Summary:* What does certified mean? There are four accepted meanings of the adjective “certified” but only two of which satisfy the needed meaning. To be certified means to be endorsed with authority by an institution or a person with higher position after one successfully meets certain requirements. Another meaning is that a person is qualified to do a certain job as supported by...

  Summary:* What kinds of certifications should I consider for a PC Specialist career? As a PC Specialist, people will rely on your specialized computer training and skills to keep the office running smoothly. You must have the following certifications: • PC Specialist Certificate• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer• Microsoft Certified Professional * What kinds of...

Summary:If you're in Information Technology or want to break in, you've got to be ready when opportunity comes along - and you do that by planning ahead and working today. Learn how from Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933. Keywords:cisco, ccna, ccnp, microsoft, computer, certification, mcse, vista, nt, pass, exam, novell, bryant Article Body:I was reading The Big Moo: Stop Trying To Be Perfect and Start...

  Summary:Knowing when and how to configure floating static routes is an important skill on your Cisco certification exams, as well as working in real-world networks.  Learn all about floating static routes from Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933. Keywords:ccna, ccnp, bcran, floating, static, route, ip, isdn, bri, pass, free, tutorial, lab, distance, AD Article Body:To pass the Cisco CCNA and...

Summary:You've got to know the details of trunks and trunking protocols to earn your CCNA and CCNP.  Learn these details from Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933. Keywords:cisco, ccna, ccnp, bcmsn, trunking, vlan, native, isl, ieee, dot1q, encapsulation, header, exam Article Body:To earn your CCNA or CCNP certification, you've got to understand the basics of trunking.  This isn't just a CCNA...

Summary: Putting together a Cisco home lab is a great idea, but sometimes choosing the right cabling can be a little confusing. Learn the details from Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933. Keywords: ccna, ccnp, home, lab, cable, router, switch, crossover, dte, dce, serial, direct, pass, free, exam Article Body: More CCNA and CCNP candidates than ever before are putting together their own home labs, and...

Summary:To pass Cisco certification exams, you have to know more than one way to do things.  Learn another method of configuring ISDN callback from Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933. Keywords:ccnp, bcran, pass, free, caller, id, callback, ppp, isdn, cisco, certification, exam, ccie, ccna Article Body:As a CCNA and/or CCNP candidate, you've got to be able to spot situations where Cisco router...

Summary:Frame Relay encapsulation seems simple enough, but for your CCNA and CCNP exams, you've got to know vital details that are often overlooked.  Learn these details from Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933. Keywords:ccna, ccnp, cisco, certification, frame, relay, ietf, pvc, router, serial, interface, exam, pass Article Body:When you're studying to pass the Cisco CCNA and CCNP certification...

Summary:As a CCNA and CCNP, you've got to be ready for the unexpected.  In the field, sometimes you can use the same command on two different devices and get very different results.  Learn why, and how to handle this situation, from Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933. Keywords:ccna, ccnp, bsci, bcran, free, exam, tutorial, span, tree, protocol, router, switch, ios, 5000 Article Body:As a CCNA...

  Summary:Configuring and troubleshooting directly connected Cisco routers seems simple enough, but there are vital details you must know in order to pass the CCNA and CCNP exams and run this config in productions and home lab networks.  Learn these details from Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933. Keywords:ccna, ccnp, cit, dte, dce, serial, connection, cable, show, interface, serial, line,...