Fundamentals of the Functional Resume

Fundamentals of the Functional Resume

Browse through the resume-writing section of your local bookstore and you might come to believe you could choose from one of hundreds of formats to use in a great resume. Resumes based on industry, years of experience or even minor editorial changes are among the myriad examples you'll find, even before delving into specialized approaches, such as the Federal Resume and KSA necessary when applying for jobs in the government. Despite the thousands of samples that resume books and online resources provide, the overwhelming majority of job applicants in the private sector will either use the Chronological Format or the less well-known Functional Format as the backbone of their resumes.

This help for everyone trying to break into IT from a non-IT background comes from Dice.com.

Microsoft Branches Off Architect Cert for DBAs

Microsoft Branches Off Architect Cert for DBAs

Microsoft this week announced a new title for its high-level architect series of certifications: Microsoft Certified Architect: Database. The title is now among two "Technology architecture skills" that the company offers; the other is MCA: Messaging, which was released June of last year.

In much the same way that the MCA: Messaging focuses on an architect's ability to provide well planned networks that might incorporate a myriad number of messaging services, the MCA: Database focuses on a database architect's skills to plan, develop and program against a number of database languages and technologies, with emphasis on Microsoft SQL Server.

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Fixed Wireless: So Near and Yet So Expensive

Fixed Wireless: So Near and Yet So Expensive

If you'e ever had to link multiple local buildings, you know the budgetary pain interconnection fees can inflict--you may pay tens of thousands of dollars per month just to span a few miles. There's got to be a better way, right? If you're lucky, you can take advantage of new options like metro Ethernet, which we discussed in "The Qwest for Last-Mile Connectivity". If you're really lucky, the city or county will provide right-of-way access to run fiber. But let's face it: Most of us have to make our own luck. Enter today's fixed-wireless systems. This low-profile technology is growing at a decent clip: The point-to-point wireless market is expected to reach $7 billion by 2009, up from $4 billion in 2004, according to analyst group Visant Strategies.

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How to Deploy Vista Security—Piece by Piece

How to Deploy Vista Security—Piece by Piece

There's a bushel of security enhancements in Windows Vista—they comprise the most important aspect of the new operating system and the most compelling reason to upgrade, analysts say—but they're not all perfect, nor are they silver bullets. Vista's BitLocker encryption, for example, is restricted from working alongside virtualization software, doesn't encrypt multiple disk volumes, and only ships to customers on Microsoft's Software Assurance plan or with the Ultimate version of the operating system.

Read the entire story at eWeek.com.

Lee Myers Shares His IT Experiences

Lee Myers Shares His IT Experiences

In high school, Lee Myers' guidance counselor told him he would have a great career as a truck driver. But Lee wasn't interested in trucks, he liked computers. He found a job at Circuit City; however, he soon realized that selling computers might not be the right job for him either. Today, Lee is the IT Director for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the largest social service agency in Pennsylvania. Find out how Lee developed his career and how he incorporates Linux solutions at his workplace...

Follow the saga of one man's development of a career in IT at CompTIA.org.

Oracle Upgrades, Expands .NET Offerings

Oracle Upgrades, Expands .NET Offerings

Oracle is giving its .NET tools an upgrade and adding a new one to the portfolio. The database giant today released beta versions of free tools intended to provide Visual Studio developers improved access to the Oracle 10g database. The betas were released at Microsoft's TechEd conference in Orlando, where Oracle is also providing a demo. The upgraded tools include Oracle Data Provider for .NET, known as ODP.NET, and Oracle Developer Tools for Visual Studio.NET. The tools have some capabilities that take advantage of the company's forthcoming Oracle 11g database, which is expected to be released by year's end.

Story at Application Development Trends Magazine.

All-in-One Guide: Wide Area Network (WAN) Basics

All-in-One Guide: Wide Area Network (WAN) Basics

A wide area network (WAN) basically connects two or more local area networks (LAN). While this may sound like a relatively straightforward goal, the implications of WAN connectivity have had a profound influence on networking. It's easy to get WAN connectivity, but selecting the "right" connectivity requires careful consideration of practical issues, such as bandwidth, cost, latency and reliability. This first chapter covers basic WAN information.

Take a look at the article and other related links at TechTarget.com.

Vista Pre-Release Set To Self Destruct After May 31

Vista Pre-Release Set To Self Destruct After May 31

Here's a warning to users of pre-release versions of Windows Vista: in two days, your operating system will self-destruct. It's like the cassette tape at the beginning of the "Mission: Impossible" TV shows, but in this case, it's Microsoft's policy. As reported earlier, May 31 is the last day of full functionality for Customer Preview Program versions of Vista. That includes Vista beta 2, and both release candidates. The OS will gradually shut itself down in stages, and do it in an unusual way. Starting Friday, a user can log on to the OS for two-hour sessions only. After two hours, the OS will automatically reboot, without offering a chance to save. That leaves a two-hour window to save work, transfer settings and so on to another OS. Any work not finished within that span will be lost when the machine reboots.

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Man described as a top spammer arrested

Man described as a top spammer arrested

SEATTLE - A 27-year-old man described as one of the world's most prolific spammers was arrested Wednesday, and federal authorities said computer users across the Web could notice a decrease in the amount of junk e-mail. Robert Alan Soloway is accused of using networks of compromised "zombie" computers to send out millions upon millions of spam e-mails. "He's one of the top 10 spammers in the world," said Tim Cranton, a Microsoft Corp. lawyer who is senior director of the company's Worldwide Internet Safety Programs.

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