Please Advise..

jackal

Just passed my Network+ (846), and was thinking of going for the MCSA as I have the A+ and can use it as an elective. However, I was thinking I may actually go for the CCNA first as alot of the network+ stuff is still fresh in my brain and some of it may be the content of the CCNA exam..

Anyway..what do you guys outthere think?, please advise if u can..Many thanks

bdmst

I just recently passed the Network+ test and IMO CCNA would be the best thing to build upon. The material is "sort of" related to the Net+ and after the CCNA then I'll be thinking about looking towards a MCSA. Either route is a good one. The question is, what do you want to do with them? System Admin, or Network Admin? Two certs for two completely different jobs.

Webmaster

I agree, it really dpends on what you want to do. Although CCNA is a good addition to a MCSA/MCSE in a way that you can also perform basic router configuration being a sys admin.

Net+ and CCNA do have some overlap (15%-20%) but CCNA mainly builds on a Network+ level of basic netowrking knowledge. Basic networking knowledge itself is jsut a small part of CCNA, the major parts are about advanced subnetting, routing protocols, and basic router configuration.

jackal

Thanks for all of your valuable advice...I think i'll go for the CCNA, then look into the microsoft exams. By the way--Great site and the Network+ notes came in very handy for the exam,well done.. keep up the good work.

jackal