Network+,Server+,Security+ within 4 months???
geeksquad09
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ve took the preperation classes for all the certifications listed in the title of the thread. however starting WGU for this fall for their BS in Information Technology - Networks Administrationobtaining these certs could help me as far as waiving some classes out . With 3-4 hours of studying each day for the next 4 months could these certs be obtainable upon starting class.
Currently Studying for Network+, Server+, and Security+
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earweed
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It seems reasonable given the time frame. Net+ and Sec+ only took me a few weeks each to study for.
One question though..What class would the Server+ cert get you to waive?No longer work in IT. Play around with stuff sometimes still and fix stuff for friends and relatives. -
geeksquad09
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It seems reasonable given the time frame. Net+ and Sec+ only took me a few weeks each to study for.
One question though..What class would the Server+ cert get you to waive?
Im not sure i will have to ask. I just remember speaking to him yesterday he sent me a list of certifications that waiver certain classes, and Sever + waives out AJV1 aka (Server Administration). not 100% sure
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earweed
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I checked and it waives ABV1 (operating systems) which is probably a good move for you to take Server+ to waive it.No longer work in IT. Play around with stuff sometimes still and fix stuff for friends and relatives.
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brad-
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FWIW i spent about 4 weeks each, studying about 4 hours a day for the A+ and N+ exams. I'd say you need more time for Sec+ given the cost and % to pass. Can you do it - yes, but i'd hate to rush one and lose the $$ on a fail.
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geeksquad09
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It seems reasonable given the time frame. Net+ and Sec+ only took me a few weeks each to study for.
One question though..What class would the Server+ cert get you to waive?
Went up to Barnes and Noble and grabbed a copy of "Mike Meyers Certification Passport Network+ 3rd Addition, and Exam Cram Security PlusCurrently Studying for Network+, Server+, and Security+
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Mike-Mike
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why not just start WGU sooner and take the certs on their dime? WGU is gonig to have you take CIW and A+ before Network+ or Security+ and i think that's a good idea...
the school I went to had me take HDI and ITIL before A+/Net+ and it was a pretty good primer, but now that I'm studying CIW for WGU, it really covers a wide base of info from A+, Net+, and Security+.
I would think once you got CIW down pat, then went to + all that info would just build from there and take you on to Network+ and Security+.
Is there a reason you're delaying WGU until the fall?Currently Working On
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geeksquad09
Member Posts: 177
why not just start WGU sooner and take the certs on their dime? WGU is gonig to have you take CIW and A+ before Network+ or Security+ and i think that's a good idea...
the school I went to had me take HDI and ITIL before A+/Net+ and it was a pretty good primer, but now that I'm studying CIW for WGU, it really covers a wide base of info from A+, Net+, and Security+.
I would think once you got CIW down pat, then went to + all that info would just build from there and take you on to Network+ and Security+.
Is there a reason you're delaying WGU until the fall?
I have a summer class at my current school im takingCurrently Studying for Network+, Server+, and Security+
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kurosaki00
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around 560 hours of study/4 months
sounds like a reasonable time for 3 certs.
Specially if you already know basic or are familiar with the concepts.
If you are a total "n00b" to I.T. then no, I dont think is enough.
If you know the basic and you are a very well self disciplined person, I'd say go for it.
But then again, have this as a goal, dont beat yourself into it.meh -
Overdash
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geeksquad09 wrote: »ve took the preperation classes for all the certifications listed in the title of the thread. however starting WGU for this fall for their BS in Information Technology - Networks Administrationobtaining these certs could help me as far as waiving some classes out . With 3-4 hours of studying each day for the next 4 months could these certs be obtainable upon starting class.
Dude,
I think you are giving CompTIA certs too much credit. In 2010 I got all three in 3 months because 2011 was the deadline of which they would start having to be renewed. I beat the deadline and am certified for life but really it was easy for all three. All you need is those $30 mike myers passport books.
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rogue2shadow
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For Security+ I would still suggest this book:
Amazon.com: CompTIA Security+: Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-201 Study Guide (9781439236369): Darril Gibson: Books
Some new objectives have been added to the SY-301 but I didn't see anything on the objectives sheet that couldn't be wiki'd.
http://www.comptia.org/Libraries/Exam_Objectives/CompTIA_Security_SY0-301.sflb.ashx <-- SY-301 Objectives (Current Security+ exam)
I believe that Security+ will take the shortest time of the three but it all depends on your familiarity with the terms and your experience. Network+ and Server+ shouldn't be too bad; the only thing I would say is that the Network+ is a very broad exam so keeping the material contained and organized is essential. Kurosaki (Ichigo :P) is right though; at the end of the day it comes down to your experience with all the material.
End Answer: Is this doable in four months? I think you can do it if you put your mind to it!
