Five Technical Certifications To Grow Or Keep Your Job
Technical certifications are a great way to achieve recognition in the technology field. However, with so much turmoil in the economy, certification may also be a way to advance your career or help keep your job. Deciding on which professional certification you should pursue depends on your interests and where you want to take your career.
This article summarizes the top five widely recognized technical certifications going into next year. Some may argue that the PMP and ITIL certifications may not truly be technical, but they top the list since they are in high demand in the technology sector.
Cloud Computing
No wait, I mean Virtualization … , I mean Grid … well no, I should say Utility … Oh, well, forget it … just find a way to save some money!
If you have been in the information technology (IT) sector for any length of time, you are probably accustomed to two IT industry absolutes: (1) never-ending hype from the hardware/software vendors and service providers; and (2) the solutions you build are generally too expensive and take too long to implement. With this in mind, I have yet to make up my own mind on “cloud computing”. However, I have been a big fan of Application Service Provider (ASP) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services, which I believe is the genesis of cloud computing (CC).
Free eBook - The Art & Science of CSS
SitePoint is giving away a free PDF copy of their book The Art & Science of CSS. All you need to do is either follow them on Twitter, or give them your email address.
But there are only 12 DAYS LEFT, so hurry! (Today is November 20, 2008)
Problogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income
(Use discount code to save an extra 10%) Problogger.net is where bloggers worldwide go for advice and information on enhancing their blogs’ presence. Whether you are just starting out or have been blogging for years, these two professional bloggers can show you how to turn your passion for blogging into extra revenue.
This practical guide to creating and marketing a blog with the potential for generating a six-figure income shows you how to choose subject matter that works for you, handle technical issues, and evaluate your blog’s success so that you can use your blog to generate income indirectly.
Chapter1 examines what blogging actually is and what it involves, the different types of bloggers, and the truth about making money blogging.
How to Defrag Your Computer
Over a period of time, the data on your hard drive can become scattered and disorganized. Defragging your computer is a process that scans your drives for this scattered data, and puts things back into sequential order again, which has numerous advantages.
When your computer can more easily access data that was previously fragmented, your system will run much more smoothly than before, and your overall performance will improve significantly as well. Defrag » » »
Linux Certification
November 16, 2008 by CBO · Leave a Comment
Linux is one the most widely used operating systems today. It comes free, like UNIX, and resembles it in many ways. Linus Torvalds, a Finnish software engineer, gave birth to this amazing operating system and thousands of programmers around the world have contributed to its present state and success.
Linux certifications are offered by different professional associations, including Red Hat, Inc., CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) and LPI (Linux Professional Institute). Certification is awarded to individuals having proficiency in the Linux operating system based on different skill sets, including installation, management, configuration, security, authentication, troubleshooting, documentation, and hardware.
Chapter 1 from Professional Visual Studio 2008
November 12, 2008 by CBO · Leave a Comment
Visual Studio 2008 is a suite of development tools designed for software developers. It is used by everyone from beginners to seasoned professionals. Get familiar with Visual Studio’s IDE (Integrated Development Environment) by reading this first chapter from Professional Visual Studio 2008.
Defining a Class in PHP
Defining a Class in PHP
A class is a container that holds code used to perform a specific task. A class is more complex than a PHP function. In fact, classes usually contain functions, except they are called methods when you are talking about them and functions when you are creating them. Variables existing within classes are called properties.
Robotics That Help You Walk
November 7, 2008 by CBO · Leave a Comment
Honda unveiled a computerized robotic walking device today. It was designed to help auto-workers walk and reduce stress on the knees and feet.
Honda envisions the device being used by auto-workers and other factory workers. But it could also be used by anyone who does a lot of standing, walking, or bending on the job. And it would be a blessing for the elderly, the disabled, and others who have trouble walking or supporting their weight.
Make Your Computer Rock
Sirius Radio. XM Radio. SIRIUS XM Radio. Yes, they’ve merged. But they still have separate websites, and both are offering free 3 day trials of their Internet Radio for your computer.
It’s 100% Commercial-Free Music from every imaginable genre, plus Sports, News, Talk and Comedy. They have music stations that play only 60s music, 70s, 80s, Reggae, Blues, Country, R&B, Rock, you name it!
