CertCities.com's 3rd Annual Readers' Choice Awards

You recommend as the best certification program and product support in 2004.

from Beckham Nagel December 1, 2004 - as our annual reader survey, every year, we all have you consider on the best, its certification problem. What programmes are in the right? Title what is the most precious thing for the pros and cons of it? What is the best resources and providers? Although there are many worthy honorary titles below you will find that your recommended for this years best and the brightest. We congratulate all This years winners are, and to enter the final.

The most respected high-level certification Champion: Cisco certification Internet experts (ccie) finals: Microsoft certified systems engineer (mcse), (ISC) 2 certification authority Information System Security Professionals (CISSPs) for the third consecutive year, Cisco ccie upsurge in this category, thanks almost mythical difficult subject experiment Room inspections: hard, eight hours actual operation internship.

Readers to vote for a ccie referred to it as "PhD" in the cluster. Another comment said, "You give up friends, social life and sleep prepared the actual test ... you might more easily survive fell more than 200 feet waterfall, through ccie practical than in the first or second attempt. But as far as I know, no one in the network will take the opportunity to take ccie through [in] real. " Microsoft mcse row in the second, in this category, most of its patron quoted marketability of this title, as well as related materials tests. "Mcse certified professional, it can be a better understanding of the need and implementation of IT solutions, in a meaningful way, commented:" one reader.

Another representative said that, in determining the mcse and ccie in this category, his votes went to the mcse, because "... is mcse most of them [certification] In order to be as well as the most desirable. Despite Ciscos certification almost First, [but] I think there may be more opportunities and mcse. " The CISSP not because it is lagging far behind mcse, won its second entering the final period.

Those in favour of this vendor-neutral security credentials that, more and more the importance of security, as well as the reputation of the CISSP in the field, because of its wide range of six hours of examinations, experience requirements and moral commitment.

"Todays security is very important to the industry and all sizes companies," one reader pointed out, " CISSP certification of individuals usually the most respected in the IT industry. " Other games that did well in this category, but is not gathered enough votes , including the top three, Microsoft mcse: security and engineers titles, as well as Oracles operation in the name of a masters certificate.

Best entry-level certification Champion: (+ CompTIA final: Microsoft Certification Professional (MCP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (ccna) In our view, Microsofts new desktop technician certification (mcdst) names may be there is a chance to make before three this year, but it just missed, leaving us with the same winners and finals like they did last year.

+ won a large extent, and the name of the readers listed vendor-neutral, benchmark reports, both hardware and software as an essential going any IT jobs. as a reader said: "It is important to have an understanding of born on the hardware and operating system, as well as basic network troubleshooting A + for the Internet, such as whether all of this. " or , as another reader put it well: "You have to understand the fundamentals computer hardware and software to be successful in this area and achieved success in a higher level of certification. " and its not just knowledge tests. one reader said:" I have [all] entry-level certification, in the market , I have found a + is the most effective on the involvement of the IT field. " Microsofts MCP an examination of the title on Secondly, many voters cited their applicability to the industry. "almost everyones work, will have the opportunity to use or support of at least one Microsoft product," said a readers.

"Microsoft is used every corner ... there is a title on Microsofts your name lend some credibility to the entry-level people , "another reader commented.

" If it is required to test serious, there are a lot of lessons ¡­¡­ " those who voted for Cisco ccna listed the name of the reputation as a small tougher than other entry-level certificate. said, a voter, "In general, ccna a green-often have a better understanding of its own technology. " Another commented that" [ccna] more difficult to achieve, indicating that a learning ability. " some readers pointed out that, in large measure, depend on individual circumstances: " There are a lot of different entry-level circumstances in the industry, "a reader comment." ccna is good for entry-level network, and is a good thing but mcsa entry-level server jocks. network + + is good for entry-level PC technology stocks. " best intermediate network authentication Champion: Microsoft Certified System Administrator (mcsa) finals: Cisco certified network professionals (ccnp), (CompTIA server + another three peat, this time Microsoft mcsa as your choice for several 3 , as the best intermediate network credentials. once again, you cite the name of the usefulness and marketability. as a reader said, " for the Microsoft Network - things more complicated. "said another, " very material, the average rounded individuals. is not perfect, but Microsofts better products. " others appreciated the focus on the title of the four examinations." outstanding certificates since you do not need all the is the number of additional threw mcse [at this level]. " methodology The certcities.com reader survey, which is collected Information for these awards is to provide communications to 30000 certcities.com Subscribe in a weeks time, in November 2004 624 readers responded. all participants can choose to provide advice to explain its choosing each category. readers do not need to vote in each category, so the number of responses varied, each of the issues. some votes did not count Because duplication or other irregularities.

a reader said that he had voted, as mcsa now, but not sure future. "Microsoft is the de facto platform advantages, but any Linux / open-source knowledge is fast becoming one of the main advantages, and may soon eclipse Microsofts monopoly position. " Some readers seem to have been torn between the top two players this category.

a person ccnp favour of this, "said mcsa implementation will be a not too distant second , but I do not know what is behind your network ... and are able to resolve This is even more important. whether the ccnp only. " but another person in favour of this mcsa commented," I will consider ccnp except there are so many Windows applications procedures. " (CompTIA + server was just enough votes to enter the second in the finals in this category. a reader saying that it was "a good certification from the vendor-neutral suppliers." other readers do not charged winners this category. say, " know any of these are more valuable than the entry-level certificate. frankly, I the mcse here, and say that this is a group of the King. " In fact, the fact that a mcse in this category, thanks to write In" br> votes. other Intermediate Title done, but do not have enough places include: HP accredited system engineers (ASE) and Red Hat certified technician (rhct) credentials.

best developers certification Champion: Microsoft Certified Solution Developers (mcsd) final: Oracle form developers, Sun Java Developer certification (scjd) Microsoft mcsd , in the same easy win in this category, was a solid majority of the votes. "Microsoft provides the best market opportunities For new applications, and said: "a reader of his votes." our development certification in their development strategies and technologies, the possibility of raising Chinas successful. " another reader commented," Visual Studio. NET developer / programmer online tool. " Nevertheless, in the form of Oracle Corporation, a developers name and the scjp Sun made a strong showing, enough to draw in the final two spots. as one reader said, "We are an Oracle shop, I direct supervision of the five developers and two software analyst.

this certification is the most important to my area, and I assured holders that can be assigned any task required. " Java may have confidence and They scjp rebound. one reader wrote, "China World will take over the programming and competition. network." best database authentication Champion: Oracle professional certification Database Administrator (OCP, the name of the operation) finals: Microsoft certified database administrator (mcdba), and MySQL vocational qualification certification in the ongoing conflict, the two giant database certification - Oracle OCP, and the name of Microsofts operating mcdba - you once again to the concept of Oracles plan crown.

Most said they voted for the Oracle, because of its advantages in the industry. "Oracle database rules of the World. acceptance, and to mobilize, commented:" one reader.

another representatives said that "in most companies, Oracle, is the standard." heading votes, not only because of the relevance of the market. comment on a reader, "We run Oracle 9i database 2008 database. name of the current operation of [a] certification can Jump to roll up her sleeves and access to the right to work, with no training requirements. " But it is a close race: Microsoft in the name of the operation missed the top spot by only a few votes . these people and you voted against, mcdba support it strongly. "love or hate Microsoft, I think there are very different from the daily features such as SQL database prominent in the environment, commented: "one reader.

" Microsoft provides the best market opportunities for new applications, " He said another.

and MySQL certification program, there is still a long way to go before reaching Heights in the other two titles, In the new credentials are sufficient to support the second to enter the final scene in this category. said one reader, "Look, MySQL, will, in the future, because open source is the path. " even if you voted for some of Oracle and Microsoft to MySQL, which is due.

comment on a reader, "So far, Oracle is still the 900-pound gorilla, but In" br> SMB market, MySQL, The choice is a major athletes. "Best Internet Certification Champion: prosoft Certified Internet Webmaster (Commerce and Industry Waste) professional finals: Macromedia Inc.

the Dreamweaver MX developers (CompTIA a network + Although the competition is very tense, the industrial and commercial waste prosoft other professional Pratt Whitney two titles, but again won in this category. "vendor-neutral, I industrial and commercial waste that is the way to go, commented: "one reader.

Dreamweaver is a very close second." Learning Macromedia suites, especially Dreamweaver, is a good start, "said one reader.

a network +, another vendor neutral Title from (CompTIA, Pai In third place, only a marginal IBMs WebSphere certification for the second to enter the final scene.

best safety certification Champion: (ISC) 2 authorized The CISSP finals: Cisco certified security professionals (ccsp), Microsoft mcse: security When it comes to security issues, your choice is clear once again: (ISC) 2 authorized the CISSP this category is tops. "CISSP is the vendor-neutral, engage in a very wide-ranging, strict professional and ethical guidelines, and requested work experience, so that they can become very noteworthy authentication, said: "A reader of their choice.

also cited the" very long examination, coupled with high the costs and experience to maintain a low motivation ", or as an alternative to it," its a professional safety their staff to resume. " rather than a race for the closure of the No. 1 position, and the title of Cisco closed ccsp edge Internet more than last year." Cisco is the big Speaking firewall and router commented: "one reader.

another said," this certification, the company ccsp a holder to provide more services to customers, could bring considerable benefits, including firewall. " mcse: Security guards come in far more than the other competitors to make a final spot in this category. readers an explanation of their votes on the title of this to say: "Security is everyones vital interests, it is necessary at all levels of the IT infrastructure. mcse: security qualifications, is the need to establish security plans , and the implementation of protection. " even non-Microsoft users in favour of this title. said one reader," I am currently Working in a Novells Web site ... Microsoft still has considerable at the scene. understanding of Microsofts security is essential integration and Microsoft Novell, especially from the point of view of certification. " the best Linux / Unix Certification Champion: Red Hat certification Engineer (rhce) finals: (CompTIA Linux +, Sun certification systems management , as well as the Solaris (scsa the Solaris) more winner support the certification of the product is worth some reputation.

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This is the first time, we have this category in our awards, therefore, we do not quite sure what the expectations. however you to the overwhelming majority of the votes of Red Hat rhce heading as the best Linux / Unix certificate for its reputation, industry laboratory examinations, as well as their hands.

said one reader, "is the open-source community rhce the mcse." The other comment, "said Red Hat is spreading like wildfire. [is] not enough the work of the people, and now also." "and these a solid lead for the first time, advanced Linux certification is the most well-known and, therefore, the Most Marketable, looking for work. " many of you were in favour of this and rhce Other games available praise In "br> this category.

" rhce at this time, because it is the first Linux certification, and most well-known, coupled with the level of experience and difficult test, "a reader comments, he said:" I think Linux Professional Institute certification (lpic) and Novells cle / Chinese fugitive to give rhce their money in the near future, because these Certificate will become wider known and recognized. " Another reader said," Red Hat seems to have become enterprise distro, although Linux + is a valuable starting point "and the Linux + and take the second position.

our list, because of its supplier-neutral approach and the entry-level position.

"a great entry-level certificate, for Linux," one reader called it. or Another right when he said: "a good stepping stone." very narrowly beating out lpic and Novell heading for the third place, In "br> This category is scsa champion. "Sun is a well-known name for UNIX," commented one reader .

Another representative said, "I am very partial sun examinations, There are two system administrators examination (plus a third in the Solaris system networking and a fourth security), which makes this an attractive integrated road to pursue. " Best Overall Certification Scheme Champion: Cisco we will limit this category only winners, and this years award winners are again Cisco by a significant margin.

why this program to continue to take our highest award? This seems to be its conjunction with the difficulty of the examination program, the actual operation of the project, in all examinations, reputation of its flagship ccie. as a reader put it well: "Ciscos test it is very difficult, and even the entry-level ccna. them in their hands - laboratories and efforts to ensure that the test results are not corrupt braindumps. ccie the laboratory also given, and even some professionals to win. " Another reader said, "You really want to know that your ability to obtain Cisco certification." Even those who have never taken an exam left Cisco a deep impression with the plan.

"people who have tested over the past Cisco and Microsoft tell me that Cisco more stringent testing requirements to more closely reflect real-world tasks. " In fact, only one said anything negative readers, Cisco plan: " I have not heard a word, because I am a certified Cisco, Microsoft In "br> at least gave me a magazine¡­¡­" Accordingly, it is your election on the best and the brightest, in 2004. congratulate again to all the winners and the final. be sure to voice your thoughts the results are as follows! Note: finals and the winners will be contacted in the near future by certcities.com with their official capacity on the e-mail containing identification, and so on, if you link "br>, in the meantime, please send an e-mail to bnagel@101com.com.