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Microsoft Extends Windows Server 2008 Support to 2015
Microsoft Extends Windows Server 2008 Support to 2015
According to Fagerness, Windows Server 2008 will transition from Mainstream Support to Extended Support on January 15, 2015. The OS was originally scheduled to transition to Extended Support on July 9, 2013, but the modifications to the expiration dates are due to the launch of Windows Server 2012, granting customers an additional 2 years to plan their migration to the newer Server release.
"Organizations that are currently running ... Windows Server 2008 should note the new dates when Mainstream Support and Extended Support end. Customers who are interested in migrating to Windows Server 2012 can contact a Sales Account Manager or a Technical Account Manager," Fagerness said in the September issue of Microsoft's Support Lifestyle Quarterly Lifeline.
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CompTIA to Increase Exam Security
CompTIA to Increase Exam Security
In order to enhance certification exam security, CompTIA will require all test-takers worldwide to have their photo taken and signature recorded as part of the admissions process at all Pearson VUE testing centers. These changes will take effect December 1, 2012.
CompTIA believes these new measures will decrease the likelihood of test item theft, proxy testing and other forms of exam fraud.
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CompTIA to Retire CTP+ Certification Exam
CompTIA to Retire CTP+ Certification Exam
Due to changes in the information technology industry, CompTIA will retire the CompTIA CTP+ certification exam at the end of this year.
The CompTIA CTP+ certification exam, launched in 2010, covers the topic of convergent technologies, more commonly referred to today as unified communications. Since the exam launch, new forms of technology have developed, causing changes in the way business is conducted. These technologies include new mobile technologies and business models such as cloud computing. As a result of these emerging technologies, the standards for measuring and testing a unified communications professional have changed and will continue to change as even newer technologies are introduced.
The last day to take the CompTIA CTP+ certification exam will be Dec. 31, 2012. The exam is available only at Pearson VUE testing centers. Those who planned on taking this exam before the end of the year...
New CIW Web Foundations Associate
New CIW Web Foundations Associate Certification
The CIW Web Foundations Associate certification exams will be updated and available in December this year. All changes are being made to reflect the latest developments in Web technologies. The new versions of these exams will be available in December 1, 2012 while the current exams remain available for all candidates preparing for them.
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Social Media Security Professional Certification Announced
UKI Announces Social Media Security Professional Certification
Ultimate Knowledge Institute (UKI) and Examplify, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CompTIA, have partnered to develop the industry's first social media security exam and certification. The new Social Media Security Professional (SMSP) certification designates professionals with the knowledge and skills to safeguard sensitive information and prevent potentially devastating security breaches emerging from social media channels.
The SMSP beta exam, powered by CompTIA, will be available starting Sept. 17. Candidates can prepare for the exam by attending an official UKI training course, or they can opt to challenge the exam without official training.
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Microsoft Free Second Shot 2012-2013
Get a Free Second Shot to Pass a Microsoft Certification Exam
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When you earn a certification from Microsoft, you prove to the world that you have knowledge and skills in the most current and specialized technologies and solutions. Passing the exams needed to demonstrate those skills can be tough, but for a limited time, youll get a free second chance to succeed.
In today's challenging economic times, how do you stand out from the crowd, stay up to date with relevant technologies, and get the top jobs? Becoming a part of the Microsoft Certification program is a great start.
Sign up today for your Second Shot exam or exam pack. Youll save at least 15 percent on the cost of the single certification exams, and youll be able to retake any exam you dont pass the first time, at no extra cost.
Second Shot Availability End Date: May 31, 2013
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VMware virtual machines targeted by "Crisis" espionage malware
VMware virtual machines targeted by "Crisis" espionage malware
Researchers have uncovered a single espionage malware attack that is capable of infecting multiple platforms, including computers running the Windows and Mac OS X operating systems, Windows-powered mobile devices, and VMware virtual machines.
When Ars first chronicled the trojan backdoor known as Morcut last month, we reported that it turned Macs into remote spying devices that were capable of intercepting e-mail and instant-message communications and using internal microphones and cameras to spy on people in the vicinity of the machine.
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VMware Workstation 9 Now Available World-Wide!
VMware Workstation 9 Now Available World-Wide!
The Workstation team is thrilled to introduce VMware Workstation 9. Its been 12 years since Workstation first launched and dramatically changed the way technical professionals worked with virtual machines. Since then the team has worked to bring bring innovation with each new release. We feel Workstation 9 continues this tradition.
Workstation 9 builds on its broad operating system support, rich user experience, and comprehensive feature set to bring you best-in-class Windows 8 support, all new Web interface, restricted virtual machines and much more. Not only does Workstation 9 change the way you work with virtual machines whether they reside on your PC or in the datacenter, it allows you to work when and where you want.
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VMware Kills vRAM Licensing, Will Focus On vSphere Cloud Bundles
VMware Kills vRAM Licensing, Will Focus On vSphere Cloud Bundles
VMware is discontinuing an unpopular server virtualization-licensing program and will focus on marketing vSphere and its other cloud computing products as a unified stack, CRN has learned.
In its upcoming release of vSphere 5.1, VMware is getting rid of vRAM entitlements, which debuted with vSphere 5 and determine how much memory customers are permitted to allocate to virtual machines on the host, according to sources familiar with VMware's plans.
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Now whether this is in response to the original uproar that vRam caused or someone is brown trousering over the new hyper-v features is anyones guess.
CompTIA: Advancing Women in IT
CompTIA: Advancing Women in IT
CompTIA have introduced a new mentoring program for women of all ages who are currently in or aspire to pursue careers in IT. The mentoring program is the brainchild of the CompTIA Advancing Women in IT Community, which serves as a vital information resource for women in the IT industry. The newly launched mentoring program reinforces the groups commitment to empowering women with the knowledge and skills necessary to help in their pursuit of successful IT careers, as well as inspiring other women to join the IT industry.
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