Hello Group. I read all that you guys wrote about this interesting issue about Linux Vs Cisco.
The following are the ideas in my mind: 1. I think this is more something about what you like to do, what you love to do. I currently hold several IT certifications (MCSE, MCDBA, CCNP, MCSA) and this is because one old and experienced systems engineer told me once "Diego, if you are feeling good doing your stuff, and you are good doing that thing, then go and try one certification exam), so I tought, hey you are right. So I started this race for the certifications and liked it because on those computer based exams I found the things that I do every day. If there is some Hat Certified Salesman(HCS) certification and you are an expert saling hats, then take the exam. By the way, for me the hardest one was the MCSE (cuz of the really tuff design exams). If the Cisco design exams are like MS design exams, goodbye to the CCDP. 2. If you are talking about money, it depends. Like some of you said, experience is THA THING. It depends WHERE you WORK. I know CCNPs that earn more than some CCIEs, even people who are not certified on anything but know how to get the job done, earn more. But if you love networking and I mean really love networking, go for the CCIE and learn about every old and new technology. Personally, I am now willing to pursue that cert cuz right know I am studying some new interesting stuff (wireless, ip telephony, Advanced Hacking Techniques (just kidding)) 3. Linux, what can I said about this little friend? I admit that I am a Microsoft kind of guy, I administer 18 MS servers and 2 Linux boxes which are serving as secondary DNS servers. I really like Command Line Interfaces, commands prompts or whatever you call it. So Linux for me is not as hard, but If the company you work for can afford Microsoft OSs, then go for it. Linux is getting more and more mature but does not have a clear support that you want for a production server. They don`t even standarize the Graphic Interface (Linuxers every single day discuss about which is better (KDE or GNOME). Linux has some serious security issues (Sendmail, Apache) and when there is a patch, sometimes the patch is installing the lastest version of the service (that`s something that a network or systems administration won`t like). Imaging installing a new release once a month. A lot of people are contributing on the Linus Project, but it is getting out of his hands. If we are talking about money again, a company that does not have Linux installed or not have plans to implement it, will find a Linux Engineer useless, the same for MS engineers on a 100% Linux shop. By now, I can`t recommend Linux for a mission critical production server. Tunning Linux is not easy but can be done. 4. Cisco, oh! Cisco, what can I say? I love Cisco. And the greatest device MR. Router. This guy is the 8th wonder!! Reliable. The Router is such a great device you know why? Because it does not have a hard drive!!! I hate HARD DRIVES. And I know some of you we`ll agree in this one. When you think that everything is under control, PUFF, a hard drive failure. So as Priscilla said, do Cisco Networking if you love it. Take a closer look to you router, think about all the technologies included in that dark case and I mean that this device is the creator of the Internet, the supporter for the Internet. For this reasons, Cisco Networking Professionals and Experts will always be needed. Internet is not going anywhere. Peace Diego Martinez Boque -- __________________________________________________________ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=66811&t=66811 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
