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| bass2k1 2003-01-22, 10:37 pm |
| Well, I am pretty certain that I am not the first person to post a message similar to this one, but I just want you all's opinion regarding this:
I am at that place where I have to decide whether I want to complete my MCSE2000, or go the Linux route?
I want to get into IT Security (eventually), so I want to do soemthing that will most benefit that. I was looking at doing the SAIR exams, but not sure.
Any suggestions?
Regards
sebastiaan.rothman@bhpbilliton.com
P.S. I cross-posted this in the Linux forum too | |
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| LINUX and MS OSes are not mutually exclusive! They both have their pros and cons. In fact a knowledge of MAC OS is useful also.
Becoming a security takes years of experience. But it all really depends on your experience - having said that for many the road starts with COMPTIA A+. See this page:
http://comptia.com/certification/a/general_info.asp
Hope that helps! | |
| bass2k1 2003-01-24, 8:12 am |
| Well, I have about 4 years solid network and system administration experience in a Windows-dominated domain, with some exposure to firewall and proxy setups and maintenance. I have A+, N+, I-Net+ and MCP. I just want to make sure of my next step. | |
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| Similar background myself bass2k. I'm going to finish the MCSA then take a break from all things Microsoft (at least on the certification front) and *probably* do CCNA and Linux+.
IMHO, it's very dificult to predict where things are headed. Houston has decided against using Microsoft software, Peru want all code open source, In Germany the government are using LINUX and StarOffice. And some people still insist on using MACs 
(Oh! I'm not being funny but if you put your qualifications on your profile then it would be easier to tell where you're coming from - I hope you see ehat I mean). | |
| bass2k1 2003-01-24, 8:35 am |
| ya no it's fine. no offense taken in any way at all. I dunno...maybe I just need a nice looong holiday and think things through. | |
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| Certainly getting to know Linux would be an advantage in the future, mate.
You never know what you may stumble upon and know well and get a bonus for introducing into any firm! | |
| Mr. Linux Guy 2003-01-31, 8:46 am |
| Nowadays you need both. Not knowing either OS puts you at a serious disadvantage. | |
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| Q for Mr. Linux Guy!
What certifications are well respected in the LINUX community? | |
| Mr. Linux Guy 2003-01-31, 12:16 pm |
| The only one that carries any real weight is the RHCE, but it is performance-based and very pricey so more people are going for the LPI track. Linux+ is a joke. Don't know much about SAIR. But the requirements for RHCE are so impressive that I don't think any other Linux cert will come close to being worth as much. | |
| TW2001 2003-01-31, 1:03 pm |
| Comp Sci degrees are pretty respected in the Unix world. | |
| Mr. Linux Guy 2003-01-31, 2:58 pm |
| quote:
Originally posted by TW2001
Comp Sci degrees are pretty respected in the Unix world.
Yeah, I agree. Knowledge is more respected than certs are in UNIXland. | |
| Mr. Linux Guy 2003-01-31, 2:58 pm |
| quote:
Originally posted by TW2001
Comp Sci degrees are pretty respected in the Unix world.
Yeah, I agree. Knowledge is more respected than certs are in UNIXland. |
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