Is the CCNA Data Center too new to consider pursuing?
thatguy67
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I am trying to get into the IT field. I am going to take the CCNA:RS in a month and will be taking the VCP5-DCV exam in December or January (when I complete my training). I want my focus to be on data center networking and virtualization.
My main question: do any employers even recognize the CCNA: Data Center specialty? Resume-wise, would it be better to just be a solid CCNA:RS with a knowledge of Nexus and DC skills? I think if the DC exam doesn't require the RS (or at least the CCENT) like all the other specialties, there are likely a lot of redundancies if I get both certifications. I looked over the syllabus and watched some CBT's and they cover a lot of the same subject matter. I'm not too excited to spend the money to pass a similar exam twice.
Also, if I'm just getting into the IT field, would the CCNA be enough? On the contrary, would too many specialty certs with no experience make me seem suspicious/****-chump?
My main question: do any employers even recognize the CCNA: Data Center specialty? Resume-wise, would it be better to just be a solid CCNA:RS with a knowledge of Nexus and DC skills? I think if the DC exam doesn't require the RS (or at least the CCENT) like all the other specialties, there are likely a lot of redundancies if I get both certifications. I looked over the syllabus and watched some CBT's and they cover a lot of the same subject matter. I'm not too excited to spend the money to pass a similar exam twice.
Also, if I'm just getting into the IT field, would the CCNA be enough? On the contrary, would too many specialty certs with no experience make me seem suspicious/****-chump?
2017 Goals: []PCNSE7 []CCNP:Security []CCNP:R&S []LCDE []WCNA
Comments
Most people will recommend that you go out and get any IT job to start gaining experience. I don't think data center is going to make you stand out for an entry level position. However if your talking about a career change and you are currently in a stable job then your choices might be different.
In this case you might have some justification for specializing before making the switch knowing you can be picky and afford to wait out a good opportunity.
Good Luck!
Yeah the college is located near a military base and apparently they get a lot of graduates working for them. I was considering making a Security+ vs. CCNA Security thread, only because I'm wondering if a vendor-based cert, despite having the DoD 8570, would be disadvantageous.