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Linux+ (off subject? maybe not)
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| popdevil 2004-06-17, 9:25 am |
| I don't think this is really off subject since it relates to Cisco.
I've notice from job postings and from other people, it seems that Linux is a very important to know along with Cisco. Is this true or am I just imaging this?
...should I make sure to get Linux under my belt? | |
| smrkdown 2004-06-17, 1:05 pm |
| Yes. I see that too. I think it's because alot of the jobs for Cisco engineers are in a data center or NOC environment which usually also contain alot of production servers which will typically run UNIX or a variant of for DNS servers, RADIUS servers, etc. I've been using UNIX and linux for about the past four years and I'd like to get a job as either a network engineer or a UNIX/Linux system admin. | |
| popdevil 2004-06-17, 2:10 pm |
| So now the problem is, CCNP is not good enough?
Maybe we all should quit work and make sure we have every certification there is so we have all bases covered.  | |
| Sexy Lexy 2004-06-17, 3:00 pm |
| This is the problem, holding any certification has never been enough.
To make yourself marketable, you need to have more skills to make yourself employable.
When I was revising for my MCSE, I made sure that if I didn't keep my Novell skills updated then I would at least have knowledge and certification of other applications.
These included exchange or SQL (Oracle appears to be the more in demand of the RDBMSs) so that you are a better prospect to employers and you have more to offer than the other guy.
But never rely on just the one certification or key area, the more knowledge you hold the better your prospects.
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| forbesl 2004-06-17, 4:59 pm |
| You could always buy a stuffed penguin and pretend you're a Linux guru. | |
| smrkdown 2004-06-17, 8:26 pm |
| I don't think that it's that the CCNP isn't good enough, but that your job responsibilities will more than likely extend beyond just installing, configuring, and maintaining Cisco routing and switching equipment. Once the network infrastructure is installed and operational, it really doesn't require full-time maintenance, unless you're working for an ISP or a huge company. It'd be better for a company to hire a person with a dynamic set of skills rather than hiring several very specialized workers.
Also, I don't think UNIX or Linux certifications are very valuable to employers seeking to hire *nix gurus. You'll typically see 6+ years of experience desired and no mention of certificaion. I'm just taking the Linux+ for fun. I probably won't list it on my resume. | |
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| linux certs have no credibility other than red hat...
with paper mcse, you atleast have a good chance to be sure that they acutally use a windows system on a day to day basis... with a linux cert, many who has gotten it because they see it as a requirement or asked for, prolly never has actually touch a linux box... or atmost put it on dual boot and say they are linux competent.
of course ccnp is not good enuff... there is only a few chapters on OSPF if the company you are applying runs that... how is that possibly good enough...
Stop thinking of certs and start thinking about being qualify and then you will actually find that you actaully do now qualify for some of the really good jobs. |
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