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		One of the significant advantages to working with Secant is the breadth and depth of technical expertise within our Professional Services organization, representing literally hundreds of years of industry experience. Listed below are some of the professional certifications our staff has acquired, many of which are specialized certifications that go beyond just what is required by our industry partners.
		Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) The CCNP certification (Cisco Certified Network Professional) indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of networks. With a CCNP, a network professional can install, configure, and operate LAN,WAN, and dial access services for organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes, including but not limited to these protocols: IP, IGRP, IPX, Async Routing, AppleTalk, Extended Access Lists, IP RIP, Route Redistribution, RIP, Route Summarization, OSPF, VLSM, BGP, Serial, Frame Relay, ISDN, ISL, X.25, DDR, PSTN, PPP, VLANs, Ethernet, Access Lists, 802.10, FDDI, Transparent and Translational Bridging.
		Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) The MCSE credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 platform and Microsoft .NET Enterprise Servers.
		Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential proves that you have the skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows'sÂ® 2000 based operating environments, including Windows .NET Server.
		Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) The MCP credential is for professionals who have the skills to successfully implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business solution in an organization.
		Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of networking for the small office/home office (SOHO) market. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, IPX, Serial, AppleTalk, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.
		Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) The Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) indicates advanced or journeyman knowledge of network design. With a CCDP, a network professional can design routed and switched networks involving LAN, WAN, and dial access services, applying modular design practices and making sure the whole solution responds optimally to the business and technical needs and is designed to be highly available.
		Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) CCDA certified professionals can design routed and switched networks involving LAN, WAN, and dial access services for businesses and organizations with networks of fewer than 100 nodes.
		Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) The Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 credential is the premier certification for professionals who implement and administer Microsoft SQL Server^TM databases.
		Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) Your CNE training gives you a wide variety of network support skills that allow you to keep your company's network running efficiently - with less downtime. As a CNE, you solve advanced company-wide support problems and high-level network problems. You perform planning, installation, configuration, troubleshooting and upgrade services for networks.
		Apple Certified Technical Coordinator Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) certification verifies a foundation in Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server features and use, including the ability to configure key services and perform basic troubleshooting of the essential Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server capabilities. Beginning fall 2002, the required exam will be based on Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server v10.2.
		HP Accredited Platform Specialist Desktops and Workstations Ensures a consistent level of expertise among service engineers who configure, upgrade, diagnose, and repair HP desktop and workstation products.
		HP Accredited Platform Specialist Notebooks Ensures a consistent level of expertise among service engineers who configure, upgrade, diagnose, and repair HP notebook products.
		HP Accredited Platform Specialist ProLiant^TM servers Ensures a consistent base level of expertise among service engineers who configure, upgrade, diagnose, and repair HP server products.
		HP Accredited Systems Engineer ProLiant/Windows The ASE ProLiant/Windows is focused on certifying advanced Windows 2000 skills concerning the installation, configuration, and system tuning of the Windows 2000 operating system on HP ProLiant servers.
		Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) Certified Novell Administrators (CNAs) provide on-site administration for software users in a variety of work environments, including professional offices and small businesses, workgroups or departments, and corporate information services (IS). In short, CNAs handle the day-to-day administration of an installed Novell networking product: NetWare 6, NetWare5, NetWare 4.11 (InternetWare)or GroupWise.
		Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) Covering a broad range of wireless networking topics, a CWNA has the ability to bring IT professionals new to wireless networking up to speed quickly. For those individuals already familiar with wireless, it fills in any gaps in their knowledge and prepares them to get certified.
		CompTIA A+ The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for validating vendor-neutral skills expected of an entry-level computer technician. Those holding the A+ certification have a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.
		CompTIA Network+ The CompTIA Network+ certification is the worldwide standard of competency for professionals with nine months experience in network support or administration. The Network+ certification validates technical competency in networking administration and support. Those holding Network+ certification demonstrate critical knowledge of media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation and network support. This certification is geared toward those with nine months field experience in network administration and support.
		CompTIA Server+ Server+ certification is a new standard of competency for mid- to upper-level technicians responsible for server hardware functionality. The Server+ certification credential validates advanced-level technical competency of server issues and technology, including installation, configuration, upgrading, maintenance, troubleshooting and disaster recovery. This certification is geared toward mid- to upper-level technicians.
		CompTIA i-Net+ The CompTIA i-Net+ certification is the worldwide standard of foundational-level competency in knowledge of Internet, Intranet and Extranet technologies. The i-Net+ certification is recognized as a baseline technical knowledge specifically designed to certify entry-level Internet and e-commerce technical professionals. Those holding i-Net+ certification demonstrate knowledge and competency in Internet basics and clients, development, networking, Internet security and business concepts.
		Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) CCAs are highly skilled industry professionals that have demonstrated a thorough knowledge of Citrix MetaFrame XP 1.0 for Windows, Citrix MetaFrame 1.8 for Windows, Citrix MetaFrame 1.1 for UNIX Operating Systems, or Citrix WinFrame 1.8.
		Registered Communications Distribution Designer An RCDD is a Registered Communications Distribution Designer who has attained the status of exceptional excellence in the field. The RCDD designation is recognized industry-wide as indicating superior design expertise. Those holding the professional RCDD designation include architects, electrical engineers, telecommunications consultants, interior designers, telco personnel (from both the regulated and the de-regulated sectors), data network designers, and many other industry specialists.