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  • 07-12-2009 3:52pm
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    zazzz
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    What certs would you have to do to become a systems engineer


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    axer
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    zazzz wrote: »
    What certs would you have to do to become a systems engineer
    All and none.

    Working with *nix, OSX, Windows? What other software? Exchange? Active Directory?

    The list is endless.

    I would think as a base it might be a good idea to get or work towards an MSCE or MSCA or a Linux+, RHCE etc

    Its mostly about experience though i.e. you can have all the certs in the world and still not get hired.


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    zazzz
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    There goes that career what about security engineer any thoughts, just experience or can be 50/50


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    Standard Toaster
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    http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/start/start-career-student.aspx


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    briano
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    zazzz wrote: »
    There goes that career what about security engineer any thoughts, just experience or can be 50/50

    You'd need the ones for Systems Engineer PLUS the security ones. Good luck.


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    accensi0n
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    The general idea would be to get any IT job you can because on-the-job experience is key.

    Then get some entry level certs like CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+. Microsoft certs like MCP, MCSA. Cisco certs like the CCNA.

    Decide what interests you most and focus on that. i.e. Try to get a job in the field you're most intersted in and study for certs that match that field.


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