OT (Slightly): Best Certification

Hello Everyone,

Long time no see... :-)

Anyway, what would you say is the 'hip', 'the next big thing', and the awwww
certification these days? Now don't say MCNGP because that's a given. hehe.
Between all your 'funny' responses, try to reply with your (IT/Non IT
Management professional) opinion as well. :-)

L8r.

BD
Thu Sep 28 11:55:10 CDT 2006

>>Did you see what Dragon (baadil_nospam@hotmail.com) graced us with in
elPMa3x4GHA.2208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl?<<
> Hello Everyone,
>
> Long time no see... :-)
>
> Anyway, what would you say is the 'hip', 'the next big thing', and
> the awwww certification these days? Now don't say MCNGP because
> that's a given. hehe. Between all your 'funny' responses, try to
> reply with your (IT/Non IT Management professional) opinion as well.
> :-)
>
> L8r.
Hmmmm.....Hip Certifications?!
http://www.shilohshepherds.info/hipXrayCertification.htm

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Dragon
Thu Sep 28 12:02:29 CDT 2006

Spammer.

"BD [MCNGP]" <www.CertGuard.com/forums/> wrote in message
news:OUK0U8x4GHA.3556@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>Did you see what Dragon (baadil_nospam@hotmail.com) graced us with in
> elPMa3x4GHA.2208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl?<<
>> Hello Everyone,
>>
>> Long time no see... :-)
>>
>> Anyway, what would you say is the 'hip', 'the next big thing', and
>> the awwww certification these days? Now don't say MCNGP because
>> that's a given. hehe. Between all your 'funny' responses, try to
>> reply with your (IT/Non IT Management professional) opinion as well.
>> :-)
>>
>> L8r.
> Hmmmm.....Hip Certifications?!
> http://www.shilohshepherds.info/hipXrayCertification.htm
>
> --
> BD
> MCNGP #51
> -- MCNGP.com - You think you know IT!?
> -- The new IT Certification Forums: www.CertGuard.com/forums/
>
>

BD
Thu Sep 28 12:09:07 CDT 2006

>>Did you see what Dragon (baadil_nospam@hotmail.com) graced us with in
uI7Vi$x4GHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl?<<
> Spammer.
>
Hahaha...sorry, had to. As for what is up and coming, check out the MCTS and
MCITP certifications

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man
Thu Sep 28 13:32:01 CDT 2006

I will be taking the active directory exam next week which is 70-297. From
what i know it has case studies. Can you tell me more about the exam itself.
How many questions it has? How many simulations it has? how long is the
exam?? does anyone know where i can get a active directory cd so i can
practice my skills.


"BD [MCNGP]" wrote:

> >>Did you see what Dragon (baadil_nospam@hotmail.com) graced us with in
> uI7Vi$x4GHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl?<<
> > Spammer.
> >
> Hahaha...sorry, had to. As for what is up and coming, check out the MCTS and
> MCITP certifications
>
> --
> BD
> MCNGP #51
> -- MCNGP.com - You think you know IT!?
> -- The new IT Certification Forums: www.CertGuard.com/forums/
>
>
>

Frisbee®
Thu Sep 28 13:42:47 CDT 2006

"man" <man@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5079FE95-66A3-4205-8AE5-2801FF219C73@microsoft.com...
>I will be taking the active directory exam next week which is 70-297. From
> what i know it has case studies. Can you tell me more about the exam
> itself.
> How many questions it has? How many simulations it has? how long is the
> exam?? does anyone know where i can get a active directory cd so i can
> practice my skills.

I'm sorry, but this week we're discussing illegal immigration and energy
alternatives.

Check back with us next week.

Preferably sometime after the Gator/Tide game.

BD
Thu Sep 28 14:02:33 CDT 2006

>>Did you see what man (man@discussions.microsoft.com) graced us with
in 5079FE95-66A3-4205-8AE5-2801FF219C73@microsoft.com?<<
> I will be taking the active directory exam next week which is 70-297.
> From what i know it has case studies. Can you tell me more about the
> exam itself. How many questions it has? How many simulations it has?
> how long is the exam?? does anyone know where i can get a active
> directory cd so i can practice my skills.
>
Dude, nobody would answer your questions (both times you asked it) below, why
the fsuk do you feel you need to piggyback our conversation? If we weren't gonna
answer the lame question down there, what makes you think we'll answer it here?
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CBIC
Thu Sep 28 14:05:46 CDT 2006


"Frisbee®" <billLASTNAME@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ONPch3y4GHA.1496@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> I'm sorry, but this week we're discussing illegal immigration and energy
> alternatives.
>
> Check back with us next week.
>
> Preferably sometime after the Gator/Tide game.
>
I believe next week we discuss religion and politics. Perhaps the week after
we can get to your question.

Jtyc
Thu Sep 28 14:19:39 CDT 2006

>Can you tell me more about the exam itself.
> How many questions it has? How many simulations it has? how long is the
> exam?? does anyone know where i can get a active directory cd so i can
> practice my skills.


The questions on the test itself won't matter if you know the material.
Build your own system and learn it.

Dragon
Thu Sep 28 14:18:16 CDT 2006

Stop buy one of the major computer store (Best Buy, CompUSA etc) and pick up
trail CD of Active Directoy. They are usually sitting over the counter and
come in different colors. Usually it say AOL (Active-directoy Only Limited)
on them. Install these on as many systems you have access to and link them
using IPX 802.2 protocol. You should have a working Active Directoy Network
to work on. If you want to study for additional stuff, try getting CDs for
Earth Link as well. Since these are all trial versions, they will cost you
nothing.

"man" <man@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5079FE95-66A3-4205-8AE5-2801FF219C73@microsoft.com...
>I will be taking the active directory exam next week which is 70-297. From
> what i know it has case studies. Can you tell me more about the exam
> itself.
> How many questions it has? How many simulations it has? how long is the
> exam?? does anyone know where i can get a active directory cd so i can
> practice my skills.
>
>
> "BD [MCNGP]" wrote:
>
>> >>Did you see what Dragon (baadil_nospam@hotmail.com) graced us with in
>> uI7Vi$x4GHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl?<<
>> > Spammer.
>> >
>> Hahaha...sorry, had to. As for what is up and coming, check out the MCTS
>> and
>> MCITP certifications
>>
>> --
>> BD
>> MCNGP #51
>> -- MCNGP.com - You think you know IT!?
>> -- The new IT Certification Forums: www.CertGuard.com/forums/
>>
>>
>>

Dragon
Thu Sep 28 14:19:09 CDT 2006

I looked at MCTS but it seems boring like all other MS certification.
Anything else other than MS, Cisco and other common ones?


"BD [MCNGP]" <www.CertGuard.com/forums/> wrote in message
news:%23GV7HEy4GHA.900@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>Did you see what Dragon (baadil_nospam@hotmail.com) graced us with in
> uI7Vi$x4GHA.4196@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl?<<
>> Spammer.
>>
> Hahaha...sorry, had to. As for what is up and coming, check out the MCTS
> and
> MCITP certifications
>
> --
> BD
> MCNGP #51
> -- MCNGP.com - You think you know IT!?
> -- The new IT Certification Forums: www.CertGuard.com/forums/
>
>

CBIC
Thu Sep 28 14:21:46 CDT 2006


"man" <man@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5079FE95-66A3-4205-8AE5-2801FF219C73@microsoft.com...
>I will be taking the active directory exam next week which is 70-297. From
> what i know it has case studies. Can you tell me more about the exam
> itself.
> How many questions it has?

Why do you care?

How many simulations it has?

It shouldn't matter if you're prepared.

how long is the
> exam??

Again, shouldn't matter.

does anyone know where i can get a active directory cd so i can
> practice my skills.

If you don't know this you're gonna fail. Seriously, I'm not joking. If you
don't know where to find active directory there ain't no way in h3ll you're
gonna pass this exam.

BD
Thu Sep 28 14:43:53 CDT 2006

>>Did you see what Dragon (baadil_nospam@hotmail.com) graced us with in
%23DRfaLz4GHA.1252@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl?<<
> Stop buy one of the major computer store (Best Buy, CompUSA etc) and
> pick up trail CD of Active Directoy. They are usually sitting over
> the counter and come in different colors. Usually it say AOL
> (Active-directoy Only Limited) on them. Install these on as many
> systems you have access to and link them using IPX 802.2 protocol.
> You should have a working Active Directoy Network to work on. If you
> want to study for additional stuff, try getting CDs for Earth Link as
> well. Since these are all trial versions, they will cost you nothing.
>
Wow Dragon....is that available to everyone? I would surely love to take
advantage of that. I can't believe I have missed them all this time. I'm off to
BestBuy right now to grab me a handful and pass them out to all of my friends
(because that's all the friends I have...I call him Slick Willy).

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-- The new IT Certification Forums: www.CertGuard.com/forums/

BD
Thu Sep 28 14:49:38 CDT 2006

>>Did you see what Dragon (baadil_nospam@hotmail.com) graced us with in
%23DhO6Lz4GHA.932@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl?<<
> I looked at MCTS but it seems boring like all other MS certification.
> Anything else other than MS, Cisco and other common ones?
>
Man, there is a slew of different IT Certifications out there...I have a list of
close to 70 Certification Vendors. You should be able to see the list at
www.certguard.com/links. Click the Training & Certification link to see their
particular Certifications.

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-- The new IT Certification Forums: www.CertGuard.com/forums/

Neil
Thu Sep 28 14:54:33 CDT 2006

did you hear "BD [MCNGP]" <www.CertGuard.com/forums/> say in news:
#GV7HEy4GHA.900@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl:

> As for what is up and coming, check out the MCTS and
> MCITP certifications
>

MCA is best hardest with updates

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/architect/default.mspx

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Neil
Thu Sep 28 14:56:54 CDT 2006

did you hear "Dragon" <baadil_nospam@hotmail.com> say in news:
#DRfaLz4GHA.1252@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl:

> . Usually it say AOL (Active-directoy Only Limited)
> on them.

you have earned a special place in my heart...

...NO, NOT LIKE THAT!

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Neil
Thu Sep 28 14:58:40 CDT 2006

did you hear "Dragon" <baadil_nospam@hotmail.com> say in news:
#DhO6Lz4GHA.932@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl:

> Anything else other than MS, Cisco and other common ones?

CCIE....now, go fetch and we'll see you in about 5 years or so....

(get your PMP, MBA or a B.Sc or something useful. Become a Business Analyst
or a Project Manager or something useful!)

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- Life for some is a tale of woe...but there's usually more woe than tail.

Frisbee®
Thu Sep 28 15:15:45 CDT 2006

"BD [MCNGP]" <www.CertGuard.com/forums/> wrote in message
news:eja6zdz4GHA.3360@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>Did you see what Dragon (baadil_nospam@hotmail.com) graced us with in
> %23DhO6Lz4GHA.932@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl?<<
>> I looked at MCTS but it seems boring like all other MS certification.
>> Anything else other than MS, Cisco and other common ones?
>>
> Man, there is a slew of different IT Certifications out there...I have a
> list of
> close to 70 Certification Vendors. You should be able to see the list at
> www.certguard.com/links. Click the Training & Certification link to see
> their
> particular Certifications.

I'll bet you don't have a link to the second best certification EVAR!

Brainbench!

I made megabucks after I got my MCNGP way back in 2001, but since then I got
a couple of brainbench certs and now I'm making more money than T.O.!

BD
Thu Sep 28 15:18:25 CDT 2006

>>Did you see what Frisbee® (billLASTNAME@yahoo.com) graced us with in
ewVAerz4GHA.3964@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl?<<
> "BD [MCNGP]" <www.CertGuard.com/forums/> wrote in message
> news:eja6zdz4GHA.3360@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> Did you see what Dragon (baadil_nospam@hotmail.com) graced us with
>>>> in
>> %23DhO6Lz4GHA.932@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl?<<
>>> I looked at MCTS but it seems boring like all other MS
>>> certification. Anything else other than MS, Cisco and other common
>>> ones?
>>>
>> Man, there is a slew of different IT Certifications out there...I
>> have a list of
>> close to 70 Certification Vendors. You should be able to see the
>> list at www.certguard.com/links. Click the Training & Certification
>> link to see their
>> particular Certifications.
>
> I'll bet you don't have a link to the second best certification EVAR!
>
> Brainbench!
>
> I made megabucks after I got my MCNGP way back in 2001, but since
> then I got a couple of brainbench certs and now I'm making more money
> than T.O.!
>
I keep meaning to check them out, this ADD really sucks at night. Email me and
remind me, that way I get the message when I'm at home tonight and spend a few
minutes looking them up.
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Frisbee®
Thu Sep 28 15:29:01 CDT 2006

"BD [MCNGP]" <www.CertGuard.com/forums/> wrote in message
news:eTt$5tz4GHA.2596@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>Did you see what Frisbee® (billLASTNAME@yahoo.com) graced us with in
> ewVAerz4GHA.3964@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl?<<
>> "BD [MCNGP]" <www.CertGuard.com/forums/> wrote in message
>> news:eja6zdz4GHA.3360@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Did you see what Dragon (baadil_nospam@hotmail.com) graced us with
>>>>> in
>>> %23DhO6Lz4GHA.932@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl?<<
>>>> I looked at MCTS but it seems boring like all other MS
>>>> certification. Anything else other than MS, Cisco and other common
>>>> ones?
>>>>
>>> Man, there is a slew of different IT Certifications out there...I
>>> have a list of
>>> close to 70 Certification Vendors. You should be able to see the
>>> list at www.certguard.com/links. Click the Training & Certification
>>> link to see their
>>> particular Certifications.
>>
>> I'll bet you don't have a link to the second best certification EVAR!
>>
>> Brainbench!
>>
>> I made megabucks after I got my MCNGP way back in 2001, but since
>> then I got a couple of brainbench certs and now I'm making more money
>> than T.O.!
>>
> I keep meaning to check them out, this ADD really sucks at night. Email me
> and
> remind me, that way I get the message when I'm at home tonight and spend a
> few
> minutes looking them up.

Don't bother, I was being sarcastic. I have well over one hundred
Brainbench certifications. They are for entertainment/educational value
only, IMHO. I would never admit to having them to any potential employer.

They are un-proctored exams, and as such anyone can cheat on them.
Employers know this and therefore they're pretty much less than worthless.
The ONLY reason employers like them is that they can have an interviewee sit
and take one of their exams while the hirer watches you take the exam.

I am certified in things I have absolutely no business being certified in.

CBIC
Thu Sep 28 15:32:47 CDT 2006


"Frisbee®" <billLASTNAME@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:eh4A5yz4GHA.1492@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

> I am certified in things I have absolutely no business being certified in.
>
>
Like taxidermy and roof repair? How about welding?

BD
Thu Sep 28 15:38:14 CDT 2006

>>Did you see what Frisbee® (billLASTNAME@yahoo.com) graced us with in
eh4A5yz4GHA.1492@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl?<<
>
> Don't bother, I was being sarcastic. I have well over one hundred
> Brainbench certifications. They are for entertainment/educational
> value only, IMHO. I would never admit to having them to any
> potential employer.
>
Yeah, I sorta suspected that, but still, I'd like to check them out just for the
fun of it.

> They are un-proctored exams, and as such anyone can cheat on them.
> Employers know this and therefore they're pretty much less than
> worthless. The ONLY reason employers like them is that they can have
> an interviewee sit and take one of their exams while the hirer
> watches you take the exam.
>
But who would cheat on an exam that they can cheat on. It's those exams that are
supposed to be impossible to cheat on that are the biggest targets, I'd almost
go as far as to say that I would probably trust someone with a BB Cert over a M$
Cert.

> I am certified in things I have absolutely no business being
> certified in.
>
Yet you haven't wanted to waste your time in the CertGuard Forums. ;) you know
I'm just kidding.


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Frisbee®
Thu Sep 28 15:40:36 CDT 2006

"CBIC" <spam.thisbiotch@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ezeft1z4GHA.3444@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>
> "Frisbee®" <billLASTNAME@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:eh4A5yz4GHA.1492@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>
>> I am certified in things I have absolutely no business being certified
>> in.
>>
>>
> Like taxidermy and roof repair? How about welding?

Believe you me, my missus WISHES I was certified in roof repair. And heat &
A/C repair.

If I showed her my BB certificate that shows I'm certified in child care,
she'd laugh so hard, she'd wet herself.

Neil
Thu Sep 28 15:56:09 CDT 2006

did you hear "Frisbee®" <billLASTNAME@yahoo.com> say in
news:efTmW5z4GHA.3396@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl:

> If I showed her my BB certificate that shows I'm certified in child
> care, she'd laugh so hard, she'd wet herself.

yup, made me laugh too. I should take that just to prove the futility of
the exam...

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- Noses run in our family.

Dragon
Thu Sep 28 18:00:30 CDT 2006

CCIE is overrated, crap, and boring. I am already bored, this would not be
fun. Collect degrees, got 'em. Now, PMP sounds interesting. I think I will
go to Prince2 instead. It is much more widely used (worldwide). This way I
might get some more travel done to EU.:-)


"Neil" <guess!!!@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns984CA28A0E2A5neilmcsegmailcom@207.46.248.16...
> did you hear "Dragon" <baadil_nospam@hotmail.com> say in news:
> #DhO6Lz4GHA.932@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl:
>
>> Anything else other than MS, Cisco and other common ones?
>
> CCIE....now, go fetch and we'll see you in about 5 years or so....
>
> (get your PMP, MBA or a B.Sc or something useful. Become a Business
> Analyst
> or a Project Manager or something useful!)
>
> --
> The InterNeil MCNGP Triple X
>
> - Life for some is a tale of woe...but there's usually more woe than tail.

Neil
Sat Sep 30 21:06:45 CDT 2006

did you hear "Dragon" <baadil_nospam@hotmail.com> say in
news:eIHInH14GHA.292@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl:

> Now, PMP sounds interesting. I think I will
> go to Prince2 instead. It is much more widely used (worldwide). This
> way I might get some more travel done to EU.:-)

BZZZZZZZZZZT! PRINCE 2 is becoming more widely accepted, but PMP is
worldwide and is considered (and has been for about 5 years) the premium PM
cert. PRINCE2 does mary nicely with ITIL and the whole ITSM cert but PMP is
still dah-bomb with PMers. Works in and out of the british commonwealth
were as PRINCE2 doesn't. might as well get your Project+

http://searchwinit.techtarget.com/expert/KnowledgebaseAnswer/0,289625,sid1
_gci1173191,00.html

http://tinyurl.com/nohgv

for reference, but ya know, google man

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- NO CARRIER... Naval Aviator's worst nightmare!

Dragon
Mon Oct 02 12:38:30 CDT 2006

So........ are you PMP certified? I am planing on moving back to the UK from
the US and was thinking Prince 2 as a lot of jobs there require that.

Pinging UK Residents:
Are there any PMP certified guys/gals out in the UK that have success in
finding jobs that require Prince2 but will accept PMP?


"Neil" <guess!!!@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns984EE0F82F272neilmcsegmailcom@207.46.248.16...
> did you hear "Dragon" <baadil_nospam@hotmail.com> say in
> news:eIHInH14GHA.292@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl:
>
>> Now, PMP sounds interesting. I think I will
>> go to Prince2 instead. It is much more widely used (worldwide). This
>> way I might get some more travel done to EU.:-)
>
> BZZZZZZZZZZT! PRINCE 2 is becoming more widely accepted, but PMP is
> worldwide and is considered (and has been for about 5 years) the premium
> PM
> cert. PRINCE2 does mary nicely with ITIL and the whole ITSM cert but PMP
> is
> still dah-bomb with PMers. Works in and out of the british commonwealth
> were as PRINCE2 doesn't. might as well get your Project+
>
> http://searchwinit.techtarget.com/expert/KnowledgebaseAnswer/0,289625,sid1
> _gci1173191,00.html
>
> http://tinyurl.com/nohgv
>
> for reference, but ya know, google man
>
> --
> The InterNeil MCNGP Triple X
>
> - NO CARRIER... Naval Aviator's worst nightmare!