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John Eberle

John Eberle
John T. Eberle is our longest-serving contract instructor. He is certified in both Microsoft and CompTIA courses. With over 35 years of experience in the IT industry, John has performed almost every job in the field from help desk technician to Manager of the largest US Government Major Shared Resource Center in America. He was the lead Systems Administrator for the US Air Force Office of Special Operations for over seven years. His certifications include: MCSA Windows 7, MCSA Windows 8, MCSA Server 2016, MCSA Server 2012, EDST Windows 7, MCITP – SA, MCITP – EA, MCSE 2003, MCSA Windows 10, MCSA 2008, MCSA Server 2016, and MCSE Mobility, Microsoft Azure Administration, Windows Server Virtualization, Cloudera Certified Administrator on Apache Hadoop, A+, Network+, I-Net+, Security+, Cloud+

Recent Posts

Why take CySA+ Certification in Maryland?

[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 22, 2022 1:55:44 PM / by John Eberle posted in CompTIA, Cybersecurity, CySA+

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So, you've gained IT experience and your foundational certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+, and you're trying to decide your next step in advancing your IT career. For most people following a cybersecurity career path CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification is the next logical step.

But what is CySA+ and why should you take it?

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What You Need to Know Before Taking Azure Administrator Certification

[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 5, 2022 9:47:04 AM / by John Eberle posted in Microsoft, Azure

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As one of TrainACE’s top instructors, Azure administration is just one of John Eberle’s specializations. With years of industry experience, he has tracked the evolution of Microsoft's administrative tools with the eye of an expert practitioner -  from early Windows versions to the latest cloud technologies. In his latest blog he discusses Azure Administration certification prerequisites and offers advice on preparing for the exam.

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How Hard is the CySA+ Exam?

[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 4, 2021 11:05:09 AM / by John Eberle posted in CompTIA, CySA+

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Cybersecurity skills are at a premium in the Washington DC region. IT professionals with the ability to assess the cyber threat landscape are in demand. CompTIA’s CySA+ Certification demonstrates you are ready to take on higher levels of responsibility in the industry. Still, before you commit to training, you want to know how hard is the CySA+ exam, and can I do it?

Learn more about CySA+ and what is expected in the exam.

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Who Needs Azure Administrator Certification?

[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 28, 2021 4:17:42 PM / by John Eberle posted in Microsoft, Systems Administration, Azure

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As more and more organizations move all, or parts, of their operations into the cloud, Microsoft has built the Azure platform to stake its claim as a leading player in the technology. But as its popularity grows, who will need Azure Administrator certification, and why is it so important around the Washington, DC region?

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4 Traits of Highly Successful Information Technology Professionals

[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 13, 2018 9:51:36 AM / by John Eberle posted in Getting Started in IT, career advice

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After over 40 years in the IT business, having done everything from starting a help desk to being Director of Network Operations for the largest Major Shared Resource Center for the U.S. Government, I have observed certain traits that all successful IT personnel seem to exhibit. Among them are Tenacity, Integrity Curiosity, and Leadership. So if you are looking to succeed in Information Technology, read on.

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