Net +/A+ or MCSA?

Hi there

Ive done a diploma course which includes a networking module so Ive got a good base in this

I was wondering from an employment point of view am I better doing Net +/A+ or MCSA?

Ive decided - I think to go the Microsoft route and not Cisco

Ill get the CBT Nugget disks and read book

What labs can I use?

Any help would be great
Noel

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Mishra

If you are completely new to the IT world and you are looking for a computer repair or helpdesk job then definitely go for the Net+/A+.

The MCSA itself is completely undervalued.

noel123ie

Mishra wrote:

If you are completely new to the IT world and you are looking for a computer repair or helpdesk job then definitely go for the Net+/A+.

The MCSA itself is completely undervalued.

Thanks ive a diploma in it support so have a basic knowledge of IT

Id like to get into sys admin would the MCPs /CCNA be better?

Thanks
Noel

Mishra

noel123ie wrote:

Mishra wrote:

If you are completely new to the IT world and you are looking for a computer repair or helpdesk job then definitely go for the Net+/A+.

The MCSA itself is completely undervalued.

Thanks ive a diploma in it support so have a basic knowledge of IT

Id like to get into sys admin would the MCPs /CCNA be better?

Thanks
Noel

Tough part about that is you can't go out and get your Microsoft or Cisco certifications and get a system administrator job. You are going to have to start out with a lower job if you have no experience. The Cisco or Microsoft certs actually hurt you when looking for ones of these jobs as they will feel like you shouldn't be applying for a helpdesk job.

Take a look at the A+ Net+ and MCDST and plan on trying to find an entry level job so you can start your way working up the ladder to get to the system administration job.

noel123ie

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Tough part about that is you can't go out and get your Microsoft or Cisco certifications and get a system administrator job. You are going to have to start out with a lower job if you have no experience. The Cisco or Microsoft certs actually hurt you when looking for ones of these jobs as they will feel like you shouldn't be applying for a helpdesk job.

Take a look at the A+ Net+ and MCDST and plan on trying to find an entry level job so you can start your way working up the ladder to get to the system administration job.[/quote]

ya good advice just have to take the slow boat

Thanks
Noel

undomiel

A+/N+ will help you in breaking into IT at the entry level. They also will count as an elective towards that MCSA (though not towards an MCSE) so you could view it as a stepping stone towards that route.

noel123ie

Hi there

I spoke to college lecturer who advised qualification I have would give me a higher level of knowledge than a+/net+

I was thinking of

Exam 70-290
Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment

Exam 70-291
Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Exam 70-620
Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring

Also doing Security + as an elective

What would you think of this does it really matter what mcps you do?

Or should I do the new 2008 Microsoft certification?

This will take 1-2 years meanwhile I can get a lower level job and learn as I go

Thanks
Noel

dvalenzuela

Mishra wrote:

If you are completely new to the IT world and you are looking for a computer repair or helpdesk job then definitely go for the Net+/A+.

The MCSA itself is completely undervalued.

Mishra when you say that MCSA is completely undervalued.. What are you referring to? Wha do u mean??

petedude

dvalenzuela wrote:

Mishra when you say that MCSA is completely undervalued.. What are you referring to? Wha do u mean??

I think what he means is, for all the work that goes into getting an MCSA, no one really pays attention to it or pays wages accordingly. For that effort, often times it's better just to go the whole route and get the MCSE.

I have lately started to see a few jobs listing MCSA as a requirement, though.

dvalenzuela

petedude wrote:

dvalenzuela wrote:

Mishra when you say that MCSA is completely undervalued.. What are you referring to? Wha do u mean??

I think what he means is, for all the work that goes into getting an MCSA, no one really pays attention to it or pays wages accordingly. For that effort, often times it's better just to go the whole route and get the MCSE.

I have lately started to see a few jobs listing MCSA as a requirement, though.

mmmm.... well this is not a good new for me.. because
I am bout to finish the mCSA, I m just missing 270(XP).. I was thinking to take a break and go for my MBA, and later on skip to W2008 Certs.... But In that gap at my MBA i want to able to get a good job... well we will see..

motogpman

I would suggest that you complete the MCSE. You are almost there. I am not sure how the education route/job market is in Ecuador, but it might be better to finish MCSE 2003 before it is phased out, not sure exactly when that is however. Just my .02 cents worth.

TravR1

I don't think the MCSA is that under valued. It lets employers know that you can work on Microsoft platforms without your eyes glossing over. You know terms, linguo, and what you dont know will probably pick up easily. And if you get your messaging or security with it then they know you know exchange MS security. Even if it takes a year it still looks sharp on the resume. Take the MCSA a long with some good professional references in technical support or something and you have a real shot at a Sys. Admin job, I would think.