Network+ without A+

[sysadmin123]

Here is my dilema. I'm a network administrator in my job and they are wanting to send me for some certs but don't want to spend a lot.

I have taken an A+ course about 2 years ago but never took the test to get certified.

Would it be ok to start of with the Network+ cert track as the A+ doesn't really apply much to my job does it. I mean I may do a little hardware fixing but anything too big I just take to our vendor to be fixed. What do you guys think?

 

[glister]

That could certainly work. Go with your strengths. Grab a copy of the Network+ exam objectives, gather some resources and jump right in. Best of luck.

A+,N+,S+,L+,I+,HTI+,e-Biz+,Security+,CETsr,CST,CNST,CNCT,CFOT,CCNT,CCTT,ACSP,ISA CCST3

 

[ntinlin]

I did the Network+ beta exam back in Decemember and finally got told I passed last week.

Exam seemed pretty easy to me and I spend a lot more time doing server and back end than networking.

CompTIA exams seem pretty expensive to me though.

If I remember correctly you can put A+ towards an MCSE or MCDSA qual. but not Network+.

 

[Wishdiak]

ntinlin,

Just to comment on your comment about Microsoft certification, the A+ and Network+ together count for the MCSA elective, but not the MCSE elective requirement.

Security+ would count as the elective for either, unless you choose to persue a specialization in Messaging (MCSA: Messaging or MCSE: Messaging).

There are no CompTIA exams that qualify as electives for MCDBA, unfortunately.

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/certifications.asp

Wishdiak
A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA: Security 2003

http://www.wishdiak.com

 

[sysadmin123]

Thx for the help guys. I might try reading up on the A+ and seeing if I can pass as two years ago I took some classes on it but never took the test.

 

[Kaycek]

Actually, they kind of qualify for the MCSE requirement, if you take the MCSA track and then pursue the MCSE (which most likely is more expensive) I think that the Security+ and the net+ would be the way to go though, because then you will have an idea about protecting the network....

Kaycek
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[thebully]

I think you will be OK passing the Network+ although I didnt have many hardware questions on mine. Well only questions related to Network specific hardware no questions that were more suited to A+ IMHO.

Watch out though I was really worried at one point in my exam because I had three obscure questions about Token ring in a row. I passed with a score of 820 just make sure you study I used the Sybex Network+ Study Guide, Mike Meyers Network+ Certification Passport and the Exam Cram Practice questions.

Looking to book Linux+ soon so that should be fun