Choose the right Amazon Web Services (AWS) certification
In 2006, Amazon entered the cloud service provider business. They began with a product named S3, a simple, scalable solution for storing files. Businesses and individuals could host …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: The first 10 years of CCNA
One of the questions that comes up fairly often here at Certification Magazine in response to our ongoing and relentless salary surveying goes something like this: “Why didn’t you report …
Read ArticleWhat is a free certification worth?
I spend a fair amount of time on various certification forums, LinkedIn groups, and Quora answering questions from individuals who are either pursuing IT certifications or …
Read ArticleTo have and to hold: Married to the Internet of Things
For several years we have been carefully observing the evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT). For those not familiar with the term, it refers to the connectivity of virtually every …
Read ArticleITCC members strategize, talk shop at annual meeting
Some people lie awake at night thinking about writing the Great American Novel, or mentally laying out the award-winning floorplan for the dream home that they will build someday …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: The opportune moment to get a certification
The phrase “Timing is everything” is one that crops up frequently concerning a variety of topics. For example, when should you buy a car, or sell your house? …
Read ArticleSalary Survey PLUS: Connect to great compensation with networking
Sometimes it takes technology a while to catch up to the intricacies of the natural world. In 2016, teams of IT professionals across the globe are racing to connect internet-enabled devices …
Read ArticleCertification takes ambition, teamwork, persistence
As I have visited with IT students in classrooms around the world, I am often asked the following question: Is getting certified worth it? My answer is always the same: …
Read ArticleWhat are the non-monetary rewards of a career in IT?
While the prospect of generous pay continues to attract many to a career in information technology, it isn’t the only reason so many bright people choose to become IT professionals. …
Read ArticleThe basics of network design and six top certs to help you master them
While driving your automobile, have you ever wondered what it took to make it operational? To produce an automobile, the manufacturer began with a very early stage in this process — design. …
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