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Volume 2, Issue 2 Feb 2003 |
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hp certified professional Americas monthly newsletter Volume 2, Issue 2 Feb 2003 |
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HP Announces New Certification Offerings According to Brian Beneda, HP Worldwide Certification Program Architect, HP offered 188 different certifications prior to the program revamp. Accounting for differences from one region to another, there were actually 419 distinct certifications being offered by HP. This has been pared down to about 60 certifications that are consistent worldwide. The number of certification exams has also been trimmed, down to 161 distinct exams from 299. How, or even whether, you are affected by these changes depends upon the certification(s) you hold. "The tracks in the new program are aligned with HP products," says Beneda. "If a product line doesn't have significant changes since the merger, such as ISS, then the certifications are mostly intact. If the merger had a big impact on a product line, such as storage, then the certifications also had significant changes." HP has committed to providing each member of the certified community with a way to move forward in the new program. "We wanted to make sure our certified professionals maintained their investment in certification," says Beneda. "Everyone has a path forward into the new program. We are ensuring that people who are already certified get credit for what they have already done." Many people will not have to do anything at all to remain certified. Depending on the certification track, some people may need to take additional action to attain a new certification. Beginning in February and throughout March, HP Certified Professionals residing in Canada and the U.S. will begin receiving communications detailing individual migration plans (if any). Each HP Certified Professional will be notified via the "migration letter" if any action is required on his/her part. In addition to the migration letter, migration information is available on the NA website (http://www.hp.com/go/certification/na). In many cases, the migration plan may be a simple branding change which will result in a new track name. In some instances (due to product line change or track retirements), individuals will be required to meet continuing certification requirements (CCRs). The links below provide additional information about the February 10th announcement. The following documents are available for download: » North American HPCP Announcement CCR Extension Prometric Update: New Registration Number and Exam Numbers Updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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The universe of HP technologies has expanded and we're working to meet your educational needs in this new environment. This year, the annual HP World Conference & Expo and the HP Enterprise Technical Symposium will be merged into a single, integrated conference. The combined event will be called "HP World 2003 Solutions and Technology Conference & Expo," and will be held in Atlanta, Georgia August 11-15, 2003. Using the rich program content already being developed, we will build an enhanced technical program for our valued Certified Professionals. Your core program will include numerous unique sessions that will be offered throughout the week only to Certified Professionals like you. The rest of the education program will draw on the strong technical content from the enhanced HP World conference. The conference will also attract members of the Encompass and Interex User Group communities as well as HP and its Partner Solution Architects. So mark your calendars and be sure to join us. If you'd like to participate on a team to provide input on what the content needs to be, please send a note to the Americas mailbox: certification.americas@hp.com ... and, we'll be in touch.
HP Integrated Learning Pak: flexibility for planning your 2003 training Technical Update Training CD Issue 36 now shipping Note: NonStop Certified Professionals receive a complimentary TUT subscription as part of their benefits package. Other Certified Professionals may order the training CD for a small fee. Topics and presenters include:
For more information on the HP Nonstop Server Technical Update Training program, visit http://education.nonstop.compaq.com/ sample certification exam questions now available
You will find the first 2003 edition of the ISS Technology Update here. This newsletter is specifically for HP Certified Professionals with a strong interest in industry standard servers.
The "ProLiant Cluster Connection" is a monthly newsletter publication intended to keep you informed on issues relating to High Availability in a ProLiant environment. This is considered an NDA-type document. Given all HP Certified Professionals are under NDA (non-disclosure), you're entitled to receive this newsletter. You can access the January issue here. We think you'll find the information valuable.
Encompass, an HP user group, proudly presents the first in a series of regional seminars. The seminars were developed to help IT professionals exploit enterprise-class HP technologies. This initial offering features two Linux seminars on especially popular topics: "Linux Jumpstart for the Experienced System Manager" taught by Rochelle Lauer and "Understanding the Role of Linux in Your Business", taught by Russell C. Pavlicek. Learn more about the presenters here. These seminars will take place March 24 and 25 at the HP Bethesda facility in Greenbelt, Maryland. Register online today at http://www.encompassUS.org/events/seminars/registernow.html.
Looking for customized education, professional networking opportunities, and access to advocacy channels? Then turn to Encompass - an independent, user-run association dedicated to providing an open, objective solution sharing forum for HP enterprise end users. In addition to providing year-round resources accessible through its Web site, http://www.encompassUS.org/, Encompass offers an annual technical symposium in partnership with HP. Through the end of February, Encompass has a special offer for HP Certified Professionals. Join or renew your Encompass membership by February 28, 2003 and pay only $90 for your 2003 Encompass Individual Membership (or $135 for International Individual Members). If you act before March, you'll also receive an Encompass denim shirt and a complimentary four-issue compendium of Shannon Knows HPC newsletter ($395 subscription value). Shannon Knows HPC is a bi-weekly newsletter in which industry analyst Terry Shannon candidly reports on HP strategies, new technologies, developments and services. Don't miss out on this limited-time special offer - become a member today at http://www.encompassUS.org/membership/join.html. Be sure to identify yourself as an HP Certified Professional to secure delivery of the Shannon Knows HPC compendium. Enter the code "HPCP" for the Membership ID requested on the membership form. For more details on Encompass membership benefits, visit http://www.encompassUS.org/membership/benefits.html, or contact Encompass Headquarters for more information: e-mail information@encompassUS.org or call 1.877.354.9887.
CompTIA asks; you answer in our newest web poll on CompTIA.org: IT certification versus college degree. Tell us how the two compare and view live poll results. Go to our poll at http://www.comptia.org/surveysolutions/webpolldegree1-31-03.asp.
In his December 2002 annual salary survey report in Certification Magazine, Gary Gabelhouse talks about some of the intangible benefits of certification. In a down economy, many survey respondents feel that having a technical certification helps provide job security. "While the return on investment (ROI) one receives from a technical certification in terms of salary increases is always important, the role of the certification in keeping one's job becomes the crux of the issue in down times," writes Gabelhouse. Get all the details of the Certification Magazine 2002 Salary Survey, December 2002 at ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/hpcp/certmagsalary.pdf
Performance Management, Analysis and Capacity Planning For more information, visit http://www.perfcap.com. HP and BEA Optimize BEA WebLogic Server for HP Itanium 2-based Solutions
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