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I sent this email to Dixon in North Carolina, but figured you guys would also get value outof this discussion as well.

Regards,

George

From: GeorgeoPulikkathara
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 11:28 AM
To: Dixon
Subject: RE: George..I'm returning to tech work. I'm Dixon in N.C.

I recommend you keep your MCSE updated.

It’s a valuable certification despite the buzz about the value or lack of value ofcertification. There is an upgrade path from MCSE 2000 to MCSE 2003. You need to take exams 70-292 and 70-296 to get your MCSE 2003. Later this month, we’re coming out with Windows Server 2008 certification exams to give MCPs an upgrade path to Windows Server 2008.

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/default.mspx

Also in terms of PC repair, I recommend you look at Exam 70-620 to configuring Microsoft Windows Vista. http://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/70-620.mspx. I think these exams and certifications will help keep you marketable for the next few years easily.

Let me know if you have any others questions.

Regards,

George

From:Dixon

Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 8:35 AM
To: Georgeo Pulikkathara
Subject: George..I'm returning to tech work. I'm Dixon in N.C.

10/09

Hi, George

I was snooping around your blog and picked up your email address.

Can I pick your brain for a bit? I'd appreciate it greatly.Here's what's happening on my end.

I'm a MCSE 2000. I was with Microsoft in Small Business Server Support from April 2000 to April 2003. ( They sent my job and many other server support jobs to India in 2003.) That termination wrapped up 8 years incomputer support contracting and employment. I' have been in real estate since2005 here in North Carolina but that market has grown cold and I want to returnto tech work.

I worked for myself after Microsoft outsourced our jobs, fixing home PCs, SOHO routers,etc. Nothing big or back office.( 2003-2005)

That's why I'm asking for hints and maybe even a little guidance form you since my tech skills are rusty now.

Since I'm semi-retired now and not dependent on tech salary I would be content to just go back to PC " break-fix" contracting as I was for years before being hired by Mickysoft. So I am re-doing my A+certification ( it's easy stuff for me and mostly just review) after which I shall update my MCP or MCSE.

That's where you come in.

Since I already have an MCP and a MCSE 2000, which I got in 2001or 2002, what self study courses does Microsoft Training offer that would leadto a current re-certification.? What courses would you suggest? MCP-Irelated stuff ( I'm weak in web site matters). Linux certs? Security issues? I have time to study and get re-certs before attempting to getback into tech work but I am open to any suggestions which way to go.

BTW I live alone and can move just about anywhere of the tech market seems lively.

TIA, George

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Dixon , MCSE

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