2011 Certification Plans

Dr IT

I didnot manage to reach my Last years goal but i clearly know where i made a mistake

My Goals for this Year

• Windows 7 Configuration ( 680)
• Windows - 7 Administrator ( 685)
• Take my 291 - to Complete my MCSA
• Renew my CCNA ( planning on my CCNA Security )

Will try to squeeze in some Ubntu Training as well

Good Luck to evrybody on their Goals

Armor149

Mike-Mike wrote: »

what are you using for your MCDST?

The MS Press Books, MCDST-Self-Paced-Training-70-271 and the MCDST-Self-Paced-Training-70-272 .

Mike-Mike

Armor149 wrote: »

The MS Press Books, MCDST-Self-Paced-Training-70-271 and the MCDST-Self-Paced-Training-70-272 .

this board seems to be a fan of those, I went to every bookstore around and I could find no books on MCDST anywhere.... so I just ordered the Sybex off of Amazon... it's one book instead of two, so it's less pages and less money... that and Sybex has gotten me through all 3 of my CompTIA certs... so I went with my gut and my wallet... but I would like to see those books... maybe I'll see if the library has one

DoubleD

My Plans are just to keep working on Windows 7 got about half way through the book so far will need to go over some of it again still got a long way to go before Im ready. Then I will see how I find the exam see how I get on then after that I might do the basic MTA: Microsoft Technology Associate exam on the server one but not 100% sure yet just got to see how the Windows 7 one pans out!

L0gicB0mb508

well I think I'm going to do GPEN and CISSP this year.

Beach

First post here. I have been lurking for a bit.

I am hoping to take care of the following:

CCENT
CCNA

Then get a start on the MCITP.

Monkerz

Hopefully acquire CCNP and continue racking up the experience.

jmritenour

Looks like CCNA is going to be my first of 2011. I was going to try to take it this week, but the holidays have seriously derailed my final week prep, and I'm just not motivated right now. I think getting back into a normal routine will help me get back on track, and I'll probably take it the 2nd week in January.

Then it's finish up MCSE (293,294 + 298, and maybe 299 for security spec), and get started on my work at WGU. I got my transcript evaluation the other day, and was pleased to find that my certs are knocking out the bulk of the IT course load, and I've got a bit of the basic college coursework done thanks to some credits from the AS I never finished. Really looking forward to being a college student again - with my mind actually focused on it this time!

N2IT

Monkerz wrote: »

Hopefully acquire CCNP and continue racking up the experience.

+1

The only one I know for sure is the experience.

I switch up so much it's not even funny. I can't begin to tell you how many half read books I have. MS DB 2008, MCDST, Linux+ etc LOL

I really don't know what I plan on. Right now the only IT app that I am really focusing in on is Excel. Other than that I am debating, debating, and more debating.

Mike-Mike

N2IT wrote: »

+1

The only one I know for sure is the experience.

I switch up so much it's not even funny. I can't begin to tell you how many half read books I have. MS DB 2008, MCDST, Linux+ etc LOL

I really don't know what I plan on. Right now the only IT app that I am really focusing in on is Excel. Other than that I am debating, debating, and more debating.

I just got finished with Chapter 1 of the Sybex MCDST book.... I start work on January 10th, my goal is to finish the book by then.... the next two days will be the deciding factor

Anonymouse

I'll be doing Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7 and Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7.

Technito

My plans are:

MCTS: Windows 7
MCTS: Windows Server 2008
MCITP: SA and EA
CCNA: Security


I've been considering VCP, but not sure yet at this point. Also gaining more experience and knowledge in network security is something I'm looking to accomplish as well.

brownwrap

I took and passed Sec+. It was my first certification test, and if it hadn't been for the job requirement, wouldn't have taken it. But it got me used to studying again, so I'd like to continue. First off I'll go for Linux+. Before starting Sec+ took a SkillSoft test and failed it. I studied to the point that I would score in the 80-90 range. I took SS for Linux and passed right off the bat, but I will continue to study to up the score. Depending how I do on Linux+, I'd like to get LPI 1,2, and3.

In the back of my mind, I'm also considering CISSP, since the next level up from where I am at would require it.

twodogs62

My goals:
LPI-1
70-640. Learn about AD and 2008
Apple snow leopard basic exam.
Start studying for sscp.
Considering starting wgu - masters in information assurance

I think it is good to have goals and road map. I usually find if I get one cert per year it s sufficient. Cost has to be considered too. For instance no way would I try to do sscp and cissp in one year. Just the exams alone are lots of money.

IRONMONKUS

My goals for this wonderful year are to get my CCNA, work my way further into my Bachelors, and change career paths! I'm in desktop support now, but want to stick my thumb out and catch a ride on the wild networking side.

ibcritn

IRONMONKUS wrote: »

My goals for this wonderful year are to get my CCNA, work my way further into my Bachelors, and change career paths! I'm in desktop support now, but want to stick my thumb out and catch a ride on the wild networking side.

With CCNA, heck even CCENT you will have no problem. Good Luck!

IRONMONKUS

ibcritn wrote: »

With CCNA, heck even CCENT you will have no problem. Good Luck!

That's great to hear!

It looks like with my degree, WGU is changing the format for the CCNA, changing the requirements into the two tests instead of just the one. So looks like I will be getting my CCENT first and then the CCNA. I think I like that path better coming from a background of little to no network experience.

I do some networking stuff at work, but it's mostly the physical layer (using a toner to trace from the jack to the switches, patching cables from patch panel to the switches, reset access points, etc...). I help the networking team (even though it's not my job, it's great experience) with the campus I cover as a Desktop Tech.

Sorry to go off topic... back on topic... I'm getting my CCNA!!!!

Turgon

take the lab exam by christmas 2011

darkplayer

After reading various threads on MCSA/MCSE/MCITP, I've decided to go for MCSA and then drive on from there. Here's a rough draft of what I'm looking at, more likely tweak it if I read or hear more changes to M$ cert's.

2010 - Comptia - All Done
A+ (2009 Edition) - BR0-003
Network+ 2009 - N10-004
Security+ 2008 - SY0-201

2011 - MCSA/CCNA/CCNP
70-620 + CCNA = Currently Studying
70-290
70-291 + CCNP

2011 - MCSE
70-293
70-294
70-297 0r 70-298

2011 - MCTS
70-236

2011/2012 - MCITP
70-622
70-640
70-642
70-646

UPDATE:

Just added CCNA/CCNP and MCTS to the list.

chopsticks

darkplayer wrote: »

After reading various threads on MCSA/MCSE/MCITP, I've decided to go for MCSA and then drive on from there. Here's a rough draft of what I'm looking at, more likely tweak it if I read or hear more changes to M$ cert's.

2010 - Comptia - All Done
A+ (2009 Edition) - BR0-003
Network+ 2009 - N10-004
Security+ 2008 - SY0-201

2011 - MCSA
70-620
70-290
70-291

2011 - MCSE
70-293
70-294
70-297 0r 70-298

2011/2012 - MCITP
70-622
70-640
70-642
70-646

We have very similar goals ..... all the best !!

N2IT

Mine are set for the year.

70-680, 70-290, & 70-291. I plan on getting these 3 before the end of the year.

Mike-Mike

N2IT wrote: »

Mine are set for the year.

70-680, 70-290, & 70-291. I plan on getting these 3 before the end of the year.

no MCDST?

darkplayer

chopsticks wrote: »

We have very similar goals ..... all the best !!

After looking at your list, I noticed I was missing MCTS 70-236 and I could double up on CCNA with 70-620. Thx for the !!!

shaX 07

My goals for 2011 are as follows:

70-680
70-686

To achieve MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7.

I haven't decided what I want to do after that, I may end up shooting for MCITP: EA but i'm not exactly sure what I want to do next.

bmtuser

I have been checking out many of the people's plans on here and it seems my plans look very similar. I have to finish up my MCITP:EA and get Cisco certified.

2011
CCENT
CCNA
70-640
70-643
70-647
CIW JavaScript Specialist

And if all goes well, start WGU by the end of the year.

Dakinggamer87

My certification plans for 2011 are getting my MCP by the end of January then deciding whether to pursue MCSA/MCSE or MCDST next.

Pratt2

70-680
70-686
ccent
ccna

ipchain

So far my goals are as follows:

2011

Q1: GCIH (Jan 4th) , GCIA (Sometime after GCIH)
Q2: GPEN, CCNP Route
Q3: GSEC, CCNP Switch
Q4: CCNP TSHOOT, Work on SANS Gold Paper

Goals might change depending on school workload as I am actively pursuing a M.S degree in Information Assurance and Security from Capella University.

cisco_certs

ipchain wrote: »

So far my goals are as follows:

2011

Q1: GCIH (Jan 4th) , GCIA (Sometime after GCIH)
Q2: GPEN, CCNP Route
Q3: GSEC, CCNP Switch
Q4: CCNP TSHOOT, Work on SANS Gold Paper

Goals might change depending on school workload as I am actively pursuing a M.S degree in Information Assurance and Security from Capella University.

How is Capella Univ compare to WGU? any reviews? why did you pick capella rather than WGU?

I want to know since im looking for a masters degree also.

ipchain

cisco_certs wrote: »

How is Capella Univ compare to WGU? any reviews? why did you pick capella rather than WGU?

I want to know since im looking for a masters degree also.

I can't really speak for WGU since I am not familiar with it. I chose Capella mainly because the M.S Information Assurance and Security specialization was built around the domains of CISSP. In addition, Capella has also been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

I simply found the above very attractive back then when I was searching for the 'right' school to attend to.