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dlx509dlx509 Member Posts: 21 ■□□□□□□□□□
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hi everybody, i just signed up for this site and i really love it because of all the good infos and the knowledge that you guys have in the IT world.
im currently taking a CST (computer support technician) class, my goal for now is to get certified in: A+ - Network+ - IT Technician- Security+ - Help Desk and Depot.
i need some advice please tell me the best way to get to my goal.
Goal for 2013:
[ ✔ ] ICND1 [ ✔ ] ICND2 [ ✔ ] Network+ [ ✔] SSCP [ ✔ ] Security+

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  • mikej412mikej412 Member Posts: 10,086 ■■■■■■■■■■
    dlx509 wrote: »
    i need some advice please tell me the best way to get to my goal.
    Exercise, eat right, and get plenty of sleep. And then every other waking moment live computers, breathe computers, be the computer. And come back here when you need a study break or have a specific question you need some help with.

    Welcome to the TechExams.net forums. :D
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  • janmikejanmike Member Posts: 3,076
    Welcome to the forums!
    "It doesn't matter, it's in the past!"--Rafiki
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  • thomAZthomAZ Member Posts: 50 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Schedule the test! When your ready of course. It seems like my biggest problem is I don't schedule the test so I really never take studying as serious as if I had a deadline. Schedule the test a couple months in advance, depending on how prepared you are, and see if that helps get you motivated to study.
    In Progress: Currently enrolled in WGU: Studying for Net+

    Degree: A.A.S Electronic Systems Technology
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  • unsupportedunsupported Member Posts: 192
    mikej412 wrote: »
    Exercise, eat right, and get plenty of sleep. And then every other waking moment live computers, breathe computers, be the computer. And come back here when you need a study break or have a specific question you need some help with.

    Welcome to the TechExams.net forums. :D

    Naw, you need to train, eat your vitamins, say your prayers, and be a good little IT-Maniac. :)

    You can do this relatively inexpensively. First, go to your local library. They are guaranteed to have A+ books and DVDs. It is a good solid intro into computers and a solid beginning certification. Study, study, and study. Go to the A+ forum for specific books. I've read over some of them and I like those big red ones, Exam Prep, Exam Cram? One of the two.

    Good luck! Stick around and learn. You seem to have the desire.
    -un

    “We build our computer (systems) the way we build our cities: over time, without a plan, on top of ruins” - Ellen Ullman
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  • AldurAldur Member Posts: 1,460
    Welcome to the forums!

    My advice would be to say that certification is not a sprint, its a marathon. Pace yourself and you will do well. Burn out is a major factor for me and many other people here. Do as much studying as you can but don't forget to relax and enjoy life every once in a while.
    "Bribe is such an ugly word. I prefer extortion. The X makes it sound cool."

    -Bender
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  • veritas_libertasveritas_libertas Member Posts: 5,746 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Welcome!
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  • stephens316stephens316 Member Posts: 203 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Here is track for you :

    Network + March 15
    Security + April 15
    70-680 MCTS: Windows 7 May 30
    CCENT June /July 30
    70-640: MCTS: Active Directory, Configuring August
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    Current Studying : GPEN |GCNF|CISSP??
    Current Reading : CISSP| CounterHack|Gray Hat Hacking
    Completed 2019 : GCIH
    Free Reading : History Books
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  • billybob01billybob01 Member Posts: 504
    Its a Big welcome from me too.....
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  • captobviouscaptobvious Member Posts: 648
    Welcome to TE! icon_thumright.gif

    Don't be afraid to lean on the people here, lots of good folk. Ok and you'll meet dynamik sooner or later! :D
    WIP
    CCNA:S

    Don't be a dumper!
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  • phoeneousphoeneous Member Posts: 2,333 ■■■■■■■□□□
    stephens316 wrote: »
    Here is track for you :

    Network + March 15
    Security + April 15
    70-680 MCTS: Windows 7 May 30
    CCENT June /July 30
    70-640: MCTS: Active Directory, Configuring August

    I highly disagree on this track for a beginner. It's too much in too little time.
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  • veritas_libertasveritas_libertas Member Posts: 5,746 ■■■■■■■■■■
    phoeneous wrote: »
    I highly disagree on this track for a beginner.

    I don't necessarily disagree with the path but speed I definitely disagree with. You can ingest and spit out information in one month maybe, but to truly understand what you are reading? That I highly doubt.
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  • KaminskyKaminsky Member Posts: 1,235
    Welcome aboard.
    Kam.
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  • phoeneousphoeneous Member Posts: 2,333 ■■■■■■■□□□
    veritas_libertas wrote: »
    I don't necessarily disagree with the path but speed I definitely disagree with. You can ingest and spit out information in one month maybe, but to truly understand what you are reading? That I highly doubt.


    That's what I meant, its way too much to absorb in just a few months.
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