MCSA Or Server +

noel123ie

Hi there



I was wondering am I better just doing the mcsa or a mix.



Maybe do a+ and net+ which will count as an mcp.



I could do net+ and ser+ in local college and then the a+ in my own time.



I would then have one mcp(a+ and net+) and server+



Or I was wondering am I better just doing a+/net+( 1 mcp) and then keeping on mcsa route



This is whats covered in server+



Operating System Fundamentals
Windows 2000 and Network Operating Systems
Windows 2003
VMWare
Network Components and Security
TCP/IP Networking
Linux Installation and Administration
System Administration
TroubleShooting


Some exposure to linux etc might be good



Thanks

Noel

ntlbell

I'm great at these questions.

Do what interests you most.

noel123ie

ntlbell wrote: »

I'm great at these questions.

Do what interests you most.

Thanks but i need to do whichever will get me into sys admin

Im afraid if i do net+/server+ this will take 1 year and still ill be at the bottom of the ladder

Thanks
Noel

accensi0n

Go for the MCSE.

_CreeD_

With CompTIA only the A+ has widespread recognition. Some of their other course are quite good but HR folks simply don't know what they are (Net+ is a great intro to network technologies and Security+ is well regarded in the Infosec community as 'the' starter course). As you know you can use the combined A+ and Net+ as one elective for your MCSA so doing them isn't a complete waste still your aim should be for the MCSA and up (again not many Hiring managers know what the MCSA is).
I have never seen Server+ on a job ad. A+ all the time, Network+ and Security+ sometimes but no other CompTIA certs.

noel123ie

Hi there

I also went to Cork Institute of Technology and saw a presentation on CCNA

I was very impressed with the lecturer and also I would have covered some of this on my diploma course

I also see CCNA on alot of job ads

Any help would be great
Noel

ntlbell

noel123ie wrote: »

Thanks but i need to do whichever will get me into sys admin

Im afraid if i do net+/server+ this will take 1 year and still ill be at the bottom of the ladder

Thanks
Noel

"sys admin" is a very very very loose term.

What part of "sys admin" appeals to you, what are you most interested in.

Work that part out first, then choose the course that suits that best.

You need to get some exposure/experience also, so maybe look at volunteering your IT skills somewhere that needs them this will also look good on the CV

noel123ie

hi there

Id like the networking part

I did a module already on this-included alot of ccna and did well in it

So I reckon im better building on this

Thanks
Noel

axer

CCNA for network infrastructure
MCSA/MCSE for servers (server 2003) and clients (XP or Vista)

I find it handy that I have the CCNA done before studying for the 70-290 (server 2003) exam since I know how networks work on a bits level and also have a very good understanding of IP addressing. The former items plus an understand of protocols makes it easier to understand the topics that are being covered imo.

noel123ie

Hi there

Id hope Id be in good situation for job with the diploma and ccna

Ill probably go for the mcsa/msce after that

Noel

noel123ie

Hi there

Thanks for all the info guys

Spoke to guy in college who give CCNA- this is a government college so this guy makes nothing from this

He also had 62 people for 38 places so no reason for him to push me towards course.

I asked him whether i would have knowledge required to complete course and he said yes as part of diploma.

So i decided to go with this- in the meantime I have 1 year to get a job on helpdesk etc so I will not be someone ccna certified with no practical experience.

Thanks
Noel