Old data: The technical textbook dilemma
In 1998 I co-authored a textbook titled IIS 4.0 MCSE Study Guide. After spending countless hours with this writing effort, shortly after the book’s publication small royalty payments started to arrive …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Deep Focus on GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
No business or organization wants to plan on a cybersecurity breakdown. Breaches happen, however, and it’s critical to be able to react properly when they do. The GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: The most effective preparation to succeed in IT work
Most working professionals probably remember the heavy trepidation of showing up for day one of their first real job. Not the first job they ever had — flipping burgers, bagging groceries, delivering newspapers …
Read ArticleAn overview of the new AWS machine learning certification
Previously, we looked at three specialty exams/certifications available for Amazon Web Services (AWS). A new specialty credential, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, has become available …
Read ArticleWhat is a full stack developer and what does it take to become one?
Hard-core multiskilled developers have always been a “thing” in the IT industry. In the beginning, they were a rare commodity and regarded as amazing talents. As the years progressed, such broadly …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Deep Focus on PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)
Effective project management is not an IT skill per se, but skilled project managers can be found …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Punching the keys (on your PC or laptop)
Believe it or not, the first iPhone was released on June 29, 2007. Cell phones had been getting fancier and smarter for a few years before that. BlackBerry has been around since 1999, and the first PalmPilot was …
Read ArticleJob Profile: Become a network designer
Computer networks are essential for most organizations today. Tech infrastructure enables employees of corporations and administrations to connect and share applications and information with …
Read ArticleSouth Carolina student built himself a server, then a career in IT
At 15, Tanner Ogden built and hosted his first gaming server. He and friends enjoyed playing the immensely popular video game “Minecraft” and, as boys often do, they mastered it to the point of …
Read ArticleSalary Survey Extra: Deep Focus on RHCSA
Red Hat is one of the leading open source technology companies in the entire IT industry, and Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) is the cornerstone of its popular certification program. While a …
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