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Certification: Where to start

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    #32
    axer
    Registered Users Posts: 5,517 ✭✭✭axer


    question3 wrote: »
    would a router sim be needed for the CCENT?
    It would be a good idea as the CCENT covers setting up a switch (which is basic enough) and setting up basic routing. If you haven't used a cisco IOS command line interface then it would be a good idea to have something to practice on to help you get used to the commands. If you are going to buy a router simulator then possibly look at purchasing a cisco 851/871 router instead as it can work out at about the same price.
    question3 wrote: »
    see i think i will end up getting the CCNA in two stages.
    Definitely do it in two stages. It doesnt cost that much extra and will be less pressure on you.


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    #33
    Tableman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 234 ✭✭Tableman


    Based on all the replies above, it would seem that Comptia wouldnt be much good ? Nobody has recommended it.


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    #34
    aidan_walsh
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    Comptia offer many certifications, so it would depend on what ones you are talking about.


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    #35
    Tableman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 234 ✭✭Tableman


    Comptia offer many certifications, so it would depend on what ones you are talking about.

    My apologies, I meant to type CompTIA A+


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    #36
    the_syco
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    Tableman wrote: »
    Based on all the replies above, it would seem that Comptia wouldnt be much good ? Nobody has recommended it.
    Depends. If you have no certs, the CompTIA A+ will open doors for you, on the lower rungs of IT Support. Sure, they may not be great jobs, but you'll be seen as someone with some type of IT qualification.


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