Anne Martinez

The beta versions of two new Citrix exams are available at no charge for a limited time. Exam 1Y1-223 — Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0: Enterprise Edition Administration will be available through Aug. 6. It contains 136 items based on Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0, and has a 2.5-hour time limit. Exam 1Y1-722 — Citrix […]

A major revision of CompTIA’s Linux+ exam will be introduced late this year that will include changes to more than 75% of the current topics. The new exam also will reflect an increase in the expected skill level of candidates. Currently, Linux+ tests for a level equivalent to six months of experience with Linux. The […]

Since Novell first created the CNE program in 1989, certification of computer professionals has gone from an unknown factor, to a credential with the power to elevate one candidate above others, to a virtually essential component of the IT resume. Despite this widespread popularity, many people still have unanswered questions about choosing, earning, and benefiting […]

Cisco Systems has completely updated its Cisco Wireless LAN Design Specialist and Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist certifications. The new programs feature coverage of the 802.11g international WLAN standard, WLAN topologies for 802.11a/b/g WLAN networks, Cisco Wireless LAN Security Suite, and Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network (SWAN). The Support Specialist title has the CCNA as a […]

Cisco Systems has announced that its CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) routing and Switching Lab exam will update to IOS version 12.2T effective Aug. 1. The Cisco Security track will begin testing IOS version 12.2T and PIX version 6.3, and the Service Provider track will begin testing IOS version 12.2T on 2600 routers and IOS […]

Novell has announced plans to close its Certified Directory Engineer (CDE) program to new candidates in light of its purchase of SuSE Linux. Current CDE candidates have until April 1 to obtain certification by passing the current CDE exam. Expect a fresh Novell/Linux certification program in the future. According to Novell’s CDE Web page, “Novell […]

The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) recently announced it has awarded its 10,000th LPIC certification. The recipient was Dirk Ebner, System Engineer, LC openX AG — a Switzerland-based, leading service provider for complete IT solutions on the Linux platform. Novell Announces SUSE Certified Linux Professional Novell Corp., which has been working on its pending Certified Linux […]

Few people had heard of computer certification when Novell created the Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) in 1989, but what started as a simple sales tool for Novell triggered widespread recognition of the power of certification to make a resume stand out. Now, there are so many computer certifications it can be hard to choose which […]

Citrix Education announced last month new requirements for its certification programs. The purpose of this change is to closely align with the recently introduced Citrix MetaFrame Access Suite. The updated requirements offer a simple and flexible program that will help facilitate the certification process, while ensuring that IT and sales professionals are fully knowledgeable on […]

In contrast to last month’s flurry of certification activity, there are only a few news items to report in this issue. New certifications and exams continue to roll out, providing IT professionals with many credentials to choose among. Nortel Networks Releases VoIP, Security Certifications Nortel has launched two new certifications. The first, VoIP Succession Design […]