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Originally posted by Cardiff:
Hi All,

I have a few questions. Number one, I am considering whether to pursue the +I since the NT 4 exams have been extended a bit, or just bag it do CCNA and then hit Win2K.

Several people have said that even though the +I designation is retiring, it would be good to have it. Any experienced people on here or not have any feelings on that?

Also, when I pursue the Win2K, is going for the accelerated exam a good choice or really too much of a bear. I have the Sybex Accelerated Windows 2000 study guide. Is that supposed to be any good for the accelerated or are there better books like perhaps Carter was for NT4?

I assume the people on here have pretty much decided to go with the 2K exams separately?

Anyway, my original plan was to hit the Cisco stuff first then come back and start tackling Win2K, and then they went ahead and extended on us and threw a new mix in the bag.

Any feedback you all can supply would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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Originally posted by Cardiff:
Hi freak,

Thanks for the quick response. Well, the break from MS would be a nice change, although I suspect that after studying for the CCNA, I might welcome a return to MS!

Seriously though, I didn't want to miss an opportunity to get the +I since there is a little extra time. However, the rewards might not justify the opportunity cost of working on that, rather than hitting Cisco.

Still, it would kinda distinguish you a bit to have the +I. Oh well. Yes, seems like the 240 exam will be a bear. By the way, I see that you have mentioned a few times about Exam Cram for the 2000 exams. Do you think that is adequate if I have not had much 2000 experience yet? Or would you suggest something like Carter's book or the Sybex stuff, along with of course playing with the product?

Thanks for your input on this topic. As you said, it is pretty timely.

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