Mike Sweeney wrote: > > One of the things I have seen of late with new CCNAs is the > fact they are clueless about anything beyond the router. This > is a real problem in the real world. For exxample, I have had > several "discussions" with the NT world about browsing issues, > WINS, DHCP and other Micorsoft tweaked networking issues. > Having the MCSE does help to give you some "authority" when you > say things about MS and how things need to be designed. In > order to manage a network or troubleshoot a network, you need > to know at the least, a high level understanding of ALL the > pieces in place. The MCSE will NOT make you an expert but it > certainly will fill in some blanks. I would also recommend some > time on a Linux box or Solaris box to see how a more "generic" > usagage of the TCP stack is implemented. Learn the diffs > between commands like ifconfig -a and ipconfig -a. Do you > really need the cert? not really but it does help. > > MikeS > www.packetattack.com
Mike and Dave, I agree to a great extent on what you guys are saying... my question that I have had for awhile is, will there be a time where you might be required or maybe the industry starts demanding people that know both network and NT? Maybe not high level on both, but if you have high level on 1, at least you need to have mid-level knowledge on the other. My thing always was that, like you guys are saying, the more you know the better and sometimes, having the knowledge of NT or its component will definitely help out... But will the employers take advantage of getting people that can do both or start requiring their network people do both??? Definitely, if you know the NT side, you can troubleshoot issues and design networks better since you are building and mainintaing the infastructure to run NT and other Apps and network operating systems on top of it.... Paul Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=23441&t=23332 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
