Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA): Wider Exam Selection is Here

Historical context for this 2014 article Originally published on September 29, 2014, this article records an expansion of the RHCA examination selection. The discussion below retains the language and assumptions of its publication period. Words such as “new,” “now,” “coming soon,” “free,” and references to exam registration or a specific product release are historical statements,… Read More »

Have You Heard? Red Hat Changes Certification Program on October 1

Historical context for this 2014 article Originally published on September 26, 2014, this article records Red Hat's October certification-policy announcement. The discussion below retains the language and assumptions of its publication period. Words such as “new,” “now,” “coming soon,” “free,” and references to exam registration or a specific product release are historical statements, not active… Read More »

Microsoft Exams are Now Available at Pearson VUE

The relationship between Microsoft and Pearson VUE marked a significant moment in the history of technology certification delivery. When Microsoft made the decision to offer its full catalog of certification examinations through Pearson VUE testing centers, it represented a meaningful shift in how candidates could access, schedule, and complete Microsoft credential assessments. For the millions… Read More »

Attention System Administrators: New Linux Certifications Launched Specially For You

Linux system administration credentials have helped professionals structure their learning for years, but a program promoted as new in 2014 cannot be assumed to have the same title, objectives or testing format in 2026. The more enduring question is which hands-on operational tasks a learner can perform independently. This guide preserves the context of earlier… Read More »

New: Cisco Mobility Specialist Certifications

Cisco has consistently been one of the most influential voices in enterprise networking, and its certification program has long served as a benchmark for professional competence in the field. When Cisco introduces a new certification track, the networking community pays attention, and the announcement of the Cisco Mobility Specialist certifications generated considerable interest among wireless… Read More »

MCSA Office 365: Another Path to MCSE Communication, Messaging or SharePoint

Editorial update — October 2026: MCSA: Office 365 and the former MCSE Communication, Messaging and SharePoint tracks are historical certification pathways. They cannot now be followed as described: Microsoft retired the remaining MCSA/MCSE exams on January 31, 2021. The former exam map helps explain the evolution of Microsoft cloud-administration roles; candidates choosing a new exam… Read More »

Just in: MCSE and MCSD Recertification News

Editorial update — October 2026: This article concerns a historical MCSE/MCSD recertification announcement, not renewal rules that apply in October 2026. Microsoft retired the remaining exams for these credentials on January 31, 2021 and shifted its certification portfolio to role-based paths. Someone already holding a legacy credential can still review its transcript history; current renewal… Read More »

NEW: Cisco Network Programmability Specialist Certifications

Network programmability has moved from a niche skill to a core competency expected of serious networking professionals, and Cisco has responded to that shift by developing a dedicated certification track that addresses the domain directly. The introduction of Cisco Network Programmability Specialist certifications marks a significant step in how the industry formally recognizes expertise at… Read More »

Red Hat Limited Offer: Get a FREE OpenStack/ RHCSA Course

A historical Red Hat promotion advertised free OpenStack or RHCSA-related training. The original announcement was relevant to its own offer window; it should not be interpreted in October 2026 as proof that an identical course or voucher remains freely available. Enrollment eligibility, duration, offered material and exam access depend on the terms of the specific… Read More »

HP IDOL Certification Path: HP ATP & ASE for IDOL Server v10

Hewlett-Packard has maintained a broad enterprise software portfolio for many years, and within that portfolio, the Intelligent Data Operating Layer, commonly known as IDOL, has occupied a distinctive position as one of the most powerful platforms for unstructured data analysis and information retrieval available in the enterprise market. IDOL Server v10 represented a significant release… Read More »

Brocade Offers FREE NFV Certification

Brocade once used a free network functions virtualization certification offer to introduce network professionals to software-defined infrastructure. That offer should not be advertised as active. A Broadcom community response by a Broadcom employee confirmed in July 2018 that the Brocade certification and accreditation program had been cancelled. Understanding the underlying NFV concepts is still worthwhile,… Read More »

Google Apps Certification Program Is Here!

The Google Apps certification program belongs to an earlier chapter of Google’s training history. The platform was renamed Google Workspace, and the old Professional Google Workspace Administrator exam was retired on December 31, 2024. People planning an administrator credential now should evaluate the active Associate Google Workspace Administrator certification rather than register for the retired… Read More »

Red Hat Updates RHEL7-Related Exams: EX200 and EX300

Historical context for this 2014 article Originally published on June 24, 2014, this article records RHEL 7-era EX200 and EX300 changes. The discussion below retains the language and assumptions of its publication period. Words such as “new,” “now,” “coming soon,” “free,” and references to exam registration or a specific product release are historical statements, not… Read More »

New Certification Alert: Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE)

The Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) designation once offered a clear path for administrators who worked with Veeam Backup & Replication. The older news announcement about the certification is now a historical account rather than a current exam launch. Veeam retired VMCE and VMCA and introduced new credentials for broader data protection responsibilities. In June 2026,… Read More »

Free Virtualization Training From VMware: Sign Up Today

VMware's 2014 announcement about free virtualization training is part of the history of its education program, not a voucher or course offer that can be assumed to work today. For an engineer looking for accessible learning in 2026, the useful distinction is between archived promotions, free product labs, and paid or subscription-based education. VMware products… Read More »