CompTIA certs as electives for MCSA Windows 2000 CompTIA Security+
or CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA A+ or CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Server+ Although the above count towards MCSA Windows 2000, none of the above count toward MCSE except Security+. This means that if you are going to pursue MCSE, Then you have more tests to take. Might as well get the Microsoft Exams out of the way to save some time. And A+ is hardly ever a requirement for employment unless you are an entry level help desk rep, even then, it is not "required". I would recommend all individuals "entering into" the computer field take an A+ class. People that have 10+ years of experience really do not need it as their experience proves the level of knowledge. Even Network+ is for entry level network administrators (which I am not), I am only taking it to make sure I know what I need to know from the OSI Layers to TCP/IP and IPX/SPX. Even though an entry level net admin knows how to connect an Ethernet cable to a switch, it does not make him/her knowledgeable on the intricate workings of the entire network model. Network+ class and cert will help anyone understand "how it all works" My .02 worth Jeromey -----Original Message----- From: Jason Newman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 10:41 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [sclug-generallist] certs You may want to consider taking the A+ or the Server+ if you plan on pursuing your Microsoft Certifications. If you have Network+ and either A+ or Server+, Microsoft recognizes these and counts these towards different certifications which helps considerably. Jason ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeromey Hannel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 8:49 AM Subject: RE: [sclug-generallist] certs > I am taking Network+ on Wednesday. Wish me luck. The only reason is > to prove that I know the material. I mean I should, I have been in > this field for ever. > > I probably will not take A+ as I do not believe I need to. > > > Jeromey > > -----Original Message----- > From: 02fun-u2 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 3:36 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [sclug-generallist] certs > > > > i currently don't have any certs but an looking to start small like a+ > i took a practice test and killed it. been working it for 10+ so i > hope so. maybe looking at some bigger certs as well. back when i > worked at the big cow i started to get mcse (now mcse nt4) but got > layed off. > > > > study material that would be good. > > > > also just wanted to get a feel for what others are doing, heading. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com > The most personalized portal on the Web! >
