Job Profile: System administrators fill a key role in the Linux realm
In 1991, Linus Torvalds began developing a UNIX-like operating system on his personal computer. Torvald’s initial OS, released as an open source software project, quickly gained in popularity and other …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Deep Focus on CompTIA Project+
The world of IT project management certification is dominated by the PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. There is, however, a hardy David to PMP’s hulking Goliath …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Amazon gift card recipients
So we tried something new with the Salary Survey last year. To encourage participation in the survey — and also make a gesture that represents the gratitude we feel toward everyone who does, in fact …
Read ArticleJob profile: Become a video game designer
Sitting in my son’s bedroom, I am reminded of when we used to play World of Warcraft together. I have Steam (the popular video game distribution platform) on my laptop currently and have …
Read ArticleThere are a lot of Linux distros to choose from — which is right for you?
Picture yourself sitting down to use Linux. Now picture yourself wondering what Linux distro you will be using. The picture just got more complicated. In the 28-year history of Linux, there have been nearly …
Read ArticleHappy Thanksgiving (with pie!) from all of us at CertMag
The global HQ of Certification Magazine is in the United States, so our crack team will be absent today and tomorrow as we celebrate Thanksgiving. Among other things, all of us will be giving thanks …
Read ArticleThe revolution will not be marginalized: Cryptocurrency’s still potent future
Cryptocurrency is a word that, when spoken, has an effect on the person who hears it. Some respond positively acknowledging the transactional wherewithal (and convenience), the potential to disrupt …
Read ArticleGet a cybersecurity job by taking charge of your career development
An advantage of having longevity in the information technology field is that you gain an understanding of where we are today and how that compares with circumstances of the past. That kind of …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Deep Focus on CCNA Security
Starting in February, as part of a general overhaul of the Cisco certification program, there will be one CCNA certification to rule them all, and the current multiple specialized credentials will vanish. That …
Read ArticleCertification Survey Extra: Profile of Linux-certified professionals
Each time that we do one of our Certification Surveys, we gather data on certified professionals who work in the same IT sector. Everyone has at least the one thing that makes them similar to everyone …
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