Applied Tech and its employees are always on the move and we wanted our readers to know what we’ve been up to! Help us give some props to the following employees in their recent accomplishments.
Bo Bracey (Madison office) recently passed the Microsoft 70-648 exam, which is the upgrade from MCSA to MCITP: Server Administrator. He just has one more test to pass to achieve that certification. Exam 70-648 validates skills related to the core technology features and functionality of Windows Server 2008 R2, from the existing knowledge base of a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003.
Ahren Groshek (Stevens Point office) passed the Microsoft 70-642 exam, which is one of three needed for the direct path to the MCITP: Server Administrator. He has two more tests to go to achieve that certification as well. Exam 70-642 focuses on configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure.
Tom Stowell (Madison office) has been busy with his CompTia certifications! Tom recently passed the following: A+, Advanced Security Practitioner CE, Network+, Project+ and Security+.
Kevin White (Stevens Point office) recently passed the Microsoft MCITP Database Administrator 2008 certification. To achieve this certification, candidates must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of SQL Server 2008. Candidates demonstrate their knowledge of how to create, manage, back up, and restore individual databases, transfer and replicate data, configure for high availability, and plan disaster recovery.
Kevin also passed the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Installation and Deployment. This certification exam measures your ability to understand and articulate how to install and deploy Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 including planning the installation, installing Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Server, installing and deploying the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Email Router, installing and deploying the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Client for Microsoft Office Outlook, configuring Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011, and upgrading to and redeploying Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.
Kris Cears (Madison office) became the 106th person in the world to pass the Kaseya certification Program. The Kaseya Certification Program is formal recognition of a level of proficiency in the knowledge and practice of the Kaseya platform. The certificate holder makes the company eligible for immediate Priority Support.
Michael Meyer (Madison office) passed the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) exam. Being CCENT certified validates the ability to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security.
Julie Sheldon (Madison office) was recently appointed as the Adopt-a-Family Coordinator for the Autism Society of Greater Madison. This volunteer position will match low-income families affected with autism with groups/families willing to provide holiday assistance to those families. To get involved with the Adopt-a-Family program for the Autism Society of Greater Madison, email: adoptafamilyASGM@gmail.com for more information.