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Exam Words to Memorize: Hot Area, Active Screen...

New exams slated for release this year to feature many new testing innovations and improved security.

A Different Take

Many people, many stories.

Pricing Politics; Saying Goodbye

Desktop Technician Cert on the Way?

Microsoft is reportedly planning to add a new certification title to its stable, this one for desktop support personnel.

New Security Exam Down the Road

Microsoft adds new security exam to MCSA/MCSE on Windows 2003 tracks, but keeps mum on details.

Design Prep

CBT Vision’s Examiner for 70-219 proves a good value.

The Last Waltz

Final thoughts on maintaining the IT career tempo.

A Simple Plan

Microsoft sets new securityspecializations for MCSE and MCSA titles.

Windows 2003 Exams Added to MCDBA Roster

New Windows 2003 exams can be used to fulfill core networking requirements of the MCDBA on SQL 2000 track.

Developer, DBA Exams to Be Decommissioned June 2004

Microsoft plans to retire 11 exams next year, with the majority affecting the MCSD and MCDBA tracks.

Is the Worst Over for the IT Job Market?

You may be excused for your cynical chortling when hearing that IT hiring may be on the way up, but that's what the latest study from a technology staffing company reports.

Get IT Certified the eBay Way!

Have you missed out on the easiest, most cost-effective way to earn a technical certification?

IT Compensation Leveling Off?

Several recently released surveys indicate that salaries may have bottomed out or be headed slightly upward for all IT job roles, including developers.

Exams Retiring at End of June

Nine Microsoft exams whose retirements were announced in June 2002 will be discontinued at the end of this month.

Free Visual Studio.NET Online Assessment Now Available

Microsoft has added free online skill assessments for developers who want to gauge Visual Studio.NET development and deployment skills.

Security+ Added as MCSA/MCSE Exam Options

Microsoft confirms that CompTIA's Security+ exam has been added to the MCSA and MCSE on Windows 2000 requirements list as an exam option.

More MCSE on Windows 2003 Core Betas on the Way

Microsoft plans to test two more exams for the MCSE on Windows 2003 track later this month.

UPDATE: Certifying Your Security Expertise

Check your transcript — you might already be a security specialist, according to Microsoft.

Certified Mail: June 2003

Who's worth hiring; how fast will you tread to Windows Server 2003 upgrade?

Getting (and Staying) in IT

This month, our columnists address some common questions.

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