Is this a good path to go?

shrimpjuice

I was thinking about how to start my cert path, i wanted to start with a test that is entry level to build some confidence and to build some foundation. I also wanted to set a path so that each test would kind of help with the test after that, for example, ill take the net+ and go off to my CCENT/CCNA or take the server+ to build the MCSA/MCSE.

What i would like to do as a career path would be network security.

I would like to know if this path of cert taking would be good to follow? What should i add or what should i take out?

A+ Essentials
A+ 602 IT Technician

Network+

CCENT
CCNA

Security+

MCP
70-270 Windows XP

Server+

MCSA
70-290 Windows Server 2003
70-291 Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
70-284 Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 - Elective

MCSE
70-293 Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
70-294 Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
70-298 Windows Server 2003 Network Security

dynamik

That seems like a good start. However, if you're putting the MS stuff off until the end, you might as well plan on taking the Windows 7/Server 2008 exams. You probably won't get to those until a year or so from now, and it'll probably take you 12-18 months to complete the track. I'm sure there will still be plenty of demand for Server 2003 and MCSEs. The knowledge isn't going to hurt you, but it may not be the best use of your time. Just something to think about.