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| Alastair Henderson 2005-07-27, 7:51 pm |
| Hi,
I currently work for a small organisation where I am the designated 'IT Guy'
because, compared to the other staff here, I know a little bit about
computers and networks. However, I have virtually no formal qualifications
in IT.
Since starting my job, I have set up a Win2K server domain along with around
30 clients. I have a basic understanding of configuring DHCP, DNS etc. but
most of what I know has been through trial and error, and often I don't
fully understand what's happening in the background, just enough to get
things to work.
I am hoping to persuade my employer to pay for some training and I would
like to get some decent qualifications under my belt so that I will be more
employable in the IT industry. At present I am thinking of the MCSE or MCSA
courses but I am unsure which is the best to go for. I know there are also
Cisco courses which might be of use.
I would appreciate it if anyone could advise me on the benefits of these
courses and perhaps suggest which would be best for me. I doubt I would
have enough time and money to go for too much, but, on the other hand, I
want something a bit more substantial than my ECDL qualification!
Thanks,
Alastair
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| mcse is pretty much the norm for network admins, and it would teach u
everything u needed to know about setting up a windows domain
jjw
"Alastair Henderson" <alastair.henderson@valewis.org.uk> wrote in message
news:j8bl22-196.ln1@mercury.tcm.vispa.net.uk...
> Hi,
>
> I currently work for a small organisation where I am the designated 'IT
> Guy' because, compared to the other staff here, I know a little bit about
> computers and networks. However, I have virtually no formal
> qualifications in IT.
>
> Since starting my job, I have set up a Win2K server domain along with
> around 30 clients. I have a basic understanding of configuring DHCP, DNS
> etc. but most of what I know has been through trial and error, and often I
> don't fully understand what's happening in the background, just enough to
> get things to work.
>
> I am hoping to persuade my employer to pay for some training and I would
> like to get some decent qualifications under my belt so that I will be
> more employable in the IT industry. At present I am thinking of the MCSE
> or MCSA courses but I am unsure which is the best to go for. I know there
> are also Cisco courses which might be of use.
>
> I would appreciate it if anyone could advise me on the benefits of these
> courses and perhaps suggest which would be best for me. I doubt I would
> have enough time and money to go for too much, but, on the other hand, I
> want something a bit more substantial than my ECDL qualification!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alastair
>
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| Techie 2005-07-27, 7:51 pm |
| Before getting any MS certifications get the A+ and Network+ certifications
so you have a better base in hardware troubleshooting and networking
fundamentals. Both of these certifications can then be applied towards the
MCSA
--
Techie
MCNGP #21
"Alastair Henderson" <alastair.henderson@valewis.org.uk> wrote in message
news:j8bl22-196.ln1@mercury.tcm.vispa.net.uk...
> Hi,
>
> I currently work for a small organisation where I am the designated 'IT
> Guy' because, compared to the other staff here, I know a little bit about
> computers and networks. However, I have virtually no formal
> qualifications in IT.
>
> Since starting my job, I have set up a Win2K server domain along with
> around 30 clients. I have a basic understanding of configuring DHCP, DNS
> etc. but most of what I know has been through trial and error, and often I
> don't fully understand what's happening in the background, just enough to
> get things to work.
>
> I am hoping to persuade my employer to pay for some training and I would
> like to get some decent qualifications under my belt so that I will be
> more employable in the IT industry. At present I am thinking of the MCSE
> or MCSA courses but I am unsure which is the best to go for. I know there
> are also Cisco courses which might be of use.
>
> I would appreciate it if anyone could advise me on the benefits of these
> courses and perhaps suggest which would be best for me. I doubt I would
> have enough time and money to go for too much, but, on the other hand, I
> want something a bit more substantial than my ECDL qualification!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alastair
>
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| Rex Tincher 2005-07-27, 7:51 pm |
| On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 09:44:38 -0400, "Techie" <delphiworks@hotmail.com>
wrote:
>Before getting any MS certifications get the A+ and Network+ certifications
>so you have a better base in hardware troubleshooting and networking
>fundamentals. Both of these certifications can then be applied towards the
>MCSA
And the MCSA should be followed by Cisco CCNA. After that I would add
the following:
1. Exchange certification
2. MCSE
3. Certification on any other major products that your employer uses.
(SQL Server?)
--
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http://www.tincher.to/
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| hi Techie, can u pls let me know how A+ and N+ can be applied towards MCSA?
Planing to take 70-210 next month
Thnx
JAck
"Techie" <delphiworks@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Before getting any MS certifications get the A+ and Network+
certifications
> so you have a better base in hardware troubleshooting and networking
> fundamentals. Both of these certifications can then be applied towards the
> MCSA
>
> --
> Techie
> MCNGP #21
> "Alastair Henderson" <alastair.henderson@valewis.org.uk> wrote in message
> news:j8bl22-196.ln1@mercury.tcm.vispa.net.uk...
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| They are used as one of the electives. Plus you will, as Techie said have
that Hardware/OS/Networking base.
Ron
"Jacek" <jdolata@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> hi Techie, can u pls let me know how A+ and N+ can be applied towards
> MCSA?
> Planing to take 70-210 next month
> Thnx
> JAck
> "Techie" <delphiworks@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:fVd6d.5420$MD5.540712@news20.bellglobal.com...
> certifications
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| THNX Ron for the info.
Just to be clear, if I wanna became a MCSA I must pass 3 core exams and 1
elective. I s that mean in my situation I just need to pass the core?
Thanx 4 rsponding
Best
Jack
"Ron Y" <XXronchuck@optXXonline.net> wrote in message
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> They are used as one of the electives. Plus you will, as Techie said have
> that Hardware/OS/Networking base.
>
> Ron
>
> "Jacek" <jdolata@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:Uwn6d.3941$6f.3571@trndny02...
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| If you already have CompTIA A+ and Network +, you must pass the 3 core
exams. Here's the webpage for MCSA 2003 track with all the requirements.
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/windows2003/
"Jacek" <jdolata@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> THNX Ron for the info.
> Just to be clear, if I wanna became a MCSA I must pass 3 core exams and 1
> elective. I s that mean in my situation I just need to pass the core?
> Thanx 4 rsponding
> Best
> Jack
> "Ron Y" <XXronchuck@optXXonline.net> wrote in message
> news:2rutspF1eaoorU1@uni-berlin.de...
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| thnx again Ron Y, best
Jack
"Ron Y" <XXronchuck@optXXonline.net> wrote in message
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> If you already have CompTIA A+ and Network +, you must pass the 3 core
> exams. Here's the webpage for MCSA 2003 track with all the requirements.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/windows2003/
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> "Jacek" <jdolata@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:azx6d.3223$OX.2139@trndny07...
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| David Peterson 2005-07-27, 7:52 pm |
| go for Medicine. IT is a waste of time. Just think about it. You'll be 65
looking back on life (probably supporting a big fat arse from all the
sitting youve done in the office) think to youself all the good you have
done and the silly little computers you have healed for those big corporate
farts.
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| 127.0.0.1 2005-07-27, 7:52 pm |
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"David Peterson" <dp@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> go for Medicine. IT is a waste of time. Just think about it. You'll be 65
> looking back on life (probably supporting a big fat arse from all the
> sitting youve done in the office) think to youself all the good you have
> done and the silly little computers you have healed for those big
corporate
> farts.
easier said than done. drop out rate for pre-med is high (i'm one of them).
-a|ex
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| David Peterson 2005-07-27, 7:52 pm |
| >> go for Medicine. IT is a waste of time. Just think about it. You'll be 65
> corporate
>
> easier said than done. drop out rate for pre-med is high (i'm one of
> them).
true, Med is not so easy. Not an easy life given suicide rates amongst
doctors are the highest amongst all professions (so i heard).
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