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New certifications will become reality in 2006
Exams, curricula and processes for Microsoft's revamped certifications will begin to appear in 2006, and the program will expand as Windows Vista, Exchange 12 and Office 12 are released. But IT professionals may be too busy upgrading software to upgr... Article | 09 Dec 2005
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New certifications, same old doubts
Microsoft unveils the first entries in its revamped credentials program today, with offerings based on SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk Server 2006. The new program will certify technology specialists in specific product areas and awar... Article | 25 Oct 2005
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Another round on the certification treadmill
Writer Mike Gunderloy reflects on what recently announced changes to Microsoft's certification exams will mean to developers. Article | 21 Jul 2005
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Microsoft certification program to get a makeover
Microsoft's introducing sweeping changes to its certification program to make credentials more challenging -- and to reward IT professionals who have extensive on-the-job training. Article | 13 Jul 2005
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Pondering MCAD exam changes
What impact on the MCAD program can we expect in the wake of upcoming changes planned for developer tools, languages, and APIs? Here's a short list of what's known for sure. Tip
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Web training made easy
The availability of training online has been a godsend for those working in information technology. With the economy in the state that it is, IT professionals have to work more hours than ever before if they want to stay employed. As a result, there ... Tip
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Comparing Microsoft to other IT certifications
How much is a Microsoft certification worth? Tip
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Choosing a certification: Deciding between generalized, specific courses
Here's some advice on choosing the right certification for you. Tip
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Expert offers tips for taking certifications tests
Overcoming irrational fears is key, instructor says, to passing cert exams. Tip
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Microsoft certifications: Meaningful credentials or resume fluff?
The MCSE doesn't hurt your resume, but you'd better have experience too. Otherwise your MCSE may be just a piece of paper. Tip
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Vendor vs. independent training: Choosing the right path
This tip will help you decide if you should pursue a vendor or independent certification. Tip
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Changing SA passwords
How to fix SQL Server Error 21776: "[SQL-DMO] The name 'dbo' was not found in the Users collection." Tip
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Microsoft certification examinations to be retired
John Smiley MCSD, explains which Visual Basic exams will retire next. Tip
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Clarifying Microsoft's Certified Solution Developer Certification
Achieve MCSD with only Visual Basic. Tip
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I'm a VB beginner. How do I prepare for the MCSD certification exams?
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Should I wait and take the .Net exams?
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Expression
Expression is Microsoft's new set of products for application designers. The Expression suite is due for a general release in 2006 and is viewed by many as Microsoft's response to Adobe's popular Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash graphic design produc... Definition
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Atlas
Atlas was the codename for a free Web client framework, created by Microsoft, that simplifies the creation of sites by integrating client script libraries with the rich, server-based platform of ASP.NET 2.0. Atlas is now called ASP .NET AJAX. Simply... Definition
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.NET
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Programmer's Day
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HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
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reparse point
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Visual InterDev
Visual InterDev is Microsoft's development tool for building a dynamic, data-driven Web site. Definition
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static IP address/dynamic IP address
A static IP address is a number (in the form of a dotted quad) that is assigned to a computer by an Internet service provider (ISP) to be its permanent address on the Internet. Computers use IP addresses to locate and talk to each other on the Inter... Definition
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Expression
Expression is Microsoft's new set of products for application designers. The Expression suite is due for a general release in 2006 and is viewed by many as Microsoft's response to Adobe's popular Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash graphic design produc... Definition
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Atlas
Atlas was the codename for a free Web client framework, created by Microsoft, that simplifies the creation of sites by integrating client script libraries with the rich, server-based platform of ASP.NET 2.0. Atlas is now called ASP .NET AJAX. Simply... Definition
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.NET
.NET is both a business strategy from Microsoft and its collection of programming support for Web services. (Continued...) Definition
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Programmer's Day
Programmer's Day celebrates the contributions of programmers to humanity. The day is unofficially celebrated on the 256th day of the Gregorian calendar year. Therefore, it usually falls on Sept. 13, though on a leap year it is on September 12. (Conti... Definition
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HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the set of rules for transferring files (text, graphic images, sound, video, and other multimedia files) on the World Wide Web. As soon as a Web user opens their Web browser, the user is indirectly making use of... Definition
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reparse point
A reparse point is an object in a file system with attributes that activate extended functionality... (Continued) Definition
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Visual InterDev
Visual InterDev is Microsoft's development tool for building a dynamic, data-driven Web site. Definition
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New certifications will become reality in 2006
Exams, curricula and processes for Microsoft's revamped certifications will begin to appear in 2006, and the program will expand as Windows Vista, Exchange 12 and Office 12 are released. But IT professionals may be too busy upgrading software to upgr... Article
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New certifications, same old doubts
Microsoft unveils the first entries in its revamped credentials program today, with offerings based on SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk Server 2006. The new program will certify technology specialists in specific product areas and awar... Article
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