I’m really thinking hard right now about career paths in the I.T. world. On the one hand, I can probably make a fairly good living do systems administration and one day I’ll take the exams I’ve been really gearing toward for awhile, the Redhat Certified Systems Engineer (RHCE), but I find myself working in Windows shops. With the Net+ Achieved the way is paved for me to take three more exams and get the Microsoft Certified Systems Administratior (MCSA) or the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certs. However, the obvious tilt toward networking that I have been taking has inclined me to look at Cisco’s Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), which is entry level, and starting down the Cisco path.
I’m just curious what some of you think.
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I suggest you get an MCP then CCNA. Why? Because they are only one test each. An MCS* requires multiple test, alot of time and money. An MCP and CCNA look very nice on a resume together. Then, if your still hungry for more, you can bump that MCP to an MCSA or MCSE. I think it would be a mistake to go RedHat out of the gate, there just isn’t that much demand. Remember, certifications are just one of the “big three” required for a nice paying IT job. Experience, Education and Certification. Good luck to you.
I suggest you get an MCP then CCNA. Why? Because they are only one test each. An MCS* requires multiple test, alot of time and money. An MCP and CCNA look very nice on a resume together. Then, if your still hungry for more, you can bump that MCP to an MCSA or MCSE. I think it would be a mistake to go RedHat out of the gate, there just isn’t that much demand. Remember, certifications are just one of the “big three” required for a nice paying IT job. Experience, Education and Certification. Good luck to you.
I suggest you get an MCP then CCNA. Why? Because they are only one test each. An MCS* requires multiple test, alot of time and money. An MCP and CCNA look very nice on a resume together. Then, if your still hungry for more, you can bump that MCP to an MCSA or MCSE. I think it would be a mistake to go RedHat out of the gate, there just isn’t that much demand. Remember, certifications are just one of the “big three” required for a nice paying IT job. Experience, Education and Certification. Good luck to you.
Patrick sums it up pretty well with 1 exception. I don’t think getting a Linux cert is a bad idea. There are plenty of companies looking for people with linux/unix experience for some of their server work. I have encountered it myself. I have alot of certs in SCM, which is key if you want to work with development, but I am going for my CCNA and CCDA this fall.
Either way you look at it however, getting a cert in any field is better than not getting one at all.
I would suggest going the MCSA/MCSE route and later the CCNA. The contract I’m on now with the State department is paying techs without certs $60+ and with a cert you can demand at least that amount. I agree with your thinking on Redhat. There just is not much demand compared to MS. It may be something good down the road as more organizations changeover, but not now.
Patrick sums it up pretty well with 1 exception. I don’t think getting a Linux cert is a bad idea. There are plenty of companies looking for people with linux/unix experience for some of their server work. I have encountered it myself. I have alot of certs in SCM, which is key if you want to work with development, but I am going for my CCNA and CCDA this fall. Either way you look at it however, getting a cert in any field is better than not getting one at all.
Patrick sums it up pretty well with 1 exception. I don’t think getting a Linux cert is a bad idea. There are plenty of companies looking for people with linux/unix experience for some of their server work. I have encountered it myself. I have alot of certs in SCM, which is key if you want to work with development, but I am going for my CCNA and CCDA this fall. Either way you look at it however, getting a cert in any field is better than not getting one at all.
I would suggest going the MCSA/MCSE route and later the CCNA. The contract I’m on now with the State department is paying techs without certs $60+ and with a cert you can demand at least that amount. I agree with your thinking on Redhat. There just is not much demand compared to MS. It may be something good down the road as more organizations changeover, but not now.
I would suggest going the MCSA/MCSE route and later the CCNA. The contract I’m on now with the State department is paying techs without certs $60+ and with a cert you can demand at least that amount. I agree with your thinking on Redhat. There just is not much demand compared to MS. It may be something good down the road as more organizations changeover, but not now.
So remind me again why you haven’t offered me a job? It’s not like State is any farther than the last place we worked… ;)
So remind me again why you haven’t offered me a job? It’s not like State is any farther than the last place we worked… ;)
So remind me again why you haven’t offered me a job? It’s not like State is any farther than the last place we worked… ;)
If I had an opening I would have given you the oppportunity, but unfortunately the incumbents all accepted the offers… I think you will be sitting pretty good if Quality Technology is given the NMIMC contract… Which is looking very good… You know the needs and I can use some good techs… Things will be different in a few ways though…
If I had an opening I would have given you the oppportunity, but unfortunately the incumbents all accepted the offers… I think you will be sitting pretty good if Quality Technology is given the NMIMC contract… Which is looking very good… You know the needs and I can use some good techs… Things will be different in a few ways though…
If I had an opening I would have given you the oppportunity, but unfortunately the incumbents all accepted the offers… I think you will be sitting pretty good if Quality Technology is given the NMIMC contract… Which is looking very good… You know the needs and I can use some good techs… Things will be different in a few ways though…
These 4 letters Certificate thingies give me a headache :P I’m gonna spit back with CGFM and CDFM certifications that I’m planning to get :)
These 4 letters Certificate thingies give me a headache :P I’m gonna spit back with CGFM and CDFM certifications that I’m planning to get :)
These 4 letters Certificate thingies give me a headache :P I’m gonna spit back with CGFM and CDFM certifications that I’m planning to get :)
What’s the difference between a CGFM and a CPA? Is it that a CGFM is the guy who is authorize to play with the governments money and a CPA just rapes the average taxpayer? LOL
What’s the difference between a CGFM and a CPA? Is it that a CGFM is the guy who is authorize to play with the governments money and a CPA just rapes the average taxpayer? LOL
What’s the difference between a CGFM and a CPA? Is it that a CGFM is the guy who is authorize to play with the governments money and a CPA just rapes the average taxpayer? LOL