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darknight

There seems to be so many certificates, what one do you actually start with?

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scheistermeister

What do you want to do?

darknight

Further my knowledge in OS repair, and quite keen to learn server and network technology

nicklauscombs

I'd suggest starting with CompTIA's A+

scheistermeister

nicklauscombs wrote:

I'd suggest starting with CompTIA's A+

Tech109

Agreed, definitely start with A+ certification, then from there consider Network+ and by then hopefully you have some work experience under your belt and can think about more advanced or specialized certs. (Microsoft, Cisco, etc.)

darknight

I've had a look at the A+ exams and some of the questions seem prehistoric. Are the current exams more upto date or will I have to go back to the old books too

Tyrant1919

Current exams are more up to date then what you've probably seen.

A+ is a great start.

RickQ

Just another voice added to the masses.

I did A+ first to cover basic hardware/OS troubleshooting (along with some customer service skills), then N+ for more in-depth networking.

I passed my A+ in February and I can tell you that most of it was based on Windows XP and newer technologies. I think I may had had 1 or 2 question on things like IRQs.

Check out CompTIAs website for more details, but I think you will find they keep the test up to date.

royal

A+ then Network+. Then start with 70-270 (Windows XP) if going towards the Microsoft realm or CCNA if going towards the Cisco Realm.

cbigbrick

royal wrote:

A+ then Network+. Then start with 70-270 (Windows XP) if going towards the Microsoft realm or CCNA if going towards the Cisco Realm.

NetAdmin2436

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A+. I think the A+ stuff on this site is a bit outdated indeed, but the real test has up to date stuff. You can go with preplogic, transcender, sybex, cbt nuggets, ect..They all have up to date stuff.

http://certification.comptia.org/resources/objectives.aspx

Free (up to date) study guide.
http://www.cramsession.com/certifications/comptia/a-2007.asp

Tyrant1919

Wonder when Net+ will include 802.11n.