| IT
Certification
Articles
and
Tutorials |
| SCJA
-
An
entry
level
Java
certification |
| Sun
certification
exams
are
valued
and
trusted
by
employers
worldwide
due
to
its
high
quality,
credibility,
and
skill-focused
assessments.
Prior
to
the
launch
of
the
new
Sun
Certified
Java
Associate
(SCJA)
exam
in
September
2005,
all
the
Java
certification
examinations
were
intended
for
experienced
Java
professionals
only. |
| Java
Certification
Success,
Part
I
(SCJP)
-
Tutorial |
| The
SCJP
exam
is
the
first
in
a
series
of
Java
Certification
exams
offered
by
Sun
Microsystems,
and
for
many
it
is
the
first
step
to
get
established
as
a
competent
Java
developer.
It
tests
the
knowledge
of
Java
fundamentals
and
requires
in-depth
knowledge
of
the
syntax
and
semantics
of
the
language.
Even
experienced
Java
programmers
can
benefit
from
the
preparation
for
the
SCJP
exam.
You
get
to
learn
very
subtle
and
useful
tips,
which
you
might
not
have
been
aware
of,
even
after
many
years
of
programming
in
Java. |
| SCJP
5.0
Tiger:
Power
your
way
to
success |
| The
Sun
Certified
Programmer
for
Java
2
Platform
5.0
certification
exam
is
targeted
at
programmers
experienced
in
using
the
Java
programming
language.
Achieving
this
certification
provides
a
clear
evidence
that
a
programmer
understands
the
basic
syntax
and
structure
of
the
Java
programming
language
and
can
create
Java
technology
applications
that
run
on
server
and
desktop
systems
using
J2SE
5.0. |
| An
SCJP
1.4
Certification
Primer |
| The
Sun
Certified
Java
Programmer
(SCJP)
examination
has
recently
been
updated
for
J2SE
1.4,
which
means
you
will
have
to
jump
through
some
new
hoops
to
get
a
passing
score.
In
this
primer
to
SCJP
certification,
Pradeep
Chopra,
co-founder
of
ePlanetLabs
Software,
outlines
some
of
the
most
important
changes
to
the
SCJP
1.4
exam,
and
suggests
several
ways
to
prepare
for
it. |
| Java
Certification
Success,
Part
2
:
SCWCD
-
Tutorial |
| Sun
Certified
Web
Component
Developer
(SCWCD)
is
one
of
most
coveted
certifications
in
the
J2EE
domain.
If
you're
considering
the
SCWCD
certification,
you
need
to
be
aware
that
it
takes
more
than
just
learning
the
servlet
and
JSP
technologies.
It
requires
an
in-depth
knowledge
of
the
topics
specified
in
the
exam
objectives.
It
is
not
uncommon
for
even
experienced
programmers
to
perform
poorly
in
the
exam
due
to
the
fact
that
they
might
not
be
well
versed
in
everything
that
is
covered
by
the
objectives.
For
the
best
chance
at
success,
it
is
important
to
follow
a
learning
approach
that
is
guided
by
the
exam
objectives. |
| Learn
how
to
succeed
in
SCWCD1.4
Certification
Exam |
| In
March
2004,
Sun
Microsystems
launched
a
new
version
of
their
existing
Sun
Certified
Web
Component
Developer
1.3
(SCWCD
1.3)
exam,
which
tests
the
web
component
development
according
to
the
latest
J2EE
1.4
specification.
The
old
version
will
co-exist
and
a
separate
upgrade
exam
will
be
made
available
soon. |
| Sun
Certified
Web
Component
Developer
1.3
Certification
Primer |
| Sun
Certified
Web
Component
Developer
is
one
of
the
most
popular
and
valuable
certification
in
the
J2EE
domain.
This
article
will
help
you
understand
the
objectives,
preparation
requirements,
and
resources
available
for
this
prestigious
certification
by
Sun
Microsystems. |
| Java
certification
success,
Part
3:
SCBCD
-
Tutorial |
| Sun
Certified
Business
Component
Developer
(SCBCD)
for
the
Java
2
Platform,
Enterprise
Edition
1.3
Exam
is
for
anyone
using
J2EE
technologies
to
develop
server-side
components
that
encapsulate
the
business
logic
of
an
application.
Passing
the
exam
demonstrates
an
expert
level
of
understanding
of
the
Enterprise
JavaBeans
(EJB)
2.0
architecture,
technology
features,
and
application
development
lifecycle.
The
exam
was
launched
worldwide
on
August
25,
2003.
The
SCBCD
certification
requires
you
to
be
a
Sun
Certified
Programmer
for
the
Java
platform
(any
edition). |
| An
SCBCD
Certification
Primer |
| The
Enterprise
Java
Beans
(EJB)
architecture
is
a
server-side
component
architecture
for
development
and
deployment
of
distributed
business
applications.
The
EJB
container
provides
system-level
services
such
as
transactions,
security,
persistence,
and
scalability
to
its
enterprise
beans. |
| Programming
Success:
The
SCEA
Certification |
| Sun
Certified
Enterprise
Architect
(SCEA)
for
the
Java
2
Platform,
Enterprise
Edition
(J2EE)
Technology
is
the
highest
certification
in
Java
technology
by
Sun
Microsystems.
Read
this
article
to
understand
the
intricacies
of
the
SCEA
certification. |
| All
about
the
new
SCMAD
Certification
Exam |
| The
mobile
market
is
envisioned
as
the
next
technological
wave
by
leading
industry
experts.
With
approximately
150
million
mobile
phones
-
roughly
3
times
the
user
base
as
that
of
desktop
computers
-
it
might
well
be
the
case.
Due
to
the
fragmented
nature
of
the
mobile
market,
with
various
manufacturers
competing
to
get
their
share
of
the
pie,
Java
is
once
again
poised
to
be
the
best
programming
language
for
the
mobile
market
with
its
Write
Once,
Run
Anywhere
technology. |
|
| A
Certification
Primer
for
XML
and
Related
Technologies |
| XML
has
spread
like
wildfire
throughout
the
IT
industry,
creating
a
broad
range
of
opportunities
for
developers.
What's
the
best
way
to
take
advantage
of
such
opportunities?
In
the
competitive
world
of
software
development,
it's
important
to
stand
above
the
crowd.
This
article
by
Pradeep
Chopra,
co-founder
of
ePlanetLabs
Software,
shows
you
some
strategies
for
tackling
this
exam. |
| J2EE
(484)
Certification
Primer |
| Demand
for
Enterprise
Java
development
skills
has
been
growing
over
the
years.
Numerous
companies
are
taking
advantage
of
the
stability
and
robustness
of
the
Java
2
Platform,
Enterprise
Edition
(J2EE)
architecture. |
| WebSphere
(287)
Certification
Primer |
IBM
WebSphere
Studio
is
one
of
the
leading
J2EE
software
development
tools
that
are
gaining
popularity
amongst
industries.
Based
on
Eclipse
open
source
project,
the
IDE
provides
unique
software
development
features.
The
pluggable
feature
approach
makes
it
very
easy
to
integrate
with
a
number
of
open
source
as
well
as
other
development
utilities.
 |
|
| PMP
Certification
Primer |
| The
Project
Management
Professional
(PMP)
Certification
is
the
most
recognized
and
respected
Project
Management
Certification.
Getting
a
PMP
Certification
would
help
you
in
many
ways.
The
PMP
designation
following
one's
name
demonstrates
to
employers
and
other
stakeholders
that
the
individual
possesses
a
solid
foundation
of
experience
and
education
in
project
management. |
|
| MCSE
Certification
-
An
Introduction |
| Certifications
are
a
necessity
these
days,
to
tell
the
good
from
the
bad
at
the
start
itself.
However,
the
test
does
not
stop
there;
it
only
means
you
have
a
chance
at
the
job
and
not
the
job
itself. |
| MCSE
2000
Certification
Primer |
| Microsoft
Certifications
are
one
of
the
most
widely
acclaimed,
pursued,
and
achieved
technical
certifications
in
the
IT
industry.
Read
this
article
to
know
about
the
requirements
for
achieving
MCSE/MCSA
Certification
for
Windows
2000
track
and
how
to
go
about
preparing
for
them. |
| MCSE
2003
Certification
Primer |
| Microsoft
Certifications
are
one
of
the
most
widely
acclaimed,
pursued,
and
achieved
technical
certifications
in
the
IT
industry.
Microsoft
has
developed
independent
certification
requirements
for
its
Microsoft
Windows
Server
2003.
Read
this
article
to
know
what
exams
you
need
to
clear
for
achieving
MCSE/MCSA
Certification
for
Microsoft
Windows
Server
2003
track,
their
pattern,
and
how
to
prepare
for
them. |
| MCSE
70-293
Certification
Primer |
| The
best
introduction
to
the
MCSE
20-293
exam
would
be
"Expect
the
Unexpected".
If
you
have
read
the
contents
of
the
official
curriculum
for
the
course
2278,
and
think
that
you
can
take
the
exam
any
time
now
be
prepared
for
a
roller
coaster
ride.
This
is
one
exam
that
states
no
specific
prerequisite
but
encompasses
all
the
other
core
objectives
partially
or
wholly
within
the
"unsaid"
prerequisites. |
| MCSE
70-294
Certification
Primer |
| MCSE
70-294
exam
is
the
last
in
the
series
of
the
core
exams
towards
the
Microsoft
Certified
Systems
Engineer
(MCSE)
on
Microsoft
Windows
Server
2003
certification.
Titled
as
"Planning,
Implementing,
and
Maintaining
a
Microsoft
Windows
Server
2003
Active
Directory
Infrastructure",
this
exam
was
made
available
in
August
2003. |
| MCSE
70-290
Certification
Primer |
| Microsoft
Certifications
are
one
of
the
most
widely
acclaimed,
pursued,
and
achieved
technical
certifications
in
the
IT
industry.
The
demand
for
Microsoft
Certified
Professionals
in
the
job
market
is
increasing
every
year. |
| MCSE
70-291
Certification
Primer |
| Microsoft
Certifications
offer
prospective
employers
a
baseline
to
judge
your
knowledge,
skill,
and
expertise
in
the
field.
Certifications
provide
added
advantage
if
you
are
at
the
same
level
of
experience
as
another
person
without
certifications. |
| MCSD
70-316
Certification
Primer |
| With
Microsoft
targeting
all
its
future
applications
on
.NET
and
companies
adopting
the
Microsoft
new
initiative,
it
is
quite
obvious
that
.NET
is
going
to
pave
its
way
for
the
future
and
will
be
Microsoft's
weapon
for
its
future
vision.
.NET
is
a
major
leap
of
Microsoft
with
intranet
in
mind.
Getting
knowledge
of
.NET
and
eventually
the
MCSD
.NET
certification
will
certainly
help
you
in
maintaining
consistency
with
the
future
releases
of
Microsoft. |
| MCSD
70-315
Certification
Primer |
| The
intent
of
this
article
is
to
assist
you
in
preparing
for
the
exam
and
to
help
you
gain
knowledge,
so
that
in
the
end,
you
can
not
only
pass
the
certification
exam,
but
also
perform
the
actual
ASP.Net
development
work. |
|
| CCNA
640-801
Certification
Primer |
| The
Cisco
Certified
Network
Associate
(CCNA)
Certification
is
meant
for
career
enhancement
as
well
as
a
means
of
gaining
knowledge
about
the
LAN/WAN
technologies
available
currently
for
implementation.
Hence,
CCNA
Certification
can
be
obtained
by
IT
professionals
who
have
been
a
part
of
the
industry
for
a
considerable
time
and
are
interested
in
furthering
their
career
in
terms
of
role
enhancement
and
salary. |
| CCNP
642-811
Certification
Primer |
| In
general,
Cisco
certification
validates
an
individual's
achievement,
so
it
increases
the
holder's
professional
credibility
by
ensuring
high
standards
of
technical
expertise.
In
particular,
the
CCNP
642-811
exam
indicates
knowledge
of
Multilayer
Switched
Network
for
big
enterprises.
CCNP
642-811
is
a
common
qualifying
exam
for
the
Cisco
Certified
Network
Professional
CCNPŽ
as
well
as
the
Cisco
Certified
Design
Professional
CCDPŽ
certifications.
The
CCNP
642-811
exam
tests
materials
covered
under
the
new
Building
Cisco
Multilayer
Switched
Networks
(BCMSN)
CCNP
course. |
| CCNP
642-801
Certification
Primer |
| Cisco
Certified
Network
Professional
(CCNP)
is
a
middle
level
certification
in
the
Cisco
Career
Certification
Channel.
To
attain
the
CCNP
credential
one
should
pass
four
exams.
Building
Scalable
Cisco
Internetworks
(CCNP
642-801
BSCI)
is
one
of
them.
In
this
article,
I
will
be
talking
about
the
CCNP
642-801
exam.
We
will
discuss
the
types
of
questions
appearing
in
the
exam,
time
limit,
the
topics
covered
in
the
exam,
tips
on
how
to
approach
the
exam,
and
some
useful
resources
for
exam
preparation.
|
|
| Introduction
To
Performance
Tuning
Exam
(1Z0-033)
of
Oracle
9i
DBA
Track |
| In
the
present
day
competitive
world,
it
has
become
essential
for
professionals,
especially
in
the
field
of
Oracle
Database
Administration,
to
acquire
proper
certifications
to
have
an
edge
over
others.
Oracle
Certified
Professional
Exams
are
a
boon
for
the
Oracle
DBAs
to
prove
their
underlying
skills
and
expertise
and
earn
a
formal
recognition
for
the
same
from
Oracle.
Oracle
9i
Certified
Professional
Database
Administrator
Track
has
been
ranked
4
th
in
the
Top-Ten
Certifications. |
| Succeeding
in
OCP
1Z0-032:
Oracle9i
DBA
Fundamentals
II
Exam |
| OracleŽ
Corporation
has
developed
a
comprehensive
relational
database
management
system,
and
is
also
the
leading
database
solutions
provider
in
the
world.
The
position
of
a
Database
Administrator
(DBA)
in
the
IT
industry
is
of
paramount
importance,
since
it
deals
with
critical
issues
of
design
and
management
of
databases
in
a
comprehensive
manner.
In
addition,
the
position
of
a
DBA
is
relatively
immune
to
the
fluctuating
supply-demand
scenarios
largely
prevalent
amongst
other
positions
in
the
IT
industry.
Data
collection,
storage,
and
transportation
in
a
secure
environment
are
some
of
the
most
vital
duties
of
a
DBA,
which
essentially
contributes
towards
the
importance
of
this
position.
Quite
understandably,
the
demand
for
DBA
skills
has
been
rising
over
the
years. |
|
| Foundation
of
Novell
Netware
(50-677) |
| The
exam
Foundation
of
Novell
Netware
(50-677)
is
a
prerequisite
for
NetWare
6
Certified
NetWare
Engineer
(CNE),
Certified
Netware
Administrator
(CNA),
as
well
as
for
Certified
NetWare
Instructor
(CNI). |
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