We always hear about MCSE, MCDBA, MCSA and etc. What is the different between each of that? Which certification are suitable for me? What is the future and career chance for each of the certification?

The generation of Microsoft Certifications are more specific and targeted to prove your expertise in specific fields.

There are 3 levels of Certification Series,

1. Architect Series
2. Professional Series
3. Technology Series

Architect Series-

The Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) program identifies top industry experts in IT architecture. Most of them required:

• Have a rigorous and competitive entry process.
• Require the candidate to work closely with a mentor who is a Microsoft Certified Architect.
• Culminate in an oral review in front of previously certified architects.
• Require certification refresh.

Professional Series-

Professional Series credentials validate a comprehensive set of skills required to be successful on the job. Most of them required:

• Typically consist of one to three exams.
• Have one or more prerequisites from the Technology Series.
• Are focused on a single job role.
• Require certification refresh to maintain active status.

Technology Series-

Microsoft Technology Specialists are consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology. They required:

• Typically consist of one to three exams.
• Are focused on a key Microsoft product or technology.
• Do not include job-role skills.
• Will be retired when mainstream product support for the particular technology expires.

If you are interesting in Microsoft Certification, you are require to understand your job scope, your interesting and your strength before you choose any Microsoft Certifications. The different between the series above are very important before you register the course.

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This year, 2008 we have a world class IT event held in our country. WCIT 2008 is jointly organized by the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) and the Association of the Computer and Multimedia Industry of Malaysia (PIKOM), with the support of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia.

WCIT 2008 will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on May 18 – 22, 2008. Themed “The Global Impact of Information and Communications Technology: Enable Businesses, Empower Societies, Enrich Economies”, the five-day event is expected to draw more than 2,500 delegates from over 80 countries.

Keynote speakers are expected to include some of the most respected and admired names in Government and industry.

WCIT 2008 incorporates a three-day congress to address global impact issues, a Link Program for business matching that includes:

• business-to-business (B2B)
• business-to-government (B2G)
• business-to-industry (B2I)

WCIT is the flagship event of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), a consortium of 73 international ICT organizations whose members comprise more than 90% of the global IT market.

WCIT 2008 held at KLCC ( Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre ) located heart of KL.

The Contact Information are below:

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Kuala Lumpur City Centre
50088 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Tel: +603 2333 2888
Fax: +603 2333 2800
Email: info@klccconventioncentre.com
Website: www.klccconventioncentre.com

Please visit WCIT 2008 official Web Site for more information.

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Approaching the company’s largest enterprise launch in its history, Microsoft reached another important milestone with the release to manufacturing (RTM) of Windows Server 2008.

The response from IT professionals and developers has been strong (over two million
beta and evaluation versions have been requested) as the company moves toward the February 27 worldwide launch of Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008, and SQL Server 2008.

Windows Server 2008 was developed in tandem with the Windows Vista code base. As such it has most of that operating system’s advanced management and security features, such as integrated Network Access Protection (NAP) and Group Policy enforcement using Active Directory.

Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows Server 2008

1. Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V

   The Windows Server 2008 wave will include a version with Windows Server Hyper-V available, a powerful virtualization technology with strong management and security features. Hyper-V will help businesses reduce costs, increase agility and system availability for production server consolidation, disaster recovery, test and development, and, when coupled with System Center Virtual Machine Manager, the end-to-end management of dynamic data centers.

2. A World-Class Web and Applications Platform

   Windows Server 2008 provides a highly secure, easy-to-manage platform for developing and reliably hosting applications and services that are delivered from the server or over the Web. New features include simplified management, increased security, and both performance and extensibility improvements which deliver a unified platform for Web publishing that integrates Internet Information Services 7.0 (IIS 7.0), ASP.NET, Windows Communication Foundation, and Microsoft Office SharePoint Services.

3. Improved Networking Performance

   Windows Server 2008 introduces the biggest change in the networking stack since Windows NT 4.0. Technologies like Receive Window Auto-Tuning, Receive Side Scaling, and Quality of Service (QoS) allow organizations to take full advantage of today’s multi-gigabit networks. Integrated IPsec and the new Windows Firewall with Advanced Security allow organizations to help secure and control the flow of network traffic.

4. Enhanced Security and Compliance

   Windows Server 2008 has been developed from the ground up with the strictest security in mind. Always "shields up," Windows Server 2008 installs only the needed services for the roles the server is performing. Enhanced auditing, Drive Encryption, event forwarding, and Rights Management Services are just some of the technologies that help organizations adhere to today’s strict IT compliance standards.

5. Take Back Control over Your Branch Offices

   Managing servers, services, and security at remote locations is an ongoing challenge for IT Professionals. Windows Server 2008 simplifies administration of the servers in branch offices with enhancements to Active Directory, including Read-Only Domain Controllers and administrative role separation. Technologies like BitLocker and the Server Core installation option are specific features that help increase security and address the unique needs of branch offices.

6. Server Management Made Easier

   Simplifying the day-to-day complexities of server administration is a key theme in many of the enhancements included in Windows Server 2008. New management tools like the Server Manager Console provide a single, unified console for managing a server’s configuration and system information, displaying server status, identifying problems with server role configuration, and managing all roles installed on the server.

7. Enhanced Scripting and Task Automation

   New technologies like Windows PowerShell, a command-line shell and scripting language, help IT Professionals automate common tasks. With a new admin-focused scripting language, more than 120 standard command-line tools, and consistent syntax and utilities, Windows PowerShell allows IT Professionals to more easily control system administration and to accelerate automation.

8. Centralized Application Access

   With Windows Server 2008, users will have highly secure access to internal applications through firewall-friendly ports. With Windows Server Terminal Services RemoteApp, only the application window, not the entire remote desktop, launches and runs in its own resizable, interactive window on the client computer’s desktop.

9. Protect Unhealthy Computers from Entering the Network

   Network Access Protection (NAP) addresses the industry-wide problem of unhealthy computers accessing and compromising an organization’s network. NAP is used to help ensure that any computer connecting to the network meets corporate policy for health requirements, to limit network access for computers not meeting the predefined policy, to provide remediation services to get those computers back to a healthy state, and to provide ongoing compliance checking.

10. Better Together with Windows Vista

    Because Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 are built as part of a single development project, they share a number of new technologies across networking, storage, security, and management. Organizations can immediately see the benefits of running Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista as their client and server solution.

There are 3 main features that all IT professional waiting for:

1. Vista Code Base Server with Hyper-V Virtualization

2. IIS 7

3. Security feature, especially the NAP.

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Are you IT related employees? Are you under paid? What is the reasonable salary for IT related jobs in Malaysia? The answer is here.

PayScale completed a Survey in Malaysia for Major IT related jobs.

Chart 1 :- Median Salary by Job in Malaysia

Median Salary by Job - Country: Malaysia (Malaysia)

Chart 2:- Median Salary by City in Malaysia

Median Salary by City - Country: Malaysia (Malaysia)

Chart 3:- Median Salary by Employer Type in Malaysia

Median Salary by Employer Type - Country: Malaysia (Malaysia)

According the chart above, Malaysia IT related job salary level are average. The best idea is work as Project Manager in Kuala Lumpur for Non-Profit Organization. You want to become on of them? What is your strength in IT? The fastest way is get an IT Professional Certification. Please visit TrainPro Academy - The Training Professional for more information.

To better assist you, we have prepared a few commonly asked questions to coach through your career advancement.

Why IT Professional Certification?
IT Certification provides employers with a means to identify those qualified individuals who are capable of performing the job successfully. It assists us in making important connections in a career. In today’s ever challenging job environment, value-added to our employers is paramount. Hence, keep your certifications current because a renewed certification indicates that you are up to date on industry standards.

What is the salary scheme for a certified IT professional?
Please refer to MCP Magazine 2004 salary surveys. The salary survey done by Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine.

What are the growth areas in IT industry?
In its May 2002 Hot Jobs Report, Robert Half Technology (RHT) reported that networking is experiencing the strongest growth in corporate IT departments in the United States. The development of wireless networks needed to support a growing mobile workforce and the implementation of new security measures to safeguard corporate data are two major contributors to this trend. Workers with skills in wireless LAN and firewall administration are highly marketable in the current environment. Networking experienced a 23% growth, followed by Help desk/end user support (15%), Internet/intranet development (13%), Application development (11%) and Database management (10%).

Who should become certified as an MCSE on Windows 2003?
The MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2003 credential is appropriate for IT professionals working in the typically complex computing environment of medium-to-large organizations. We recommend that an MCSE on Windows 2000 have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system.

MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

What is MCSE?

The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) is Microsoft Windows® 2003 credential is the premier certification for professionals who design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 2003 environment. The most sought after and recognized IT professional certification within the industry. MCSE holders do command superior salaries and the best job positions in the IT networking field due to their knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft technologies.

Who should attend?

IT Professionals
e.g.
Network Administrator, System Administrator, Information System Administrator, Network Technician, Technical Support Specialist and DBA
Those are just starting this career path.

CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Association 

CCNA® certification is the first step on an industry-recognized career track, which enhances your networking knowledge and skill in designing and developing custom business solutions with Cisco® routers and switches.
The CCNA® credential indicates knowledge of networking for small-office, home-office (SOHO) market and the ability to work in small businesses or organizations, while establishing highly rewarding and sustainable career path in today’s competitive networking industry. Responsibilities include installing and configuring Cisco® switches and routers in multi-protocol inter-networks using LAN and WAN interfaces, provide Level 1 troubleshooting service, and improve network performance and security.

Who should attend?

IT Professionals
e.g.
Network Administrator, Network Analysts System Administrators, Network Technician, Internet Security Specialists, Help Desk Engineer, Deployment Engineer and Technical Support Specialist.
Those are just starting this career path.

Looking for MCSE + CCNA Training?

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