]]>David Sorensen Fri, 04 May 2001 04:19:11 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 04:12:20 GMT


Are you currently employed in the IT field, or are you trying to break into IT? CURRENTLY EMPLOYED
If you are currently employed, what do you do? CONSULTATION, MARKETING, & IMPLEMENTATION
What certifications do you hold? MCP, MCP+I, MCSE, MCSE+I, MCDBA, CNA, CNE, MCNE, CCNA, CCDA
What certifications do you plan to pursue this year? MCSE (WINDOWS 2000 UPGRADE), CISCO WIRELESS SPECIALISM, CCNP, CCDP, LPI LINUX
Why do you pursue certifications (e.g., for your own knowledge, to get a better job, because it’s a job requirement)? JOB REQUIREMENT (AS A RESELLER) & PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE
What training options do you use (e.g., self-study, computer-based training—CBT, classroom training)? SELF-STUDY, ON THE JOB, CBT IF IT IS FREE OR CHEAP, BUT CBT IS OFTEN VERY POOR IN MY EXPERIENCE.
How interested are you in certifications other than Microsoft’s (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, Novell)? QUITE
If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, what do you enjoy most about it? NEWS ABOUT CHANGES & OPINIONS
If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, what, if anything, do you enjoy least about it? NOTHING
If you subscribe to Training & Certification UPDATE, do you prefer a summary-and-link format or having all the content in the e-newsletter? SUMMARY & LINK
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]]>Simon Smith Fri, 04 May 2001 04:12:20 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 04 May 2001 04:01:15 GMT


1. Currently employed in IT
2. It technology consultant
3. MCP, MCP+I, MCSE (NT 4), MCDBA, MCSE+I
4. Windows 2000 MCSE
5. Knowledge, and job requirement
6. Usually self study
7. Will possibly persue Oracle certified DBA
8. Depth of information
9. Links to web site
10. All content in letter
11. either
]]>Richard Siddaway Fri, 04 May 2001 04:01:15 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/reader-survey-who-are-you-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/should-you-wait-for-windows-xp-#commentsAnchorMon, 26 Mar 2001 16:12:53 GMT
I’m a 3.5 MCSE, having worked with NT4 almost exclusively since it came out. I didn’t re-certify in 4.0 as it was unnecessary, and my credentials didn’t suffer at all. It has been my accomplishments that is by far the most meaningful, not what color my MCSE is printed in that matters. Now I’m faced with Win2K full certification, no matter which way you cut it. I can only go as fast as I can get the time to do it, maybe never. And I don’t think it will be the worst thing in the world if it is never.]]>Rod Wright Mon, 26 Mar 2001 16:12:53 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/should-you-wait-for-windows-xp-#commentsAnchor