Check out Rob Security+ uCertify PrepKit review

Rob Elamb has been doing security for the federal government for over 10 years. He specializes in certification & accreditation for Department of Defense systems, IA Controls, attaining security certifications and recognizing scams.

Rob commented in his review, “ My honest opinion is that software like uCerts Prepkits are great for gauging your level of preparation. I also recommend that you use more than one gauge (particularly on the bigger tests such as CISSP).” Continue reading Rob’s uCertify CompTIA Security+ exam (SY0-101) PrepKit review >>

Tools for configuring and maintaining Active Directory

Windows Server 2008 provides various tools for configuring and maintaining Active Directory in a domain network environment. Some of the important utilities are described below:

  • NTDSUTIL

    NTDSUTIL.EXE is a command-line tool that is used to manage Active Directory. This utility is used to perform the following tasks:

    • Performing database maintenance of Active Directory
    • Managing and controlling operations master roles
    • Removing metadata left behind by domain controllers

    Note: The NTDSUTIL utility is supposed to be used by experienced administrators.

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Agraj Mangal reviews uCertify SCJP 5.0 PrepKit

Agraj has completed his graduation in Computer Science from Delhi University and later, he has also completed MCA from Delhi University as well. Now, he is working as a Software Engineer. He loves making friends, reading books, learning new technologies, and writing blogs, whatever he gets the time. After reviewing the uCertify PrepKit for the exam SCJP 5.0, he concluded that “Although it is an excellent kit to give you a proper feel of the actual exam; it is equipped with some easy and some tough (read tricky) questions as well just as the actual paper would. But, do not think that you need just this PrepKit to clear the paper! What you also need is a javac (Java compiler) to practice and coding. I strongly recommend understanding the involved concepts and coding by hand (not by IDE), then take these useful tests to gain confidence as the actual exam looks almost the same.”

Visit Agraj’s blog to read his full review of the PrepKit.

Microsoft Certifications on Windows Server 2008

With the advent of Windows Server 2008, Microsoft has announced the following exams in Windows Server 2008:

Technology Specialists
70-640 TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
70-643 TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring
Professional Series
70-646 PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
70-647 PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator
Upgrades from Windows Server 2003
70-648 TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist
70-649 TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist

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Certification article for Oracle 11g DBA OCA

What is Oracle 11g DBA OCA, Oracle9i DBA OCA, and Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate?

Oracle 11g DBA OCA, Oracle9i DBA OCA, and Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate are some of the certification levels offered by Oracle. It prepares a candidate to build intensive internet applications for Oracle database. You should be very well versed with how to write a PL/SQL programs to qualify the certification test. It also prepares you for the next certification level to become an Oracle Form Developer. It is an essential certification for the advanced certification level (OCP DBA 9i).

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