Getting Certified on Cisco
CCNA training is to get a second-level Cisco Career certification. CCNA certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routers and switches, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.
Cisco Training will help you get a passing score on Cisco exam #640-802, or combined passing scores on both the ICND1 #640-822 and ICND2 #640-816 exams. Passing the ICND1 get you the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT). Passing scores are set by using statistical analysis and are subject to change. At the completion of the exam, you get a score report along with a breakout by exam section and the passing score for the exam. Cisco does not publish exam passing scores because exam questions and passing scores are subject to change without notice.
The use of IP, EIGRP, Frame Relay, RIPv2, VLANs, Ethernet, and access control lists are all included within the curriculum. CISCO produces a breakdown of the CCNA topics on their website. The exams themselves include a mixture of question types including Multiple choice, drag and drop, Testlets and simulations.
What is a cloud?
For those of you like me who do not know what hosted exchange or private clouds are then this article might help. When I think of clouds I am reminded to look up and see white cotton ball like clouds hung so delicately and yet floating so effortlessly through the sky. If you move to the Midwest and hit Oklahoma the clouds become a bit more treacherous, less appealing and in some cases produce unwanted byproducts such as hail, sleet, lightening and tornedos. I know the actual clouds do not produce these weather phenomena, but bear with me because this article to the chagrin of my friend Paul is not about the weather. I am actually writing about something that I have even less knowledge on, private clouds.
This is not a conspiracy by the United States as a whole or any of those that comprise this great democratic union to raise funds by selling clouds to help in this down economy. I am actually referring to private clouds that Cloud Hosting companies such… Continue reading
The Art of Recruiting Sales Personnel
KeenHire Sales Recruiting, People Management, & Organizational Development
Just out of college and in my first job I read a book. Reading the book is not the big news, however, the focus of the book is, “Keep the main thing, the main thing”. For some it is hard to focus on one area of their business—the parts they are really good at and let others step up and fill in the gaps. A really good leader will allow for those who have the skill set to step up and take over those areas that are lacking the proper attention. In particular, recruiting the sales team is a make or break part of any business and also is an area I think always has room for improvement. One really effective thing management can do here is convey the mission of the company and the goals at that given time. Taking the time to analyze each applicant and profiling them would take away from other duties they could be focusing on.
One might think the HR… Continue reading
What to Look for When Buying Ramps for your Car
A quality set of car ramps can make doing an oil change or draining a radiatormuch easier. There are a few things you should consider, however, before buying a pair. So, here is a list of things you should know about car ramps to be used with your vehicle.
If your vehicle is low profile, or does not have much ground clearance, choose low profile car ramps. These types of ramps are designed with longer, more gradual inclines that allow a low profile sports car or vehicle to be driven on to the ramps without touching or damaging the undercarriage of the vehicle.
Make sure you know what the curb weight of your vehicle (the weight of the vehicle without any passengers or cargo) is, and buy car ramps that are rated for weights much higher. In fact, buy car ramps that support as much as weight as possible while remaining in your price range. For most cars and trucks, a maximum load rating of between 6500 – 10,000 pounds is appropriate and car… Continue reading
Marketing Potpourri
1. Take Care of your loved ones. Nowadays, there are many ways to provide help for your loved ones, but who likes to be in a hospital type setting? What better way to do it than with a home care agency, which are for more than just in-home care specialists. Assisted living is always better when it is your own home rather someone else’s. If you are interested and have a heart for home care you can become a part of the industry by opening a In-home Care Franchise in your city.
2. Join their world. Technology is its own world so if you are interested in getting with the time and saving some resources on the IT side of things think about hosted exchange. It could be the answer to a lot of your questions relating to cutting expenses, but not productivity, while at the same time increasing your margins.
3. Friendly Advice. If your are interested in a hosted exchange solution then I suggest you read over some hosted exchange archiving so you can filter out those companies that do not meet… Continue reading
Public use social networks to pay respects
MARY MINIHAN and JOANNE HUNT
CONDOLENCE: FINE GAEL headquarters used modern social networking techniques to allow members of the public to pay their respects to former taoiseach Dr Garret FitzGerald.
A traditional book of condolence was opened yesterday morning at the home health care agency Collegeville, the party’s office on Upper Mount Street outside of Philadelphia, PA.
Those who could not get to headquarters to sign the book were invited to tweet the party or leave a message on the official Fine Gael Facebook page, following a suggestion from one of the party’s Facebook followers. The messages were then transcribed into the condolence book. Many messages arrived from Irish people living in Australia, the United States and Britain.
“Sincere thanks to everyone who has sent messages for the book of condolence. It is clear that Garret was loved and respected by so many people, all over the world,” the Facebook page said last night.
Among those who signed the condolence book in the traditional manner yesterday were Fine Gael TDs Alan Farrell and Peter Matthews.… Continue reading
Social Networking Saves Homeless Animals
As the popularity of social networking continues to explode, more and more people are finding old friends, making new ones and finding love at sites such as Facebook.
But it isn’t only people who are benefiting from the inter-connectivity the sites afford — man’s best friend also is enjoying the fruits of social networking.
While for years rescue groups have used websites like Petfinder.com to list pets in need of new homes, Facebook has added another layer of networking that has resulted in thousands of canine and feline lives saved, rescuers say.
“Facebook and Petfinder have proven to be very useful tools in helping us find forever homes for our dogs and cats,” said Lauren Dobkowski, administrator of the Meriden Humane Society’s Facebook page. “They allow us to reach people who may never have walked through our doors if they hadn’t seen an animal that interested them online.
Hamden resident Megan Shea started the City of Hartford Animal Shelter Facebook page last year after getting involved with the shelter that has one of the highest… Continue reading
Geeky parents’ Facebook tribute as they call baby daughter ‘Like’ after social networking feature
dIN ISRAELI couple have named their daughter Like – as a tribute to Facebook.
Lior Adler and wife 
Vardit are such big fans of the social networking site they wanted to give their baby a related name.
They took their inspiration from a Facebook feature which allows users to “like” friends’ messages, pictures and statuses.
Lior said they wanted their daughter to have an original name that was “modern and innovative”.
But his family and friends reacted “incredulously” when they found out.
He said: “They didn’t believe it. I believe there will be people who will lift an eyebrow but it is my girl and that’s what is fun about it.”
However, he insisted he has since received “congratulations from all over the world”.
Like will not be the only member of her family with a strange name.
In honour of their fondness for cooking, the Adlers – who live near Tel Aviv – called a daughter Pie and another Dvash, Hebrew for honey.
LinkedIn IPO priced at $45 a share, to make debut today in NYSE under symbol LNKD.
Mountain View-based social networking site for professionals, LinkedIn has priced its IPO at the higher end $45 a share, making it the biggest US Internet IPO since Google went public and indicates the voracious investor appetite for social networking sites.
LinkedIn and its investors, including Goldman Sachs, are selling $352.8 million worth of stock in its IPO that will be launched on Thursday and will be trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LNKD. The underwriters also have the option to sell an additional 1.1 million shares, which would bump up the total amount raised to $405 million. The $45 a share price values the networking website at slightly over $4 billion. Continue reading