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CCNA or MCSE

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  • 28-07-2009 12:57pm
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    noel123ie
    Registered Users Posts: 285 ✭✭


    Hi there

    Im looking to get into Sys Amdin at some stage and am MCSA Sec+ qualified working on Level 1 support.

    Im currently job hunting to get a desktop support/junior system administrator job.

    Do ye think Id be better to finish MSCE Sec+ (3 exams) or do ccna to prepare my for sys admin job when it comes along.

    I can leave out certs incase I seem over qualified for jobs applied for just would like to study away

    Thanks
    Noel


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    Static M.e.
    Registered Users Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭Static M.e.


    I think the CCNA would be better.

    It will give you a much better understanding of how networks, routers and switchs work, which is invaluable as you move towards a Sys admin role.


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    testicle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,430 ✭✭✭testicle


    An MCSE would be overkill for a Desktop Support / Junior Sysadmin imo. CCNA would b better, seeing as you already have the MCSA...


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    NullZer0
    Registered Users Posts: 1,629 ✭✭✭NullZer0


    CCNA or Juniper JNCIA (preferably JNCIA-ER enterprise routing).

    CCNA is very well known, I was discussing this with a boardsie that I know recently. We both have been studying Cisco, he got his CCNA and job interviews straight away.


    The CCNA is great but I wouldn't value the paper as much as the knowledge. I have been offered jobs at service providers and in large organisations by being able to demonstrate my technical skills in an interview.

    FYI - at the moment JNCIA-EX, ER and some of their other certs are free.
    The study materials and E-Learning course are also free!

    You can emulate Juniper Routers (Flawlessly) on your PC using VMware.

    Check it out http://www.juniper.net/us/en/training/fasttrack/


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