Cisco certifications are trustworthy and reliable and can help candidates get a good job in any multinational company. Certifications develop a path way for candidates that gives them enough confidence to move everywhere in the world.

Cisco has introduced Cisco Small Business Foundation Specialization and Revised Cisco Small Business Specialization Courses and Exams. These two specializations together will make up the new Small Business Suite. There are two roles for the Small Business Foundation Specialization which are Account Manager and Engineer. These roles provide a roadmap regarding training content and the exams that are designed to related jobs within a company.

The 650-395, Small Business for Engineers exam is targeted at the Engineer who combines pre-sales an post-sale functions, who is responsible for designing and implementing simple customer business solutions.

For engineers who are trying to find certification programs related to Small Business Fundamentals, the 650-395, Small Business for Engineers certification program is perfect for them.

Recommended Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites required for this exam.
Recommended Training
It is recommended that candidates take the following courses to prepare for the examination. Candidates can also get a clear understanding about the Questions and Answers for the 650-395, Small Business for Engineers exam. Different websites provide free practice tests for the 650-395 exam, which can greatly help candidates prepare for the exam.
• Smart Business Roadmap for Small Business
• Cisco for Small Business v2
• Cisco Small Business - Routing v1
• Cisco Small Business - Security v1
• Cisco Small Business - Services and Support v1
• Cisco Small Business - Switching v2
• Cisco Small Business - UC320 v1
• Cisco SMART Designs v2
• Cisco OnPlus
• Cisco Webex - Meeting Center
• Cisco Tools and Resources for Account Managers
• SB Technology Fundamentals
Dessert
Registration Process
Once the candidates are prepare for the exams they can register for the exam online. The exam is administered worldwide by Pearson VUE. Candidates can go to www.pearsonvue.com/cisco/online/ and register for the exam.

Candidates can also access the exam at www.testrac.com/pvuecisco. This website contains instructions on how to register and schedule an exam.

Candidates will get their Cisco.com ID after the completion of the first exam.

Exam Details
The cost of the exam is US $ 65 and the time allowed to complete the exam is 75 minutes.

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Cisco 600-199, Securing Cisco Networks with Threat Detection and Analysis exam certifies the practical skills and abilities of the candidates in maintaining security of the systems in the critical situations. The certification tests the skills and knowledge of the candidates regarding detection and handling of the security threats. The Cisco Cyber Specialist Certification is useful for managing the real security threat situations.

The exam is targeted at technical professionals who are required to be knowledgeable about network security systems are monitored, analysed and responded.

Course Objectives
Below are listed the course objectives of the Securing Cisco Networks with the Threat Detection Analysis 600-199 exam:
• Monitoring the security events
• Configuring and tuning the security event detection and alarming
• Analyzing the traffic for security threats
• Responding appropriately to security incidents
Course Prerequisites
Before taking the exam, candidates should take the following recommended prerequisite training for this course:
• Standard CCNA certification as a minimum with CCNA Security a plus
• Basic Cisco IOS Software switch and router configuration skills

Exam Preparation
There is a training course provided by Cisco to help candidates prepare for the exam. The details are as follows:

Course name
Securing Cisco Networks with the Threat Detection Analysis (SCYBER): This is a 5 day instructor led-training course and includes lectures along with practical experience to help students prepare.

Course Outline
The course outline is as follows:
• Module 1: Course Introduction: Overview of Network Security and Operations
• Module 2: Network and Security Operations Data Analysis
• Module 3: Packet Analysis
• Module 4: Network Log Analysis
• Module 5: Baseline Network Operations
• Module 6: Preparing for Security Incidents
• Module 7: Detecting Security Incidents
• Module 8: Investigating Security Incidents
• Module 9: Reacting to an Incident
• Module 10: Communicating Incidents Effectively
• Module 11: Postevent Activity

Lab Infrastructure and Topology
This lab is designed to help candidates understand how a network SOC works and then proceeds into the data security threat analysis and response process.

Exam Registration
The candidates can register for the exam by contacting the Pearson VUE website. To enrol for the Securing Cisco Networks with the Threat Detection Analysis training course by Cisco, the candidates can visit the Cisco website.

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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is an international company that provides software and hardware products for IT security. This includes network security, endpoint security, data security and security management.

Exam Objectives
• Upgrade and troubleshoot a clustered Security Gateway.
• Configure Smart Directory for authentication services on the network.
• Configure SecureXL and CoreXL acceleration solutions
• Configure networks for advanced routing
• Learn more "under the hood" features, tools and options
• Identify and monitor network intrusions
• Perform advanced VPN implementations and debugging scenarios
• Apply advanced user management with LDAP and Identity Awareness
• Anaylze clustering details and apply software acceleration features
• Troubleshoot user access issues

All Check Point exams are based on courseware developed by Check Point. 80% of the exam material is covered in the course and 20% is based on practical experience with the product itself.

Prerequisites
It is recommended that candidates have 6 months to 1 year of experience with the product before taking the exam. They should also have a basic knowledge of networking, Windows Server and/or UNIX, and experience with TCP/IP and the Internet.

Check Point also recommends candidates to take Check Point Security Administration class from a Check Point Authorized Training Center (ATC).

Registration Process
Candidates can register for the exam through Pearson VUE, a third party testing vendor. Pearson VUE offers a variety of registration options. Candidate can register via the Web or visit a specific testing center. Candidates can make registration at a testing center in advance or on the day they wish to test, subject to availability.

All Check Point certifications are valid for 2 years. Candidates can maintain their certifications with annual continuing education credits.

Exam Preparation
Even though candidates are not required to take course to become certified, it is strongly recommended that all candidates who wish to prepare for this certification exam do take training course. Candidates can self-study for the exams by ordering course material directly from an Authorized Training Center.

Exam Details
All Check Point exams are composed of multiple choice and scenario questions. Most multiple-choice questions have five possible responses.

English speakers from Australia, UK, US, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and South Africa are given 90 minutes to complete exams. For exams in Japanese candidates are allowed 90 minutes to complete it. For all other candidates, the examination time duration is 120 minutes.
The total number of points that can be achieved on an exam is 100 and candidates must earn at least a 70 on an exam to pass.

Exam Objectives

Section 1
Install Symantec NetBackup 7.5
• Explain the roles and functions of major Symantec NetBackup components.
• Explain the installation and upgrade process of the Symantec NetBackup master server, media server, and client.

Section 2
Configure Symantec NetBackup 7.5
• Explain how to configure removable media, volume pools, and volume groups.
• Explain how to configure storage servers, disk pools, storage unit groups, and Storage Lifecycle Policies.
• Describe how to configure and use policy attributes and policy scheduling.
• Explain how to configure and use policy clients and backup selections.
• Explain how to implement advanced backup solutions.
• Explain the uses, and how to administer the Symantec NetBackup deduplication options.
• Explain how to perform catalog backup configuration tasks.

Section 3
Monitor and Maintain Symantec NetBackup 7.5
• Explain how to obtain and install Symantec NetBackup release updates.
• Explain how to use the Symantec NetBackup administration console to verify, expire, import, and manually duplicate backup images.
• Explain how to maintain Symantec NetBackup tape and disk devices and disk media including media rotation and media availability.
• Interpret available reports to verify and monitor Symantec NetBackup.
• Explain how and when to prioritize, cancel, suspend, resume, restart, retry or manually run backup jobs.

Section 4
Tune Symantec NetBackup 7.5
• Analyze, optimize, and tune Symantec NetBackup and backup devices.

Section 5
Troubleshoot Symantec NetBackup 7.5
• Interpret status codes and job details to diagnose and troubleshoot failed jobs.
• Describe how to troubleshoot devices and media between master, media, and client.

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This exam targets Home PC users, those in academic, information workers, IT professionals and developers.

For some time now Microsoft wanted to gain an edge in the tablet market. The Windows Operating System Fundamentals - 98-349 exams is providing Microsoft an edge over Apple and Google in the Tablet sphere.

Exam Outline
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below.

Understanding operating system configurations.
Windows Operating Systems Overview
• Discovering the History of Windows
• Understanding the OS Architecture
• Identifying Windows Interfaces
Installing Windows
• Exploring OS Editions
• Planning Clean Installs vs. Upgrades
• Understanding Installation Types
• Using Virtualized Installations
Managing the Desktop
• Understanding Desktop Features
• Working with Gadgets
• Changing Display Settings
• Creating Shortcuts
• Configuring the Aero Interface
Using Native Applications
• Using the Traditional Tools
• Working with Internet Explorer
• Creating Screenshots
• Using Media Applications
• Viewing Configuration Settings
Managing with the Control Panel
• Understanding Applets
• Configuring Administrative Tools
• Configuring Accessibility
• Using Important Applets
Mobility and Remote Management
• Understanding Mobility
• Using Remote Desktop
• Using Remote Assistance
• Understanding the MMC
• Working with Windows PowerShell
Managing Applications
• Planning for Local and Network Applications
• Installing, Configuring, and Removing Applications
• Using Group Policy for Application Control
• Understanding Application Virtualization
• The Difference between Services and Standard Applications
Controlling Malware
• Understanding Malware Types
• Planning for Malware Protection
• Understanding Microsoft Protection Methods
File Management
• Understanding Filesystems
• Working with Encryption
• Using Libraries
Network Shares
• Planning for File Sharing
• Creating File Shares
• Understanding NTFS and Share Permissions
• Sharing Printers
Device Management
• Understanding Device Drivers
• Exploring Plug-and-Play Operations
• Connecting and Managing Devices
• Printers
• System Devices
Storage Management
• Data Storage Concepts
• Understanding RAID
• Identifying Storage Technologies
• Understanding Disk Types
• Using Online Storage
Windows Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Processes
• Using Disk Defragmenter
• Performing a Disk Cleanup
• Scheduling Tasks
• Accessing Additional Troubleshooting Tools
Backup and Recovery
• Planning for Backups
• Testing Recovery Processes
• Working with System Restore
• Selecting Third-Party Backup Software
• Using Recovery Boot Options

Windows Update
• Understanding Hotfixes and Service Packs
• Planning for Windows Update and Microsoft Update

Prerequisites and Exam Preparation
It is recommended that candidates be familiar with the concept in a Windows 7 environment.

Candidates can prepare for the exam by attending instructor-led training courses, which are:

• 40033A: Windows Operating System and Windows Server Fundamentals
• 40349A: Windows Operating System Fundamentals
Or they can take practice test which are available at MeasureUp.

Exam Details
The exam published in April 2011 is available in one language, English. The cost of the exam is US $ 80. There are approximately 40 to 50 multiple choice questions in the exam. The passing score required is 70%. Candidates can schedule their exam at Certiport or Prometric website.

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The Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 Exam is for the professionals who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge to configure Windows 8 computers, devices, networks and security resources. The experts can be consultants or desk support technicians.

Exam Topics
1. Design an installation and application strategy
Design an operating system installation strategy
• Windows To Go; operating system virtualization; upgrade vs. migration
Design an application strategy for desktop applications
• Remote Desktop Protocol ; Application Compatibility Toolkit; application updates; application co-existence
Design an application strategy for cloud applications
• Microsoft Office 365; Windows Store applications; restricting Windows Store content; internal content
Design a solution for user settings
• User profiles; user experience virtualization (UE-V)

2. Maintain resource access
Design for network connectivity
• IPv4 and IPv6; name resolution; wireless ; network security and settings
• Design for remote access
• Off-network use and management; metered networks; Direct Access
Design for authentication and authorization
• Two-factor authentication, including certificates, smart cards, picture passwords, and biometrics; workgroup versus domain; trust relationships; local account versus Microsoft account
Manage data storage
• Solve data storage issues; manage pools and manage data availability
Manage data security
• Manage share/NTFS permissions for storage spaces; configure EFS; configure security for removable media
Maintain Windows clients and devices
Manage hardware and printers
• Solve hardware and device issues; sync devices and resolve sync issues; monitor and manage print servers
Manage mobile devices
• Fix mobility issues; manage mobile device policies; manage Exchange ActiveSync
Design a recovery solution
• PC refresh/reset; Windows 7 file recovery ;system restore; user files; user profile settings; application settings
Manage endpoint security
• Resolve endpoint security issues; manage updates using Windows Update; manage client security using Windows Defender

3. Manage Windows 8 using cloud services and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack

Manage clients by using Windows Intune
• Manage updates; configure the company portal; monitor on-network and off-network machines
Manage public cloud services
• Manage Windows Live services; implement Office 365; manage Office 365
Monitor and maintain clients by using Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
• Remediate startup issues using the Diagnostics and Recovery Toolkit ; monitor clients using System Center Desktop Error Monitoring

Exam Preparation
Instructor-led training
• 20688B: Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 : this a 8 day training course.

Exam prep video
• Microsoft Certification PREP Talk: expert tips are give for preparation of the exam.

Practice Tests: candidates can find these at measureup.com
Exam Ref 70-688: Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 is designed for IT professionals who want to go for excellent career in IT world. The course material focuses in critical thinking and decision making.

Exam Details
The 70-688 exam was published in January 2013 and targets IT professionals. The exam is available in two languages; English and Japanese. Candidates can register for an exam at the Prometric website.

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