|
|
|
| Ultimately I want to be one of the most well rounded induvisuals out there and work in a cisco environment because that is where the money is at. As some of you may kjnow I just passed mt Network+ with a 95 but I'm not sure where to go next. Should I take my CCNA first or start on the core of MCSE?
------------------
Inspecktah+ (A+,Network+,soon CCNA) | |
|
| It depends on your interest.
If you like to handle operating systems go for MCSE.
If you like to work on networks go for CCNA.
| |
|
| u should first go for MCSE so that half the fundamentals of CCNA will b clered to u. otherwise as u wish.
regards,
chetan. | |
|
| I was studying for my MCSE and got to the point of looking for a job. Most of the people I have talked to that have MCSE seem to have to switch jobs alot to keep up with going pay rates. The jobs also seem to be alittle boring. I looked into Cisco and was amazed at what it offers. From entry level it just keeps on going. You can stay with the same job and grow.
I was able to sit in at a network operations center for a major corp here in Atlanta and listen to some of troubleshooting.
My take on this is get the MCP (Networking Essentials,NT workstation or Server} then go for CCNA you will find alot more job offers that way.
I have a CCNA study page that may offer some help and soon to add a CCDA page. http://www.gw.total-web.net/~lannyt...isco/index1.htm
------------------
Lanny
A+/MCP/CCNA
http://www.gw.total-web.net/~lannyt2/terminator/cisco/index1.htm | |
|
| Yes, go for MCSE or CNE.
They will give you a in-depth coverage of the networking and server world | |
|
| I did my MCP in Workstation 4, and now I am going for my CCNA. Retiring the MCSE put me off, and also everyone seems to have the MCSE certification. I am looking to get my foot in the door, and I think I would prefer installing and maintaining networks, which is why I have gone for the CCNA route. Perhaps if I get my CCNA and find a job I will go for my MCSE if my future employer thinks it will benefit me. I think it's a tough question, but I'm leaning towards CCNA rather than MCSE. | |
|
| Inspecktah+, it depends on what direction you want to go. If you want to work with cisco, go for the CCNA. Then maybe look into getting the MCP in Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 2000 Server.
Depending on how far you want to go with Cisco, you can look into the CCDA, CCNP, CCDP, and ultimately the CCIE.
Also remember that being well-rounded is more than Microsoft and Cisco. Learn some UNIX as well.
Good luck:-) | |
|
| Greetings all I have been to a few of those techie job fairs of late and it seems they all want at least two MCP's and the CCNA to get past the HR guys but of course that's down here in florida but the trend seems towards knowing both sides of the network. I think it's that good ole "CEO thinks you are sitting on your rump and he doesn't care if the network is running,,he wants to see busy work" thing but I could be wrong.I say get the MCP's and take a look at unix on the way by too. | |
|
| I will go with what you do the best. You don't have to become a CCNA to make big $$$. There are many HIGH INCOME opportunities for LAN Engineers as well eg Firewall Security Enginneers, Database administrators etc. Do more research before you rush into anything. Good luck !!
------------------
http://www.MISlab.com -
Online Cisco Router Labs for CCNA/CCNP candidates | |
|
| If you're not sure what you want to do, and you have the time and resources, you might want to get base certification for each area, CCNA, CNA, and MCP, so you can tell what you're interested in and devote yourself to it. It will help you get a decent job in the meantime as well.
If you know already that you want to work in a Cisco environment, go for it. Certs are great, but don't get hung up on them. | |
|
| Thanks guys. I think I'm going to go for CCNA first. All the moves from Win NT 4 to 2000 is confusing me. Is there still going to be MCPs? Thanks again. |
|
|
|