Cliff Hobbs is a UK-based systems management consultant who specialises in the various systems management tools covered by his website FAQShop.com such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) and Systems Management Server (SMS).Having worked with SMS since 1998 Cliff has gained extensive experience of designing, deploying, and supporting large enterprise-wide systems management solutions on behalf of companies such as EDS, 1E and Getronics.In recognition of his contribution to the Systems Management community Microsoft awarded Cliff the Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for SMS in January 2004 which has been re-awarded in all subsequent years.Having grown up with the PC from the days of the IBM AT and PC-DOS 3.3, he has an extensive knowledge of several operating systems and applications gained through his present and past employment with companies such as EDS, Du Pont, Abbey National and Getronics, amongst others.The prime goal of FAQShop.com is to help people use Systems Management technology to make their lives easier - not for technology to control their lives which is reflected in this site's mission statement:
'Ensuring you get the best of IT'.
Well folks it’s official - I’m now a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), so if you or anyone you know is in need of some Official Microsoft training or indeed if you know of a training company looking for a Trainer then please get in touch.
“Congratulations! On behalf of Microsoft, we are happy to welcome you to the Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Program. You will be sent a Microsoft Certified Trainer Welcome Kit within four to six weeks.
As an active MCT, you have access to the MCT member web site. The member site offers exclusive program information, access to the MCT Download Center, digitized logos for download, access to the private newsgroups, and many other benefits and special offers. It also gives you the ability to update your personal information and print or share your transcript.
Access to content is key to everything we do. You have access to our full library of courseware through the MCT Download site and the CourseWare Library. We are proud to offer a free subscription of TechNet Plus, a valuable subscription that includes premium resources to help you evaluate Microsoft technologies. Within the next 2 weeks you will receive several emails with instructions on how to access some of your MCT benefits.
In the meantime, there are several benefits that you can begin using immediately. You may want to join the MCT community and participate in the newsgroups. It is a great way to meet colleagues from all over the world and stay informed or share opinions and best practices. The Microsoft blog, ‘Born to Learn’ contains MCT blog information along with other training news.
Thank you for joining the Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Program. We look forward to working with you and making your MCT participation a great success!
Sincerely,
Sarah Grant
MCT Program Manager”
Congrats :>