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Newsletter #46 - June 15, 2001
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Welcome to our 46th edition brought to you by http://www.mcmcse.com. To view our past newsletters, visit our archives at: http://www.mcmcse.com/articles/newsletters/newsletters.shtml

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CONTENTS:
 In this issue:
- What�s New @ MC MCSE
- Subnetting Confusion
- Intel Drops Certification Program
- Microsoft's New Windows XP Website
- Free Online Training Videos
- Survey Results
- At the Boards

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WHAT'S NEW @ MC MCSE:
Here is what we�ve been up to:

We have completed our new practice test for the A+ Operating System Technologies(220-202) which can be found in our Testing Center at http://www.mcmcse.com/cgibin/quirex/index.cgi. This exam contains 90 free questions.

Want to write for us? Many sites accept submissions from their users, but do not offer anything in return. We have created a new program in which your contributions will earn you entries into a drawing for prizes that will help you get certified. Writing for us is also a great way to improve your resume. For details please visit http://www.mcmcse.com/contribute.shtml. You will also see a link "Current Prizes" that you can click on to find out what we are giving away. The current drawing ends on July 31st.

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SUBNETTING CONFUSION:
In our last newsletter we wrote an article entitled "Battling Incorrect Information" in which we briefly mentioned some of the confusion regarding IP subnetting. After receiving some requests for clarification, we decided to put together an article on the subject since it will affect what you need to know to pass many of the various certification exams that will test you on TCP/IP. If you are planning to take any exam that requires subnetting knowledge, you should probably read this. The full article is located at: http://www.mcmcse.com/articles/subnetting.shtml.

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INTEL DROPS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM:
Intel has announced that it will give up it's certification program in favor of CompTIA and CIW certifications and will transfer current certified members to these industry standard certs. The Intel certification program will shut down on December 31, 2001.

For more information visit http://channel.intel.com/training/certification/index.htm
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MICROSOFT'S NEW WINDOWS XP WEBSITE:
Microsoft recently unveiled a new website for Windows XP entitled "Expert Zone". The site offers usual shameless plugs about the product, however, it also includes tips and tricks, links to newsgroups and editorial columns.

Visit http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/ to check out Expert Zone.

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FREE ONLINE TRAINING VIDEOS:
There is an emerging trend among certification prep websites in which free online videos are being offered. Sure they want you to buy something, become a registered member and may even send you email, but some of these resources are worth checking out. There are currently very few offering this medium, but you will find a couple of good ones below.

CBT Nuggets:
This company sells their videos, however, they have a free section that contains some valuable Windows 2000 videos.
http://www.cbtnuggets.com

Freemcse.com:
Free MCSE is a newer site that hosts dozens of free Windows 2000 MCSE prep videos. You must become a registered member to view them. http://www.freemcse.com

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SURVEY RESULTS:
Our most recent survey question asked, "Approximately how many total hours do you spend studying for an MCSE exam?". The results were as follows:

22% - 0-5
12% - 5-10
12% - 10-20
55% - 20+
There were 1763 respondents.

It is tough to say why there is such a disparity in the number of hours people require to study for these exams. Needless to say, it would be difficult to read a 500 page book and take practice exams in less than 5 hours. This group must either have a lot of experience or they are using questionable study methods.

To view the results of our past surveys, go to http://www.mcmcse.com/articles/mcsefaq.shtml

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AT THE BOARDS:
Interested in the field of security? Find out more about available security certifications at http://www.mcmcse.com/cgibin/forums/topic.cgi?forum=34&topic=20

Bajben is pursuing MCSE/MCDBA certs and has an opportunity for an extra course. Which would be better? We offered our opinion - now let's hear yours at: http://www.mcmcse.com/cgibin/forums/topic.cgi?forum=34&topic=19

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