New CCNP TSHOOT Book has appeared!

http://www.informit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=1587058448

Looks like the new CCNP TSHOOT book will be published in February.

February 18th Meeting – MPLS Presentation

The February 18th meeting will be on MPLS. Will Hayden will be giving a presentation on setting up and configuring MPLS. NWN will be sponsoring this meeting.

We will have some Cisco Press books to give away. The meeting will be from 12:00 – 2:00 at Nexsen Pruet at 1230 Main Street.

Space is limited so please RSVP for our February meeting. Everyone who RSVP will get double the chance to win the door prizes. Guest will still have a chance to get a door prize if they don’t RSVP. We also would appreciate a RSVP so we can have a better count for food.

Cisco Press

Don’t forget Cisco Press User Group web site.
www.ciscopress.com/usergroups

Cisco Press is having a contest to win a pre-loaded Kindle.
Read official rules and enter to win!

http://www.informit.com/promotions/promotion.aspx?promo=137461

Also Buy 3 or more products and save 40%:
Enter coupon code BUY3SAVECP at step 3 of checkout to save 40% when you buy any three titles on ciscopress.com. Also take advantage of FREE U.S. ground shipping.

December 17th Meeting – ACL Discussion/Presentation

The December 17th meeting will be on Access Control Lists. We will look at some best practices for ACL’s on firewalls and routers.
We will have some Cisco Press books to give away. The meeting will be from 12:00 – 2:00 at Nexsen Pruet at 1230 Main Street.

Please RSVP for our December meeting. Everyone who RSVP will get double the chance to win the door prizes. Guest will still have a chance to get a door prize if they don’t RSVP. We also would appreciate a RSVP so we can have a
better count for food.

New CCNP Announcement

https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/thread/8498?tstart=0

“To address questions about the future of CCNP certification, Cisco would like to alert students, instructors, customers, and partners to an upcoming announcement. At the end of January 2010, Cisco will be formally announcing a revision to the popular Cisco Certified Networking Professional curriculum and certification. It has been several years since the last revision, and changes are required to ensure the CCNP certification remains relevant to the role of enterprise networking professionals. Even as revisions are made, Cisco is committed to giving students and professionals who have begun the CCNP certification process adequate time to adjust their study plans and complete their certification. At the time of the announcement, the current CCNP curriculum and exams will not be immediately retired, consistent with past practice. Details for how the new CCNP requirements will be phased in will be included in the January announcement.

Thank you for your patience as we complete the work necessary to provide a high-quality updated curriculum and certification program. Although we cannot release further details at this time, you are welcome to contact Certification Support for other certification and training related concerns.

Best regards,

Cisco Certifications Team
“

IP Network Analyst Job

IP Network Analyst Job Description:
TEKsystems has a client in Columbia, SC that is in need of a local IP Network Analyst for a permanent position.

Our client is looking for a candidate that has effective verbal and written communication skills, as well as, good analytical and problem solving ability. The candidate must be CCNA certified and have experience designing and programming network devices. Must be conversant with standard network monitoring and repair tools such as HP Openview, SNMP tools, ICMP tools, Solarwinds engineering suite and Radius Authentication. Must have experience configuring with multi protocol routing including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS. Candidate must have experience with Cisco Routers and proficient programming them to customer’s sites.

The candidate will recommend and configure routers for a customer’s network, including MPLS router connections for customer turn ups. The candidate will also be assisting with implementations of assigned customer network additions.

The client is looking for the most qualified candidate to immediately fill the permanent position. The screening process is as follows: 1. Meet a TEKsystems recruiter. 2. 2 Technical References. 3. Background and Drug Test.

Required Skills:
CCNA
BGP CONFIGURATION

http://telecommunications.thingamajob.com/jobs/South-Carolina/IP-Network-Analyst/1986035

Congratulations Will Hayden

I want to congratulate Will Hayden on obtaining his CCNA. I’ve been giving Will a hard time about taking exams and I think he did it so I would leave him alone. Again great job Will, start working on the CCNP.

Job Posting – IP Installation Engineer with CCNA

IP Installation Engineer with CCNA, full time job opportunity here in Columbia.

You will be responsible for the installation of telecom systems and equipment. Your primary responsibilities will be for installation, test and turn up of telecom equipment and systems. CCNA is required. Experience doing ‘turn up’ with BGP routing protocols is a must. Telephony (VOIP and Traditional) experience is highly preferred, as is data network experience.

Amazing benefits with this company. 9.8% retirement funded annually, 2 weeks PTO plus sick days, plus 401(k) matching, extensive insurance with very small premiums.

Great job opportunity with a great company!

Stacy Lanham
slanham@systemtec.net
Senior IT Recruiter

Systemtec
246 Stoneridge Drive
Suite 301
Columbia, SC 29210 USA

CCUG September 23rd Meeting

September 23rd Meeting – IronPort Presentation

The September 23rd meeting will be on IronPort Series. Aaron Vieira from IronPort will be giving a presentation of the IronPort products. After Aaron is done, I will have a presentation on my IronPort deployment.
We will have some Cisco Press books to give away.
The meeting will be from 12:00 – 2:00 at Nexsen Pruet at 1230 Main Street.

Please RSVP for our September meeting. Everyone who RSVP will get double the chance to win the door prizes. Guest will still have a chance to get a door prize if they don’t RSVP. We also would appreciate a RSVP so we can have a better count for food.

Don’t forget to check the website.

http://ccug.wordpress.com/

Thanks,

David Cross

VoIP Presentation at ILTA ‘09

On August 25th , Carlos Rodriguez (CCUG’s Vice President) along with Parker Poe’s CIO Steve Fletcher led a session on VoIP at the International Legal Technology Association annual conference, ILTA ‘09, in Washington DC. The topic was “Taking a VoIP System To the Next Level: What Else Can VoIP Do For You” which focused on the different applications that Unified Communications Systems can offer beyond the dial tone. The presentation was interactive and very well received by more than 40 attendees.

Link to the session
http://ilta.ebiz.uapps.net/PersonifyEbusiness/Default.aspx?tabid=187&productid=912