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Converged infrastructure approach coming together, albeit slowly
Data center infrastructure integrators say interest in converged infrastructure has increased and, with it, the need for cross-training technicians on servers, networking and storage. Tip
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Developing a security vendor certification strategy
With so many security products and companies out there, it can be difficult to decide which vendor certifications are worth your company's time. Developing a security vendor certification strategy can help ease some of this difficulty and end up bein... Tip
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Storage certifications: Don't bother unless you're forced to
Find out why most storage vendor certification programs don't do much to actually train VARs and systems integrators to do the job they need to do: install and implement a vendor's products. Tip
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MSPAlliance accreditation programs vet managed services firms and practitioners
In this podcast, MSPAlliance president Charles Weaver talks about the continuing evolution of the group's Managed Services Accreditation Program (MSAP), and its most recent addition, Certified Managed Services Professional (CMSP) for individuals. Tip
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Eight steps to a low-cost IT training program
While budgets are getting cut, training is expected to stay strong over the next few years. Resellers can take advantage of that by offering IT training programs, without investing in expensive facilities. Follow these eight steps to get your trainin... Tip
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Open-source based IP PBX for small business: Training and support
Beyond installation and configuration, open source IP PBX for small business offers value-added resellers an opening for training and support. Tip
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Information security awareness training presents business opportunity for resellers
If you think information security awareness training is a waste of time, think again. Value-added resellers (VARs) and security consultants can use their existing training skills to sell annual training retainers and make a boatload. Tip
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Storage certifications that could win you a sale
Storage certifications can mean the difference between winning a customer for life and not winning a customer at all, so choose your certifications wisely. Tip
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Channel Forecast: Vista and Longhorn training and certification in 2007
The advantages of upgrading to Vista and Longhorn, including improved security, will drive the need for channel professionals to acquire training and certification in the new Microsoft OS and server in 2007. Tip