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Top networking news 2010: Data center networks and multi-vendor mania
In our review of top networking news of 2010, see how we covered the rise of the multi-vendor network, major changes in data center networks and security, the emergence of ubiquitous wireless LAN and the challenges networking pros face in building th... News | 15 Dec 2010
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Home network labs can buff up a network engineer resume
Network labs in the home or in the office are essential to building your networking skills. If you want a strong network engineer resume, you need access to a network lab full of routers and switches. Article | 30 Sep 2010
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CCIE recertification alternative: CCIE Emeritus program for veterans
CCIE recertification can be onerous for high-level engineers who no longer have hands-on technology roles. Cisco's CCIE Emeritus program offers these veterans the opportunity to stay connected to the program without having to obtain CCIE recertificat... Article | 23 Jun 2010
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As the networking field changes, soft skills are essential
Networking jobs increasingly require soft skills including business experience and stronger interpersonal skills, as well as certifications. Article | 28 May 2010
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Are network certifications a racket, due to cheaters?
Braindumps, testkings, proxy testers and collusion -- the methods that people use to cheat on network certification exams hurt the reputation of Cisco certifications and other vendor training programs. But networking pros who put in the necessary tim... Article | 27 May 2010
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Licensing changes in IOS 15 target use of illicit Cisco IOS emulators
Users are breaking their silence about widespread but illicit use of Cisco IOS emulators without software licenses in home labs now that Cisco Systems' latest version of its operating system, IOS 15, threatens to crack down on them. Article | 03 Feb 2010
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New Cisco certification redefines network engineer career path
With its new Cisco Certified Architect program, Cisco has introduced a new pinnacle Cisco certification for network engineers. With the new certification on their resumes, networking professionals will demonstrate that they understand the business re... Article | 30 Jun 2009
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SolarWinds offers network management training and certification
Network management vendor SolarWinds has introduced its SolarWinds Certified Professional program, a network management training and certification program that tests networking pros more on management fundamentals than on the vendor's products Article | 24 Jun 2009
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New skills emerge for network engineering and administration careers
Network engineering careers and network administration careers aren't what they used to be. Networking professionals aren't just moving packets and enabling IP access, they're expected to deliver reliable applications and services. This has created a... Article | 18 Jun 2009
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IT networking career maintenance and advancement best practices
With the economic downturn, aspiring IT network professionals and even pros with plenty of experience are getting reacquainted with the job market. We spoke with network career training and certification guidance expert Ed Tittel about how to survive... Interview | 27 May 2009