Bill Morrissey - MCSE
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Microsoft Certifications:
MCSE – The MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) credential is the highest level Microsoft certification. A candidate must study for and pass six core exams (four networking system exams, one client operating system exam and one design exam) and one elective exam on a specific system topic (such as Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, MS Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance, or Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business).
MCSA – The MCSA (Microsoft Certified System Administrator) credential is the basic technical certification for Microsoft products. MCSA candidates are required to pass three core exams and one elective exam in their area of specialization.
MCP - The MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) credential is awarded to professionals who have passed exams that demonstrate the skills to successfully implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business solution in an organization.
MSBS - The MSBS (Microsoft Small Business Specialist) designation is awarded to individuals and companies that have taken courses and passed exams on the unique needs of small business customers.
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Security Certifications:
CISSP - The CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) credential is earned by information technology professionals who develop information security policies, standards, and procedures as well as manage the implementation of such across the enterprise. A CISSP candidate must know and understand the full spectrum of the (ISC)ï¿ï¿ï¿� CISSP Common Body of Knowledge to become certified. The 10 domains covered in the CISSP examination are: access control systems and methodology, application and systems development security, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, cryptography, law, investigations and ethics, operations security, physical security, security architecture, and telecommunications and network security.
INFOSEC – The INFOSEC (Information Systems Security) certification is based on the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) 4011 training standard. This standard is intended for professionals responsible for the security oversight or management of critical networks. The certification requires a CCNA certification and passing four examinations on security specific subject matter.
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SonicWALL Certifications:
CSSA - The CSSA (Certified SonicWALL Security Administrator) certification validates the knowledge derived from the SonicWALL training courses, CSSA training and real-world experiences with SonicWALL SonicOS firmware, VPN solutions and security applications. To achieve CSSA certification, you must pass the CSSA Certification Exam.
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Citrix Certifications:
CCA – The CCA (Citrix Certified Administrator) certification program focuses on the skills and knowledge foundation necessary to successfully support an existing implementation of one Citrix Access Suite product.
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Cisco Certifications:
CCSP - The CCSP certification (Cisco Certified Security Professional) validates advanced knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. With a CCSP, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to secure and manage network infrastructures to protect productivity and reduce costs.
CCDA – The CCDA certification (Cisco Certified Design Associate) indicates a foundation or apprentice knowledge of network design for the Cisco Inter-network Infrastructure. CCDA certified professionals can design routed and switched network infrastructures involving LAN, WAN, and dial access services for businesses and organizations.
CCNA/CCNP - The CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer). CCNP certification validates a network professional's ability to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with 100 to 500 or more nodes. Network Professionals who achieve the CCNP have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to manage the routers and switches that form the network core, as well as edge applications that integrate voice, wireless, and security into the network.
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HP/Compaq Certifications:
ASE – The ASE (Accredited Systems Engineer) certification requires courses in 11 different ASI tracks, adding HP/Compaq specific topics to other certifications from HP, Compaq, Novell, Microsoft, and others, but with a full MCSE or CNE level certification as a pre-requisite.
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Novell Certifications:
CNE – The CNE (Certified Novell Engineer) is trained to solve advanced company-wide support problems and high-level network problems. The successful candidate has passed several exams on network technology subject matter.
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