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Becoming VCP: Part 3 – Build a home lab already!

November 12, 2015/  1 Comment

Hello, VCPs-in-training (or soon to be)! Thanks for keeping up with this special series on VCP certification. This is the 4th installment of my completely unauthorized VMware certification guide. If this is your first visit, welcome! Go here and find the first article to get up to speed on everything. Books and simulators will only […]

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Becoming VCP: Part 2- Stanly.edu- Part of the plan

November 3, 2015/  1 Comment

Welcome back, and thanks for joining me again for the latest installment of the Becoming VCP series, where I chronicle my path to getting the vCenter Professional Certification to pave the way for you! So, after my first week and interaction with Stanly.edu, I’m here to deliver my impressions. You’ll see that it’s not quite what […]

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VCP Part 1: Strategies, Tactics, and Tools
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Becoming VCP: Part 1- Strategy, Tactics, and Tools

October 27, 2015/  10 Comments

In my last post, I laid out the basics of what this VCP certification guide guide is about and where it is going. Today, I’m going give you the down-and-dirty details, including overall approach, actual techniques, and what you’ll need to get going. But first- lemme take a selfie let me show you the difference […]

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Becoming VCP: The Unauthorized VMware Cert Guide

October 20, 2015/  No Comments

Ok- I’ve been working in VMware’s vSphere product for almost 2 years. It’s high time I get VCP certified. This is the beginning of a multi-part series where I will chronicle my path- and the pitfalls- of getting VCP6-DCV. I’m doing this to pave the way for you. I can’t find a comprehensive guide that’s […]

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Reinvent your IT Career
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Reinvent your IT Career in 6 Steps

October 13, 2015/  No Comments

Sometimes you have to reinvent. Most of us have at least a basic plan and  course for our IT careers, but life tends to have a way of making us drift off track. If you’re like most people, that’s happened to you. Here are 6 practical steps you can take to reboot your career and […]

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Which IT career path will you take?
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How to Figure Out Your IT Career Path

September 23, 2015/  No Comments

“How do I figure out what I want to do in IT?” I could make millions if I could just answer that question for people (note to self: try to). That question must get asked an untold number of times per day. Your IT career is a personal journey, and the path is all the fun! […]

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Sometime you need to bail on your recruiter
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5 Clues Your Should Bail On Your Recruiter

September 15, 2015/  4 Comments

There are many world-class recruiters in the business. Just like any other profession, there are some bad apples that give the rest a bad name. A recruiter is a professional matchmaker, connecting companies with new employees. They usually make a meager salary, but make big bucks when they place a candidate in a job. That’s […]

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How to get an IT certification when you have a life

September 7, 2015/  No Comments

Let’s be real. I love IT certifications. I have a number of them. They make you more valuable at work, and a heck of a lot more confident. There’s also a dark side to certifications (no, seriously- why are you laughing?). You have A LIFE and you don’t want your wife to throw a frying […]

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5 common pitfalls of the IT job hunt

August 21, 2015/  No Comments

Looking for a job in IT is hard enough. Make sure you get the most for your investment by staying away from these 5 job-hunting traps. Not telling your circle you’re looking When I look back at my working life, I see that basically all  the career opportunities I’ve taken advantage of were because I […]

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IT N00b After 30: Starting an IT Career Later

July 28, 2015/  4 Comments

This post is about making a career change to IT … a bit later than some. I am going to show you that you can begin an IT career at any age- and give you some actions you can take right now to help make that happen. I got my first “real” IT job when […]

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