CCNA or 70-291 next?

[quadsevens]

I was wondering which exam you guys recommend I take next? I am currently only needing the 291 to get my MCSA but I am also looking to get my CCNA. For those of you who have both do you find that taking one first would benefit the other?

 

[DanMIS]

I studied for CCNA but haven't taken it yet. I passed 291, and there were a handful of questions on subnetting, but relatively few. The CCNA book method of doing subnet calculations is what I used to prepare for the 291.

Not a huge overlap, but I needed those 4 or 5 questions to pass!

Dan

CCA Citrix 4.0
MCSA: Messaging 2003
293 - passed

 

[Cstorms]

If you are so close to your MCSA why veer from the path and NOT get it.. If you put this on hold you may indeed weaken some of the areas that you are strong in. I cant see a reason not to take the limited amount of time it will probably take you (month or two maybe less) to get this cert with some proper study. After this you can change your sails knowing you can put your MCSA behind you. This is actually what I also have in mind, and with the 291 and S+ left I would in no way want to deviate from the path and jump into a new pond.

Cory

 

[quadsevens]

Well one reason would be to take the "old" ccna exam. Since I have the materials to train for that exam. I do not have the training material (CBT and practice exams) for the new version of the ccna. I think that I will have enough time to cram for the exam and take it before the 11-6 retirement date. The 291 is not going anywhere anytime soon. Also I believe that the CCNA goes into DNS, DHCP, Subnetting, TCP/IP, and the OSI model, some of which will also be covered on the 291.

I think I just answered my own question.

 

[DallasBPF]

Actually CCNA doesnt really go that indepth into DNS/DHCP if at all from what i do remember, but really into ACL's, Subnetting, OSI, troubleshooting, and configuration commands

Dallas, Texas
Telecommunications
CCNA, Net+
Working on MCSA, Convergence+, CCVP