Manage your day

I just went through this wonderful blogpost related to time management. There are lots of books and posts regarding time-management; then what's special about it. This is focussed on IT professionals.

Excerpts...

Step1 (5 Minutes). Before turning on your computer, sit down with a blank piece of paper and decide what will make this day highly successful. What can you realistically accomplish that will further your goals and allow you to leave at the end of the day feeling like you've been productive and successful? Write those things down.

...Set your watch, phone, or computer to ring every hour. When it rings, take a deep breath, look at your list and ask yourself if you spent your last hour productively.

I will recommend to read full blog and act on it to make your life successful. More...

Crack the N10-004 Network+ (2009)

Q. What is the Network+ (2009) N10-004 exam?
A. The exam N10-004 Network+ tests the knowledge and skills of networking professionals. It recognizes a technician's ability to describe the features and functions of the networking components. It also recognizes a candidate's ability to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services.


Q. What are the prerequisites for the Network+ (2009) N10-004 exam?
A. There are no prerequisites for writing the exam, although it is recommended that CompTIA Network+ candidates have at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or academic training, along with a CompTIA A+ certification.


Q. What are the benefits of becoming Network+ certified?
A. The CompTIA Network+ certification is the sign of a competent networking professional. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves a technician's competency in managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and configuring basic network infrastructure.

Microsoft includes CompTIA Network+ in their Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) program, and other corporations such as Novell, Cisco and HP also recognize CompTIA Network+ as part of their certification tracks.


Q. What certificate does it provide?
A. Passing exam N10-004 provides the Network+ certification.


Q. How many questions are asked in the exam?
A. This test consists of multiple-choice questions. There are no case study type questions, and the test is not adaptive. You will be required to attempt one hundred (100) questions.

Q. What is the duration of the exam?
A. Users are required to attempt all questions in 90 minutes.


Q. Which type of test is it? (Adaptive/Linear)
A. The exam N10-004 is in linear format.


Q. What is the passing score?
A. You need a score of 720 on a 100-900 scale to pass the exam.


Q. What is the test retake policy?
A. There is no wait time fixed between the first and second attempts. However, a third or any subsequent attempt needs to be at least 30 calendar days apart from the previous test.


Q. Where can I take the exam?
A. CompTIA exams may be taken at Pearson VUE or Prometric testing facilities.


Q. What is the exam fee?
A. US$ 238.00

This August... CompTIA Releasing... A+ (2009)

CompTIA is releasing new exams and objectives for A+ certification this August. Now this is official that the new CompTIA A+ (2009) certification will contain only two exams -

• 220-701 CompTIA A+ Essentials
• 220-702 CompTIA A+ Practical Application

According to CompTIA, the new version of CompTIA A+ Essentials is intended for the entry-level IT professional with at least 500 hours of hands-on experience in the lab or field. A+ exam 220-701 will test candidates for the fundamentals of computer technology, networking and security, as well as the communication skills and professionalism previously included in the 603 and 604 exams.

The CompTIA press release states that the exam 220-702, Practical Application, will be the extension of the knowledge and skills identified in CompTIA A+ Essentials, but the focus will be on scenarios in which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problems, with more of a “hands-on” orientation.

For earning CompTIA A+ (2009 Edition) certification, successful completion of both 220-701 and 220-702 is required. More...

Network+ version 2007 N10-003 to retire on July 31.

CompTIA has announced the retirement of Network+ version 2007 (N10-003 and JK0-012) exam. This exam will be available until July 31, 2009. Although exam will retire, the certification status of candidate will not change. So, candidates preparing for this exam since a long time are advised to take the exam as early as possible.

Network + version 2009 (N10-004 and JK0-016) is available for applicants who want to take the most recent version of the exam.

Celebrating Independence Day

uCertify is celebrating Independence Day this July with its users by offering them 15% additional discount on all PrepKits for limited time period. To avail the opportunity, use discount code "JULY15" in order page. More...