Passed today

I passed the exam today too.

Used mainly the Sybex book, and read the Microsoft Press and Exam Cram books but only recommend the Sybex book. I used the Transcender Questions and recommend those, the Microsoft MeasureUp Questions are much more difficult than the actual exam, but a good product nonetheless

I also used the CBT Nugget, the guy in the video didn't put me to sleep like in some of the other CBT Nuggets.

Off to CCNA or 70-291, can't decide.

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Webmaster

Congrats!

Off to CCNA or 70-291, can't decide.

I'd go for 70-291 as with your other certs that would complete MCSA.

janmike

Congratulations!

spudnik

congrats and i agree with Johan complete your MCSA then move on

princess4peace

Congratulation on your pass. I will also advice you you to take to the webmaster advice on the next path to achieve your MCSA.

jescab

CONGRATZ dude and I will advice the same.

frankj1247

It's seems that it's unanimous to take the 291, I just started the CCNA, but I can put that on hold and finish the MCSA.

Just one question, does MCSA 2003 = Job, I thought about going for the CCNA because it seemed like that was more respected and better for getting an entry-level job. I'm in a non-IT job right now, but I want to get out asap to work in IT.

I'm more concerned about which cert will get me the entry level job asap.

Any advice is much appreciated.

Webmaster

It depends a lot of the current demand in your area, but in general I think MCSA 2003 can lead to a job sooner than a CCNA, especially if you don't have hands-on experience with Cisco equipment. Entry-level Cisco jobs are rare, very rare compared to enty-level desktop/sys admin/support jobs. Again, it differs per area so the best advice I can give is to check out the job vacancies in your area and see what is in demand.

Crucio666

congrats on the pass, i find the 290 pretty tough

frankj1247

thanks for the reply Johan, I appreciate your insight and we all value you alot in this forum.

I'm gonna do 291 instead of CCNA.

princess4peace

Best of luck in your decision