Scenario: You have a DIAS connection using PPPOE. Windows 2000 Professional computer is connected to the ISP using PPPOE protocol. The network card that connects to the ISP router is assigned a static IP address given by the ISP (say 10.1.1.2) with a default gateway (say 10.1.1.1) and given subnet mask (say 255.255.255.240). You have now connected to the ISP using PPPOE protocol. You want to share your Internet connection with other computers in your office or home network without need for an external proxy server. How will you go about it?

Solution: Windows 2000 Prof. supports Internet connection sharing using PPPOE. The requirements are:
1. Two network cards
2. Your local area network (LAN)
3. Your network computers need to be Windows 98/2000/xp (not tested with other OSes).

Tasks:
1. Install PPPOE protocol on your Windows 2000 computer that is to be connected to the ISP.
2. Install drivers for both the network cards, and ensure that your LAN is working properly. (This can be tested with NetBUE protocol).
3. Ensure that both network cards are bound to the PPPOE protocol (Use properties dialog box under"Network and DialUp-Connections".
4. Right click the PPPOE adapter and choose "Sharing" tab. Enable sharing and choose the adapter connected to the office/home network.
5. Exit by choosing ok.

On the client side, you need to enable "Obtain and IP address automatically"

and make appropriate selection on Internet explorer (on client machines) to use LAN for internet connection.

The above will enable Internet Connection Sharing using PPPOE on a Windows 2000 Professional computer.

US Holidays:

New Year's Day, January 1st.
Birthday of Martin Luther King, third Monday in January.
Inauguration Day, January 20th every four years, starting in 1937.
Washington's Birthday, third Monday in February since 1971
Armed Forces Day, third Saturday in May.
Memorial Day, last Monday in May since 1971;
Flag Day, June 14th.
United States of America's Independence Day, July 4.
Labor Day, first Monday in September.
Columbus Day, second Monday in October;
Election Day, Tuesday on or after November 2.
Veterans Day, November 11th ;
Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November.
Christmas Day, December 25th.

Other occassions:

Groundhog Day, February 2.
Lincoln's Birthday, February 12.
Valentine's Day, February 14.
Washington's Birthday, February 22.
St. Patrick's Day, March 17.
April Fools's Day, April 1.
Earth Day, April 22 (since 1970; see Earthday.net)
Mothers' Day, second Sunday in May (36 USC Sec. 142).
Fathers' Day, third Sunday in June (36 USC Sec. 142a).
Parents' Day, fourth Sunday in July (36 USC Sec. 142c).
Grandparents' Day, Sunday after Labor Day (36 USC Sec. 142b).
Columbus Day (traditional), October 12.
United Nations Day, October 24.
Halloween, October 31.

Daylight Saving time begins, (currently) first Sunday in April (but not in Arizona, Hawaii, and most of the counties of Indiana).
Federal Income Taxes are due April 15th; if the 15th is a Saturday or Sunday, then the due date is the Monday after the 15th.
Daylight Saving Time ends, last Sunday in October (but not in Arizona, Hawaii, and most of the counties of Indiana).



Indian Festivals and Holidays:

Lohri (13th January)
In this festival, the climax of winter is celebrated with bonfires and singing. Traditionally, Lohri marks the end of winter.

Kite-Flying Festival (January)
Held on Makar Sankranti day on the green lawns above Palika Bazaar, Connaught Place, this colourful extravaganza attracts national as well as international participants.

Basant Panchami (2nd February)
The biting winter winds continuing till the end of January-early February, when the Hindu festival of Basant Panchami welcomes the spring. This is the season when the prestigious Mughal gardens behind Rashtrapati Bhavan are opened to public for a month.

Thyagaraja Festival (February)
An enthusiastic display of south Indian music and dance, opposite Jawaharlal Nehru University in Vaikunthnath temple.

Maha Shivratri (March)
Maha Shivratri is celebrated on the 'Amavasya' night of 'Phalguna'. It is said Lord Shiva danced the 'Tandava Nritya', which means cosmic dance on this dark night. He is worshipped at temples with all night vigils and prayers and unmarried women keep daylong fasts so that Shiva may grant them good husbands.

Amir Khusrau's Anniversary (April)
Amir Khusrau's Anniversary is celebrated in April, with a fair in Nizamuddin and prayers and 'qawwali' singing. The event also sees the National Drama Festival, staged mostly at the Rabindra Bhawan.

Baisakhi (13th April)
In north India, the Hindu New Year is celebrated on Baisakhi in mid-April just as the sun begins to get fierce and the dusty winds herald summer. It is also known as the beginning of the harvest season.

Buddha Jayanti (May)
The first full moon night in May marks the birth of the Lord Buddha. Prayer meetings are held at Buddha ihar, Ring Road and Buddha ihar, Mandir Marg. Buddha Purnima is the month of Vaisakha', commemorates not just Lord Buddha's birth, but also his 'Enlightenment' and gaining 'Nirvana'.

Mahavir Jayanti (May)
The birth of Lord Mahavira, who founded Jainism, is celebrated around this time of the year with prayers and processions.

International Mango Festival (July)
A peculiar event, with over five hundred types of mango on show, usually in Talkatora Stadium. Tourists can enjoy free tasting and a cultural programme to sample.

Phoolkwalon-ki-Sair (October)
In early October, a festival specific to Mehrauli, in Delhi, takes place. This is the Phulwalon-ki-Sair or the Flower Sellers Procession, which originated in the 16th century.
The highlight is a procession of people carrying decorated floral fans, which are blessed at the shrine of the 13th century Sufi saint, Khwaja Utb-ud-din Bakhtyar Kaki and at the Hindu temple of Jogmaya, both in Mehrauli. The procession ends with a formal ceremony at the Jahaz Mahal, a 16th century pleasure resorts by the side of a lake.

Qutub Festival (October)
Delhi Tourism organizes the popular Qutub Festival in October. Musicians and dancers perform at night by the city's 12th century landmark, the Qutub Minar . This festival gives tourists a glimpse of the cultural grandeur of India.

Guru Purab (November - December)
Guru Purab is the celebration of the birth of first of the ten Sikh gurus, Guru Nanak. 'Nagar Kirtans' are taken out through the streets and in the Gurdwaras, 'Granthees' recite verses from the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhs.

Christmas (25th December)
On 25th of December the capital witnesses special Christian Eve entertainment's at its all-major hotels and restaurants and the midnight mass and services at all churches.

New Year's Eve (31st December)
The culmination of the Indian festive spirit is celebrated on the 31st of December, with most hotels and restaurants offering special food and entertainment.

Using the .htaccess file to redirect file requests.

Directions:

.htaccess file can used to redirect users from one site to another.

You require:
FTP access to the website,
.htaccess mod-rewrite engine enabled on the webserver
Ability to chmod the files

1. In the directory you want to redirect, create (or edit if it already exists) the .htaccess file. Note the leading dot which is required.
2. In one complete line, without any additional line feeds, enter the direct command.

The redirect command has the following format:
redirect old-dir/url new-full-url
- Status is optional and may be one of the following:

permanent - (301) resource has moved permanently.
temp - (302). resource has moved temporarily.
seeother - (303) resource has been replaced.
gone - (410) resource has been permanently removed. (When this status is used the new-url argument should not be used.)

3. Save the file
4. Set read permission on the file.
Example:

RewriteEngine On
Redirect /ccna-simulator/sim.html http://routersimulator.certexams.com/ccna-simulator-download/download-network-simulator-designer.html

Note that \"RewriteEngine On\" command is essential.
You can also redirect any other file extensions. Redirection can be made to external domains also.');

http://www.htpasswdgenerator.com/apache/htaccess.html
webmasterworld.com/forum92/226.htm

Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA Voice) Exam Details :

CCNA Voice is a fast growing certification after CCNA. Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA Voice) validates associate-level knowledge and skills required to administer a voice network. With a CCNA Voice certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to perform baseline installation, operating, and maintenance on Cisco VoIP solutions, particularly the Smart Business Communications System from 8-250 lines.

The CCNA Voice curriculum includes VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions. Candidates also get exposure to the Cisco Unified Communications architecture and design covering mobility, presence, and TelePresence applications.

The required exam to be taken is :

640-460 IIUC - Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications (IIUC)
OR
642-436 CVOICE 6.0       Cisco Voice Over IP (CVOICE)

CCNA Voice Prerequisites:
Valid CCNA or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.

This exam confirms basic IP telephony installation, configuration, and maintenance skills by testing a candidate's knowledge of implementing and configuring small- to medium sized IP Telephony solutions using Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express, Cisco Unity Express, and the UC500 Smart Business Communications System solutions.

Exam Information for 640-460 Exam:

Duration                :  90 mins
No of questions       :  60-70

Introduction :

Cisco offers three levels of certification depending upon the depth of knowledge required in each stream namely Entry Level, Associate and Professional.

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) is an Professional level certification available.

Objective of CCNP Certification Exam :

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) validates knowledge and skills required to install, configure and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with 100 to 500 or more nodes.  

With a CCNP certification, a network professional demonstrates the knowledge and skills required to manage the routers and switches that form the network core, as well as edge applications that integrate voice, wireless, and security into the network.

The CCNP curriculum includes building scalable Cisco networks, Cisco multilayer switched networks, securing converged wide area networks, and optimizing converged networks.

CCNP Certification Requirements :

CCNP Certification can be obtained in two paths . One is by taking four exams and the other option is by taking three exams.

The details are given in the table below:

642-901              Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
                        (Retiring July 31 2010)
OR
642-902 ROUTE      Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)

642-812              Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
                        (Retiring July 31 2010)
OR
642-813 SWITCH   Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
                         
642-825              Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW)
                        (Retiring July 31 2010)
642-845              Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT)
                        (Retiring July 31 2010)

-----------------------OR---------------------------------

642-892               Composite Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
                         Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
(Retiring July 31 2010)

642-825               Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW)
(Retiring July 31 2010)
642-845               Optimizing Converged Cisco Networks (ONT)
(Retiring July 31 2010)
-----------------------OR---------------------------------
642-901              Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks (BSCI)
                        (Retiring July 31 2010)
OR
642-902 ROUTE      Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)

642-812              Building Cisco Multilayer Switched Networks (BCMSN)
                        (Retiring July 31 2010)
OR
642-813 SWITCH   Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)

642-832 TSHOOT      Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)

Basically, the current CCNP exams are being replaced by the following:
642-902 ROUTE      Implementing Cisco IP Routing
642-813 SWITCH    Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks
642-832 TSHOOT    Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks

The format of exam, and other things are more or less similar to that of CCNA. Associate level certification is a requisite for appearing for CCNP exams. The certification is valid for 3 years.

Resources:
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/le2/le37/le10/learning_certification_type_home.html
http://www.simulationexams.com/practice-test/642-901.htm

About Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT?) Certification:

CCENT validates the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot a small network,  With a CCENT, network professional demonstrates the skills required for entry-level network support positions. One can move on to CCNA certification after attaining CCENT Cert. It can be thought of as a starting point in networking career.

Exam Topics Covered:
The curriculum covers networking fundamentals, WAN technologies, basic security and wireless concepts, routing and switching fundamentals, and configuring simple networks. CCENT is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections.

Exam Information  :

Duration              :   90 mins
No of questions    :   50-60

Question types     :

    * Multiple-choice single answer
    * Multiple-choice multiple answer
    * Drag-and-drop
    * Fill-in-the-blank
    * Testlet
    * Simlet
    * Simulations

Exam Objectives:

   1.  Describe the operation of data networks.
   2. Implement a small switched network
   3. Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP services to meet network requirements for a small branch office
   4. Implement a small routed network
   5. Explain and select the appropriate administrative tasks required for a WLAN
   6. Identify security threats to a network and describe general methods to mitigate those threats
   7. Implement and verify WAN links

Exam Conducted by: Vue

Resources:
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/current_exams/640-816.html
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/current_exams/640-822.html
http://cisco.com/web/learning/le3/le2/le45/learning_certification_level_home.html
http://www.simulationexams.com/exam-details/ccna-icnd1.htm
http://www.certexams.com/cisco/ccent/exam-details.htm

Cisco Certified Network Associate(CCNA) Exam Details:

CCNA is the most popular entry level networking certification, offered by Cisco Systems(R).

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) tests the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size route and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.

CCNA certified professionals have the knowledge and skills to make connections to remote sites via a WAN, mitigate basic security threats, and understand the requirements for wireless network access.

The required exam(s) to be taken is (are) :

640-802        CCNA-Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)
                      Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2)
                                (or)
640-822        ICND1-Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1
640-816        ICND2-Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2

The 640-802 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is the composite exam associated with the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification.This exam (640-802) tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network.

The topics include connecting to a WAN; implementing network security; network types; network media; routing and switching fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; extending switched networks with VLANs; determining IP routes; managing IP traffic with access lists; establishing point-to-point connections; and establishing Frame Relay connections.

Exam Information :

Duration                :  90 mins
No of questions      :  50-60
Passing score          :  849/1000
Register for exam at :VUE (www.vue.com/cisco)
Exam objectives      : http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/current_exams/640-802.html

References :

1. http://www.simulationexams.com/exam-details/ccna-640-802.htm
2. http://www.simulationexams.com/tutorials/ccna/ccna-tutorials.htm

CompTIA Server+ SK0-003 (2009 Objectives) Exam Details :

CompTIA Server+ is widely recognized certification for professionals who perform basic server support and handling issues related to server..

CompTIA Server+ tests the knowledge of advanced IT technicians, that cover server issues like disaster recovery and technology, consisting of installation, configuration, upgrading, maintenance, environment and troubleshooting.

TThe table below lists the domains measured by this examination and the appropriate extent to which they are represented.
Domain                         % of Examination
1.0 System Hardware              21%
2.0 Software                         19%
3.0 Storage                           14%
4.0 IT Environment                 11%
5.0 Disaster Recovery             11%
6.0 Troubleshooting                24%
Total                                  100%

Exam Information :

Number of Exam Parts     : One
Number of Questions       : 80
Exam Format                 : Conventional format -Linear
Exam Duration               :  90 minutes
Minimum Passing Score    :  615 on a scale of 100-900

The revised Server+ exam adds objectives about networks and networking devices, file systems, motherboards and components, electronic media storage systems, and virtualization. There are also sections on physical security, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting. The new Server+ contains several sections from A+ and Net+.

References  :

http://www.simulationexams.com/exam-details/server-plus.htm

CompTIA Security+Exam Details:

Security+ is offered by CompTIA, and one of the leading entry level security certification in IT field. Other organizations that offer computer/network related security certifications are CheckPoint, Microsoft, and Cisco.

CompTIA Security+ is intended to address the rise of security issues and to keep information safe from network security breaches. CompTIA Security+ tests the foundational knowledge of security professionals in areas like systems security, network infrastructure, access control, assessments and audits, cryptography and organizational security.

The CompTIA Security+ (2008 Edition) Certification is aimed at an IT security professional who has:
- A minimum of 2 years experience in network administration with a focus on security
- Day to day technical information security experience

Security+ SY0-201 cert domain breakup is as given below:

Domain                                % of Examination
1.0 Systems Security                    21%
2.0 Network Infrastructure              20%
3.0 Access Control                        17%
4.0 Assessments & Audits                15%
5.0 Cryptography                          15%
6.0 Organizational Security              12%
Total                                        100%

Exam Information :

Number of Exam Parts    : One
Number of Questions      : 100
Exam Format                : Conventional, linear format
Exam Duration              : 90 minutes
Minimum Passing Score  : 764 on a scale of 100-900

References:

1. http://certification.comptia.org/security/default.aspx
2. http://www.simulationexams.com/exam-details/security-plus.htm

301 Objectives:

    Network security
    Compliance and operational security
    Threats and vulnerabilities
    Application, data and host security
    Access control and identity management
    Cryptography

CompTIA Network+Exam Details:

CompTIA Network+ is offered by CompTIA and one of the most widely recognized certification in entry level networking technology.

CompTIA Network+ tests the knowledge and skills of a technician to describe the features and functions of networking components and to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure basic network infrastructure.

Exam Information:

Number of Exam Parts        :  One (You need to pass only one exam N10-004 to attain Network+ certification)
Number of Questions        :  100
Exam Format                    :  Conventional
Exam Duration                  :  90 minutes
Minimum Passing Score      :  720 on a scale of 100-900

Further, note that unlike Cisco certifications, CompTIA certifications never expire.

Network+ Objectives (2009): The broad objectives of Network+ exam are given below:

Domain                                % of Examination
Network Technologies                      20%
Network Media and Topologies        20%
Network Devices                          17%
Network Management                    20%
Network Tools                              12%
Network Security                          11%

Total                                            100%

I. Network Theory: Networking Terminology, Network Building Blocks, Physical Network Topologies, Logical Network Topologies, Network Categories

2. Network Communications Methods: Transmission Methods, Media Access Methods, Signaling Methods

3. Network Data Delivery: Data Addressing and Delivery, Delivery Techniques,

4. Network Media and Hardware: Bounded Network Media, Unbounded Network Media, Noise Control
Network Connectivity Devices, Wiring Distribution Components

5. Network Implementations: The OSI Model, Ethernet Networks, Token Ring Networks, Fiber Distributed, Data Interface (FDDI) Networks, Wireless Technologies and Standards

6. Networking with TCP/IP: Families of Protocols, The TCP/IP Protocol, IP Address Basics, Custom IP Addresses, The IP Version 6 Protocol, The TCP/IP Protocol Suite

7. TCP/IP Services: IP Address Assignment Methods, Host Name Resolution, TCP/IP Utilities, TCP/IP Upper-Layer Services, TCP/IP Interoperability Services,

8. Local Area Network Infrastructure: Bridges and Switches, IP Routing, Static IP Routing, Dynamic IP Routing, Control Data Movement with Filters and VLANs

9: WAN Infrastructure:  WAN Switching Technologies,  WAN Transmission Technologies, WAN Connectivity, Methods  Voice Over Data Systems

10: Network Security: Computer Security Basics, Authentication, Data Encryption, Protect Network Traffic with IP Security (IPsec), Internet Security, Local Security, Common Threats, Threat Mitigation Techniques, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Educate Users

11: Remote Networking: Remote Network Architectures, Remote Access Networking Implementations, Virtual Private Networking. Remote Control Computing,

12: Disaster Recovery: Examine Configuration Management Documentation, Plan for Disaster Recovery,  Fault Tolerance Methods, Data Backup,

13: Network Data Storage: Enterprise Data Storage, Network-Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN) Implementations, Clustering

14: Network Operating Systems: UNIX and Linux Operating Systems, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Operating Systems, Novell Open Enterprise Server

15: Network Management: Monitoring Tools, Network Baselining, Network Optimization

16: Network Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting Models,  TCP/IP Troubleshooting Utilities, Hardware Troubleshooting Tools, Common Connectivity Issues

Resources:
http://www.simulationexams.com/exam-details/network-plus.htm
http://www.simulationexams.com/tutorials/netplus/networkplus-tutorials.htm
http://www.tutorialsweb.com/networking/computer-networking.htm
http://www.tutorialsweb.com/networking/tcp-ip/index.htm

Introduction:

A+ Certification is offered by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), a global association of IT industry companies with the common goal of standardized qualifications for professionals working in the industry.

Objective of A+ certification Exam Exam Code 220-702:

A+ certification is designed specifically for the professionals working in computer hardware and software support field.

Achievement of A+ Certification shows that a person has the knowledge, technical and customer service skills necessary to successfully support PC equipment and users.

Technical Expectations:
An A+ Certified Professional is usually expected to carry out the following tasks:

Installation and setup, Upgrading, Repairs, Troubleshooting, Maintenance of desktops, laptops, printers, and all other peripherals. Plus,needed to fully understand the network configurations and operating systems  users might be utilizing. And also the setup, training of users in the use of systems, as well as Software related tasks.

Software related responsibilities may include: installation of software packages, upgrade and update of software, troubleshoot application and system errors, advice users on software use, train users, writing of training/user manuals, overseeing PC usage and so on.

Exam Details:

A+ certification requires two tests to be passed: the A+ Essentials(220-701) exam and A+ Practical Application (220-701) exam.

Both of these tests must be passed in order to receive A+ certification . CompTIA suggests that one take the A+ Essentials exam before the other, but they can be taken in either order.

A+ Practical Application Exam Structure :

The CompTIA A+ Practical Application exam consists of approximately 100 questions. A passing score of 700 is required.

Exam Objectives:

Exam objectives are same as that of A+ Essentials, but the emphasis is on practical application (skill testing) rather than on theoretical knowledge.

Domain                           Percentage of Examination
1.0  Hardware                   38%
2.0  Operating Systems       34%
3.0  Networking                 15%
4.0  Security                     13%
Total                              100%
Important Information:

Time allowed:90 minutes
Number of questions: 100
Passing score: Minimum score required is 675
Exam Format: Linear
Exam conducted by: Vue

Resources:
Practice tests: http://www.simulationexams.com/exam-details/aplus-practical-application-220-702.htm
A+ Tutorial: http://www.simulationexams.com/tutorials/aplus/essentials/index.htm

Introduction:

A+ Certification is offered by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), a global association of IT industry companies with the common goal of standardized qualifications for professionals working in the industry.

Objective of A+ certification Exam:

A+ certification is designed specifically for the professionals working in computer hardware and software support field.

Achievement of A+ Certification shows that a person has the knowledge, technical and customer service skills necessary to successfully support PC equipment and users.

Technical Expectations: A+ Certified Professional

An A+ Certified Professional is usually expected to carry out the following tasks:

Installation and setup, Upgrading, Repairs, Troubleshooting, Maintenance of desktops, laptops, printers, and all other peripherals. Plus,needed to fully understand the network configurations and operating systems  users might be utilizing. And also the setup, training of users in the use of systems, as well as Software related tasks.

Software related responsibilities may include: installation of software packages, upgrade and update of software, troubleshoot application and system errors, advice users on software use, train users, writing of training/user manuals, overseeing PC usage and so on.

An Overview of A+ Certification Exam:

The certification exams are computer based, and conducted by Sylvan Prometric and VUE testing centers. The A+ test is available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Japanese languages. The A+ certification exam was updated in late 2009. The new A+ exam has been redesigned to have a 30% pass rate.

Exam Details:

A+ certification requires two tests to be passed: the A+ Essentials(220-701) exam and A+ Practical Application (220-701) exam.

Both of these tests must be passed in order to receive A+ certification . CompTIA suggests that one take the A+ Essentials exam before the other, but they can be taken in either order.

Exam Structure :

The CompTIA A+ exams consist of approximately 100 questions each. A passing score on the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam is 675, and A+ Practical Application is 700.

Exam Objectives 220-701:       Percentage of Examination

1.0 Hardware                                        27%
2.0 Troubleshooting, Repair & Maintenance 20%
3.0 Operating System and Software          20%
4.0 Networking                                      15%
5.0 Security                                           8%
6.0 Operational Procedure                       10%

Total                                                 100%

Important Information:

Time allowed:90 minutes
Number of questions: 100
Passing score: Minimum score required is 675
Exam Format: Linear
Exam conducted by: Vue

Resources:

Practice tests: http://www.simulationexams.com/exam-details/aplus-essentials-220-701.htm
A+ Tutorial: http://www.simulationexams.com/tutorials/aplus/essentials/index.htm
A+ Online Exam: http://www.certexams.com/comptia/a+/a+essentials-exam-details.htm

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The user can go to the associate website eg. http://www.certexams.com or product specific URL and purchase the product by clicking the "buy" button.

2. I need an activation key. Where can I get one?

First thing is you will need to purchase the software to request the key. And also there is an option to activate automatic once the product is purchased and installed. In case automatic activation is not possible, then you may have to send a mail to: cs@swregn.com  and you will receive the activation key to your mail-id within 48 hours.

3. After installation, when the software is run, i get an error saying some dll or ocx is not registered.?

If some dll or ocx is not registered and error is displayed then try un-installing and re-installing the software. If the same problem repeats, then contact support for further assistance.

4. What are the minimum system requirements to install the product?

Minimum Requirements:

     Supported platforms: Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7

Installation requirements:

     50 MB free space 1GHz CPU 256 MB RAM 800x600 screen resolution Active Internet connection

5.  What features are available in the demo version of software?

The demo version of the products is just for trial and it includes limited features only.

6. I receive an windows security alert when trying to activate my product or using the automatic update feature?
If you receive an alert when trying to activate your product automatically, you maybe behind a firewall/proxy server which is  preventing the process from completing successfully. Unblock the firewall and try to install the software.

7. Does the products support multiple users?

For any products, the only license option available is a single-user license

ACTIVATION PROCEDURE

Activation procedure explained below is applicable for the customers who had purchased the product from one of our associate sites.

Note: It is assumed that the user had already downloaded and installed the s/w product. If you have not yet downloaded/installed the software, please see instructions on how to download and install the software.

There are two ways to activate the software

1. AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION : Recommended procedure for customers with Internet connectivity. The activation is  instantaneous (assuming that the product had already been purchased)

2. MANUAL ACTIVATION : Procedure to be followed by customers' who have only e-mail access to the Internet. The process may take up to 24 hours.

Both the procedures have been explained in the following sections.

1. AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION
Once you open the application, click the button "Request Activation Key Online" for automatic activation of full version of the software.

                   

On clicking the button, it leads to next window called Activation Key Request as shown below

                   

Please enter in this form the following fields:

   1. Valid order reference number (emailed  to you by the credit card processor, such as ShareIT, Plimus, etc. soon after successfully ordering a product),
   2. e-mail-id (as given in the order form while ordering the product) and
   3. Verification code (this is just for spam check)

On clicking "Receive Activation Key" a message box informing the user that the activation process may take up to 2 minutes is displayed as shown.

                   


A confirmation message box will be displayed that the activation was successful as shown. Click "Yes" to activate full version.

                     


Note that the activation key will also be sent to user?s registered email-id. This will be useful if the user need to activate the product manually at a later time due to whatsoever reason.

Once the automatic operation is successful, it will launch the full version of the software when pressed "Ok" as shown below
             
Please note that the Activation Key will also be sent to your registered email id. 


2. MANUAL ACTIVATION

If there is no internet connection , the user can fill up the fields in the Activation Key Request form shown below, and use the button ?Print to File? option and later send this information via email to email ID specified in the file and the product key will be sent to user's email ID within 48 hours and then the user can manually enter the key in the text boxes provided and activate the full version of the software in the "Registration Form" shown below. 

                   


On clicking "Yes" the ProductCode.txt file is displayed as below (Note that the display is for a specific product. The ProductCode.txt will be in the /user folder of the respective product for which you need activation key.

                   

Email the information generated in text file to cs@swregn.com



The activation key will then be sent to user's email-id and the user can enter the activation key into the textboxes as shown. On clicking "Next" a message box saying the activation key is valid is displayed as shown       

                     

On clicking "Ok", the full version of the software is launched.

CertExams.com http://www.certexams.com  is happy announce a major update to their flagship product Network Simulatorw/Designer for CCNA. The NetSim is useful for candidates preparing for Cisco CCENT/CCNA certifications. The important features of the recently revised product include the following:

1. Network designer module: The available routers, switches, and connections (LAN/WAN) have been extended to include more recent devices and technologies.

The routers supported include the following:

- 805, 806, 1710, 1720, 2501, 2503, 2610, 2620, 2621, 3620, 3640

The switches supported include the following:

- 1912, 1950, 2960-8TC-L, 2960-24TT-L

The connectors supported include the following:
- Serial
- Ethernet
- Fast Ethernet
- Frame Relay
- ISDN BRI

The devices shown in Green have been added in this version.

2. Detailed Lab Manual: The existing lab manual has been thoroughly revised to include new labs.

3. Bug fixes: Several bugs have been identified, and fixed in the new version.

4. Improved User Experience: The GUI has been improved and the new interface is easy to navigate and use.

5. Compatibility: The software is tested thoroughly for compatibility with all Windows platforms including Windows 9x, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Server 200x.

6. Immediate License Activation: It is now possible to activate the full version immediately after purchase using the program interface. The license key activation is program driven, and involves a few simple steps.

The demo version can be downloaded free, and the full version can be unlocked using program interface.

Useful links:

Home page URL: http://routersimulator.certexams.com
Product URL: http://routersimulator.certexams.com/network-simulator-designer.html
Download URL: http://routersimulator.certexams.com/ccna-simulator-download/download-network-simulator-designer.html

CertExams.com http://www.certexams.com is happy announce a major revision for Juniper Junos Network Simulator. The NetSim is useful for candidates preparing for Juniper certifications such as JNCIA. The important features of the recently revised product include the following:

1. Network designer module: The users will be able to design their own networks using the designer module.

The routers supported include the following:
J-Series:
- J2320, J2350, J4360, and J6350
M-Series:
- M7i, and M10i

The connectors supported include the following:
- Serial
- Sonet
- Ethernet
- Fast Ethernet
- Gigabit Ethernet
- E1, T1, and T3

2. Detailed Lab Manual: The existing lab manual has been thoroughly revised to include new labs.

3. Bug fixes: Several bugs have been identified, and fixed in the new version.

4. Improved User Experience: The GUI has been improved and the new interface is easy to navigate and use.

5. Immediate License Activation: It is now possible to activate the full version immediately after purchase using the program interface. The license key activation is program driven, and involves a few simple steps.

The demo version can be downloaded free, and the full version can be unlocked using program interface.

Useful links:

Product URL: http://routersimulator.certexams.com/juniper-sim/index.html
Download URL: http://routersimulator.certexams.com/juniper-sim/download-juniper-network-simulator.html

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How to purchase the product?

The user can go to the associate website eg. http://www.certexams.com or product specific URL and purchase the product by clicking the "buy" button.

2. I need an activation key. Where can I get one?

First thing is you will need to purchase the software to request the key. And also there is an option to activate automatic once the product is purchased and installed. In case automatic activation is not possible, then you may have to send a mail to: cs@swregn.com  and you will receive the activation key to your mail-id within 48 hours.

3. After installation, when the software is run, i get an error saying some dll or ocx is not registered.?

If some dll or ocx is not registered and error is displayed then try un-installing and re-installing the software. If the same problem repeats, then contact support for further assistance.

4. What are the minimum system requirements to install the product?

Minimum Requirements:

     Supported platforms: Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7

Installation requirements:

     50 MB free space 1GHz CPU 256 MB RAM 800x600 screen resolution Active Internet connection

5.  What features are available in the demo version of software?

The demo version of the products is just for trial and it includes limited features only.

6. I receive an windows security alert when trying to activate my product or using the automatic update feature?
If you receive an alert when trying to activate your product automatically, you maybe behind a firewall/proxy server which is  preventing the process from completing successfully. Unblock the firewall and try to install the software.

7. Does the products support multiple users?

For any products, the only license option available is a single-user license

8. I am getting runtime error while trying to activate full version online. Screenshot with error message is show below. How to fix this error?


1.Download COMCTL32.OCX Right click on the download link and save file to desktop (You can use "Save link As" option to save it to desktop).

2.Copy the file to system folder that is WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory on your C: drive (for Windows NT and 2000: \WINNT\system32).

3.open the command prompt by going to start->run.(If you are using Vista or windows 7 run the command prompt as adminstrator by going to start->run(right click and run as administrator)

4.According to your Operating System, type the following command to register this library file:

Windows NT or 2000: regsvr32 \WINNT\system32\COMCTL32.OCX

Windows XP: regsvr32 \windows\system32\COMCTL32.OCX

Windows Vista: regsvr32 \windows\system32\COMCTL32.OCX

* Please note that there is a SPACE after "regsvr32" and before the rest of the command.

5.You should see a message saying "DllRegisterServer ... succeeded"

For windows 7:

Step 1: Re-register the component.

Verify if comctl32.ocx is in C:\windows\system32 folder. If you, you may try re-registering the file.

1. Go to start and type cmd.
2. Right-Click on cmd and select ?Run as Administrator?.
3. Type regsvr32 comctl32.ocx and press Enter.

If successful you should get a popup saying "DllregisterServer in comscl32.ocx succeeded"

Explanation of Regsvr32 usage and error messages

Step 2: Un-install and reinstall the software.

Re-installing helps in installing the missing component. Do this as a last resort.

For your reference: Uninstall or change a program

PRODUCT DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Please note that the procedure applies for software downloaded from CertExams.com website.

To download a product, please go to respective product page and click on the link "Download Trial" as shown in the screen below to start downloading the product.
                 


A dialog box appears as below on clicking the link.

 

Click save to choose the location on the computer to actually save the file as shown below

 
   

On clicking "Save" the download process begins and the progress of the download is displayed as shown. Please wait till the download is complete

 

                 

Once the download is complete, you will be prompted to "Run" or "Open Folder".

                 
 

You can directly install the application by clicking on the "Run" button. Alternatively, you can open the download folder, locate the downloaded software and double click on it to start installation as shown below:
                 
 

Note: The download procedure shown in this example uses Internet Explorer. Please note that it may be slightly different for different browsers.

Running the Setup (exe) file

Double-clicking the setup file will popup a message box asking confirmation for installation shown below. Click "Yes" to continue with the installation.

 

               
 Next step shows the License agreement that the user must accept to continue, so click on the radio button to accept and click "Next"
           
 

Next step allows the user to choose the location to install the software. User can browse to desired location or install the software in default location provided.
               
 

Once the user selects the destination folder, the software will be installed in the specified location, so click the button "Install" to install the software.

   
   
   Final step of the installer allows the user to run the application directly.
         
 

  Click "Finish" to complete the installation of the software.

If you have any questions or clarifications required, please post on this thread. We will reply as soon as possible.

For web help, please go to URL: http://www.certexams.com/activation-procedure.html