Palaestra Training has just released it’s newest training title, Microsoft MCDST Certification training for the 70-271 exam. 

Our trainer, Bill Ferguson, literally wrote the book on MCDST Certification.  He is the author of the best selling book "MCDST Certification Study Guide" published by Sybex and is a much sought-after trainer and speaker.

Bill is one of only a handful of Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT) in the world to be featured on Microsoft’s website.  Palaestra Training is very excited to be able to bring this information-packed training series to it’s customers.

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What is the DoD 8570.1-M?  It’s part of a directive that’s part "Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program".

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.

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When I teach class, especially to beginners or when I’m talking with parents about Internet Safety, a question I’m often asked is “How does the Internet actually work?” Well, in reality it’s obviously a complex topic, but we can certainly break it down into familiar terms.

When you type in a web address, like http://www.palaestratraining.com, your computer actually does some work behind the scenes to translate that human readable name into an IP address. Just like if you wanted to call your friend Suzy’s house, you would translate that (in your head probably) from her name into her telephone number, and you would contact her by picking up the phone and calling her telephone number.

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A question often asked by people starting out in the IT (Information Technology) field is “What is the BEST entry-level IT certification to get started with”? 

That’s an excellent question and one that I’m sure garners a variety of responses.  For the most, it’s generally agreed that CompTIA’s A+ Certification Training is an excellent way to get started in IT. 

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