Data Communication Cabling - Introduction Course

For few years ago, I made few YouTube Videos of myself learning how to do some RJ45 Cabling. One terminating from Wall Point to Point and another is from the mini Patch Panel. Also I challenge myself by using thick outdoor shielded Cat6 cable as it was hard because the cable is thick.

Then it turns out it was easy to do on the normal ethernet cable.

Video below from YouTube:

I decide to do this course so I can get further exposure into cabling so before I do the official City and Guilds version, I went for an basic induction.

It was an online course via Microsoft Teams and it was basically just me and the tutor as it was Covid talking about the history of Telecommunication date back from the prehistoric and the pre-bible days (Greek and Rome eras). All the way to the present.

I am not going into detail about it as it was much as it was a teaser as to the real thing. I learn a lot about the history of telecommunications and it was very interesting.

I will do another one when I do the Official City & Guilds version which next few months depending on the Coronavirus situation.

First look at Windows 11 and the Quick Tour

When I first time heard about Windows 11 is coming soon I was thinking: 'I wish they stay with Windows 10 build forever as Microsoft stated.'

My thoughts is so far that it look like Android style Apps like you see on Chromebook.

I like the new layout of the settings.

I have no problem with Windows 11 coming out, in the business environment point-of-view:
IT staff and manager in the future have to talk about upgrading to Windows 11 and retrain the end users. With the Windows 10, the users can learn and adapt for a very long time.

This will good for Home consumers.

I made a video on YouTube for a quick Tour as I use Windows 10 Insider preview. Enjoy.

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Windows 10 Build - What does the number mean?

I made a video about the build version number and someone was asking me and do a video request video about what does the numbers mean.

This is the diagram:

Here is the video I made:

As you see from the diagram that it goes by 4 digits.

The 1st 2 represent the year and the 2nd 2 represent the month number.

Example: Build 1909 = September 2019.

Remember, please do not get mixed up by the release date versus the build date as the version goes by the month and the year it is build. Then a month later Microsoft does a release dated based on the build.

I hope this clarify the Tech Guys.

My Video on my Microsoft Certification Renewal Assessment Experience

This is my video on my experience on Microsoft Certification Renewal Assessment Experience

Previous post = https://www.anchantech.co.uk/2021/04/microsoft-certification-renewal.html

Enjoy!

Microsoft Certification Renewal Assessment Experience

On my previous post I written a blog about how Microsoft introduce the Renewal Assessment to people who are currently certified can keep their Certifications up do date.

I had an email from Microsoft Certification regarding one of my certifications need renewing which is the Desktop Administrator Associate. The mail notifying me that my Certificate will expire within 6 months meaning I got to do the Renewal Assessment.

When I saw this email to remind me about the Certification is going to expire, I was thinking:

I decide to let it expire as it serviced it's purpose because I will not have the time to study and practice again for the same exam. Also spending more money doing a resit the 2 same exams I passed 2 years ago. When I saw this Assessment, I was like, why not. It is free and it was announced by Microsoft before Christmas.

I went to my Certification profile from my Hotmail account to look at my Certification status and it say 180 days to renew my certificate.

Since I was eligible to renew, I been sent to do the Renewal Assessment.
On the assessment test is based on my skills, knowledge and experience.

- I had 25 questions to complete within 40 minutes

- The passing score is 72%
- If you fail, you get a 2nd attempt straight away, if 2nd fail the retake every 24 hours.

When I done the assessment I failed few times as I need to practice and the test was very hard, but once you practice again and refresh my skills, I manage to pass the assessment.

I had another email to congratulate on my renewing.

After I pass, my certification has extended for another year.

My advice for anyone who is doing a Renewal Assessment:

1. Practice and do the course modules on Microsoft Learn

Remember even you pass the exam less than 2 years ago and you are certified, the content updates every month especially Cloud Technology and I am talking about Microsoft 365 features.

2. Retake at least every 3 days
Even you get a 24 hours retake after the 2nd attempt, do not rush, just practice and learn, you still got 6 months to pass, 6 months is a long time just to pass an assessment.

3. After you pass, evaluate what you learn
Do not forget, you get another year extension. This will keep your skills, knowledge and your Certificate up to date.