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Top 4 Reasons to get your CCNA Training

Posted by Rubel Khan on February 7, 2012

Network engineers are in high demand today and that demand is only going to increase, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS notes that job opportunities here will grow by as much as 30% between 2008 and 2018*. However, in order to take advantage of this intense growth potential, prospective network engineers need the right education.

CCNA training through Cisco  courses is perhaps the best route to take. Here are four reasons why CCNA training can improve your job prospects.

Get your Competitive Edge

Today’s IT field is incredibly competitive. Despite the significant growth in the industry, you still have to take steps to make yourself the most appealing job candidate possible. CCNA certifications do this for you. By taking CCNA classes, you will be able to project an image of professionalism, experience and expertise to set yourself apart from other candidates.

CCNA Classes Ensure You Learn the skills 

Another important reason to invest in Cisco courses is to ensure that you have the knowledge required to stay on the cutting edge in the IT field. IT evolves constantly as new hardware and software come to market. CCNA classes not only provide you with a firm foundation in the basics of network engineering, but also help you stay ahead of the curve. CCNA certifications ensure that you have expertise and experience in common technology used today as well as what’s coming down the pipe in several key areas, including:

  • Network fundamentals
  • Routing protocols and concepts
  • LAN switching and wireless technology
  • WAN concepts and access

CCNA options: Take your pick of expertise

You will also find that Cisco certifications provide a range of options to help further your education. For example, you will find CCNA classes in CCNA Voice, CCNA Security and quite a few other classes that will help further your career as well as ensure that you comply with CISCO mandates for professional credentialing.

No More Procrastination! Find the Help You Need

Of course, taking CCNA classes is not as simple as making the decision and then doing it. You need to find a quality education provider to ensure that you have the understanding required to pass the CCNA exams. CCNA classes will help you prepare for these exams, but not all providers are the same. You must choose a provider that offers in-depth training, one-on-one tutoring, peer group study and more. A CCNA boot camp can provide exactly what you need, though students who prefer to attend something less rigorous will certainly find Cisco courses available that fit their needs, as well. In fact, the right provider will offer both accelerated and standard course options to fit the needs of every student.

About Cisco Training

Professionals who are highly proficient in the employment of Cisco operational systems supervise the Cisco courses offered at Unitek Education. Instructors are familiar with CCNP and CSP1 tracks as well as CCNA curriculum, are Cisco certified, and also serve as consultants to Unitek Education.

About Unitek Education

Unitek Education is well known as an IT training provider for skilled professionals seeking Cisco certification. As a Cisco Learning Partner (CLP), it offers highly focused training for individuals and corporations through accelerated training boot camps in Cisco CCNA and CCNP at its cutting-edge training centers in the United States. The acclaimed CCNA training program is a highly specialized course teaching both ICND1 and ICND2 using official Cisco training curriculum. To learn more about CCNA training courses, please visit www.unitek.com/training/cisco/ccna-training.php or call toll free 1-888-825-6273.

References and Sources-

*According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for network engineers will grow by as much as 30% between 2008 and 2018. (Source: www.bls.gov, 2/2012)


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OCS 2007 R2 Helpdesk training

Posted by Rubel Khan on July 26, 2010

Another great training resource has become available.    The course is designed to help you in supporting Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2. You will learn some of the most common Office Communicator 2007 R2 support scenarios that might be encountered, as well as how to troubleshoot the issues and how to resolve them. Additionally, you will also receive an overview of how to provide quality customer service throughout the call flow.

The goal of this course is to introduce you to Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2 support and to teach you how best to support the end-user in the Office Communicator 2007 R2 environment.

After completing this course, you will be able to do the following:

  • Identify the workflow of an Office Communicator 2007 R2 support incident.
  • Receive Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2 service requests.
  • Identify the affected component of in service request (Communicator, Live Meeting, and so on)
  • Locate and apply available documentation and reference material to resolve issue.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve general call driver scenarios for Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2, and apply effective methods for advanced service request scenarios.
  • Identify and use troubleshooting tools

For the course follow the below link,

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/technet/en-us/Live%20Meeting/OC2007R2HDT/WebHelp_Pro/Microsoft_Office_Communicator_2007_R2_Help_Desk_Training.htm

Source: Andy Ord’s Blog

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Now available! 74-404: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 – U.C. Voice Specialization

Posted by Rubel Khan on May 6, 2010

Exam 74-404 is now available in Prometric testing centers. This is an exam designed to validate that candidates have the skills to design, deploy, and administer Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Release 2 (R2).

Candidates for this exam should have experience with interoperability between Office Communications Server 2007 R2, Office Communications Server 2007, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging, and Active Directory Domain Services. Candidates should also have experience with network infrastructure components that support the deployment and ongoing management of Office Communications Server 2007 R2.

This exam covers the following topics:

  • Architecting and Designing Microsoft Unified Communications (UC) Voice Solutions
  • Administer User, Client, and Usage Scenarios
  • Configure Servers and Components
  • Troubleshoot Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Deployments

For a more detailed list of the skills measured on this exam, check out the prep guide. To schedule your exam, visit Prometric’s Web site

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FREE Exchange 2010/Unified Messaging content!

Posted by Rubel Khan on October 12, 2009

Get a head start and become the go-to messaging person within your organization. Microsoft Learning has developed some great, free resources on Exchange Server 2010, including Silverlight Learning Snacks on Unified Messaging, High Availability and Storage, eLearning Clinics highlighting the new features in Exchange 2010, and finally, a PrePress preview of the upcoming MS Press Administrator’s Companion Book.

Here are the links to all of this free content:

Free Silverlight Learning Snacks:

- Unified Messaging in Exchange 2010

- High Availability and Storage in Exchange 2010

Free PrePress Chapter Downloads:

- Free Chapters from Exchange 2010 Administrator’s Pocket Consultant

o Chapter 1: Exchange Server Administration Overview AND Chapter 6: Mailbox Administration

Free eLearning Clinics:

- Collection 6899: Exploring Features in Exchange 2010 (2-hours)

- Collection 6900: Introduction to Exchange 2010 (1-hour)

- Collection 6901: Exchange Server 2010 in an Enterprise (1-hour)

Microsoft’s Exchange Server 2010 Learning Portal:

- www.microsoft.com/learning/exchange

Source: http://borntolearn.mslearn.net/2009/10/free-exchange-2010unified-messaging-content

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Understanding How IT Organizational Change Can Help Drive Success with Unified Communications Whitepaper

Posted by Rubel Khan on September 27, 2009

Learn about the impact of UC on IT org structure, and leveraging changes to promote increased efficiency, collaboration, and user satisfaction  Read the white paper

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Unified Communications Overview Datasheet

Posted by Rubel Khan on September 27, 2009

Learn how breaking down communications silos can save money for your organization and help your users be more productive  Read the datasheet

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Microsoft Unified Communications How-to

Posted by Rubel Khan on September 16, 2009

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Too good not to share: http://stage.xcarab.com/microsoft/rolodex/

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Microsoft Voice Specialization Exam Numbering Change

Posted by Rubel Khan on June 24, 2009

Voice Specialization Exam Numbering Change
Voice partners: The Unified Communications Voice specialization Exam 88-924 has been changed to Exam 74-924. Content in the exam has not changed. However, because the successful completion of this exam is required to attain the Voice specialization after July 1, 2009, you should note this numbering change. Learn more about Voice requirements.

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Discover how unified communications works

Posted by Rubel Khan on June 23, 2009

Learn how unified communications meshes e-mail, calendaring, voice mail, IM and presence, VoIP, audio, video, and Web conferencing.

Posted in E-Learning, Free Training, Microsoft, Unified Communications | Leave a Comment »

 
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