Red Hat Certification or CCNP

Jacktivated

Hi everyone. I'm at a crossroads (yet again) and wondering if someone can weigh in with some good advice.

I've always been interested in learning Linux. I'm wondering if I should obtain the RHCSA and possibly the RHCE, or get the CCNP (R/S) and pick up linux later, more as a hobby than a career move? Which of these two possible paths would be most beneficial and would the Red Hat certification/knowledge compliment my CCNA well? I realize I could ultimately do both, but even if I did, I still need to figure out which way to go first.

Thanks very much.

DoubleNNs

I think Linux knowledge would compliment networking knowledge extremely well. And systems knowledge would go well with your VCP, regardless of the OS.

I recommend going with what you're most interested in currently. If Linux peaks your interest more at the moment, go with that. If the CCNP is more interesting to you at the moment, go with that. Whichever one is left out, you can do 2nd.