Pass New VMware VCP-6-NV Exam!

Historical context for this 2017 article Originally published on May 18, 2017, this article records the VMware VCP-6-NV exam and its NSX-era prerequisites. 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… Read More »

New and Promising C2150-627: IBM BigFix Compliance V9.5 Fundamental Administration

C2150-627 belongs to a historical IBM BigFix Compliance V9.5 certification pathway, not a new examination to book in 2026. IBM's credential record explicitly states that the certification was withdrawn on September 30, 2019 and was due to expire on March 31, 2020. That distinction changes how an administrator should use an old study plan: the… Read More »

Meet New Version of the LPIC-2 Certification Exams!

Historical context for this 2017 article Originally published on May 12, 2017, this article records LPIC-2 exam-version 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 active offers in… Read More »

Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA) V8 Is Available Now!

Historical context for this 2017 article Originally published on May 12, 2017, this article records the introduction of Aruba ACMA V8. 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 »

VMware Hot News: New VCP6.5-DCV Certification with 3 New Exams

The VMware Certified Professional 6.5 Data Center Virtualization certification arrived as genuinely exciting news for virtualization professionals across the globe. This credential update brought with it a restructured examination pathway that introduced three new exams, reshaping how candidates could demonstrate their expertise with VMware vSphere 6.5 environments. The announcement created significant interest within the IT… Read More »

What should you know about Google Pixel and Pixel XL?

The launch of the Google Pixel and Pixel XL represented a defining moment in the history of Android smartphones and in Google’s own journey as a hardware company. For years, Google had relied on hardware partners to produce its Nexus line of devices, lending its name and software expertise to devices manufactured by companies like… Read More »

News: EMC Cloud Architect (EMCCA) Track Retires Two Exams

The enterprise IT certification community received significant news recently with the announcement that the EMC Cloud Architect track is retiring two of its core examinations. This development carries considerable weight for thousands of professionals who have built their careers around EMC’s prestigious cloud architecture certification pathway and who have invested substantial time, effort, and financial… Read More »

The Biggest Acquisition in Tech ever: Dell purchases EMC for $67 Billion

On October 12, 2015, Dell and EMC announced a transaction that attracted enormous attention because of its proposed scale. The frequently cited $67 billion figure was an estimated transaction value based on assumptions about EMC shares and VMware-related tracking stock, not a simple all-cash purchase price. Calling it a $67 billion completed acquisition in October… Read More »

Breaking News! New MCSE: Enterprise Devices and Apps is Here

Editorial update — October 2026: The ‘new’ MCSE: Enterprise Devices and Apps credential was newly announced in 2014, when this article was published; it is not a new certification today. Microsoft’s MCSA, MCSD and MCSE exam routes were fully retired by January 31, 2021. The management skills described below have evolved into current Microsoft 365… Read More »

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certifications: News & Overviews

The AWS certification portfolio described in older announcements has changed materially. As of October 2026, CloudOps Engineer – Associate (SOA-C03) replaced SysOps Administrator, Machine Learning – Specialty ended on March 31, 2026, and the Database and Data Analytics Specialty assessments were withdrawn in 2024. Developers and Professional Solutions Architects also face announced late-2026 exam-version transitions.… Read More »

Cloudera Certifications: Worth Your Attention

Historical context for this 2014 article Originally published on October 14, 2014, this article records Cloudera's earlier certification portfolio. 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 offers… 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 »

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 »