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CCNA vs MCSE

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  • 08-06-2009 9:36am
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    whitelightrider
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    Hey folks,

    Just finished my BSc in IT through Oscail this year and Im looking to keep up the learning curve.

    Im wondering which I should look at next - CCNA or MCSE exams? I work in IT and have done for 10 years. Would like to hear people opinions about which one they would recommend.


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    kippy
    Registered Users Posts: 18,584 ✭✭✭✭kippy


    whitelightrider wrote: »
    Hey folks,

    Just finished my BSc in IT through Oscail this year and Im looking to keep up the learning curve.

    Im wondering which I should look at next - CCNA or MCSE exams? I work in IT and have done for 10 years. Would like to hear people opinions about which one they would recommend.
    Have you worked with Cisco devices before? Do you work with them much?
    Have you done any microsoft server config or work? Do you have a preference for either?

    I have MCSE 2000+2003, got it over a large number of years while working, could be done in a few months. Its the technology I use most and its the most relevant to me. The cisco stuff is probably a better qualification to get as it can lead to more lucrative qualifications but to be honest you'd need to be based in Dublin/Cork to get the most out of it, in my opinion.
    Kippy


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    whitelightrider
    Registered Users Posts: 3,100 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    kippy wrote: »
    Have you worked with Cisco devices before? Do you work with them much?
    Have you done any microsoft server config or work? Do you have a preference for either?

    I have MCSE 2000+2003, got it over a large number of years while working, could be done in a few months. Its the technology I use most and its the most relevant to me. The cisco stuff is probably a better qualification to get as it can lead to more lucrative qualifications but to be honest you'd need to be based in Dublin/Cork to get the most out of it, in my opinion.
    Kippy

    Hi Kippy. Ive got exposure, and work with both MS and Cisco kit, although I work more with the Microsoft side of things. Ive no real preference over either to be honest. Just want to point myself in the right direction. Have been keeping static for way too long. Ive 10 years experience and Im 31 so Id like to get some certifications under my belt now.

    I have access to the MCSE stuff through work, and have the CCNA books also. Which modules would you recommend looking at in the MCSE?


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    kippy
    Registered Users Posts: 18,584 ✭✭✭✭kippy


    whitelightrider wrote: »
    Hi Kippy. Ive got exposure, and work with both MS and Cisco kit, although I work more with the Microsoft side of things. Ive no real preference over either to be honest. Just want to point myself in the right direction. Have been keeping static for way too long. Ive 10 years experience and Im 31 so Id like to get some certifications under my belt now.

    I have access to the MCSE stuff through work, and have the CCNA books also. Which modules would you recommend looking at in the MCSE?

    As I said, I have the 2000 and 2003 MCSE certs. I still think you can start on the 2003 track but at this stage would probably recommend you go for the 2008 one as its gonna be more relevent in the next few years.
    Things have change re exams on the 2008 track I believe so you'd be better looking at the MS site for details on what is available and what you can do.
    I'll be using this route as I have MCSE 2003 already:
    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcts/windowsserver/2008/transition/default.mspx

    You should take a look here:
    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/windowsserver/2008/default.mspx

    As I said, I havent looked at any of the 2008 stuff yet so someone else may be able to give advise on it.


    The thing with the MCSE stuff is you can build up qualifications in a relatively short space of time, MCP, MCSA,MCSE, MCSE + Specialisation etc. (The names may have changed with 2008 but a similar principle exists I believe.


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    whitelightrider
    Registered Users Posts: 3,100 ✭✭✭whitelightrider


    kippy wrote: »
    As I said, I have the 2000 and 2003 MCSE certs. I still think you can start on the 2003 track but at this stage would probably recommend you go for the 2008 one as its gonna be more relevent in the next few years.
    Things have change re exams on the 2008 track I believe so you'd be better looking at the MS site for details on what is available and what you can do.
    I'll be using this route as I have MCSE 2003 already:
    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcts/windowsserver/2008/transition/default.mspx

    You should take a look here:
    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/windowsserver/2008/default.mspx

    As I said, I havent looked at any of the 2008 stuff yet so someone else may be able to give advise on it.


    The thing with the MCSE stuff is you can build up qualifications in a relatively short space of time, MCP, MCSA,MCSE, MCSE + Specialisation etc. (The names may have changed with 2008 but a similar principle exists I believe.

    Cheers Kippy. Really appreciate your help.


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