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CompTIA Network+ N10-006 Cert Guide: Network Components: Mar 30, 2015; Many modern networks contain a daunting number of devices, and it is your job to understand the function of each device and how they work with one another. This chapter from CompTIA Network+ N10-006 Cert Guide covers characteristics of media types, infrastructure components, and specialized network devices.

Video: Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer Exam (1Z0 803): Course Introduction: Mar 27, 2015; In this video excerpt from Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer Exam (1Z0-803) Complete Video Course, Java instructor, architect, and programmer Simon Roberts introduces the course, what he covers in the course, how the course is structured, and his teaching approach.

Virtualizing Cisco Network Devices: Mar 17, 2015; This chapter from CCNA Data Center DCICT 640-916 Official Cert Guide covers the virtualization capabilities of the Nexus 7000 and Nexus 5000 switches using Virtual Device Context (VDC) and Network Interface Virtualization (NIV).

It's Hard to Overstate the Value of Good Communication Skills in IT: By Ed Tittel; Mar 14, 2015; Ed Tittel discusses the value of oral and written communication "soft skills" in the IT workplace, and suggests resources to help you improve your skills.

Network Implementation of Protocols and Services: Mar 10, 2015; This chapter from CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 Exam Cram, 4th Edition discusses how to use the proper network implementation of protocols and services as a tool to protect and mitigate threats against network infrastructure based on organizational needs. It also has a section specifically dedicated to wireless security implementation based on organization requirements.

Exam Profile: Cisco 640-916 DCICT: Feb 18, 2015; Wendell Odom, author of many highly respected Cisco networking books, previews the Cisco DCICT 640-916 exam for CCNA Data Center certification. He briefly reviews the history of the Cisco Data Center certifications, comparing Cisco Data Center certifications with other tracks, and then focuses on the specifics of the DCICT exam and how to prepare yourself to pass it.

OSPF Implementation: Feb 3, 2015; This chapter from Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCNP ROUTE 300-101) examines the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Protocol, one of the most commonly used interior gateway protocols in IP networking.

CCNP Routing and Switching Portable Command Guide: Configuration of Redistribution: Jan 21, 2015; This chapter from CCNP Routing and Switching Portable Command Guide provides information about redistribution topics.

Troubleshooting Methods for Cisco IP Networks: Jan 14, 2015; This chapter from Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) Foundation Learning Guide: (CCNP TSHOOT 300-135) defines troubleshooting and troubleshooting principles. Next, six different troubleshooting approaches are described. The third section of this chapter presents a troubleshooting example based on each of the six troubleshooting approaches.

Handling Computer Hardware in a Computer Forensics Investigation: Jan 6, 2015; As an aspiring computer forensics investigator, you should develop an understanding of computer hardware, for a number of reasons. This chapter from A Practical Guide to Computer Forensics Investigations covers the importance of being able to recognize different types of computer hardware; the various disk drive interfaces that an investigator can encounter; the types of devices used to forensically extract data from different storage devices; the variety of storage media used and how this evidence should be handled and analyzed; and the use of storage media in actual investigations.

A+ Certified at Twelve: A Study Success Story: Jan 4, 2015; Learn how Canadian teenager Garrett Hillyard became CompTIA A+ certified at the age of twelve with encouragement from his parents and community, and learning materials from Pearson IT Certification.

NCLEX-PN Exam Prep: Care of the Client with Immunological Disorders: Dec 31, 2014; The authors of NCLEX-PN Exam Prep, 3rd Edition discuss care of the client with immunilogical disorders, including hypersensitivity and HIV.

CCNP Routing and Switching SWITCH 300-115 Official Cert Guide: Switch Port Configuration: By David Hucaby; Dec 18, 2014; This chapter from CCNP Routing and Switching SWITCH 300-115 Official Cert Guide presents the various Ethernet network technologies used to establish switched connections within the campus network and also details the switch commands required for configuring and troubleshooting Ethernet LAN ports.

CCIE Routing and Switching v5.0 Official Cert Guide: Classification and Marking: Dec 16, 2014; This chapter from CCIE Routing and Switching v5.0 Official Cert Guide, Volume 2, 5th Edition covers the following subtopics from the Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching written exam blueprint: Modular QoS CLI (MQC), Network-Based Application Recognition (NBAR), QoS Classification, QoS Marking, and Cisco AutoQoS.

Where to draw the line on exam prep?: By Ed Tittel; Dec 10, 2014; Ed Tittel helps define the line between what's OK and what's not, when it comes to disclosing an exam's details to those who haven't yet taken it.

CCNP Routing and Switching TSHOOT 300-135 Official Cert Guide: Troubleshooting Device Performance: Dec 9, 2014; This chapter from CCNP Routing and Switching TSHOOT 300-135 Official Cert Guide discusses common reasons for high CPU and memory utilization on routers and switches, in addition to how we can recognize them. This chapter also covers interface statistics because they sometimes provide the initial indication of some type of issue.

IPv4 Routing Protocol Concepts: Dec 3, 2014; This chapter from CCNA Data Center DCICN 640-911 Official Cert Guide introduces the concepts behind Interior Gateway Protocols (IGPs), typically used inside one company. In particular, this chapter discusses the theory behind types of routing protocols, including distance vector and link-state logic. The chapter also introduces the Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocol.

Fundamental EIGRP Concepts: Nov 26, 2014; This chapter from CCNP Routing and Switching ROUTE 300-101 Official Cert Guide covers EIGRP fundamentals, EIGRP neighborships, and neighborships over WANs.

PMP Exam Cram: Examine Project Planning: Nov 24, 2014; This chapter from PMP Exam Cram: Project Management Professional, 5th Edition covers the general concepts of planning and the processes that relate to the development of project baselines.

Introduction to Help Desk Support Roles: Nov 19, 2014; This chapter from Effective Help Desk Specialist Skills introduces the support center, help desk professionals, users, and incidents (or problems) in four major sections: Understanding the Support Center, The Role of the Help Desk Professional, Understanding Users, and Typical Incident Process.