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[historian]

Creepin on my page but no connection invite....I see how you are ;-)

+1. It won't let me add you...

 

[Hop]

I'm glad you popped this up.

Interesting twist this year during my review... the only things I got "dinged" on where not completing a couple of classes &/or Certs last year.

I do a lot of travel in Field service IT, sometimes 2 weeks at a time out of state. It's a nice break from being stuck in the office all day.

I only averaged ~60 hours /wk last year (hourly, not salary). Not as much OT as previous years but still enough to impact free time. We're not given time during the work day to take these classes. Our company reimbursement policy for "non-degree, cert type classes" is vague (a co-worker was denied reimbursement for his very expensive VMWare class).

I need classes/certs in: time management, encryption, Powershell
I need something inexpensive in case it's not reimbursed.
I need something I can easily stop & start as time permits. Likely web based, self paced.

So, what online resource / training company would you guys recommend?

 

[WebSnyper]

I'm glad you popped this up.

Interesting twist this year during my review... the only things I got "dinged" on where not completing a couple of classes &/or Certs last year.

I do a lot of travel in Field service IT, sometimes 2 weeks at a time out of state. It's a nice break from being stuck in the office all day.

I only averaged ~60 hours /wk last year (hourly, not salary). Not as much OT as previous years but still enough to impact free time. We're not given time during the work day to take these classes. Our company reimbursement policy for "non-degree, cert type classes" is vague (a co-worker was denied reimbursement for his very expensive VMWare class).

I need classes/certs in: time management, encryption, Powershell
I need something inexpensive in case it's not reimbursed.
I need something I can easily stop & start as time permits. Likely web based, self paced.

So, what online resource / training company would you guys recommend?

This might be a good starting point for PowerShell https://mva.microsoft.com/en-us/tra...ell-3-0-jump-start-8276?l=r54IrOWy_2304984382 It won't get you a certificate, etc as it's just online. It is a bit older though.

Here's a what's new in PowerShell 5 https://mva.microsoft.com/en-US/training-courses/whats-new-in-powershell-v5-16434?l=Oq4Os59VC_2506218965

 

[WebSnyper]

Might also try LinkedIN Learning... looks like you get a free month : https://www.linkedin.com/premium/pl...ning&msclkid=5080f0d9c2c71a45f3a3aa4f2ece89fa

 

[historian]

So I'm going through and studying for A+. Where are good practice tests that don't cost as much as the real tests?

 

[Hop]

I hate to be one of those "cert chasers" but I scored a perfect 100% on the last test I took using the Test King study guide.
Testking - IT Certification Success Guaranteed, Easy Way of Training!

 

[Jludo]

I hate to be one of those "cert chasers" but I scored a perfect 100% on the last test I took using the Test King study guide.
Testking - IT Certification Success Guaranteed, Easy Way of Training!

Which test was it?

 

[Hop]

Which test was it?

IBM domino server / Lotus Notes 7.5 Admin. How's that for ancient technology!

 

[KLB]

I loved Lotus Notes. It was so superior to Exchange.

 

[bigretic]

Any of you geeks going to spiceworld in October?

 

[WebSnyper]

Thought this might be helpful for someone who came across this thread

25 skills LinkedIn says are most likely to get you hired in 2018 ? and the online courses to get them - Business Insider

 

[Hop]

^ thanks! Now if only I had time to take the time management course that work wants me to take (on my own time) so I can learn how to take these other classes they want me to take!

I did a lot of travel this last 2 week pay period. Flew up top Alaska again for a couple weeks of IT PM work + installing some monitoring hardware. 110.12 Hrs! I get OT unlike a lot of IT pros.

 

[WebSnyper]

^ thanks! Now if only I had time to take the time management course that work wants me to take (on my own time) so I can learn how to take these other classes they want me to take!

I did a lot of travel this last 2 week pay period. Flew up top Alaska again for a couple weeks of IT PM work + installing some monitoring hardware. 110.12 Hrs! I get OT unlike a lot of IT pros.

Damn, that's some serious travel... that said, I should probably look at taking some more online training than I do as opposed to surfing INGO

 

[fullmetaljesus]

So, i gotta know. How's your journey going?

 

[Hop]

I just had to open my mouth on a conference call about getting warranty service on stupid Dell printers. My cert is expired. Now work wants me to re-certify. I f'ing hate Dell printers!

 

[Cameramonkey]

I just had to open my mouth on a conference call about getting warranty service on stupid Dell printers. My cert is expired. Now work wants me to re-certify. I f'ing hate Dell printers!

You and me both!

I was "gifted" a MFC laser 13 years ago when we bought about 20 servers. They wanted to show off their new printer line, and as a thank you they gave me a free one. It appeared to be a kickass unit. Print/scan/fax. dual paper trays and maybe even duplexing. (maybe not) Seemed like a deal!

Then I got the first low toner warning. No biggie, lets see how long she lasts. 3 months later, its still beeping like crazy every time you print to tell you that you need to replace the toner, because DAMMIT! YOU ARE OUT OF TONER WHETHER IT LOOKS LIKE IT OR NOT!!!!!

Did the rock and tilt thing and got at least 3 more months out of it before it started streaking and leaving faint images and REALLY running out of toner.

I'll never buy another Dell printer after that mess. Go ahead, tell me Im almost out of ink. But you had better be damn well sure I truly am out, not just telling me that to get me to throw more money at you.*


*For those that dont know, printers dont make anyone any money; supplies are where the margin is. You can buy a cheap inkjet for less than the cost of a set of new cartridges. (of course that printer comes with only partially filled carts)

 

[jamil]

You and me both!

I was "gifted" a MFC laser 13 years ago when we bought about 20 servers. They wanted to show off their new printer line, and as a thank you they gave me a free one. It appeared to be a kickass unit. Print/scan/fax. dual paper trays and maybe even duplexing. (maybe not) Seemed like a deal!

Then I got the first low toner warning. No biggie, lets see how long she lasts. 3 months later, its still beeping like crazy every time you print to tell you that you need to replace the toner, because DAMMIT! YOU ARE OUT OF TONER WHETHER IT LOOKS LIKE IT OR NOT!!!!!

Did the rock and tilt thing and got at least 3 more months out of it before it started streaking and leaving faint images and REALLY running out of toner.

I'll never buy another Dell printer after that mess. Go ahead, tell me Im almost out of ink. But you had better be damn well sure I truly am out, not just telling me that to get me to throw more money at you.*


*For those that dont know, printers dont make anyone any money; supplies are where the margin is. You can buy a cheap inkjet for less than the cost of a set of new cartridges. (of course that printer comes with only partially filled carts)

I saw a sale on printers a few weeks ago. Cost less than buying a full set of printer inks.

 

[Hop]

At least if you know where to look you can turn off Dell's "authentic cartridge " detection.

Buy HP for the office. I still have working printers wearing their "I'm OK for Y2K" stickers!

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[wtburnette]

At least if you know where to look you can turn off Dell's "authentic cartridge " detection.

Buy HP for the office. I still have working printers wearing their "I'm OK for Y2K" stickers!

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Yep, HP printers are great little workhorses

 

[eldirector]

You and me both!

I was "gifted" a MFC laser 13 years ago when we bought about 20 servers. They wanted to show off their new printer line, and as a thank you they gave me a free one. It appeared to be a kickass unit. Print/scan/fax. dual paper trays and maybe even duplexing. (maybe not) Seemed like a deal!

Then I got the first low toner warning. No biggie, lets see how long she lasts. 3 months later, its still beeping like crazy every time you print to tell you that you need to replace the toner, because DAMMIT! YOU ARE OUT OF TONER WHETHER IT LOOKS LIKE IT OR NOT!!!!!

Did the rock and tilt thing and got at least 3 more months out of it before it started streaking and leaving faint images and REALLY running out of toner.

I'll never buy another Dell printer after that mess. Go ahead, tell me Im almost out of ink. But you had better be damn well sure I truly am out, not just telling me that to get me to throw more money at you.*


*For those that dont know, printers dont make anyone any money; supplies are where the margin is. You can buy a cheap inkjet for less than the cost of a set of new cartridges. (of course that printer comes with only partially filled carts)

My little HP color printer has been low on black toner since Christmas. At least it doesn't beep. Just throws a pop-up on the screen. Come on! One More Page!