CompTIA is the non-profit trade association advancing the global interests of information technology (IT) professionals and companies including manufacturers, distributors, resellers, and educational institutions. CompTIA offers popular certification programs. (After the implementation of DODD 8570, all Federal IT/IA employees… Continue Reading
I recently had the pleasure of attending a NetApp Data ONTAP 8.0 7-Mode Administration class in Columbia Maryland, March 07-11, 2011. We purchased the training from Fastlane, one of NetApp’s authorized training partners. The class was hosted by System Source… Continue Reading
As a former Cal Poly SLO student, I fondly remember the old Science Building 52 North. It was kind of old and funky, but it had a certain charm. I wish I had thought to get some pictures of it…… Continue Reading
A friendly NetApp person recently shared this document with me. It basically is a cheat sheet for common ONTAP commands and best practices. (Data ONTAP is NetApp’s operating system for their filers.) One of the things I particularly liked was… Continue Reading
I recently earned Novell Certified Linux Administrator (CLA). (Note that I passed the 2 CompTIA Linux+ exams, then forwarded these to LPI to get LPIC-1, and then forwarded LPIC-1 to Novell.) Turns out that earning Novell CLA, also qualifies you… Continue Reading
The Linux Professional Institute has a partnership with Novell. Holders of LPIC certifications are eligible to receive the Novell Certified Linux Administrator (CLA) certification at no additional cost or exams. Once you hold LPIC-1, then follow the directions at LPI’s… Continue Reading
I recently passed CompTIA’s Linux+. One of the first questions on the examinations is something like “Do you want to forward your scores to LPI?” Might as well say “Yes!”, since passing the 2 Linux+ exams automatically qualifies you for… Continue Reading
I passed the 2 CompTIA Linux+ exams today. These are the new 2010 tests, and are titled “Powered by LPI”. Make sure that when you buy test prep materials, that the book, tests, or whatever are for “Powered by LPI”… Continue Reading
What do missileers deep in their silos wear on watch duty, while waiting for an Emergency Action Message that orders them to unleash Armageddon? A Snuggie and bunny slippers of course! No, I’m not joking. It’s cold down there.
Since I’ve been working on getting my Oracle certifications current, I kept studying after I passed the 10g upgrade test a couple of weeks ago. I passed the 11g upgrade test today, 2 weeks later. That’s a pretty fast turnaround… Continue Reading