Cloud computing — private, public, and hybrid — is part of almost every enterprise data center strategy. As a result, there is a strong demand for IT professionals with the skills required to maintain and manage cloud infrastructure services. The CompTIA Cloud+ certification validates that a certified professional has the expertise needed for a cloud data center job. Typical job titles that may require CompTIA Cloud+ certification include SysAdmins, Network Administrator, Cloud Engineer, Systems or Network Engineer, and Data Center Manager. The CompTIA Cloud+ certification validates the candidate’s ability to:
Analyze system requirements to successfully execute workload migrations to the cloud
Determine proper allocation of cloud resources and apply necessary changes based on performance data
Apply appropriate technologies and processes, including automation and orchestration, to ensure desired system performance
Implement appropriate security controls given requirements
Troubleshoot capacity, automation, connectivity and security issues related to cloud implementations
Required exam: Earning the CompTIA Cloud+ certification requires passing one exam — CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-002).
Prerequisites: None.
Recommended experience: While there are no specific prerequisites for the exam, CompTIA recommends that candidates have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in system administration.
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Friday, August 21, 2020
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Security+ Exam Costs
While opportunity costs are likely more important, the dollar cost of the Security+ is worth considering as well. The cost of the Security+ exam (SY0-501) in the US today is $339. Of course you will also need to account for training resources as well. In many cases the cost of study materials outstrips exam costs.
Looking for Security+ training from a CompTIA-approved partner? Check out our CompTIA Security+ video-training course!
We know these sort of articles usually end with an “it depends” sort of answer. That makes sense because it is true, but more concrete responses can be beneficial. So, with the disclaimer that it does depend and every situation is different, we’ll make a few specific suggestions.
If any of these apply to you, then the Security+ is probably worth it:
You’re an entry-level IT pro looking to shift to a cybersecurity career.
You work in IT and want foundational knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape.
You want to do government or contract work that requires the Security+.
You know you want to go into security, but don’t know where to start.
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Looking for Security+ training from a CompTIA-approved partner? Check out our CompTIA Security+ video-training course!
We know these sort of articles usually end with an “it depends” sort of answer. That makes sense because it is true, but more concrete responses can be beneficial. So, with the disclaimer that it does depend and every situation is different, we’ll make a few specific suggestions.
If any of these apply to you, then the Security+ is probably worth it:
You’re an entry-level IT pro looking to shift to a cybersecurity career.
You work in IT and want foundational knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape.
You want to do government or contract work that requires the Security+.
You know you want to go into security, but don’t know where to start.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
EC-Council CND certifications
By demonstrably meeting DoD standards, the CompTIA Cloud+ and EC-Council CND certifications now gain greater clout within the IT community at large. This move further solidifies the significance of passing these challenging exams — and makes certified individuals even more valuable, regardless of whether an employer involves itself with the DoD.
Both these certifications have a heavy emphasis on cybersecurity. As global trends continue to show the vital importance that security plays in the digital age, we can expect to see analogous moves to promote education in the field. Likewise, this makes it a safe bet for professionals who want to further their careers.
Ultimately, this demonstrates that the DoD, just like most other enterprises, is undergoing a seismic shift in its IT infrastructure. The future is the cloud. As organizations become increasingly aware of the benefits that centralized cloud computing brings to the table, we’re seeing a corresponding rise in demand for qualified professionals.
Both these certifications have a heavy emphasis on cybersecurity. As global trends continue to show the vital importance that security plays in the digital age, we can expect to see analogous moves to promote education in the field. Likewise, this makes it a safe bet for professionals who want to further their careers.
Ultimately, this demonstrates that the DoD, just like most other enterprises, is undergoing a seismic shift in its IT infrastructure. The future is the cloud. As organizations become increasingly aware of the benefits that centralized cloud computing brings to the table, we’re seeing a corresponding rise in demand for qualified professionals.
That’s why we care about certifications like Cloud+. These badges of honor show that IT pros have what it takes to meet organizational needs as they become more reliant on cloud computing.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Install a Better Terminal Emulator, Code Editor and Font Set
The three I’ve chosen below are the ones I use the most, but you may prefer alternate or additional ones depending on your needs. For example, you may wish to install additional Linux management tools or integrated development environment (IDE) software.
iTerm is a feature-rich and fully customizable terminal emulator that replaces the limited one that comes with macOS (/Applications/Utilities/Terminal.app). You can download the iTerm app from https://www.iterm2.com. Next, you should move the downloaded iTerm2 app to your /Applications folder and create a link to it on your dock for easy access.
Visual Studio Code is arguably the best text and code editor for Linux administration and development. In addition to being fully customizable, Visual Studio Code boasts many different features and troubleshooting tools that make it equally attractive to Linux administrators and developers. You can download the Visual Studio Code app from https://code.visualstudio.com. Next, you should move the downloaded app to your /Applications folder and create a link to it on your dock for easy access.
Nerd Fonts provides a font set that is better suited toward Linux administrators and developers compared to the default font set provided by macOS. You can use Nerd Fonts in any app that allows you to customize the font set, as well as within macOS itself. You can install Nerd Fonts using the following brew commands:
brew tap homebrew/cask-fonts
brew cask install font-hack-nerd-font
iTerm is a feature-rich and fully customizable terminal emulator that replaces the limited one that comes with macOS (/Applications/Utilities/Terminal.app). You can download the iTerm app from https://www.iterm2.com. Next, you should move the downloaded iTerm2 app to your /Applications folder and create a link to it on your dock for easy access.
Visual Studio Code is arguably the best text and code editor for Linux administration and development. In addition to being fully customizable, Visual Studio Code boasts many different features and troubleshooting tools that make it equally attractive to Linux administrators and developers. You can download the Visual Studio Code app from https://code.visualstudio.com. Next, you should move the downloaded app to your /Applications folder and create a link to it on your dock for easy access.
Nerd Fonts provides a font set that is better suited toward Linux administrators and developers compared to the default font set provided by macOS. You can use Nerd Fonts in any app that allows you to customize the font set, as well as within macOS itself. You can install Nerd Fonts using the following brew commands:
brew tap homebrew/cask-fonts
brew cask install font-hack-nerd-font
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Monday, August 17, 2020
Friends of Bob’ Describe His Influence, Impact
Several so-called “FoBs” or Friends of Bob, including several fellow IT Hall of Fame inductees, spoke in the CahnnelCon video about Stegner’s impact and influence on their careers and the IT industry.
“Bob has the ability to surround himself with successful, highly motivated people and his commitment to the reseller community for more than 30 years is a true testament to serving others,” said Steve Harper, retired from Network Management Group, a Hutchinson, Kans.-based solution provider, and a 2012 IT Hall of Fame inductee along with other founding members of Ingram Micro’s famed VentureTech Network. “His service to major corporations, reseller businesses, and individuals in the IT community has been greatly appreciated by all. He’s a good man, a great father, a mentor to many, and a true go-giver. Bob Stegner is a true people person. I remember one time when I had major surgery back in 1999, Bob came to the Mayo Clinic here in Phoenix and sat with my wife as I came out of surgery. I’ve never forgotten that true act of friendship and kindness.”
Stegner was well-known in solution provider communities for his commitment to SMBs, but also for his sense of humor—often taking the stage in costumes, each more garish or over-the-top than the previous one, a trait remembered by Jane Cage, semi-retired from Heartland Technology Solutions, a Joplin, Mo.-based solution provider and fellow VentureTech founder and IT Hall of Fame inductee,
“Congratulations on a career that stretched from coast to coast. And I have to say there’s never been anyone in all of my IT associations that’s worn a toga any better than you have,” Cage said.
Ted Warner, founder and consultant at Connecting Point Greeley, and fellow VentureTech Founder/IT Hall of Fame inductee, took time to reflect on how much Stegner meant to his business—and to many more through the years.
“Bob has the ability to surround himself with successful, highly motivated people and his commitment to the reseller community for more than 30 years is a true testament to serving others,” said Steve Harper, retired from Network Management Group, a Hutchinson, Kans.-based solution provider, and a 2012 IT Hall of Fame inductee along with other founding members of Ingram Micro’s famed VentureTech Network. “His service to major corporations, reseller businesses, and individuals in the IT community has been greatly appreciated by all. He’s a good man, a great father, a mentor to many, and a true go-giver. Bob Stegner is a true people person. I remember one time when I had major surgery back in 1999, Bob came to the Mayo Clinic here in Phoenix and sat with my wife as I came out of surgery. I’ve never forgotten that true act of friendship and kindness.”
Stegner was well-known in solution provider communities for his commitment to SMBs, but also for his sense of humor—often taking the stage in costumes, each more garish or over-the-top than the previous one, a trait remembered by Jane Cage, semi-retired from Heartland Technology Solutions, a Joplin, Mo.-based solution provider and fellow VentureTech founder and IT Hall of Fame inductee,
“Congratulations on a career that stretched from coast to coast. And I have to say there’s never been anyone in all of my IT associations that’s worn a toga any better than you have,” Cage said.
Ted Warner, founder and consultant at Connecting Point Greeley, and fellow VentureTech Founder/IT Hall of Fame inductee, took time to reflect on how much Stegner meant to his business—and to many more through the years.
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Friday, August 14, 2020
New A+ Exams Released by Comptia, named A+
Comptia organization, a pioneer in promoting computer skills among youth in USA and worldwide, released new A+ exams on 15th Jan 2019. The exams will be replacing the current A+ exams, namely A+ Essentials exam (220-901) and A+ Practical exam (220-902). The new exams have been named as A+ Core1 (200-1001) and A+ Core2 (200-1002) and available from Jan 15th 2019.
Important features of new exams:
CompTIA A+ 220-1001 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting.
CompTIA A+ 220-1002 covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures.
The exams are already effective, though the older exams Comptia A+ Essentials, and Comptia A+ Practical Application will be live till July 2019. It may be noted that Comptia’s new A+ exams will have more emphasis on virtualization, cloud, and security. Simulationexams.com is in the process of releasing the practice tests for the same. Check out Comptia A+ Core1 and Comptia A+ Core2 practice tests pages for more details.
Important features of new exams:
CompTIA A+ 220-1001 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting.
CompTIA A+ 220-1002 covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures.
The exams are already effective, though the older exams Comptia A+ Essentials, and Comptia A+ Practical Application will be live till July 2019. It may be noted that Comptia’s new A+ exams will have more emphasis on virtualization, cloud, and security. Simulationexams.com is in the process of releasing the practice tests for the same. Check out Comptia A+ Core1 and Comptia A+ Core2 practice tests pages for more details.
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Thursday, August 13, 2020
Senior system administrator salary
Senior system administrator salaries vary dramatically by location but according to Glassdoor.com, the national average earning is $81,745.
A senior system administrator job description typically includes:
Hands-on experience with a range of operating systems, backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring tools
A deep understanding of the principles and practices of effective management, since they often supervise junior admins even if all the sysadmins report to the same manager
A requirement to sign a non-disclosure agreement, since they often work with sensitive personal information that is subject to data privacy requirements
Junior system administrator salary
For a less experienced system administrator, a junior position is the norm. Based on Glassdoor.com analysis, the average annual salary for junior system administrators is $51,533.
A bachelor’s degree is definitely worth having in terms of competitive compensation and career promotion in any information technology field, and system administration is no exception.
A junior system administrator’s job duties typically include updating hardware and software packages, revising documentation, installing computer and network systems, monitoring computer systems using a range of tools, addressing threats, and enabling disaster recovery. They can also provide IT support for local and remote employees and train users on new software applications and other technology.
A senior system administrator job description typically includes:
Hands-on experience with a range of operating systems, backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring tools
A deep understanding of the principles and practices of effective management, since they often supervise junior admins even if all the sysadmins report to the same manager
A requirement to sign a non-disclosure agreement, since they often work with sensitive personal information that is subject to data privacy requirements
Junior system administrator salary
For a less experienced system administrator, a junior position is the norm. Based on Glassdoor.com analysis, the average annual salary for junior system administrators is $51,533.
A bachelor’s degree is definitely worth having in terms of competitive compensation and career promotion in any information technology field, and system administration is no exception.
A junior system administrator’s job duties typically include updating hardware and software packages, revising documentation, installing computer and network systems, monitoring computer systems using a range of tools, addressing threats, and enabling disaster recovery. They can also provide IT support for local and remote employees and train users on new software applications and other technology.
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