In fact, we offer both our CompTIA A+ and Network+ training as a combo package with big savings.  As always, we include MeasureUp’s award winning exam prep software with each of our training titles.

If you need training to comply with the DoD 8570.1 directives, our A+, Network+, Security+ and CISSP training covers the material you need to pass each of those exams.

Check out the content covered in our Network+ training series, which has 20 videos and over 10 hours of expert instruction!

1. Course Introduction
   • Overview
   • What to Expect
   • Testing Tips
2. Basics of Networking
   • Terminology
   • Types of Networks
   • Networking Media
   • Communication Protocols
   • Addressing Overview
3. Network Media – Part I
   • Terminology
   • Wired Media
   • Plenum
   • LAN Technologies
   • Types of Connectors
4. Network Media – Part II
   • Wiring Standards
   • Wiring Distribution
5. Network Topologies
   • Network Topologies
   • WAN Technologies
   • VPN Overview
   • VLAN
6. Network Devices
   • Repeater
   • Hub
   • Bridge
   • Switch
   • Router
   • Firewall/Proxy
   • NIC
   • Modem
   • DHCP Server
   • DNS Server
   • CSU/DSU
   • Media Converter
   • Load Balancer
   • Bandwidth Shaper
7. The OSI Model
   • Terminology
   • What is a Protocol?
   • OSI Model
8. TCPIP – Part 1
   • Protocol Suite
   • IP Addressing
9. TCPIP – Part 2
   • Address Classes
   • Binary Numbers
   • Classful / Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR)
   • IPv6 Basics
10. TCPIP Protocols
    • Various TCP/IP Protocols
    • Port numbers
    • Sockets
11. Routing Basics
    • Routing Overview
    • Routing Tables
    • Types of Routing
    • Convergence
    • Routing Protocol Types
    • Routing Protocols
12. Command Line Tools
    • PING
    • IPCONFIG
    • IFCONFIG
    • TRACERT
    • TRACEROUTE
    • ARP / ARP PING
    • NSLOOKUP
    • HOST
    • DIG
    • MTR
    • ROUTE
    • NBTSTAT
    • NETSTATE
13. Network Optimization
    • Optimization methods
    • QoS
    • Traffic Shaping
    • Load Balancing
    • High Availability
    • Caching Engines
    • Fault Tolerance
14. Network Tools
    • Cable Testers
    • Protocol  Analyzers
    • TDR / OTDR
    • Multimeter
    • Toner Probe
    • Butt Set
    • Punch Down Tool
    • Cable Stripper
    • Snips
    • Voltage Event Recorder
    • Temperature Monitor
15. Network Monitoring
    • Network Monitor Utilities
      • Packet Sniffers
      • Protocol Analyzers
      • Intrusion Detection / Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDP/IPS)
    • Event Viewer / Log Files
      • System Logs
      • History Logs
      • Event Logs
16. Network Documentation
    • Importance of Documentation
    • Types of Documentation
      • Wiring Schematics / Diagrams
      • Physical  / Logical Diagrams
      • Baselines
      • Policies and Procedures
      • Network Configurations
      • Regulations
17. Wireless Networks
    • Terminology
    • Wireless Network Equipment
    • Setting up a Wireless Network
    • Securing a Wireless Network
    • Troubleshooting
18. Network Security – Part I
    • Hardware and software security devices
    • Common features of a firewall
    • Network access security
    • User authentication
19. Network Security – Part II
    • Issues that affect device security
    • Common security threats and mitigation techniques
20. Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshooting Methodology
    • Common Areas to Troubleshoot

CompTIA Network+ Training Video Series – New Release is a post from: Palaestra Training

CompTIA (www.comptia.org) recently changed their longstanding policy of certification for life.  Up until recently, if you passed any of CompTIA’s certification exams you were certified for life and didn’t need to recertify after a period of time.

That all changed last year, when CompTIA decided to announce that all certification holders would need to recertify every three (3) years.  Much to the dismay of the thousands of existing CompTIA certification holders, many of whom felt that the terms of their original “agreement” with CompTIA was now being changed without their input or consent.

CompTIA decided to change their initial ruling, and now have announced that existing certification holders will remain certified for life.  It’s very important to note however, anyone obtaining a CompTIA certification after January 01, 2011 will have to recertify every three years!

What Does this Mean for You?

If you are an IT professional who is thinking about certification, or a career changer looking for training to become certified, you will want to hurry!  If you are looking for CompTIA A+ Certification Training, you still have time to study and get certified before next year.  Doing so will certify you for life, and save you quite a bit of money over the long term because you won’t need to recertify or obtain Continuing Education Units (CEU) every few years.

Palaestra Training offers CompTIA A+ Certification training videos that are extremely affordable, come with AVI, iPod and mp3 formats and truly allow you to study anytime, anywhere. 

Get your training now, so you have time to study and get certified before next year!

Visit us at www.PalaestraTraining.com for more information about our training videos for CompTIA, as well as Microsoft, Cisco (CCNA and CCNA Security) and our newest addition – Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Training.

CompTIA Changes Their Mind – Existing Certifications Valid for Life is a post from: Palaestra Training

The new certification renewal policy is applicable to all individuals who hold CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+ certifications, regardless of the date they were certified. Does this apply to ALL CompTIA certifications?  The short answer is no, only to the three listed above for now (Other CompTIA certifications are not affected at this time).

CompTIA advised on their website that there will be multiple ways to renew your certification, including take “bridge” exams that bridge the gap between an older exam and the newest version, by taking Computer Based Training, teaching, presenting, and so on.  For the complete details on this update to their certification policy visit their website.

CompTIA Changes Certification Policy – Renewal Now Required is a post from: Palaestra Training

Palaestra Training creates IT Certification Training videos for Information Technology professionals looking to achieve Microsoft, Cisco or CompTIA certifications as well as people looking to learn new skills. 

We’re pleased to announce that we now offer the award-winning MeasureUp exam simulation software with most of our training titles.

We include a full copy of MeasureUp’s award-winning exam prep software with most of our training titles.  This allows us to provide students with the best possible training experience.

MeasureUp has been a long time favorite among IT professionals and was awarded Redmond Magazine’s Preferred Product award as well as being a CertCities Reader’s Choice Awards finalist. 

Palaestra Training President, Christopher Rees states,  “MeasureUp’s exam preparation software is a great addition to our product offerings, and a perfect compliment to our already solid training.  Students are assured of getting the best training at a great price, now with the addition of exam prep tools to make sure they’re able to apply what they’re learning.”

Even in today’s economy, IT professionals continue to be in high demand and this trend is likely to continue for the next decade.  Our Computer Training Videos allow you to learn anytime, anywhere at your own pace.  Now is the time to invest in yourself and learn the skills that will make the difference in your career.

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Computer Training videos now with MeasureUp Exam Prep Software is a post from: Palaestra Training

Our Cisco videos have received over 180,000 views, and all of our IT Certification and Training videos on our YouTube channel have received over 250,000 views, with thousands of new viewers each week!

Our expert Cisco CCNA trainer, Jason Emerson, makes getting Cisco CCNA certified fun and engaging, and will quickly get you the skills you need to succeed.  Our CompTIA expert trainer, Christopher Rees, has created CompTIA A+ training that has helped thousands of people around the world get CompTIA A+ certified.

The YouTube community quickly lets you know if you have a video, product or service worth watching and we’ve gotten a tremendous response from the moment we post each video.

Our videos are extremely affordably priced, and make world-class training available to everyone.  Quickly get the skills necessary to compete in today’s ever-shrinking job market, and have fun in the process!

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Cyber Monday Sale – 30% Off All Video Training Titles is a post from: Palaestra Training

We put up a new video on YouTube, a 10 minute sample of our CompTIA A+ training videos. 

Our IT Certification training video samples are some of the most viewed IT videos on YouTube.  You can visit our YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/palaestratraining

This video covers printers, and goes into detail regarding a number of printing technologies:

• Dye Sublimation Printers
• Thermal Printers
• Thermal printer papers
• Laser Printers
• The 6 steps of the laser printer process
1. Clean
2. Charge
3. Write
4. Develop
5. Transfer
6. Fuse
• Coverage of the EP (Electrophotostatic drum)
• Fuser assembly
• Corona wire / assembly
• Troubleshooting some common printer problems

This short demo is a clip from the longer two-part printer video series.  All together our CompTIA A+ training has 32 videos and over 20 hours of world-class training you can take with you and watch anytime, anywhere.

As with all our training, it’s available for immediate delivery via download, or we can physically ship to your location.

CompTIA A+ Certification Training Video: Printers is a post from: Palaestra Training

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• Cisco CCNA Certification Training
• CompTIA A+ Certification Training
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• Microsoft Outlook Training

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Services such as improvements to Terminal Services, Server Virtualization and security enhancements including bitlocker and read-only domain controllers for branch-office type installations.

Many of the services and features included in Windows Server 2008 will be able to replace software and applications many companies pay for currently.  While this is certainly going to be a welcome addition by many IT departments, it also creates opportunities as well.

Training and certification will continue to play a big part in securing higher paying jobs, opening doors, being considered for new opportunities, changing careers, earning the promotion, etc.  Some of the Top IT Certifications for 2008 will continue to be the perennial favorites, including CompTIA A+ Certification and Cisco CCNA Certification.

Networking and Support are Key Components

One of the most sought after certifications is Cisco’s CCNA certification.  Virtually every business, regardless of industry, needs qualified people to design, configure, troubleshoot and maintain their networks.

This isn’t going to change for 2008.  In addition, these same companies need people to troubleshoot hardware and software issues, provide desktop and desk-side support and rollout new machines; along with refreshing existing ones.  For these reasons, CompTIA A+ Certification training, and Microsoft’s MCDST Certification training will continue to be offer an excellent return on investment.  If you are looking to either get into the information technology field, or increase your current level, then A+, MCDST or CCNA certification is definitely a worthwhile endeavor.

Project Management

According to a recent Gartner survey, project management is another area that will continue to be a high-paying profession that will be in demand in 2008.  Project Managers manage the project lifecycle, from conception through design, testing and implementation.

They coordinate with the various individual contributors involved in the project, and make sure timelines, deliverables and budgets are met.  They also are able to determine when things are getting off-track and adjust accordingly to ensure timely completion of the project.

Security

Perhaps one of the biggest areas for new growth is the security sector, just based on the fact that so many companies are now realizing the need to secure their environments.  Hacking is becoming easier to do, as new tools are released and information is quickly disseminated.  Every company has, or should have, a need to secure their environments from being compromised both physically and virtually.

Even companies that feel they don’t have anything that necessitates additional funding to secure their networks, should understand that failure to do so opens them up to not only being attacked; but also to being used as an intermediary step in a larger attack against other targets (i.e. Denial of Service attacks against remote targets).

Get Certified and Get Ahead

The bottom line is, if you want the maximize your opportunities for 2008, continue to educate yourself, broaden your skills as much as possible, and stay ahead of the curve.  By keeping a step ahead and learning the skills that companies need to maintain their businesses, you’ll keep yourself marketable and in demand.  If you’re not already certified, you should definitely be working on:

• CompTIA A+ Certification
• Microsoft MCDST Certification
• Cisco CCNA Certification

Those three certifications provide an excellent body of knowledge that forms the foundation of a successful and prosperous IT Career.  From there, you can grow in many directions and specialize in any one of a dozen or more areas.

Top IT Certifications for 2008 is a post from: Palaestra Training

This program mandates which mandates that every full- and part-time military service member, defense contractor, civilian and foreign employee with privileged access to a DoD system, regardless of job series or occupational specialty obtains a commercial certification credential that has been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

For personnel who are tasked with maintaining computer hardware and/or software, CompTIA A+ certification meets the T1 requirements of the directive.  CompTIA A+ Certification is the cornerstone of any IT career and allows a student to secure a position in a wide variety of industries.

According to the Department of Defense, 110,000 information workers will need to be certified over the next four years, and those certifications will need to be updated periodically through ongoing training.

Additionally, this certification is one of the few that allows a person a broad foundation they can use to take their careers in a number of directions. 

Advancing your career into networking, information security, systems administration, help desk, training, analysis and more are all possible as a person builds upon the skills they learned as an A+ Certified technician. 

The newly updated A+ Certification exam covers the new technologies and ensures a student has exposure to the most common components, setups and technologies likely to be found in the field.

The better trained a person is, the more likely they are to follow guidelines and understand not just the "how", but also the "why" behind the way something is done.  What does this mean for the government and agencies where security is paramount?  It means a more secure, stable and standards-compliant environment.

Department of Defense DoD 8570.01-M is a post from: Palaestra Training