HP Certified Professional

Note: This newsletter can be viewed online at: http://www.hp.com/certification/newsletter/july_2004/.

Program updates

Last chance to register for HP WORLD 2004
It’s time to get in gear and register for HP World and take advantage of the deep registration discounts provided to you by the HP Certified Professional Program Office. The registration discounts are significant and this is one of the benefits of being certified!

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HP World Conference Scheduler is Open!
Build your schedule with some terrific technical sessions. There are over 400 different sessions, plus hands-on labs, the Non-disclosure suite and HP Certified Professional exclusive sessions.

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What’s in store for HP Certified Professionals at HP World 2004
Aside from the 400+ technical sessions, there are numerous great reasons for you to attend HP World this August.

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Get a buddy certified…a fantastic certification/HP World offer
Do you have a colleague who’s interested in pursuing an HP Certified Professional credential? We have approximately 8 slots left on a special deal.

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Pre-merger certification “migration plan” deadlines
A reminder…take a look at the migration chart to see if you have any “outstanding” migration action items that need to be completed.

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Newsletter changes; articles are now online in Certified Professional Connection portal
Where are my technical articles, you ask? Why aren’t there “solutions” articles in the newsletter this month?

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CCR (Continuing Certification Requirements) deadline extended for two Business Critical Server credentials
These CCRs were announced in April 2004.

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ProCurve HP Certified Professionals…don’t forget about your February 1, 2005 CCR deadline
Individuals holding an ASE – HP ProCurve Networking credential are required to complete a CCR by February 1, 2005.

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New credentials added to HP Certified Professional Program portfolio
The Americas HP Certified Professional Program has added two new credentials.

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The value of IT training and certification
Ireland-based Business and Computer Training (BCT) Institute offers its perspectives on the value of IT certification to employers as well as certificants.

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How to ask your boss for certification money
It costs money to invest in certification. Maybe you’re willing to pay for the process yourself, but it’s always nice to have someone else pick up the tab.

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Beta tests and certification exams

See the list of all active beta exams
Get the comprehensive list of beta exams available in the HP Certified Professional Program here.

New beta exam now available: Advanced Backup Troubleshooting and Tuning
HP Services Global Certification & Channel Training is proud to announce the availability of the Advanced Backup Troubleshooting and Tuning Beta Exam (HP1-244). This beta exam is one of the requirements for the Accredited Systems Engineer (ASE) - StorageWorks Nearline certification.

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New OpenView beta exam available
Attention: All current HP OpenView Network Services HP Certified Professionals (AIS or ASE) or any HP Certified Professional who has passed a current NNM examination.

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SMEs needed to help develop valid test exams
Apply your knowledge and expertise as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and help the HP Certified Professional Program develop valid and reliable exams.

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Implementing HP StorageWorks Continuous Access for EVA Beta Exam
Network Storage Solutions Worldwide Training is proud to announce the availability of the Implementing HP StorageWorks Continuous Access for EVA Beta Exam (HP1-728). This beta exam is one in a series needed to be certified as an Accredited Systems Engineer (ASE) - StorageWorks.

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Implementing HP Virtual Array Solutions Beta Exam
Network Storage Solutions Worldwide Training is proud to announce the extended availability of the Implementing HP Virtual Array Solutions Beta Exam (HP1-685). This beta exam is one in a series needed to be certified as an Accredited Integration Specialist (AIS) - StorageWorks.

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Beta exams coming soon
Watch for new beta exams to be available soon.

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Training and education

"Bring a buddy to class" promotion
To make it even easier for you to get the training you need for your certification needs, we are offering this "Bring a Buddy to Class" promotion.

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HP Integrity, operating systems and software Technical On-line Seminars (TOS) website now available
Now you can view TOS information, calendars and topic descriptions, as well as register to attend Short Take events themselves.

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Valuable HP Training Services for storage users
According to the Gartner Group, “40% of unplanned downtime is caused by human errors.” HP Education Services reduces this risk, helps increase network and systems optimization, and increases return on IT investments for NSS customers.

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Events and user groups

News from Interex: HP World expands technical content
It's been only three years since HP World Conference & Expo was last staged at McCormick Place in Chicago, but even so, it’s a very different HP World.

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ITUG Summit 2004 Adds Advanced Technical Track
NonStop HP Certified Professionals in particular will be interested to know that ITUG, the International HP NonStop Users Group, has reconfigured the ITUG Summit 2004 technical program to include a new track of "advanced technical" programming for those with considerable expertise and experience working with NonStop.

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Technical documentation

You’ll find the following technical articles, plus so much more, in the new Certified Professional Connection portal. To access these and other documents, visit http://www.hp.com/go/cpconnection. If you happen to forget the URL, you can also access it via a link from the Americas HP Certified Professional website. The link is located in the area of the website called "For HP Certified Professionals only." You’ll need your HP Certified Professional user ID and password to access the portal.

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Your Americas team

Management

• Rich Gossman, Director, Americas HP Certified Professional Program, Rich.Gossman@hp.com

Staff Team Members

• Donna Green, Donna.Green@hp.com (Operations)
• Suzanne Martinez, Suzanne.Martinez@hp.com (Operations)
• Elvira Narvaez, maria-elvira_narvaez-cabrera@hp.com (Operations)
• Barbara Sandro, Barbara.Sandro@hp.com (Marketing)
• Candace MacMillen, Candace.MacMillen@hp.com (Program Management)

How to contact us

• Email: certification.americas@hp.com
• Information Line: 1-800-273-4812 (U.S. and Canada only)
• Website: www.hp.com/go/certification/americas

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