Different Cisco Certification Tracks

 By Kevin Cevich 

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There are several different certification tracks within Cisco certification and each has different benefits to the trainee. Of the different tracks, I only see a benefit in three of them. The main reason is that if you have any of the other tracks, you are probably not more or less qualified than you would have been if you chose the routing and switching option. However, there are a few other tracks that make you truly stand out from your competition when you apply for a full-time job or a consulting gig.
Cisco Voice
The Cisco voice certification oddly has quite a bit to do with routing and switching. Simply the certification teaches you how to operate voice and data on the same network. The information necessary to do this properly is touched on in the regular routing and switching tracks, but the program really deep dives into this when you go with the voice option.
Of course, the voice track also teaches you everything you need to know about Cisco's Voice equipment. This gives you a major leg up when you apply for a job that utilized Cisco equipment or voice and data on the same line. You may not have the knowledge or experience of someone that has a routing and switching background, but this information is more widely available.
Now that VOIP is becoming more popular, I believe the demand for certified Cisco voice people will only increase going forward.
Cisco Security
The other track I recommend regardless of your certification level is Cisco Security. Large companies are seeing increased threats coming at them every day. These threats are not only the typical virus type attacks, but some pretty sophisticated attacks that are designed specifically for the company. Blanket attacks are pretty easy to spot as other companies see the same type of traffic. However, when a hacker goes after a specific target, the threats become much more severe and harder to detect.
For this reason, companies are increasing their IT security budgets and are looking for qualified people to shore up their defenses. This need will never go away as long as people are attached to a global network. Of course, this keeps demand high which in turn will keep wages higher than some of the other Cisco tracks.
Cisco Wireless
Much like the previously mentioned tracks, you will learn about Cisco Wireless technologies regardless of which track you choose. However, the wireless track gets far more in-depth and will make you a specialist even at the lower levels of certification. Everyone knows how to setup a wireless network, but doing it right and understanding exactly what goes into this type of network is another story altogether.
There was a time that companies didn't take this as seriously as they should and the result was a lot of insecure and underperforming networks at most major companies in the world. Companies are only just now becoming a bit wiser and spending resources to get the networks running better.
Whichever certification level you are at now or wish to have, it is always easier to choose your track upfront. You don't want to become a CCNA wireless certified professional, if you are going to want to move into security when you become a CCNP.

Visit http://www.ciscocareers.org for more information about the CCNA Security Certification.

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Using Google Voice To Reduce Your Smartphone Bill

By Philip Edwards Hausner 

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Smartphone agreements are complicated when voice service is in question. You can go overboard plus have a thousand or further extra minutes that won't be necessary to use every month, or minimize your usage and track your minutes at every end of each billing phase to ensure you don't surpass the cap. But if you have a Google Voice app on your Android smartphone, you can cut your voice usage considerably by steering calls through your smartphone's 4G or 3G connection-or, if you can rely on Wi-Fi connections only, you may well eliminate your cell service completely.
What's Google Voice?
Google Voice service has been around since March 2009. It uses Voice over IP, a communications protocol that drives voice and multimedia communications via the Internet. Which means your voice is communicated out over your Internet connection as an alternative over the normal voice network. Generally, your Internet connectivity should handle a minimum of 80Kps both ways to receive high-quality voice signal and with low latency. Fairly much any cable, mobile broadband, or DSL connection nowadays can take care of that.
Google Voice is applicable with any Android phone and accessible by just installing the app, however in that scheme, it will mean you'll still have to use your cellular minutes. So as to receive the calls using your mobile broadband or Wi-Fi connection, and you'll also require another app, Groove IP, to direct calls from landline to your Google's number, which evades the cellular network completely.
How to set up Google Voice
The first step is to sign up for the service. But for Google account holders, open voice.google.com and proceed.
Non-Google account holders will need to create one. Once an account has been created and the necessary required information filled, click to request a new number. Pick the area code and then look for the number you would like. Once a number is chosen, you will be prompted for a PIN to use for authentication purposes.
Subsequently, click the cog at the top right under the Google Voice page and see the options. Go to the Settings and add your landline's phone number by clicking Add a new phone (not your cell number!). You'll receive a call from Google to verify if the number is valid.
After your account is set up; the next step is to access the Android Market to download the Voice app, if you don't have the app already. Setting up is simple: Log in, confirm the similar forwarding number that you previously set up on the Web, and verify 'Use Voice' for all calls (tap the menu button on your smartphone and head to Settings in app, and subsequently into Making Calls). The app can also be set to take care of all your voicemails.
Take into account that sometimes you could run into circumstances where your Internet connection isn't enough to make the call. In such instances, just have your Wi-Fi connection turned off, and Google Voice will prompt you if you'd prefer calling over your normal network instead.

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Grab More Job Opportunities With Apple's 9L0-353 Certification

By Herry Lance 

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These days, most of the people are looking for solutions to their own unemployment problems. There are plenty of good ways to eradicate the problem of joblessness. One of the best ways to come out of this circumstance is to acquire Apple Certification 9L0-353. This course will help you get a number of job opportunities.
If you are working as an Apple Certified Technician, specialized in hardware, then you are required to have Apple Certified Macintosh Technician Certification. This certification merely means that you have the knowledge and skills to handle any hardware issues with Apple products such as MP3 players, Laptops, and several other handheld gadgets. Simultaneously, you would likely know that owing to the change in technology, technicians have to adapt to changes being made to previous versions.
One of the certifications for existing specialists is the recertification examination i.e. 9L0-353. This certification program has been specially designed to check your up to date knowledge about Apple Macintosh Operating System. The Apple Certified Macintosh Technician Certification contains Macintosh OS Lion. Basically, this examination will assess you on handling various hypothetical situations which are updated with latest operating systems. Therefore, you will have to prepare well for appearing for this exam.
Apple Corporation is not providing any course materials for 9L0-353. In order to find out more regarding this certification, you need to contact the Apple training centers. Furthermore, this Apple Certified Macintosh Technician Certification will teach you several basic troubleshooting techniques for Macintosh OS X Lion. It starts with initial startup problems and ends with its possible solutions. While writing this exam, you might be asked to explain the startup process and its different stages.
After the identification of startup issues, it moves to more complicated ones. Here, you will learn more than one way to recovery and installation of Apple Mac OS. The entire module will include how to handle situations like re-installing a system when is crashes and procedures to repair it without loss any of any data stored in it. All these and more will be assessed in the examination.
In order to pass the Apple Certification 9L0-353, you'll need to practice in an appropriate way. You can search for the online sources to access relevant study materials. These researched study materials will help you understand the idea of writing exams easily and you will find yourself in a better position to crack it in your first attempt.
You can also contact several online vendors who provide you the study material in a PDF format of questions and answers, so that you can easily download it whenever needed. All these practice exams are similar to the actual exam. The questions and answers format stimulates a real life like exam environment that makes you more confident while appearing for actual one.
The vendors also provide self-test assessment tool, which can come very handy while preparing for this exam. With the help of Self-test engine, you can assess your learnt knowledge and rise above your weaker points.
Moreover, you should not rely on single source to prepare for the Apple Certification 9L0-353. You could collect data that are more relevant from other sources as well.

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Google Certification - What is It?

By Eileen Maki 

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Google now offers certifications in several of their products. Each certification includes testing and tutorials on the products before you can become certified. Currently, Google offers different levels of certification for Google AdWords and Google Apps for Education. These are proctored exams that require registration with an external service that monitors you during the exam. Additional details about the third party process are at the end of this article.
Google AdWords Certification
Google offers two levels of certification for their AdWords products. You can certify your company or you can certify as an individual. Being certified in Google AdWords means you are proficient in all the most up-to-date tools and practices for Google AdWords.
Certifying your company as an industry expert in Google AdWords allows you to list your company in the certified partners directory. This allows potential customers and clients to find you when in need of AdWords services. Certified Companies also gain access to exclusive Google market support, business discounts on Google products and events, as well as additional certification membership benefits.
To be certified as a Google AdWords company, you must have at least one member of your company who has passed a minimum of two certification tests themselves. To become an AdWords certified partner, a company must have managed a minimum of $10,000 USD in the last 90 days in addition to having an employee who is certified in at least two categories of certification.
Certifying at the individual level is not quite as involved as it is at the company level. To be qualified to become AdWords certified, the interested party must take and pass the Advertising Fundamentals exam as well as one other exam at the advanced level. Google offers three different advanced level exams on Search Advertising, Display Advertising, and Reporting and Analysis.
Google Apps for Education Certification
Google Apps has a certification process for those wanting to be certified in Google Apps as well as those who are wanting to teach Google Apps to others. The Google Apps for Education programs are geared towards students and teachers who want to use Google Apps for education purposes. In order to become individually certified, you must pass all six exams in the areas of: Google Apps Education Edition, Apps Mail, Calendar, Docs, Sites, and Other Tools. Each section contains chapters and sections that you can work through at your own pace and take the exam when you're ready.
To become a Certified Trainer, you must first be a certified individual and then apply to become a Certified Trainer. During the application process, you will be required to submit case studies, speaking videos, sample instructional materials, and demonstrate experience with the Google Apps for Education.
You can also become a Certified Trainer organization. To qualify, you must employ a minimum of 3 Certified Trainers, provide references that can attest to your training abilities at an educational institution level.
Proctor Information
Google's certification programs are proctored by a third party company called Kryterion. In order to take the certification exams, you must purchase a Kryterion Webcam that costs $45. After setting up the webcam and registering with Kryterion's website, you will be able to take the exams. The Webcam takes your picture at the beginning and after you log in to the Kryterion test site. The camera monitors you while you take the exam and the test site locks down your browser. You are not allowed to take phone calls, write, or go to another browser or website while taking the exam.
Additional Certifications
Google is always adding additional certifications to their offerings. Check back with Google often to see if new certifications are available.

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