<![CDATA[Article Comments for Brian Reinholz]]>http://www.windowsitpro.com/authors/author/author/5774572/rsscomment/5774572en-USSun, 27 May 2012 07:11:14 GMTSun, 27 May 2012 07:11:14 GMTBuyer's Guide: SharePoint Auditing & Reporting Toolshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/sharepoint/buyer-s-guide-sharepoint-auditing-reporting-tools#commentsAnchorFri, 24 Feb 2012 09:26:02 GMT
Hi guys I need any review about this sharepoint document management software http://www.enovapoint.com/jungledoc/sharepoint-document-management/ . Do you heard something about this document management software. Thanks for help.]]>JohnFri, 24 Feb 2012 09:26:02 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/sharepoint/buyer-s-guide-sharepoint-auditing-reporting-tools#commentsAnchorBuyer's Guide: SharePoint Auditing & Reporting Toolshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/sharepoint/buyer-s-guide-sharepoint-auditing-reporting-tools#commentsAnchorFri, 24 Feb 2012 09:25:35 GMT
Hi guys I need any review about this sharepoint document management software http://www.enovapoint.com/jungledoc/sharepoint-document-management/ . Do you heard something about this document management software. Thanks for help.]]>JohnFri, 24 Feb 2012 09:25:35 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/sharepoint/buyer-s-guide-sharepoint-auditing-reporting-tools#commentsAnchorGetting the Job: 5 Tips for Struggling IT Proshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/getting-the-job-5-tips-for-struggling-it-pros#commentsAnchorThu, 01 Sep 2011 13:23:39 GMT
Great article. It has been 5 years since I went searching for another job and I did all of these things. I actually found a job from a recruiter who had seen my resume several times. I kept my resume fresh by learning new skills. I would change it to reflect current possitions. Then when sending my resume for a specific job, I would make sure to include specific verbage from the job specifications in my cover letter and resume. Best of luck to anyone looking for a job.]]>dbmdbaThu, 01 Sep 2011 13:23:39 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/getting-the-job-5-tips-for-struggling-it-pros#commentsAnchorTesting a photo gallery **http://www.windowsitpro.com/gallery/cloud-computing2/testing-photo-gallery--135935#commentsAnchorTue, 30 Aug 2011 23:32:58 GMT
hi]]>Heidi's Display NameTue, 30 Aug 2011 23:32:58 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/gallery/cloud-computing2/testing-photo-gallery--135935#commentsAnchorTesting a photo gallery **http://www.windowsitpro.com/gallery/cloud-computing2/testing-photo-gallery--135935#commentsAnchorWed, 03 Aug 2011 17:21:42 GMT
test comment 44]]>Mike DWed, 03 Aug 2011 17:21:42 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/gallery/cloud-computing2/testing-photo-gallery--135935#commentsAnchorTesting a photo gallery **http://www.windowsitpro.com/gallery/cloud-computing2/testing-photo-gallery--135935#commentsAnchorWed, 03 Aug 2011 17:07:54 GMT
test comment 3]]>Mike DWed, 03 Aug 2011 17:07:54 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/gallery/cloud-computing2/testing-photo-gallery--135935#commentsAnchorTesting a photo gallery **http://www.windowsitpro.com/gallery/cloud-computing2/testing-photo-gallery--135935#commentsAnchorWed, 03 Aug 2011 16:57:41 GMT
test comment]]>Mike DWed, 03 Aug 2011 16:57:41 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/gallery/cloud-computing2/testing-photo-gallery--135935#commentsAnchorTesting a photo gallery **http://www.windowsitpro.com/gallery/cloud-computing2/testing-photo-gallery--135935#commentsAnchorWed, 03 Aug 2011 16:52:46 GMT
test comment]]>Mike DWed, 03 Aug 2011 16:52:46 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/gallery/cloud-computing2/testing-photo-gallery--135935#commentsAnchorBuyer's Guide: SharePoint Auditing & Reporting Toolshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/sharepoint/buyer-s-guide-sharepoint-auditing-reporting-tools#commentsAnchorTue, 28 Jun 2011 14:05:47 GMT
Brian said that you can only natively audit at the site collection level but actually you CAN audit SharePoint objects at the list or library level. Blog post explaining how: http://www.ultimatewindowssecurity.com/blog/default.aspx?p=75852ef4-3c49-4948-879d-52fc2cb01337 ]]>unit94190Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:05:47 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/sharepoint/buyer-s-guide-sharepoint-auditing-reporting-tools#commentsAnchorAre Your Employees Learning What You're Teaching Them?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/Business-Decision-Maker/employees-learning-youre-training-139605#commentsAnchorFri, 24 Jun 2011 17:16:06 GMT
correction: with the goal of showing the results produced from using what we know.]]>mathisanitaFri, 24 Jun 2011 17:16:06 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/Business-Decision-Maker/employees-learning-youre-training-139605#commentsAnchorAre Your Employees Learning What You're Teaching Them?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/Business-Decision-Maker/employees-learning-youre-training-139605#commentsAnchorFri, 24 Jun 2011 17:14:44 GMT
I totally agree with this point. In general, few of us actually apply everything we really know. (Who could afford to pay you if you really did?) That's why I've created a Linkedin Group called Applied Tips and Techniques which the goal of showing the results products from using what we know. From the IT practioner perspective, managers should be able to identify the skills to be learned from taking a course and measure the progress on the job after a period of time. ]]>mathisanitaFri, 24 Jun 2011 17:14:44 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/Business-Decision-Maker/employees-learning-youre-training-139605#commentsAnchorIs the App Store No Longer a Game Changer?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/app-store-longer-game-changer-136444#commentsAnchorWed, 15 Jun 2011 20:20:56 GMT
Personally I don't give a crap about the quantity but whether or not it has quality. If some programmer created an app but you can't get ahold of the programmer because there is a bug in the app, what's the point?]]>Ed BWed, 15 Jun 2011 20:20:56 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/app-store-longer-game-changer-136444#commentsAnchorIs the App Store No Longer a Game Changer?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/app-store-longer-game-changer-136444#commentsAnchorWed, 15 Jun 2011 19:48:06 GMT
Personally I don't give a crap about the quantity but whether or not it has quality. If some programmer created an app but you can't get ahold of the programmer because there is a bug in the app, what's the point?]]>Ed BWed, 15 Jun 2011 19:48:06 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/app-store-longer-game-changer-136444#commentsAnchorWindows Certification and Training Trends for 2010http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/windows-certification-and-training-trends-for-2010#commentsAnchorWed, 01 Jun 2011 10:30:11 GMT
Thanks for the encouragement with the job shortage. I got out of microsoft certification training and felt like it was all a waste! But your article definitely helped.]]>garynealWed, 01 Jun 2011 10:30:11 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/windows-certification-and-training-trends-for-2010#commentsAnchorHomePipe: An Interesting Alternative to Dropbox and SkyDrivehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/storage/homepipe-interesting-alternative-dropbox-skydrive-136127#commentsAnchorWed, 18 May 2011 23:07:26 GMT
Brian, Have you heard about Binfer? It is a great option to send large files directly from computer to computer, without uploading to a server. You can send hundreds of files of any size with a simple drag and drop. Check it out: http://www.binfer.com]]>DSFWed, 18 May 2011 23:07:26 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/storage/homepipe-interesting-alternative-dropbox-skydrive-136127#commentsAnchorProduct Comparison: Mobile Device Management Optionshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/product-comparison-mobile-device-management-options-135835#commentsAnchorTue, 12 Apr 2011 13:21:40 GMT
Was able to have a chat with the CEO of Odyssey Software last week: http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rtrent/archive/2011/04/11/odyssey-software-s-athena-5-0-released-what-you-won-t-get-from-the-press-release.aspx]]>Rod TrentTue, 12 Apr 2011 13:21:40 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/product-comparison-mobile-device-management-options-135835#commentsAnchorMicrosoft Career Conference 2011: Practical Tips and Pain Pointshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-client/microsoft-career-conference-2011-practical-tips-and-pain-points#commentsAnchorFri, 25 Mar 2011 08:41:30 GMT
I just came across this article, great work! Very interesting points that were made at the conference, such as finding a mentor. I love that. Great work, thanks for sharing.]]>Samantha, CareerSaverFri, 25 Mar 2011 08:41:30 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-client/microsoft-career-conference-2011-practical-tips-and-pain-points#commentsAnchor10 Career Development Tips from IT Expertshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/career-development/10-career-development-tips-from-it-experts#commentsAnchorFri, 25 Mar 2011 08:37:56 GMT
I appreciate you mentioning the act of volunteering. I am a big advocate of sharing your knowledge and time with others, especially when starting out. Thanks for the article, it was great!

Samantha
CareerSaver.com]]>Samantha, CareerSaverFri, 25 Mar 2011 08:37:56 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/career-development/10-career-development-tips-from-it-experts#commentsAnchorWhich US 4G Smartphone Is the Fastest?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/which-us-4g-smartphone-is-the-fastest-#commentsAnchorTue, 22 Mar 2011 14:07:37 GMT
To be fair.. It would be interesting to see a more complete comparison with phones from AT&T and Verizon in the mix.

The T-Mobile numbers may be skewed in a couple months with the purchase of T-Mobile by AT&T in the works.]]>Roger SellersTue, 22 Mar 2011 14:07:37 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/which-us-4g-smartphone-is-the-fastest-#commentsAnchorWhy the Atrix 4G Can't Revolutionize Computing…Yethttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/atrix-4g-can-t-revolutionize-computing-yet#commentsAnchorThu, 10 Mar 2011 11:56:21 GMT
Why does a plastic 11-inch Atrix 4G "Lapdock" shell weigh 2.4 lbs when an 11" MacBook Air weighs 2.3 lbs? Why does a shell weigh more than an entire computer?]]>TysonThu, 10 Mar 2011 11:56:21 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/atrix-4g-can-t-revolutionize-computing-yet#commentsAnchorEnterprise iSCSI SANshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/storage/enterprise-iscsi-sans#commentsAnchorTue, 22 Feb 2011 20:17:32 GMT
Is the PDF link correct? I only see one page.]]>StrzeleckiTue, 22 Feb 2011 20:17:32 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/storage/enterprise-iscsi-sans#commentsAnchorWhy the Motorola Xoom Will Succeedhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/why-the-motorola-xoom-will-succeed#commentsAnchorWed, 09 Feb 2011 12:42:50 GMT
I think you pronounce Xoom "X - OOM", as in Exhume ;)

I’ve tried out Honeycomb on the Google Android emulator, and even discounting slowness due to emulation, Android 3.0 seems to offer nothing significant that isn’t on the iPad or expected on the iPad2. Yes, Android is more open, but that’s easy to fix on the iPad by just jailbreaking the thing, at which point you can run a slew of apps that give you access to the innermost iPad capabilities.

I’m no marketer, but it seems to me that a new product, such as an Android-based tablet, needs to give buyers some huge advantage of the iPad to get any customers from Apple’s slice of the pie. I was hoping to see some great new user interface paradigm in Honeycomb, but no, it’s just Android 2.3 warmed over.]]>BeckmanWed, 09 Feb 2011 12:42:50 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/why-the-motorola-xoom-will-succeed#commentsAnchorWhy the Motorola Xoom Will Succeedhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/why-the-motorola-xoom-will-succeed#commentsAnchorTue, 08 Feb 2011 17:43:34 GMT
I think the key is going to be how quickly honeycomb apps for pads get out there. To me this has been the key to Ipad’s success. The Ipad is barely ok from a tech standpoint, but the apps have made it a huge hit. If Google can convince people to jump on the bandwagon and productivity apps and serious business apps get out quickly, then I think it will be huge. One thing I’m looking for is an app to control Power point remotely so that I can see what’s on the screen and control a remote PC all from my Xoom. The product looks like a winnder to me.]]>SteveTue, 08 Feb 2011 17:43:34 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/why-the-motorola-xoom-will-succeed#commentsAnchorTip for Success: Be a Master at Somethinghttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/career-development/tip-for-success-be-a-master-at-something#commentsAnchorWed, 12 Jan 2011 11:43:38 GMT
Jones - Yes, I think you’re right that there are core competencies someone needs to meet in order to have the technical gusto to even specialize.

Rogers - I apologize for not being more clear...I can see how I didn’t really mention that IT professionals still need to sharpen their skills in a variety of core competencies. A big part of it is branding, but you also have to walk the walk, not just talk the talk. So that’s where focusing all extra training, research, etc. comes into play.]]>Brian ReinholzWed, 12 Jan 2011 11:43:38 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/career-development/tip-for-success-be-a-master-at-something#commentsAnchorFinding a New Home for Old Computershttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/hardware/finding-a-new-home-for-old-computers#commentsAnchorTue, 11 Jan 2011 15:44:46 GMT
Good luck on giving away old computers. Most charities don’t want anything older than a few years.]]>Ed BTue, 11 Jan 2011 15:44:46 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/hardware/finding-a-new-home-for-old-computers#commentsAnchorFinding a New Home for Old Computershttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/hardware/finding-a-new-home-for-old-computers#commentsAnchorTue, 11 Jan 2011 14:12:28 GMT
Giving is a very good way to go. I actually build out obsolete computers to max their hardware capabilities and then donate. Another good charity to look into for donation is Hackers for Charity. The computers get sold and the money goes to help a great cause! Go to the Hackers for Charity website and check it out.]]>KilgoreTue, 11 Jan 2011 14:12:28 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/hardware/finding-a-new-home-for-old-computers#commentsAnchorTip for Success: Be a Master at Somethinghttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/career-development/tip-for-success-be-a-master-at-something#commentsAnchorWed, 29 Dec 2010 05:19:52 GMT
I have spent sometime in the industry and I agree with you absolutely. I believe it is not that easy initially at the early stages to specialise because there are still broad concepts that you have to grasp. I have come to realise that before one can specialise in an area of IT one have to learn a lot of other things that make up that specialisation. ]]>JonesWed, 29 Dec 2010 05:19:52 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/career-development/tip-for-success-be-a-master-at-something#commentsAnchorTip for Success: Be a Master at Somethinghttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/career-development/tip-for-success-be-a-master-at-something#commentsAnchorTue, 28 Dec 2010 11:38:03 GMT
IT innovation is moving so fast, the need to specialize in order to remain current is greater than ever. However, the need for a broad and current understanding of the field is also prevalent and helps to make one a valuable asset.

When I first read your article, I though you were saying "focus on one thing." However, upon re-reading, I think you are saying, "build your personal brand on a single segment of the IT field".

That makes sense, yet I think a dual approach is worthy of consideration: focus your personal brand in a single IT segment, but also focus on a broad understanding of the leading edge IT technologies and methods. You will gain some flexibility while still enjoying the benefits of specialization. Remember, your chosen segment could be supplanted in just a year or two by some new innovation.]]>RogersTue, 28 Dec 2010 11:38:03 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/career-development/tip-for-success-be-a-master-at-something#commentsAnchorWhy Private Browsing Isn't Safe, and What You Can Do About Ithttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/why-private-browsing-isn-t-safe-and-what-you-can-do-about-it#commentsAnchorThu, 23 Dec 2010 11:27:03 GMT
This article sounds more like an advertising plug for ENC than a security how-to tip.
If a malicious user installed a keylogger, then Encrypt Stick is still not protecting much.
Browser data is still vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks if using unsecured Wi-Fi network access.
The only real benefit it provides is browser cache protection and an encrypted password manager.]]>WarnerThu, 23 Dec 2010 11:27:03 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/why-private-browsing-isn-t-safe-and-what-you-can-do-about-it#commentsAnchorWhy Private Browsing Isn't Safe, and What You Can Do About Ithttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/why-private-browsing-isn-t-safe-and-what-you-can-do-about-it#commentsAnchorWed, 22 Dec 2010 20:16:25 GMT
Dear Brian Reinholz,

Thanks for warning us about what is below the browsers private browsing.

Is anonymous browsing a safer option?

how about using TOR utility ?


Ravi]]>KumarWed, 22 Dec 2010 20:16:25 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/security/why-private-browsing-isn-t-safe-and-what-you-can-do-about-it#commentsAnchorTablet Updates: Samsung Galaxy Tablet, Android 3.0, Windows Phone Tablets, and RIM's PlayBookhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/tablet-updates-samsung-galaxy-tablet-android-3-0-windows-phone-tablets-and-rim-s-playbook#commentsAnchorWed, 01 Dec 2010 08:30:10 GMT
Apple has first mover advantage with a slimmed down operating system and the appropriate hardware.

However, Microsoft understands how quickly the capacity/performance/price of solid state disks is improving. It also understands how quickly the power/performance/price of CPUs is improving.

What it needs to do is improve the operating system and application load times of Windows. It also needs to better touch enable Windows and Office. I am sure that this has been happening since the iPad launched, if not before.

I have no use for a new device on which to consume content. I have TV and radio for that.

When I am using a device, I am always creating content and anything less than a full sized keyboard is an ergonomic liability for someone like me who grew up never having fine motor skills. The 15.6" wide-screen display of a laptop is smaller than I prefer, even for consuming video.

My next purchase will be a 27" wide-screen LED monitor for the computer. I will wait a few more years for the rate of change of flat panel TV technology to slow down before I buy my first wide-screen TV.]]>jah_subsWed, 01 Dec 2010 08:30:10 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/tablet-updates-samsung-galaxy-tablet-android-3-0-windows-phone-tablets-and-rim-s-playbook#commentsAnchorT-Mobile Takes the Lead on 4G with myTouch 4Ghttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/t-mobile-takes-the-lead-on-4g-with-mytouch-4g#commentsAnchorWed, 01 Dec 2010 04:21:06 GMT

This post is very informative but i want to say that iPhone is life and iPhone is giving a big business to Mobile Application Developers


]]>Sam StephanWed, 01 Dec 2010 04:21:06 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/t-mobile-takes-the-lead-on-4g-with-mytouch-4g#commentsAnchorTablet Updates: Samsung Galaxy Tablet, Android 3.0, Windows Phone Tablets, and RIM's PlayBookhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/tablet-updates-samsung-galaxy-tablet-android-3-0-windows-phone-tablets-and-rim-s-playbook#commentsAnchorWed, 24 Nov 2010 13:19:38 GMT
Alex from RIM here,
Wanted to clarify one thing for your readers. The PlayBook doesnt require BlackBerry smartphone pairing to have internet access, it connects via WiFi. That said, were excited that PlayBook does also pair nicely using Bluetooth connection to utilize your BlackBerry data connection.
Stay tuned for more info
]]>KinsellaWed, 24 Nov 2010 13:19:38 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/tablet-updates-samsung-galaxy-tablet-android-3-0-windows-phone-tablets-and-rim-s-playbook#commentsAnchorTablet Updates: Samsung Galaxy Tablet, Android 3.0, Windows Phone Tablets, and RIM's PlayBookhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/tablet-updates-samsung-galaxy-tablet-android-3-0-windows-phone-tablets-and-rim-s-playbook#commentsAnchorWed, 24 Nov 2010 00:53:43 GMT
The fact of the matter is that their is still no compelling competitor to the iPad from the MS camp, now that we are going into December of 2010. Apple continues to own this market. Where is MSFT? And why is the board of directors putting up with yet another failure of Ballmer to deliver the goods? It is truly looking more and more like DEC in the 90s. A great company unable to do the basics. ]]>HannaWed, 24 Nov 2010 00:53:43 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/tablet-updates-samsung-galaxy-tablet-android-3-0-windows-phone-tablets-and-rim-s-playbook#commentsAnchorWindows 8: Possible "Risky" Scenarioshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-client/windows-8-possible-risky-scenarios#commentsAnchorWed, 27 Oct 2010 17:34:18 GMT
One of those "32-bit only" applications is Microsoft’s own Visual Studio, backed by a product team that seems to feel a 64-bit port presents such insurmountable problems that they’ve put off doing it for close to 8 years. Win8 would certainly be "risky" if Visual Studio didn’t run on it.]]>Don JonesWed, 27 Oct 2010 17:34:18 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-client/windows-8-possible-risky-scenarios#commentsAnchorWhat is Tethering, and Should You Care?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/what-is-tethering-and-should-you-care-#commentsAnchorSat, 23 Oct 2010 15:35:16 GMT
I have been tethering for sometime using my netbook attached to my Nokia. Setup did involve installing sofware on the netbook but the ease of use, using a proper keyboard is what swung it for me.

The service is slower, but it is a service. In remote areas, its still great to be connected. Its using one sim card for all its worth. ]]>GordonSat, 23 Oct 2010 15:35:16 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/what-is-tethering-and-should-you-care-#commentsAnchorNew Android Phones: Droid X, HTC Evo 4G, Motorola Charmhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/new-android-phones-droid-x-htc-evo-4g-motorola-charm#commentsAnchorWed, 20 Oct 2010 17:00:24 GMT
Goforapple.com is for sale]]>Goforapple.comWed, 20 Oct 2010 17:00:24 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/new-android-phones-droid-x-htc-evo-4g-motorola-charm#commentsAnchorWhat Certification Training is Right for You?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/what-certification-training-is-right-for-you-#commentsAnchorMon, 18 Oct 2010 04:46:42 GMT
Nice Post! I am very pleased to read this post. I think the best way to train yourself for the certification exam is the on site preparation and many sites like http://www.examsheets.net/index.htm and http://www.realexams.net/ are prepare the students for the exams, which is very good for students.]]>JamesMon, 18 Oct 2010 04:46:42 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/what-certification-training-is-right-for-you-#commentsAnchorWhat is Tethering, and Should You Care?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/what-is-tethering-and-should-you-care-#commentsAnchorFri, 15 Oct 2010 13:15:48 GMT
Rotman - Thanks for sharing. Having it included as part of your service seems like a nice add-on...it’s your data that you’re paying for, you should be able to use it how you want!

Van Alstine - Yes, I agree. While I have little insight into the business nuances of running a telecom service, it definitely seems like "you pay once for the bandwidth and once for the privilege of paying for the bandwidth," as you said.

I appreciate you both taking the time to chime in on this.
]]>Brian ReinholzFri, 15 Oct 2010 13:15:48 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/what-is-tethering-and-should-you-care-#commentsAnchorWhat is Tethering, and Should You Care?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/what-is-tethering-and-should-you-care-#commentsAnchorFri, 15 Oct 2010 06:49:39 GMT
My other comment on tethering is that I feel the prices charged by wireless carriers are unfair. In the ’old days’ where 3g internet was unlimited, I could understand the carriers charging an extra fee for tethering as you would probably be using more bandwidth than from the phone by itself. Now there are usage limits, so if you tether and download a lot, you’ll be paying for that bandwidth. So it’s a double fee, you pay once for the bandwidth and once for the privilege of paying for the bandwidth.

My Android phone add the built-in ability to tether. This was great as I could easily tether to any pc. Of course, this bypassed the carrier’s payment system, so in an over the air update, they removed the phones native tether capability. So now the pc I want to tether with must have carrier software installed. Not bad on my own pc, but if I’m out with friends/family and want to tether with their pc, I can’t.]]>Van AlstineFri, 15 Oct 2010 06:49:39 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/what-is-tethering-and-should-you-care-#commentsAnchorWhat is Tethering, and Should You Care?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/what-is-tethering-and-should-you-care-#commentsAnchorFri, 15 Oct 2010 06:41:54 GMT
Tethering works great. And while I agree there is probably some bandwidth loss, the speed is still fine for email and web browsing. For a lengthy session of web browsing, I’d much rather tether than do it directly on my phone.]]>Van AlstineFri, 15 Oct 2010 06:41:54 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/what-is-tethering-and-should-you-care-#commentsAnchorWhat is Tethering, and Should You Care?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/what-is-tethering-and-should-you-care-#commentsAnchorThu, 14 Oct 2010 17:03:58 GMT
Nice article.

In Canada, tethering is generally included as long as you have a multi-GB data plan. I use it for the cottage where I get 3G but there is no high-speed land line available and line-of-site/sat is expensive.

Configured my iPhone first via USB and now via Bluetooth. With Bluetooth my iPhone can be at a good-signal location (faster) & my notebook just connects wirelessly from anywhere!

With the simple iPhone tethering configuration I was fully operational in under 2 minutes.

Cheers]]>RotmanThu, 14 Oct 2010 17:03:58 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/what-is-tethering-and-should-you-care-#commentsAnchorMicrosoft Releases Certification Packs with Exam Discountshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/microsoft-releases-certification-packs-with-exam-discounts-136799#commentsAnchorTue, 05 Oct 2010 04:23:19 GMT
I AM NEW IN THIS FORUM. I JUST GOT REGISTERED FEW MINUTES AGO.
I NEED A MSCE TUTORIAL [ A FREE E-BOOK OR VIDEO].
I AM A GRADUATE STILL LOOKING FOR A JOB; NOW I KNOW THAT A CERTIFICATION IN IT WOULD BRING THAT TO AN END.
PLEASE, I NEED YOUR HELP IN IN EITHER MSCE OR NETWORKING; FOR ME TO FULFILL MY DREAMS.
THANKS.
[PLEASE SEND FREE COPIES TO datolic@yahoo.com] ]]>KENTue, 05 Oct 2010 04:23:19 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/microsoft-releases-certification-packs-with-exam-discounts-136799#commentsAnchorRIM Acquires DataViz and Popular Documents To Go Apphttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/rim-acquires-dataviz-and-popular-documents-to-go-app#commentsAnchorSat, 02 Oct 2010 21:00:27 GMT
As long term customers (3 of us in this family), we’re trying to look upon this in a positive light hoping the new owners will expand the development and improve customer support. DataViz development has been innovative in the past, but over time became myopic in its product development. This is an outstanding time to expand the horizons of the development team.

It is my hope DataViz and RIM will provide support to customers in migrating from Password Plus to a suitable replacement. Unless, of course, they see the value in continuing to develop (especially for the Android) this extremely useful application. ]]>BertramSat, 02 Oct 2010 21:00:27 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/rim-acquires-dataviz-and-popular-documents-to-go-app#commentsAnchorNew Android Phones: Droid X, HTC Evo 4G, Motorola Charmhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/new-android-phones-droid-x-htc-evo-4g-motorola-charm#commentsAnchorSat, 02 Oct 2010 04:41:58 GMT
I own HTC Evo 4G and i bought this for quick spur of the moment photo’s and for times a dslr is too bulky to carry around.When i used the HTC Evo 4G I wasn’t expecting it to blow me away. I simply wanted a functional compact camera with good features that has half decent image quality. If you want a camera where the image quality is to "impress" people then quite simply no compact will never cut it. Compacts are generally for the weekend photographer or party photographer. They are not aimed a the "I want to impress with my photo’s"crowd.I would happily recommend the HTC Evo 4G to anyone who is realistic about what they are buying. If you want a compact that performs well and has decent but not outstanding (that of a dslr) image quality then you could not go wrong with the HTC Evo 4G.

http://www.gizmos360.com/htc-evo-4g-review.html]]>syra senSat, 02 Oct 2010 04:41:58 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/new-android-phones-droid-x-htc-evo-4g-motorola-charm#commentsAnchorVMware Ramps Up Certification Programhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/virtualization-blog-13/virtualization2/vmware-ramps-up-certification-program-136766#commentsAnchorTue, 28 Sep 2010 04:01:22 GMT
thank you.
good to know there will be path for upgrade current certificate.

regards]]>wizeazzTue, 28 Sep 2010 04:01:22 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/virtualization-blog-13/virtualization2/vmware-ramps-up-certification-program-136766#commentsAnchorMicrosoft Creates New Certification: Microsoft Technology Associatehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/microsoft-creates-new-certification-microsoft-technology-associate#commentsAnchorMon, 30 Aug 2010 23:56:38 GMT
How much we need to pay for this certification?
send me in "atul.shal@gmail.com"]]>SachanMon, 30 Aug 2010 23:56:38 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/microsoft-creates-new-certification-microsoft-technology-associate#commentsAnchorBiometric Security Done Righthttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/security-blog-12/security/biometric-security-done-right-136723#commentsAnchorMon, 02 Aug 2010 00:47:47 GMT
It seems a lot of people on the Google Security blog don’t even know what cyber terrorism is.


Pro Cleanse Gold]]>billeMon, 02 Aug 2010 00:47:47 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/security-blog-12/security/biometric-security-done-right-136723#commentsAnchorBlackBerry 6.0: It's Not Your Father's Smartphone OShttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/blackberry-6-0-it-s-not-your-father-s-smartphone-os#commentsAnchorThu, 15 Jul 2010 15:46:03 GMT
It would be good to see ActiveSync as included functionality to put it on a competitive footing.]]>ProtoThu, 15 Jul 2010 15:46:03 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/blackberry-6-0-it-s-not-your-father-s-smartphone-os#commentsAnchorWPC: Free Upgrade Tool Comes with Windows 7 this Fallhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-7/wpc-free-upgrade-tool-comes-with-windows-7-this-fall#commentsAnchorTue, 13 Jul 2010 22:57:45 GMT
I guess they have to do something to make up for all the people that fell hook, line, and sinker for the anti-Vista hype.]]>JamieTue, 13 Jul 2010 22:57:45 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/windows-7/wpc-free-upgrade-tool-comes-with-windows-7-this-fall#commentsAnchorBiometric Security Done Righthttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/security-blog-12/security/biometric-security-done-right-136723#commentsAnchorThu, 01 Jul 2010 03:10:22 GMT
Case #2 Ten years later a man approaches a CIA Camp in Afghanistan. He is unidentifed, but he is wearing the uniform of the Aghanistan Army.

Muscle Max XL
]]>kllonsmaloniThu, 01 Jul 2010 03:10:22 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/security-blog-12/security/biometric-security-done-right-136723#commentsAnchorReview: pmPoint 7.0http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/services/review-pmpoint-7-0#commentsAnchorTue, 01 Jun 2010 16:53:48 GMT
Hi Brian,
Thanks for the article. It played a role in my choosing pmPoint for my client, the City of McKinney. McKinney had a complex project management workflow with no digital system (except for native MS Project) in place for managing tasks. The implementation took 3 months but has made a huge impact on their project management office and IT’s corporate culture.

In addition to standard project-type items and reporting dashboards, I was able to easily write custom reports that show city-wide IT expenditure in each Gartner category (Run, Grow, Transform) and do a what-if analysis showing resource utilization up to 12 months into the future.

IT gives IT the ability to accurately project a proposed project’s completion date and explain (with real data) when and why they’re overloaded.

I liked the project so much, I actually quit my job and started up entlead.com to do it full time. :)

Anyway, thanks again, keep up the good work.

James Ewing]]>James EwingTue, 01 Jun 2010 16:53:48 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/services/review-pmpoint-7-0#commentsAnchorSmartphone Remote Control Without User Presence: For Good or Evil?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/surerc-smartphone-remote-control#commentsAnchorMon, 10 May 2010 09:45:54 GMT
I received the following point of clarification from 42Gears:

"SureRC supports VNC authentication which means that the device cannot be remotely controlled without user permission. Admin can access the device only if the VNC password is known. Once the admin knows the password, user cooperation is not required. This works the same way as RealVNC works for desktops."

So in other words, while the strength of the solution is that it can reduce user interaction, you still need the password to access the device. I’m sorry for any confusion or misunderstanding I caused. ]]>Brian ReinholzMon, 10 May 2010 09:45:54 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/surerc-smartphone-remote-control#commentsAnchorQderoPateo Unveils Ouidoo Augmented Reality Phonehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/qderopateo-unveils-ouidoo-augmented-reality-phone#commentsAnchorSat, 24 Apr 2010 11:31:12 GMT
Every time I see quotes/interviews with these guys, they are full of misleading info. Smells like classic vaporware...

For example:

"articulated naturality" -- this is a term that these guys made up. It is not used by any researchers or companies outside of QuaderoPateo and has no meaning within the AR community.


"articulated naturality has 4 camerastwo facing outward, two facing the user, so the user can accurately depict his environment and see any information in relation to that person’s location,"

Or "in the definition we made up, you have four cameras". But why two forward facing and two rear facing? Are they really processing stereo video to better understand the 3D scene? If so, why not just say so instead of all the marketing BS??

"So if Im standing on the corner of 42nd and Broadway, I would see an ad for a retailer in perspective to where I’m looking and not just in an inanimate space."

This is just what Layar etc all currently do right now, today, oddly enough using GPS and digital compass...

"So we use Compass GPS accelerometer and Wi-Fi triangulation to actually determine a user’s location down to approximately three meters, which is fifty times more accurate than GPS."

No, 3m is GPS resolution (outdoors anyway). Are they really claiming that GPS is only good to 150m (~200yds)? I think Google, Garmin, TomTom et al would disagree.

There are a bunch of other non-facts and misrepresentations here too. I heard that they raised a chunk of money, but the whole project fails to pass the sniff test...]]>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 11:31:12 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/qderopateo-unveils-ouidoo-augmented-reality-phone#commentsAnchorQderoPateo Unveils Ouidoo Augmented Reality Phonehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/qderopateo-unveils-ouidoo-augmented-reality-phone#commentsAnchorFri, 23 Apr 2010 22:57:57 GMT
Every time I see quotes/interviews with these guys, they are full of misleading info. Smells like classic vaporware...

For example:

"articulated naturality" -- this is a term that these guys made up. It is not used by any researchers or companies outside of QuaderoPateo and has no meaning within the AR community.


"articulated naturality has 4 camerastwo facing outward, two facing the user, so the user can accurately depict his environment and see any information in relation to that person’s location,"

Or "in the definition we made up, you have four cameras". But why two forward facing and two rear facing? Are they really processing stereo video to better understand the 3D scene? If so, why not just say so instead of all the marketing BS??

"So if Im standing on the corner of 42nd and Broadway, I would see an ad for a retailer in perspective to where I’m looking and not just in an inanimate space."

This is just what Layar etc all currently do right now, today, oddly enough using GPS and digital compass...

"So we use Compass GPS accelerometer and Wi-Fi triangulation to actually determine a user’s location down to approximately three meters, which is fifty times more accurate than GPS."

No, 3m is GPS resolution (outdoors anyway). Are they really claiming that GPS is only good to 150m (~200yds)? I think Google, Garmin, TomTom et al would disagree.

There are a bunch of other non-facts and misrepresentations here too. I heard that they raised a chunk of money, but the whole project fails to pass the sniff test...]]>NickFri, 23 Apr 2010 22:57:57 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/qderopateo-unveils-ouidoo-augmented-reality-phone#commentsAnchorBuyer's Guide: Top 10 Android Phoneshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/buyers-guide/buyer-s-guide-top-10-android-phones#commentsAnchorMon, 19 Apr 2010 16:40:03 GMT
Actually only 1.6+ has native ActiveSync. The Hero, Backflip, Cliq, Behold 2, and Moment do not support push ActiveSync. You can buy a 3rd party app to sync with Exchange called Touchdown.]]>JohnsonMon, 19 Apr 2010 16:40:03 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/buyers-guide/buyer-s-guide-top-10-android-phones#commentsAnchorCompany-Wide Windows 7 Training Made Easy with ClipTraininghttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/company-wide-windows-7-training-made-easy-with-cilptraining#commentsAnchorThu, 15 Apr 2010 16:03:41 GMT
Brian, Thanks for a well written and researched article. It helps to get another viewpoint when searching for the best Training available...John]]>JohnThu, 15 Apr 2010 16:03:41 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/company-wide-windows-7-training-made-easy-with-cilptraining#commentsAnchorBuyer's Guide: Top 10 Android Phoneshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/buyers-guide/buyer-s-guide-top-10-android-phones#commentsAnchorTue, 13 Apr 2010 23:21:30 GMT
You should clarify that although they all support Active Sync, not all manufacturers support active sync rule enforcement, which is a must for most corporate environments.]]>MarcuccilliTue, 13 Apr 2010 23:21:30 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/buyers-guide/buyer-s-guide-top-10-android-phones#commentsAnchorBuyer's Guide: Top 10 Android Phoneshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/buyers-guide/buyer-s-guide-top-10-android-phones#commentsAnchorWed, 07 Apr 2010 16:51:47 GMT
Just and FYI Motoral Droid is now on version 2.1 - I have this phone and the phone was updated yesterday.]]>TreenWed, 07 Apr 2010 16:51:47 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/buyers-guide/buyer-s-guide-top-10-android-phones#commentsAnchorMaximize Your SharePoint 2010 Investment with MetaVishttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/sharepoint/maximize-your-sharepoint-2010-investment-with-metavis-104622#commentsAnchorMon, 15 Mar 2010 16:51:57 GMT
this is the best article I have read in a long time!]]>ShamleyMon, 15 Mar 2010 16:51:57 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/sharepoint/maximize-your-sharepoint-2010-investment-with-metavis-104622#commentsAnchorMicrosoft Word Add-in Makes Print Available to Visually Impaired Peoplehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/microsoft-word-add-in-makes-print-available-to-visually-impaired-people99127#commentsAnchorThu, 28 Jan 2010 17:50:26 GMT
If you need clear and easy to function printing supplies, I bought my laser printer and Dell 1600n Toner online and the keypad on the printer is very easy to use...and the toner is crisp production with longevity.]]>GreyThu, 28 Jan 2010 17:50:26 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/microsoft-word-add-in-makes-print-available-to-visually-impaired-people99127#commentsAnchorCreate Professional, Beautiful Resumes for Freehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/create-professional-beautiful-resumes-for-free#commentsAnchorTue, 26 Jan 2010 18:58:18 GMT
Speaking as owner of a computer consulting business, I’d consider it at least a slight plus for anyone applying for a tech-related position. No worse, certainly, than the resume templates available for Word that you see all the time. Hyperlinks would make for a "richer resume experience".]]>JeffTue, 26 Jan 2010 18:58:18 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/create-professional-beautiful-resumes-for-free#commentsAnchorSQL Server 2008 Certification Exam Prep Kitshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/sql-server-2008-certification-exam-prep-kits#commentsAnchorMon, 14 Dec 2009 12:24:40 GMT
aid50md, thanks for contributing to the conversation. I’m sorry to hear the materials were such a disappointment. I don’t have any specific books or kits to recommend, but you might consider searching SQL Server 2008 or MCTS on Amazon.com. There seems to be quite a variety and plenty of reader reviews.]]>BrianMon, 14 Dec 2009 12:24:40 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/sql-server-2008-certification-exam-prep-kits#commentsAnchorSQL Server 2008 Certification Exam Prep Kitshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/sql-server-2008-certification-exam-prep-kits#commentsAnchorTue, 08 Dec 2009 16:27:30 GMT
This is a review of The Real MCTS SQL Server 2008 " 1.0 out of 5 stars Very poor quality, July 9, 2009 By Belter (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews I am now at Chapter 4. I started of with being disappointed with the print errors but this is just a poor quality book. There was clearly no QA. Example is pages 150-151: Exercise 4.8 gives you the exercise but the steps were left out. You can find the solution in books-online but you really have to know what you are doing to find it. On the same page, is a section titled "The SQL Server Configuration Manager" where you are reminded that Surface Area Configuration tool is replaced by Configuration Manager and it sort of describes how to get to facets. This is inaccurate. To get to facets, you start from the *Management Studio*. I am amazed at the poor quality. I sure hope I can still pass the test." Any other suggestions for Study Guides. Thnx AID...]]>ArisTue, 08 Dec 2009 16:27:30 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/sql-server-2008-certification-exam-prep-kits#commentsAnchorNew IT Pros: Chart Your Careerhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/new-it-pros-chart-your-career#commentsAnchorMon, 23 Nov 2009 09:41:59 GMT
Here’s some great advice a reader sent me via email: "I’ve been working in IT for over 20 now. When I was younger I admit I was geeky, and lacked all the social skills that geeks are famous for. Here are a few tips that I would pass along to the younger generation. #1: Learn the art of conversation. I’m not just talking about giving presentations -- although it is a very helpful skill to have -- but learn to speak to anyone. People can do this easily by joining Toastmasters. I wish someone had introduced me to Toastmasters when I was younger. I have learned so much from Toastmasters, and have developed confidence in speaking to people and giving presentations. #2: Yes, learn business and marketing skills. Aside from the art of conversation, you need to be able to speak to managers and C-level executives in a language they understand. I work in IT security, and this was my brick wall...and then I learned to quantify information using Statistics. I still hate Statistics, but I can effectively get my point across quickly. #3: Learn to tie a full Windsor knot. I thought my wife was crazy when she had mentioned this to me, but I have to admit that a full Windsor knot looks so much better than a half Windsor. It takes practice, but it has a more professional look. A full Windsor knot with a Trump dress shirt has worked me. I recommend this YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfv782Ix8zI&feature=channel #4: There’s more to life than computers. Yes, we make a living on computers but there is more to life than playing with servers, firewalls, and routers. No one is going to be on their deathbed saying, "Gee, I wish I had spent more time learning Microsoft Server X." Get a gun permit and go to shooting competitions. Learn to fly an airplane or skydive. Sit outside and enjoy nature. Go scuba diving."]]>BrianMon, 23 Nov 2009 09:41:59 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/new-it-pros-chart-your-career#commentsAnchorWho Would You Hire?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/who-would-you-hire-#commentsAnchorThu, 12 Nov 2009 20:36:55 GMT
I went with Greg, for the reason he is most likely to get the immediate task done - a critical examination of the current product. If that’s the only task he gets to before he moves on, then at least a critical need will have been met. Any further retention of Greg by the company would be pure bonus.]]>JodyThu, 12 Nov 2009 20:36:55 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/who-would-you-hire-#commentsAnchorWho Would You Hire?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/who-would-you-hire-#commentsAnchorTue, 03 Nov 2009 19:46:20 GMT
Greg is the man. He will bring talent, motivation, technical know-how, drive, communication skills, trouble shooting skills, manage vendors, leadership skills and take the company into the next phase of technology.]]>RicardoTue, 03 Nov 2009 19:46:20 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/who-would-you-hire-#commentsAnchorWho Would You Hire?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/who-would-you-hire-#commentsAnchorSun, 01 Nov 2009 06:52:46 GMT
I would choose Jane because the job and the company seem fairly stable (i.e., they don’t really change that much), the position calls for someone with good people skills and the ability to troubleshoot and make decisions as quickly and thoughtfully as possible. Also, I did not get the impression that Jane would have difficulty learning new skills and technology. If anything, I take would assume that she has amassed quite a few skills over the years and must have mastered them. Otherwise, she would have been booted out of her last job. As someone already pointed out, Trevor is young and willing, but he lacks experience at this point. So this job would be too much for him without some degree of mentorship and training. Greg would have been the ideal employee - except this job seems fairly limited in career growth. Likewise, the company is small, and doesn’t seem to be concerned about growing any larger. Greg would top out after a few months, become bored - and then there would be nowhere for him to go, technology-speaking. Greg, I think, would make an excellent consultant or contract worker for this company. Let’s face it - after he has fought whatever fires that have arisen, the company won’t really need him, and neither will he need them.]]>CWSun, 01 Nov 2009 06:52:46 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/who-would-you-hire-#commentsAnchorWho Would You Hire?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/who-would-you-hire-#commentsAnchorFri, 30 Oct 2009 17:35:03 GMT
If all we know about the applicant is written in the article, this is what I feel: Trevor: He brings a willing heart, may/may not be easy to teach and you may save some money hiring him, but this position needs an independent, experienced and error-free (relatively) decision making mind, which Trevor won’t have (prepare to babysit). Also young people, in my experience, are quicker to jump ship at the slightest bump in the road. Also troubleshooting problems is a skill acquired thru years of work, not given by diploma. We have the money so why am I buying the lower end of the scale, think I will PASS! Greg: He brings years of good experience, is a top notch problem solver, plus a go-getter. Ready made for the job it seems. Why is he now applying for a much lower responsibility than his previous job? And what’s the story on the job hopping? If I felt there was major personality clashes in store too, then I’d have to PASS! Jane: She brings loyalty, competence and personality. Great! LIke Trevor, where are the technical troubleshooting skills, since she’s mostly been an administrator? Why did she apply for a troubleshooting/analysis job? She might work better in the HR dept, so for this job again I’ll PASS! Now if these three represent the best candidates and we are forced to choose among them, I’d do this: Give each candidate a full week of 40 hours to work in the position. After each week is over ask each candidate to report their position and then poll the *other* employees about various aspects of candidate work performance and helpfulness. From the gathered information, make your decisions. With this method, I get valuable work performed and the candidates get paid plus we find a much better fit for our company (which is our main priority).]]>DavidFri, 30 Oct 2009 17:35:03 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/who-would-you-hire-#commentsAnchorFree Exchange 2010 Training Materialshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/free-exchange-2010-training-materials#commentsAnchorFri, 30 Oct 2009 07:00:57 GMT
FYI: The link to the "Collection 6899: Exploring Features of Exchange Server 2010" works fine. But the links to the two "Clinics" has changed. Just follow the link to the "Collection 6899" and it will give you the current link for the two Clinic sessions.]]>robFri, 30 Oct 2009 07:00:57 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/free-exchange-2010-training-materials#commentsAnchorNokia Booklet 3G: High-End Netbook an Oxymoron?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/nokia-booklet-3g-high-end-netbook-an-oxymoron-#commentsAnchorWed, 21 Oct 2009 10:13:36 GMT
Without starting a flame war, it is already proven in the computer industry that a unit being overpriced for what it is can still achieve a decent sales volume.]]>SedrickWed, 21 Oct 2009 10:13:36 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/nokia-booklet-3g-high-end-netbook-an-oxymoron-#commentsAnchorSharePoint Training on a Kindle http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/sharepoint-training-on-a-kindle-#commentsAnchorSat, 10 Oct 2009 10:58:51 GMT
Unfortunately their are false statements in this article. Critical Path is not the only dedicated SharePoint Training company in the world. There are many others including my own Combined Knowledge. www.combined-knowledge.com. Further more companies like Combined Knowledge and Mindsharp have been training SharePoint for a lot longer than critical path or TPG so please lets keep the statements true when doing marketing excercises and comparisons. Steve Smith - Owner Combined Knowledge]]>steveSat, 10 Oct 2009 10:58:51 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/sharepoint-training-on-a-kindle-#commentsAnchorSMS Text Messaging Provides Alternative to Smartphoneshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/sms-text-messaging-provides-alternative-to-smartphones#commentsAnchorWed, 07 Oct 2009 10:10:06 GMT
Thanks for sharing! I’ll be sure to look into Red Oxygen, and I’m sure other readers will be interested too. Until this vendor call I had yesterday, I never even really considered text messaging as an alternative. All you ever hear about is smartphones, smartphones, smartphones.]]>BrianWed, 07 Oct 2009 10:10:06 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/sms-text-messaging-provides-alternative-to-smartphones#commentsAnchorSMS Text Messaging Provides Alternative to Smartphoneshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/sms-text-messaging-provides-alternative-to-smartphones#commentsAnchorWed, 07 Oct 2009 09:33:31 GMT
We love text messaging. I have it set up so my server sends me text messages if I have any outages and we use it to text staff. We will not deploy blackberrys, too expensive, plus we are global. We have been using a company , www.redoxygen.com. They were the only vendor built into Microsoft Outlook and could deliver to Sprint/Nextel. Service seems to work well]]>TomWed, 07 Oct 2009 09:33:31 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/sms-text-messaging-provides-alternative-to-smartphones#commentsAnchorLinkedIn: IT Pro Friend or Foe?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/linkedin-it-pro-friend-or-foe-#commentsAnchorThu, 27 Aug 2009 18:25:56 GMT
Greetings, Actual pirates are pretty carefull with social sites. Facebook is a playground for criminals... I’m out to the movies ! Oh yeah, well I’m robbing your place while you are at the movies. Obviously the robber wouldn’t "twit" that. Social networks are interesting, in a tiger kind of way : They are beautifull but you don’t want to get too close, because they are dangerous... I’ll admit you got me into linkedIn, a friend told me about IT, but blah... But somehow, IT seems to work. If IT’s not broke, don’t fix IT. Have Fun ! (tm) Jean-François Thivierge Windows IT pro]]>Jean-FrançoisThu, 27 Aug 2009 18:25:56 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/linkedin-it-pro-friend-or-foe-#commentsAnchorTop 5 Resume Tipshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/top-5-resume-tips#commentsAnchorWed, 26 Aug 2009 19:38:52 GMT
Greetings, Excellent tips. Free and very potent. A good resume will get you a call in less than 10 minutes from sending IT. You just have to figure out who you want to send IT to, and how you will get them to call you. If they call you then procedure(interview); Oh and don’t write "Resume" at the top of the page in 24. We know it’s your resume. Have Fun ! (tm) Jean-François Thivierge Windows IT pro]]>Jean-FrançoisWed, 26 Aug 2009 19:38:52 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/top-5-resume-tips#commentsAnchorWho Would You Hire?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/who-would-you-hire-#commentsAnchorWed, 26 Aug 2009 19:02:06 GMT
Greetings, Your articles are always thought-provoking, that’s why I enjoy reading you. I am surprised at how many people voted but how little cared to explain their choice. Dare a person to make a decision : Making one is easy, explain IT is a whole other thing... Have Fun ! (tm) Jean-François Thivierge Windows IT pro]]>Jean-FrançoisWed, 26 Aug 2009 19:02:06 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/who-would-you-hire-#commentsAnchorWho Would You Hire?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/who-would-you-hire-#commentsAnchorWed, 26 Aug 2009 14:42:43 GMT
Thanks for your responses, and thanks to everyone who voted! The results are pretty well balanced, all being said, which (hopefully) means that I did OK making it a somewhat thought-provoking decision. That being said, I can’t decide who I’d hire. ;)]]>BrianWed, 26 Aug 2009 14:42:43 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/who-would-you-hire-#commentsAnchorWho Would You Hire?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/who-would-you-hire-#commentsAnchorMon, 24 Aug 2009 17:15:20 GMT
Greetings, Well, as vote #100 now we can get a clear percentage. I went with Trevor, and he actually won with 35% of the votes. But any good mathematician can pull numbers out of his ***, so here is why I would have chosen Trevor : The young guns (specially ones that are praised all around) are just waiting to be molded to your liking. This one looks like a blue chip so teaching him won’t be a problem. He’s got the social skills, wich are much harder to teach. Go with a natural in this field. You’ll score this guy on the low end of your salary fork, so the bosses will smile at you. They won’t like you, they will just smile at you. But hey, aren’t you an IT manager ? Have Fun ! (tm) Jean-François Thivierge Windows IT pro]]>Jean-FrançoisMon, 24 Aug 2009 17:15:20 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/who-would-you-hire-#commentsAnchorWho Would You Hire?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/who-would-you-hire-#commentsAnchorMon, 24 Aug 2009 13:57:28 GMT
The corporate culture would best be served in this case by hiring an employee that is used to a steady state environment. Jane appears to be the best candidate for this reason. While not the most tech savvy, she does have years of experience which could bolster the current staff. In addition she may provide more subtle suggestions to changing the environment than Greg.]]>SHAWNMon, 24 Aug 2009 13:57:28 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/who-would-you-hire-#commentsAnchorApple IS Evil, They Sayhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/commentary/apple-is-evil-they-say#commentsAnchorTue, 11 Aug 2009 17:19:16 GMT
Greetings, Well, basically if you’re in the IT business to make money, you are evil. If you are good, you are a non-profit organization. As for Apple specifically, they are an interesting case. They have become some sort of religion for their followers and that’s just enough to get you a batch of people hating you. Hmmmm, 50% of the poll thinks all of the above are evil. As a statistician, I can tell you 95% of made up statistics are false. Conclusion : People will love you, even if you’re evil. You just have to be their kind of evil. Have Fun ! (tm) Jean-François Thivierge Windows IT pro]]>Jean-FrançoisTue, 11 Aug 2009 17:19:16 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/commentary/apple-is-evil-they-say#commentsAnchorWhat Certification Training is Right for You?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/what-certification-training-is-right-for-you-#commentsAnchorMon, 10 Aug 2009 17:27:23 GMT
Greetings, Oh sweet, exactly the answer I was looking for. Funny thing happened to me today. I was enoucing a theory about "recursivité" and one guy said : You sound like Yoda when you talk like that. That last answer sounded like Yoda ;-) A true teacher you are. Have Fun ! (tm) Jean-François Thivierge Windows IT pro]]>Jean-FrançoisMon, 10 Aug 2009 17:27:23 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/what-certification-training-is-right-for-you-#commentsAnchorWhat Certification Training is Right for You?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/what-certification-training-is-right-for-you-#commentsAnchorMon, 10 Aug 2009 17:12:13 GMT
Ah, I see. Yes, many community colleges and technical colleges have facilities where you can take certification exams, and all you have to pay is the fee to take the exam (varies by exam, but should just be about $100-$200 in the U.S. for most). If you go to http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-overview.aspx, and then hover over Take an Exam and click Find an Exam, you should be able to search exams. Once you find the exam you want to take, click on it, and there should be a link to find a test site in your area. If you go the boot camp route, for instance, then the price of the exam will be rolled into the cost of the class. But you can also just study on your own time and then take the class once you feel that you’re prepared. Hope this helps! Thanks, Brian]]>BrianMon, 10 Aug 2009 17:12:13 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/what-certification-training-is-right-for-you-#commentsAnchorWhat Certification Training is Right for You?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/what-certification-training-is-right-for-you-#commentsAnchorMon, 10 Aug 2009 16:39:34 GMT
Greetings, Thanks for the quick and useful response. Points 1, 2 and 3 are clear, but I’d have a followup question on point 4 : I was more talking about the price to take the exam. Or is the price to take the exam usually included in the course ? This pops a new instance of question : What if I only wanted to take the exam, can IT be done ? Thanks again, Have Fun ! (tm) Jean-François Thivierge Windows IT pro]]>Jean-FrançoisMon, 10 Aug 2009 16:39:34 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/what-certification-training-is-right-for-you-#commentsAnchorWhat Certification Training is Right for You?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/what-certification-training-is-right-for-you-#commentsAnchorMon, 10 Aug 2009 12:49:12 GMT
Jean-François, Thank you for your response! Here are my answers to your questions: 1. Best Quality Training: Obviously, as a journalist, it’s hard for me to verify the quality of a training organization. However, the boot camp organization I mentioned in my article, Mountain View Systems, has won several awards from Windows IT Pro, and I had the chance to meet with them in person. So for boot camp type programs, I would recommend them: http://www.mntview.com/ 2. Duration: This varies a bit. For product-based certifications (all of the MCTS exams, which are the first level) are tied to a certain product and version, such as SQL Server 2008. So, having that certification is still valuable even after the next version of SQL Server comes out, but staying current is of course a plus. As far as whether an older certification can be used as a pre-req in the newer, upper-level certs, it seems to depend. You’d have to contact Microsoft to be sure of what would qualify for a pre-req. 3. Let me direct you to Microsoft’s page with certification information for support techs: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mcdst.aspx#tab1. While Microsoft recommends the A+ certification, the company also notes that A+ does not serve as a pre-req for higher-level certifications. So, to improve your training, you could get a MCTS in a support specific exam (70-271 or 70-272), or you could just get a MCTS in a topic you deem valuable, such as Server 2008. 4. My understanding is that the fee to take the course is always about the same. However, different training options (booklets, classes, etc.) obviously vary widely in price. So, you need to consider how much personal attention you want, plus what you can afford, when thinking about getting the training to earn a certification. I hope these answers provide some help. Feel free to contact me at breinholz@windowsitpro.com if you have further questions. Thanks, Brian Reinholz]]>BrianMon, 10 Aug 2009 12:49:12 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/what-certification-training-is-right-for-you-#commentsAnchorWhat Certification Training is Right for You?http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/what-certification-training-is-right-for-you-#commentsAnchorFri, 07 Aug 2009 18:51:08 GMT
Greetings, I have grown fond of you as a writer, and since you’re willing to help me, I’ll tell you what’s up... What organizations offer the best quality of training? Hit me with your favorites ! Any other questions you can think of. Ok. What is the duration of certifications. As I understand IT you would have to take tests every ?? years ? Other question. After A+, what’s a support tech to acheive ? Final question. Are prices for certifications pretty standard or do you need to shop around ? Have Fun ! (tm) Jean-François Thivierge Windows IT pro]]>Jean-FrançoisFri, 07 Aug 2009 18:51:08 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/what-certification-training-is-right-for-you-#commentsAnchor9 Top IT Skills for 2009http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/9-top-it-skills-for-2009#commentsAnchorFri, 07 Aug 2009 18:29:10 GMT
Greetings, I am from speciality #2. Support is often overlooked or outsourced, wich is bad business. Lots of people often complain to me how they lack a connexion between them and the tech. A native language is a barrier breaker. Hire local techs, but beyond that hire techs that can explain what they are doing and how they fixed IT to the user. Most users thank you for a good explanation more than for resolving their issue. Have Fun ! (tm) Jean-François Thivierge Windows IT pro]]>Jean-FrançoisFri, 07 Aug 2009 18:29:10 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/9-top-it-skills-for-2009#commentsAnchorOffiSync V2: Google Docs in Microsoft Officehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/offisync-v2-google-docs-in-microsoft-office#commentsAnchorTue, 30 Jun 2009 09:36:50 GMT
Other than inserting images, you may also use the Offisync plug-in to add website screenshots into your documents or spreadsheets. http://www.pupuweb.com/blog/use-offisync-to-import-google-images-to-documents/]]>Chein YeanTue, 30 Jun 2009 09:36:50 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/offisync-v2-google-docs-in-microsoft-office#commentsAnchorSQL Server 2008 Certification Exam Prep Kitshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/sql-server-2008-certification-exam-prep-kits#commentsAnchorThu, 21 May 2009 12:48:41 GMT
cfrandall, you’re absolutely right. Very sorry for the misinformation on that. When I previously met with some people in certification, I was told that MCITP is the level 1 (kind of like MCP but specific to the topic area) and that MCTS is the level 2. It sounds like those two must’ve been flipped either in their words or in my head. Anyway, thanks again for the heads up. Looks like I need a prep kit. :)]]>BrianThu, 21 May 2009 12:48:41 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/sql-server-2008-certification-exam-prep-kits#commentsAnchorSQL Server 2008 Certification Exam Prep Kitshttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/sql-server-2008-certification-exam-prep-kits#commentsAnchorWed, 20 May 2009 19:40:20 GMT
Some misinformation in this article: Exams 70-432 and 70-433 are the technical specialist exams (MCTS), and MCTS precedes MCITPro on the certification path for SQL Server 2008. The MCTS exams are prerequisites for the MCITP certification, not the other way around. See http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcts/sql/2008/default.mspx for more information.]]>ChrisWed, 20 May 2009 19:40:20 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/sql-server-2008-certification-exam-prep-kits#commentsAnchor9 Top IT Skills for 2009http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/9-top-it-skills-for-2009#commentsAnchorThu, 07 May 2009 05:57:32 GMT
’support staff that aren’t from America’ isn’t only an American problem, that problem exists world-wide. When I call the local helpdesk, I expect to get an operator who can speak my language like a native, not like a third language!]]>RichardThu, 07 May 2009 05:57:32 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/9-top-it-skills-for-2009#commentsAnchorReview: Internet Explorer 8.0http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/internet/review-internet-explorer-8-0#commentsAnchorThu, 09 Apr 2009 12:41:15 GMT
20%]]>AndrewThu, 09 Apr 2009 12:41:15 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/internet/review-internet-explorer-8-0#commentsAnchorDeveloper Training Solutions Without the Instructorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/developer-training-solutions-without-the-instructor#commentsAnchorThu, 26 Feb 2009 12:40:38 GMT
I usually pay for my training out of pocket. So I would love to use sources like cbtnuggets and K Alliance they are pretty expensive. If I am brushing up skills or researching I usually use something like vtc.com. They are not the most current for course selection but do have a lot for the price. I combine the skills learned with assistance from Experts Exchange to get me past depolyment issues.]]>BrentThu, 26 Feb 2009 12:40:38 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/training-and-certification2/developer-training-solutions-without-the-instructor#commentsAnchorNokia N97: $700 Smartphone Coming to Europehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/nokia-n97-700-smartphone-coming-to-europe#commentsAnchorThu, 05 Feb 2009 11:18:54 GMT
I’m just so happy its finally official. Since we all have to wait for its release, Im just gonna wait for the unlocked verison that is going to be released http://www.puremobile.com/Nokia/Nokia-N97-White-GSM-Phone/ My dream came true, a nokie with qwerty and touch…..don’t worry N97, we’ll be together very soon.]]>RocciThu, 05 Feb 2009 11:18:54 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-and-wireless2/nokia-n97-700-smartphone-coming-to-europe#commentsAnchorI Don't Want A Netbookhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/i-don-t-want-a-netbook#commentsAnchorTue, 13 Jan 2009 10:47:33 GMT
Agree with you. Netbooks are a solution looking for a problem. Get a high end 12" or 11" notebook that weighs about 1-1.5 kg; while it’s more expensive, it’s also superior to the netbook in functionality. Get a decent Symbian or WinMo smartphone to go with it, and you’re all set. I played with the new Vaio P today, and while the hardware is hugely impressive, it’s simply not useful enough to warrant a place in my backpack. No netbook is physically small enough to carry around in my pocket like my Nokia E71, and neither is it big enough to use comfortably like my 13" laptop.]]>SancreTue, 13 Jan 2009 10:47:33 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/i-don-t-want-a-netbook#commentsAnchorMicrosoft’s SearchPerks: Surf the Web, Earn a Prizehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/internet/microsoft-s-searchperks-surf-the-web-earn-a-prize#commentsAnchorFri, 03 Oct 2008 11:57:00 GMT
Sure, but why save the environment when you can search away and earn a free Van Halen download? ;) Seriously though, click4carbon.com looks like a nice little site. Will have to check it out.]]>BrianFri, 03 Oct 2008 11:57:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/internet/microsoft-s-searchperks-surf-the-web-earn-a-prize#commentsAnchorMicrosoft’s SearchPerks: Surf the Web, Earn a Prizehttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/internet/microsoft-s-searchperks-surf-the-web-earn-a-prize#commentsAnchorThu, 02 Oct 2008 16:09:27 GMT
It reads to me like another desperate attempt to compete with Google and Yahoo. They will no doubt hit their target but it’s a relatively small percentage when you consider the worldwide population and percentage that search the internet. I use http://www.click4carbon.com when searching the internet. Profits generated from ALL advertising revenue is used to fund forestation projects worldwide. Have a look, give it a go - you have nothing to lose! Personally I would rather give than take.]]>JohnThu, 02 Oct 2008 16:09:27 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/internet/microsoft-s-searchperks-surf-the-web-earn-a-prize#commentsAnchor