Passed SY0-401, where to now?
Good morning TE!
I am a long time reader/visitor but I haven't really posted much here. After studying for Sec+ on and off for over a year, I finally took it and passed. Used Darril's book as the main material along with a Udemy video. I'd say Darril's book is pretty much all you need to pass.
I know these topics have been discussed over and over in TE but I am somewhat in a unique situation. I work in a local community college as IT support and my duties include being a test proctor for PearsonVue, Prometric, Certiport and iBT. As a test proctor, I cannot take any Cisco or Microsoft exams until 6 months from the date I resign from proctoring, which I will be doing in a few days. CompTIA also have changed their restrictions for proctors few months ago to something similar to Cisco and Microsoft. CompTIA has given a grace period for proctors until the end of June (this is what pushed me to finally take Sec+ and I will be resigning by the end of the month).
So the long story short, I cannot take Cisco and Microsoft exams until February of 2016. Since I will be resigning before their new policy kicks in, I am allowed to take CompTIA exams. I am more interested in Sys Admin path but still debating. I'm also looking to change jobs soon too. What would be a good certifications to shoot for next? As a reference, I have A+ and Sec+ without a college degree. I am about 30 credits away from getting my bachelors in Information System Management.
I am a long time reader/visitor but I haven't really posted much here. After studying for Sec+ on and off for over a year, I finally took it and passed. Used Darril's book as the main material along with a Udemy video. I'd say Darril's book is pretty much all you need to pass.
I know these topics have been discussed over and over in TE but I am somewhat in a unique situation. I work in a local community college as IT support and my duties include being a test proctor for PearsonVue, Prometric, Certiport and iBT. As a test proctor, I cannot take any Cisco or Microsoft exams until 6 months from the date I resign from proctoring, which I will be doing in a few days. CompTIA also have changed their restrictions for proctors few months ago to something similar to Cisco and Microsoft. CompTIA has given a grace period for proctors until the end of June (this is what pushed me to finally take Sec+ and I will be resigning by the end of the month).
So the long story short, I cannot take Cisco and Microsoft exams until February of 2016. Since I will be resigning before their new policy kicks in, I am allowed to take CompTIA exams. I am more interested in Sys Admin path but still debating. I'm also looking to change jobs soon too. What would be a good certifications to shoot for next? As a reference, I have A+ and Sec+ without a college degree. I am about 30 credits away from getting my bachelors in Information System Management.
2022 Goals: [PCNSE] [JNCIS-SP] [JNCIS-SEC] [JNCIS-DevOps]
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NetworkNewb
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If you're interested in the Sys Admin path, you should either start studying for the MCSA 2012 or RHCSA depending which environment you like. Set up a test environment and start studying now and once your 6 months expires pass those tests right away! -
ypark
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Thanks for your input NetworkNewb. MCSA 2012 is definitely one of the certs I will go for once I am eligible to take it. I am looking for other relevant certification I can study for in the mean time.
Do you have any recommendations as far as other certs I can get right now? I was looking at VMWare and Linux+. How difficult are these exams and are they worth it as far as securing a better job is concerned? Any other certifications I should be aware of and consider?
Again, thanks in advance for your reply.2022 Goals: [PCNSE] [JNCIS-SP] [JNCIS-SEC] [JNCIS-DevOps] -
sheiky
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Congrats..!
I am starting my MCSA 2012 from this week on. I recently fiished VCA-DCV also. I advise you to try VCA-DCV and Linux Foundation courses where you can take the exams online. My two cents.!
https://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/plan.cfm?plan=41162&ui=www_cert
https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-linux-linuxfoundationx-lfs101x-2 -
Jamesweb
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Congrats on your Pass on Security+!Currently working on CCENT/CCNA and CAPM
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ypark
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Thanks for all the responses!
sheiky: Congrats on VCA-DCV! How did you prepare for the exam and do you have any tips? I am leaning toward VCA-DCV as my next cert but I have no idea where to start. Any books or online resources you can point me to? I do have ESXi 5 at work that I can tinker around with too.2022 Goals: [PCNSE] [JNCIS-SP] [JNCIS-SEC] [JNCIS-DevOps] -
sheiky
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Thanks. You have to finish VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals from VMware (free)
https://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/courses.cfm?ui=www_edu&a=det&id_course=189018
I also went through CBT Nuggets VCA-DCV training course.
https://www.cbtnuggets.com/it-training/vmware-vca-dcv
Finally give a practice test via VMware website around 15 questions.
https://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrSurvey/assess.cfm?item=49245&refer=0&p=0&ui=Full
I think you should be good. Good Luck. -
Dakinggamer87
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Congrats!!
*Associate's of Applied Sciences degree in Information Technology-Network Systems Administration
*Bachelor's of Science: Information Technology - Security, Master's of Science: Information Technology - Management
Matthew 6:33 - "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
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ypark
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Thanks. You have to finish VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals from VMware (free)
https://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/courses.cfm?ui=www_edu&a=det&id_course=189018
I also went through CBT Nuggets VCA-DCV training course.
https://www.cbtnuggets.com/it-training/vmware-vca-dcv
Finally give a practice test via VMware website around 15 questions.
https://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrSurvey/assess.cfm?item=49245&refer=0&p=0&ui=Full
I think you should be good. Good Luck.
Wow that's awesome. I'll get started on those right away. Thanks! Did you use any other material to study for VCA-DCV?2022 Goals: [PCNSE] [JNCIS-SP] [JNCIS-SEC] [JNCIS-DevOps]
