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    - pda und digitale zertifikate für signatur Wer nutzt digitale Zertifikate für sichere eMail auf pdas ? Signatur und Verschlüsselung mit Zertifikaten wie bei outlook sollen auf pda implementiert werden. Informationen bitte an kd.brinkmann@t-online.de oder kd.brinkmann@hzd.hessen.de Vielen Dank für jegliche Art von Tipp oder Hinweis. Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158181
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    - Will it be any good? Right now I still have about 3 years 6 months left in the military. I have the opportunity to take all the classes I need to in order to learn what I need for MCSE. My question is, if I take these classes and get the MCSE on Windows 2003 certifications after, by the time I get out will it be worth anything? Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158170
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    - Non-Tech, But Industry Related Questions Hey guys, I've posted here a few times, but had no real questions to ask until today...mainly because I'm somewhat adept at finding answers to technical questions myself...but the question(s) I have stray from the mundane "WHER ECAN I FIND BRAINDUMPZ 4 TEH MCSE EXAMS!!!!!!!11" that seem to flood this place, so at the risk of being flamed, I'll ask anyway. The place I'm working at is great for the most part, but there are a few issues that have really been plaguing me, especially when I've had time to dwell on them, such as on the commute home today... a) I've noticed a few EU's as of late wanting me to just drop everything I'm doing to take care of their problem, and are completely ignorant/indifferent of the fact that what I may currently be doing might be just a bit more important than cleaning the spyware off of their computer so they're not getting pop-ups or configuring MSN so it'll work on their *WORK*station (it's called that for a reason, folks.) b) I've been asked to start installing software on our business machines, which I find of questionable origin or legitimacy because the head office is too cheap to pay for REAL licensing. I already alluded to the doubt as to whether it's legit software or not, and was promptly assured by our site manager that it was all legit and had proper licenses and everything...though for some reason, she was adamant that I use the same key on all the PC's, and not register the product, which is what aroused my suspicion...that, and the fact that last I checked, Windows wasn't distributed on Maxell CD's with the key written on them in permanent marker. :p c) The computers we use have to be at least 6 years out of date, yet it's expected of us ("us" being ME) to deal with the equipment, and subsequent problems due to its sheer age and horrible mistreatment over the years. d) We have Windows 2000 servers, yet they INSIST on us using our computers in a workgroup-type environment because it involves less "administrative overhead" (which both you and I know is a crock - then again, I suppose MY staying after work on a consistent basis is less "overhead", as far as they're concerned), and as a result, another big thing I've been facing from EU's is the fact that they get refused access to the server a lot. Sorry folks, but thanks to the whole peer-to-peer idea, you're not all getting access. First come, first served. My big question is...how would you broach this stuff to your boss? I'm worried about the fact that I'll get the "you don't like it, there's the door", speech...but at the same time, I know people who've actually ended up taken to court because they installed pirated software for their company and ended up being held liable for it. I really have no idea what to do here. :( Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158168
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    - Are the tests still multiple choice? Anyone know if the tests are still mostly multiple choice answers? I was told Microsoft changed the tests to interactive questions and answers. Instead of ABCD answer your question might be set up a DHCP server and a simulation would appear and you would have to set it up. Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158167
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    - Brainbench tests Does anyone have copies of Brainbench exams? Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158155
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    - Exam Prep Resource Exam Prep site www.examcheets.com is providing 30% to 50% exam questions as a freee sample and is helpful for the people who cant spend money on the exam prep. -- Help other and get it from others Worth Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158085
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    - Every get the feeling..... That some people on this board are talking to themselves? It just seams that in some cases as of late, that a few posts all have one common ground. They are all coming from the same person. The questions the answers and the praise from yet a third personally letting them know they are doing a good job and it's nice to see someone on this board that isn't such a d!ck. Amy I right or do I need to give my brain an oil change? -- "The Rev" MCNGP #44 Microsoft Certified Trainer Memories fade but a Google search never forgets. justafreak.com . Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158082
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    - testing centers Can anyone tell me where I can get a list of testing centers for MCSE exams? I live in the Midwest and want to know where I can go. I am looking to take my first test soon. TIA, Nurv Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158072
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    - help hi sir plz helping me in mcp certification i want to take a certification in mcp how can i achieve this goal.thx Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158070
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    - Viewing two public folder (calendar type) in Outlook with E2K3 ser Hi, My boss wants to copy paste one calendar into another and then view them both simulatenously to add certain milestones to one of them. Since they are public folders of calendar type I'm not sure how I can achieve this. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance. -- inetizen Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158067
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    - Passed 70-218 Passed another one today! 70-218 down with a score of 930. Too easy after 216. -- Catwalker aka Pu$$y Feet BS, MCP MCNGP #43 www.mcngp.com "Eat your cereal with a fork and do your homework in the dark." Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158066
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    - =?ISO-8859-1?Q?=BF70-210_or_70-270=3F?= I just passed the 70-290 exam. And now I'm looking for what client exam prepare. I know that one of both are valid, but have heard that the XP Pro it's harder exam than the 2000 Pro. Can someone give me his opinion? Thanks a lot, and sorry about my english. Alfredo Jiménez Ronssin du Chatelle. From Spain. Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158063
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    - Time limit on win2000 mcse upgrade??? Hi, I am an mcse on windows 2000, is there a time limit on upgrading my certification to win2003 mcse. i.e. do I have to complete it by a certain date or start over??? Jason Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158060
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    - New to IT. I have always been into computers but have never had the opportunity to work in the field. I just started in Tech support for gateway computers and thinking about going back to school to obtain an A.s in Networking Administration and I have an option for MCSE or Cisco and am not sure which way to go. I also know that along the way I will have the opportunity to obtain the A+ and net +, can someone explain all these certifications and let me know what to do to break in to the field? Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158016
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    - OT: Superbowl Losers Can anyone say clock management? Donovan McNabb lost that game for the Eagles and coach Reid didn't seem to notice or care. No hurry up offense, poor passing at critical points. T.O. was amazing though. To bad McNabb doesn't share his winning spirit. All I can say is the better team won that game. Brady was exceptional, as usual. All in all, one of most entertaining Super Bowls I've seen. Too bad the Eagles didn't try harder to win that game in the end. A little Over Time action would have been great. Stupid Eagles. -- kpg A+ MCP MCNGP 0x22 visit www.MCNGP.com because fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life son. Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158015
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    - Prometric Vouchers via Getcertify4less.com? Hi, Has anyone every brought Prometric test vouchers from getcertify4less.com and used them to book a test with prometric in the UK? I've heard it works out cheaper, as you pay $115 which @ an exchange rate of 1.78 works out at just under £65 rather than the £88 you'd normally pay to book an exam. I just want to confirm that it is OK to use them. Cheers Ben MCSA 70-210, 70-214, 70-215, 70-218 "On my way to becoming fully certifiable!" "Thanks to God, I am Still an Atheist" Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158012
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    - 292 & 296 I've heard the 292 exam has changed to 40 questions does anyone know how many questions comes in the 296? Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158011
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    - Examblaster software - Can anybody recommend it? Hey everybody I've received an e-mail from Examblaster, who have got a pretty big sale on MCSE test/training software for the next week or so. Before I go ahead and buy, does anybody have any experience of their software? I note they've got a few big names who seem to endorse it, but I can't seem to find much in the way of reviews on the web. I find the trouble with a lot of test questions is that they simply aren't as complex as the final MCP exams, so if anybody cold share any experience of using this software I'd appreciate it. The link is at http://www.cert21.com/link-34-3.htm if anybody's interested. Thanks in advance for any advice. Regards Alex Walker Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158010
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    - OT: Dear Lord... Please let the Celtics go in the tank. I see you refused my request for the Eagle's to win, and now Briscoe will be unbearable (once he shows up from his drunken vacation to Sodom & Ga^H^H^H California). Perhaps you see this as a need to adjust some flaw in my character. So be it. If a Boston wins all 3, Briscobar's head will expand so much it will explode (really I'm only thinking of his health) -- Neil MCNGP #30 - 'Bother,' said Pooh, as he saw the mushroom cloud. Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 158002
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    - 219 Hi taking my 219 this week and wondered from someone who's recently taken it what the passing score was? Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157996
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    - What's this all about? Wanna be an MCSE Hello I'm a B.E. in Electronics & Comm. in India. I got a not-so- well percentage in my Engg. degree. That's why I'm still unemployed. For your information, I'm a 2004 pass-out. Anyway, it seems a demand in Indian market about all Microsoft and also some other software sectors. Can doing any certified course from the best IT company of the world bring me a job? Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157994
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    - Which One Should I Do Next? Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157993
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    - Exam.Centers in india & registration for msce Win2000or2003 respected sir, i wish to appear for msce exam, so please send me detais regarding exam centers, registration information, study materials, fee structure & exam dates. thanking you adhikrao d. davang sangli. Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157987
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    - you'll love this. oh!!....oh!! pick me, pick me. http://www.windowsitpro.com/mcphalloffame/index.cfm?code=winupdates0131 Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157986
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    - TREE FOREST I HAVE 2 SITES CONNECTED WITH SLOW LINK ONE OF THEM IS HEAD OFFICE ANOTHER ONE IS THE BRANCH WHAT IS THE BEST SOLUTION FOR THE BRANCH ONE TO MAKE IT CHILD OF THE HEAD OFFICE IN THE SAME TREE OR A NEW TREE IN THE SAME FOREST AND WHY? Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157984
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    - DISK LABELED WIN 2000 SETUP CD I WANT TO INSTALL Active Directory Schema SNAP IN I INSTALL ADMIN BACK FROM CD IT ASKS ME TO INSERT THE " DISK LABELED WIN 2000 SETUP CD " THE CD LABELED WIN 2000 ADVANCED SERVER IS ALREADY IN THE CD ROM AND I RUN ADMINBACK FROM IT WHAT IS THE MEANING OF " DISK LABELED WIN 2000 SETUP CD " ANY ONE CAN HELP ??????? Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157983
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    - Passed 297 MSCE 2003 done! Woohoo!! Passed 70-297 with... well a passing score. :) Not my best score but good enough! It wasn't the hardest of all the 2003 track tests for me but I should have studied more I guess. The "case study" thing is a good concept IMO but after awhile they all started to blend together and I found myself re-checking my answers a lot. I would think less case studies and more questions on each would be much better. On all but one case study I found myself rushing to beat the clock. It seemed like I was being tested more on how "fast" I could read and answer the questions, than what I actually knew. Anyway.... I AM THE MCSE MAN!! Woohoo! Now onto updating my other certs. Will it ever end? I hope not! :) Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157982
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    - best prep tests I want the best tests that give all the best answers like the real ones. What ones are they? Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157965
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    - Which should I pursue? Which should pursue in order to change career, MCSE or MCSD? Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157964
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    - Centers IN India I want ot know name of some centers in India from where i can get materials for MCSE.also name of centers which are taking examinations of MCP. Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157962
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    - Question Who is the most hated MCNGP tosser? Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157952
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    - OT: What next??? It is a travesty!!! It's a Shame!!! It's a mockery!!! It is a Travesshamockery!!!! http://www.cnn.com/2005/EDUCATION/02/04/accent.class.ap/ind ex.html Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157920
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    - used MCSE ebooks Passed MCSE and wanna sell used ebooks to cover test fees. 70-270: MS Press self-paced (chm) 70-228: MS Press self-paced (chm) 70-284: MS Press self-paced (pdf) 70-297: MS Press self-paced (pdf) 70-290: Syngress publisher (pdf) 70-291: Syngress publisher (pdf) 70-293: Syngress publisher (pdf) 70-294: Syngress publisher (pdf) contact for more info, pls. Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157909
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    - OT: Ping billyw http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/02/04/casino_brands_cleavage/ does your family have plans for the £422? (kidding!) -- Neil MCNGP #30 Visit www.mcngp.com for your chance to amuse nerd32768 and annoy the rest of us Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157881
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    - NTFS Permissions Question I've Googled and searched all over Microsoft's site for an answer to this question and I'm completely stumped. Hopefully I can find an answer here... Everywhere I've read (Win 2k3 server documentation on Microsoft's web site, the Microsoft Press books, etc.), if a user is granted Modify permission, he cannot delete files or subfolders unless explicitly granted the Delete permission. However, the Full Control permission does include the Delete Subfolders and Files special permission. To see how this played out, I created a new user, TestUser, and created two new folders in a NTFS partition on a Win2k3 box as the Admin - Modify and FullControl. Each has a subfolder labeled Test with a file. TestUser has Modify rights on the Modify folder and Full Control rights to the FullControl folder. TestUser is not a member of the Administrators or any other group and no other users or groups have rights to these folders. When I log in as TestUser, I can delete the Test subfolder in the Modify folder. Why is this happening? Well, when I look at the ACL on the Test folder, I notice TestUser's Modify permission is inherited from the Modify folder -- and of course that includes the ability to Delete. So what happens when I flip off the inheritance checkbox? TestUser can no longer delete the subfolder - which is good. However, I then unchecked the inheritance checkboxes in the FullControl folder as well and logged on as TestUser. TestUser CAN'T delete subfolders when inheritance is flipped off, even though he has the Delete Subfolders and Files permission at the folder level. Once again, everywhere I've read states that a user with that permission should be able to delete subfolders regardless of a lack of explicit permissions. Try this scenario yourself to see what I'm experiencing... (who knows, it may just be a glitch on my config...) Needless to say I wouldn't give a rat's ass about this in real world situations and would simply assign Deny permissions in cases where I didn't want to give people access, but on the MCSE tests there are a ton of questions on permissions and inheritance that don't really correspond to real world scenarios, but may deny someone from getting a useless piece of paper that companies nonetheless put value in if they get those questions wrong. Any help on this would be appreciated... - bf - Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157835
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    - OT: Thursday NSFW-ness Very NSFW. No nudity or anything, but it's got sound: http://www.big-boys.com/articles/bat.html I think the gentlemen (I use that term loosely) will appreciate this more than the ladies... -- KB - MCNGP "silent thug" #26 Briscobar AT gmail DOT com nerd32768 needs your business. Visit www.mcngp.com today. Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157827
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    - Somewhere over the rainbow HA HA HA HA - burger flippers will not enter IT... HA HA HA HA, time to get stuffed. -------------- Feds Move To Thwart Diploma Mills http://www.technewsworld.com/story/40276.html As diploma mills move into cyberspace, their critics see them as a growing menace to the credibility of online education. --------------- -- Rowdy Yates, MCNGP #39 http://www.mcngp.com/ "Shhhh... Do you smell that? I think is't Albanian Goat Smegma!" http://www.geocities.com/rowdy_yates_mcngp/ http://www.geocities.com/rowdy_yates_mcngp/google.gif Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157776
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    - OT: New name FYI, I'll be posting as Briscobar now. No reason, really, other than my complete and utter embarassment at the way I've acted over the last couple years on the INtarNet. This way, I cannot be Googled as easily. TYVM for your time. We now return you to your regularly scheduled n00b torturing. -- KB - MCNGP "silent thug" #26 Briscobar AT gmail DOT com If you don't like techgeekpro, visit www.mcngp.com and hold down your F5 key. Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157728
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    - ACL's on a Network Heya all Can anyone demistify for me whether ACL's only pertain to a domain environment or can you publish acls in any network environment? Thanks Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157703
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    - Default Group Policy Settings I am studying for my MCSE and am encountering some problems with my default Group Policy settings. It seems as if every setting under the Computer Configuration --> Windows Settings --> Local Policies is "Not Defined". I am using an evaluation copy of Windows Server 2003 Build 3790. Is this normal or did I somehow lose my default settings? This is pretty frustrating as I am trying to run through the examples in my Training Kit books and running into a number of problems. Your help is appreciated... Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157700
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    - Test weight I took the 70-291 test this morning and scored a 678. Not the only problem I had with failing the test is that my bars were in the strong area in all but one section. There it was aroound 30%. Is one section (Routing and remote access) weighted that much? I called Microsoft and they said I would have to challenge the test question by question. I told him I am not a braindumper so I didn't memorize any questions. He siad there is no recourse. Has anyone else has a test so badly scored with high marks in so many areas? Thanks for your help. Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157671
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    - New ways of testing Ms changing the testing to include simulation. Read more...... http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2005/feb05/02-01PerformanceTesting.asp Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157670
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    - Changed requirements for nt4 se's I just don't have the time to bang out all the 2k3 se exams qucikly. But I have knocked out the cores. I thought that I had to take the client and (1) elective, because my nt4 mcse knocks out one elective. I just took a look and all I see is a little footnote that says the nt4 mcse can be used to eliminate one elective. It looks like an afterthought. Can someone validate this: do I need 6 exams because of my nt4 MCSE or do I need 7 ? Thanks Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157627
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    - Worthless I have to say this is the most worthless place to get any information on Microsoft testing. The peole here are very immature and seem to want to comment on things but give no real information. What a complete waste of time.... Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157610
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    - Training Course Hi, my name is Rui, I want to follow the IT industry as a career, but I'm to confused in which training course to go for. At the moment I'm not a complete novice, I do have a minimal knowledge, but I really would like to increase it. I think that something connected to fixing/maintaining/upgrading would interest me. Where can I go for training, or how can I get the best advice. Thanks, Kettering, Northants Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157608
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    - [Media] Only IT certification can help prevent another wave of costly technology glitches Of course she's talking about ISP certification, not MS, but the point is there. http://www.itbusiness.ca/index.asp?theaction=61&sid=57986 T-Bone MCNGP XL Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157576
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    - mohit from india i am the system administrator at atlas cycle any body can take help from me about any windows os and networking on them of any type. Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157569
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    - ... Dramatic change in the testing protocol ... Q&A: Microsoft Improves Certification for IT Professionals with Performance-Based Testing An innovative new testing system for Microsoft Certified Professionals uses simulation technology to more effectively evaluate the real-world skills of IT professionals. REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 1, 2005 -- The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) program is one of the most successful certification programs in the industry with over 1.7 million individuals credentialed all over the world. The MCP credential is for professionals who have the skills to successfully implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business solution in an organization. Microsoft wants to offer certification that helps assure MCPs are experienced and qualified to help with their IT problems. But traditional multiple choice tests don't always do a complete job of testing IT professionals' ability to perform practical, real-world tasks end to end. So the Microsoft Learning team has developed a new system of testing that evaluates on-the-job skills of an IT pro. Reinforcing its commitment to the MCP community, Microsoft is about to incorporate performance-based testing in all core Windows 2003 exams. Through simulated environments, IT professionals taking exams for certification will now be required to demonstrate their knowledge of products and processes they may encounter on the job. This dramatic change in the testing protocol is designed to increase the value and credibility of the MCP credential. To learn about the new testing methodology, PressPass spoke with Al Valvano, Lead Product Manager with Microsoft Learning, and representatives of the two exam delivery partners participating in the program - psychometrician Paul Jones, an expert on testing with Thomson Prometric, and Randy Trask, VP of Market Development for Pearson VUE. PressPass: What is performance-based testing? Valvano: It's testing by doing. That's the definition used by the Performance Testing Council, and it's a good one. It tests for an individual's ability to perform a task as opposed to recalling information. Think of it in terms of driving a car. If everybody who got their driver's license only had to take a knowledge-based written test without the behind-the-wheel road test component, they would not be proving their ability to drive a car. The driving test adds validity to the written exam. Training in IT today often employs lab-based exercises to reinforce learning. It's evolved to the point where we use a lot of simulations. And now we want to insure that when an individual takes an exam to be certified in a particular technology, they're being tested by doing. It's a validation of their ability to accomplish given tasks. Jones: With only multiple-choice items in an exam you can't adequately address certain constructs, which is the knowledge in the person's head that you're trying to assess. You leave out components of the ability that you're trying to measure. For that reason, simulation nicely complements the multiple-choice exams. In multiple-choice you have four or five items from which to choose. But in a performance-based item, you have free play in an environment that works like the real world. You solve a problem and you show how to get from a starting point and navigate through a process. In addition, you must show how to manage the whole problem-solving effort and demonstrate the results. What performance-based testing adds is the components of self-management, monitoring, problem solving and planning a solution - which gives the testing program enhanced validity. PressPass: Why is Microsoft incorporating performance-based testing (simulation) into its certification program now? Valvano: Because we've found that performance-based testing produces more skilled candidates. And we're hearing from both Microsoft Certified Professionals and IT hiring managers that there is greater benefit to them in performance-based testing over traditional testing. We're always looking for ways to add value for our customers and including simulations in our exams increases the value of certification to the MCP community. Testing with simulations raises the bar by requiring candidates to actually perform tasks to accomplish a specific goal. Candidates have to prepare for certification by really using the products. Memorization won't cut it - you've got to develop the necessary skills. And that will help differentiate you from other professionals and improve your career opportunities. Hiring managers gain confidence that our certifications mean that potential employees can do the jobs they need them to do. Jones: The good thing about testing with simulations is that it stimulates candidates to understand how to do things. And if that's your focus as a student, your preparation is going to help you in the workplace. Exam preparation is more appropriate to what you're trying to learn. In the measurement literature, that's sometimes called "systemic validity." That is, it's pushing the whole certification system in the right direction. Candidates are focusing on the right kind of training and preparation. PressPass: Is Microsoft taking any kind of unique approach to performance-based testing? Valvano: We're using a very robust simulation technology. Most other programs that use simulations as an integral part of their testing experience are for high-end certifications. They're typically live applications. In other words, you come into a lab and you're given a server and some hardware and specific problems to solve. You're probably evaluated by an observer as well as with some automated scoring. The problem with live application testing is that has limited scale. It's very difficult to roll out on a global basis. So you're limiting your audience. The Microsoft certification program has much greater reach, with thousands of people taking exams every single day all around the world. Now simulations will be available to everybody that can currently take our exams and they're offered in eight languages: English, simplified Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Korean, Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese. Everybody who wants to attain a Microsoft certification will have the opportunity to have the same innovative testing experience. PressPass: Where do people go to take the certification exams? Valvano: Customers can take the exams from either of two exam delivery partners, Pearson VUE and Thomson Prometric. The simulation exams are going to be available at more than 6,000 test centers around the world. Implementing simulations into exams that are globally available has proven to be a challenging endeavor for us. We've made the commitment to performance-based testing and working with our partners, we've assembled an incredible team to do it. Jones: It's no cakewalk to do performance testing. It's more complicated to develop and more expensive in every way. It sounds really great to people who have never done it but any company that is implementing performance testing technology wants to be sure that it's being targeted at a place where there's going to be a good return on investment. PressPass: How are you getting the word out to IT professionals about the enhanced testing program? Valvano: A page will be posted for our customers on the Microsoft Learning Web site describing the simulations and the exam technology. In March, they can also access a demo of the simulations and preparation guidance. The information is also going to be on the secure MCP Web site that is only available to those who are credentialed and in the monthly MCP newsletter. And then there are the thousands of customers currently going to Certified Partners for Learning Solutions (CPLS) for training and certification. We've already communicated with the CPLS network about our testing improvements and provided them with resources including videos to talk about simulations with their customers. PressPass: Which tests incorporate simulations? Valvano: We're initially introducing simulations in the core exams for both our Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certifications. These two exams - 70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment and 70-291 Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure - will be offered with simulations by March 31, 2005. Simulations will launch in many other exams throughout 2005. Look for a release schedule on the Microsoft Certification Web page in March. PressPass: Is there any incentive for existing MCPs and other experienced IT professionals to take the exams with simulations? Valvano: MCPs who have already taken a non-simulated version of 70-290 or 70-291 are not required to take the revised test but they may choose to refresh their credentials with the performance-based criteria. Retaking the exam with simulations can help an MCP refresh his skills and perhaps make him a bit more marketable. PressPass: If a person has already completed some of the exams leading to certification, do they need to retake a version of the test with simulations? Valvano: If they have passed 70-290 or 70-291 by the launch date of March 31, they don't need to retake the exams. But if they have not yet taken these exams they must take the version with simulations. That's the only form of the test that will be available after launch. PressPass: What's the best way to prepare for a performance-based exam? Valvano: First, it's important to note that we will still have a range of item types to measure the full spectrum of a subject: case studies, multiple choice, hot area, drag and drop, and others that an MCP must know thoroughly - so hitting the books is still something test takers will want to do. For the performance-based items, we suggest looking at the "Skills Measured by this Exam" section of the exam prep guidelines. Make sure that you can perform the tasks noted in the objectives such as "Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot access to files and folders." Simulations will generally be associated with objectives that require the candidate to perform a specific task. Spend time in the environment setting up situations that are called out in the exam objectives. Lots of interaction in the environment will significantly contribute to a candidate's ability to understand the environment and accomplish specified tasks. So practice, practice, practice! Trask: Certification exams have always been about demonstrating that you have what it takes to perform a job. This really means that once certified, you should be able to hit the ground running in a new job. If you have the confidence you can get behind a computer and get the job done - you're prepared, because that is exactly what Microsoft is going to ask you to do! PressPass: How will this performance-based testing initiative impact IT organizations? Valvano: IT professionals who achieve certification where performance-based testing is part of the exam have demonstrated real world competency and the ability to perform tasks required by a specific job role. This makes IT professionals better qualified to resolve problems faster and that translates into real cost savings and improved technical readiness. Performance-based testing hones and validates skills. The IT organization benefits because with highly skilled IT professionals it is better positioned to provide a higher level of service to its internal and external customers. Trask: It's all about instilling confidence in IT managers that Microsoft certification is a true and meaningful indicator of someone's ability to perform a job. Whether used as a barometer for smart hiring, or with existing staff to increase the likelihood of having successful IT projects, like an Active Directory deployment, adding the simulations will give IT managers the added assurance that Microsoft certification can be used as a factor in making decisions. PressPass: What's it like to take one of the exams with simulations? Valvano: It's a "wow" experience. I've taken a lot of exams throughout my life - from school, into college, and then in my professional career -and this is a very different thing. Simulations incorporate many domains of skills in a single question. You're in a simulated environment and the simulation records all the steps you take to solve the problem. Your score is based on the path you take and the outcome you achieve. It's directly connected to what you do on a day-to-day basis in IT. What's really being tested is: Do I know how to do this? Trask: Microsoft is to be applauded for including real-world simulations within their certification exams. Demonstrating that you can complete tasks offers a level of assurance we believe IT managers will welcome with open arms. Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157568
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    - Is this a good study book for 70-270 ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4523830799&ssPageName=ADME:L:DS:US:8 Thanks for your professional opinions. Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157566
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    - Windows XP SP2 domain problems I have had a lot of problems with new workstations that I have recently joined to my domain that have Windows XP SP2 installed on them. This/these problems seem to crop up after the systems are joined to the domain. The first problem I noticed was that the local area network connection icon was missing and that I wasnâ??t able to access the systems TCP/IP properties the way I normally do, but I didnâ??t notice any problems with network connectivity. Some of the other problems are with running a search on the system, and getting Access Denied messages when I try to access some of the tools in Computer Management such as Disk Administrator. Does anyone have any suggestions to fixing these problems? I donâ??t believe it has to do with my GPOs on the domain because I have put the computer objects in OUs that donâ??t have any GPOs linked to them. Thanks Tag: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe Tag: 157565

Hopefully he hasn't reproduced before this, so Darwin comes into play:

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/nm/20050208/od_nm/odd_testicles_dc

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Re: Wednesday Funny/Cringe by CrushesBeforeItCuts

CrushesBeforeItCuts
Wed Feb 09 09:41:26 CST 2005

T-Bone wrote:
> Hopefully he hasn't reproduced before this, so Darwin comes into play:
>
> http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/nm/20050208/od_nm/odd_testicles_dc

OMG
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I go to court when I have to"

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Re: OT: Wednesday Funny/Cringe by Neil

Neil
Wed Feb 09 14:07:56 CST 2005

did you hear "T-Bone" <reply2me@thenewsgroup> say in
news:eZw3F0rDFHA.1524@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl:

> Hopefully he hasn't reproduced before this, so Darwin comes into play:
>
> http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/nm/20050208/od_nm/odd_t
> esticles_dc
>
>

some people are too stupid to live

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