after network+ what?

indubasu

I am sitting for the network + soon and am wondering what exam to take after that. Should it be A+ (I don't have it yet), Security+ or MCP (70-270)? plz suggest/advise. From a career point of view which of these would help me to move forward and make myself more marketable? u guys r soooooo helpful. I am so glad i found this site .....

raied

It depends which way you want to go. You leaning towards an MCSA? CCNA / CCNP? NCP?

indubasu

going towards MCSA/E

gravyjoe

raied wrote:

It depends which way you want to go. You leaning towards an MCSA? CCNA / CCNP? NCP?

I agree Raied.

gigione

apply your network+ and A+ certifications towards your MCSE, I would also use the Security+ for the MCSE: Security

indubasu

Security+ itself counts as an elective for MCSA/MCSE right? In that case if I take security + (which I am very interested in) do I still need to take A+?
The elective choices for MCSA/MCSE are:
A+ AND Network+

OR

Security+

Am I right?

dagger1x

For MCSA you can use a combination of A+ and Net+ as an elective. This combination cannot be used for an elelctive in MCSE

Security+ can be used for an elective for MCSE

qsub

I'd go for security. Security is pretty interesting so after taking it, you might decide you want your CCNA over the MCSA/E. I mean, why not just wait a bit for the MCSA since Vista is coming out.. Really that's what I'm waiting for anyways.

Megadeth4168

I don't know if this is true or not, but I've heard that the security+ is good to take after studying and passing the network+ because they are simialr in some ways.... I should say that I've heard that there is a decent ammount covered in the security+ that is also covered in the network+. If this is true then it would be helpful to already be in that mindset and go for the security+....

Can anyone who has taken both net+ and security+ confirm or deny this?