[Iin need of] ADVICE from EXPERIANCED NETWORKING PROFESSIONALS 2

[XoverIP]

Greetings to all.&nbsp;&nbsp;I currently have job experiance or credentials in the IS field.&nbsp;&nbsp;I have an exam on 20 july for Lucent Certified [copper/voice/data] Network Cabling Specialist certification.&nbsp;&nbsp;I have been studying for my CCNA as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am pleased to say that I plan on passing the CCNA exam in Sept.&nbsp;&nbsp;I know how to trouble shoot/upgrade/maintain PC's both in soft and hardware aspects.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wanting to be a networking professional, I know the CCNA cert. can have a big impact.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Q.)&nbsp;&nbsp;After getting my CCNA, what should I persue in terms of certification, that can have the most impact on making me more employabe?<br><br>I was thinking of getting my MCP, and working all the way up to MCSE from there.&nbsp;&nbsp;Or, would I be better off looking into getting Novell's CNA?<br><br>FYI:&nbsp;&nbsp;My carreer goal is to be either a LAN Administrator, or a Networking Technician.

 

[wybnormal]

As a current MCSE, I might recommend keeping on the Cisco track and get the CCND to put yourself ahead of many other CCNAs. Then get the MCSE. I take my own CCND test next week so I will have first hand experience with it. In a sea of certs, you need that edge of being a bit better then the rest.<br><br>JMHO<br><br>Mike

 

[gonzo1]

Mike,<br><br>Perhaps you could enlighten me on the CCND cert, as I am not familiar with that particular one. ¿Are you, by chance, referring to one of the CCDA, CCDP, or CCNP certs? <br><br>Thanks,<br><br>Joe<br> <p>Joseph Baugh<br><a href=mailto:jbaugh@aepnet.com>jbaugh@aepnet.com</a><br><a href=

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[XoverIP]

joe-<br><br>in reference to YbNORMALS remark on the CCND, i would think it iz a fair assumption dat mr/ms normal wuz in fact, probably reffering to the CCDA/CCDP certz.&nbsp;&nbsp;Being on my 3rd, current and up to date Cisco book, I believe I have read a lil sumptin sumptin sumptin on EVERY Cisco cert that iz available.&nbsp;&nbsp;I dont rember reading anything on CCND.<br><br>in light of your taking a look at this thread, and assummming that you actually are a security &WAN/LAN consultant, if you could take a minute er 2 to answer MY question on what YOU think might be advisable for my certification route...<br>...i would sincerely apprecirate your time in doing so<br><br>respekt<br><br>skoobe<br><br>//LOL @ yer fins!!\\

 

[wybnormal]

My comment about CCND was a mistype on my part and not paying close attention to my typing. Sorry for the unintentional confusion. <br><br>Mike