what computer certs do u fellas have, if any

**decadbal** · 12-02-2005, 10:19 AM

im currently taking A+ hardware and software, then net plus and then security plus. anyone have these, and how valuable are they

**kloter1** · 12-02-2005, 05:42 PM

a+, n+, security+, xp admin, network admin.

a+ hardware is cake, software is a little harder. if you study hard over a weekend you can pass it no problem. security+ is tougher than the other 2. just make sure you know it through and through. i have to get these certs in order to continue in my degree at school.

**305GUY** · 12-02-2005, 05:48 PM

I'm lost?? are these courses to get certified in?? if they are how long are they and do any universties offer them or is it a tech school thing.?

**TheMudMan** · 12-02-2005, 06:34 PM

I have my MCSE (Windows NT), A+, Bunch of Compaq, IBM, specific certs, CNE

I never took any classes for my certs. Just bought the books and took the tests. I got my MCSE and A+ all in 4 months. I was a consultant at the time and they needed so many MCSE certs to keep a contract.

I've been doing IT work since 96

**kloter1** · 12-02-2005, 06:38 PM

hey mud what kind of IT do you do?

**TheMudMan** · 12-02-2005, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by kloter1

hey mud what kind of IT do you do?

I do a lot of Windows, Unix, Linux, SUN, HP-UX server admin work. I do support for a R&D lab at my company.

**Alex2** · 12-02-2005, 07:27 PM

I have MCSE, CCNA, and CCNP

**Rob** · 12-02-2005, 07:37 PM

DOes everyone in here wear glasses?

**Alex2** · 12-02-2005, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by bigrob33

DOes everyone in here wear glasses?

No, I don't.

**305GUY** · 12-02-2005, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by bigrob33

DOes everyone in here wear glasses?

LMAO. i wear contacts, but i'm not certified in anything computer related.

**305GUY** · 12-02-2005, 07:41 PM

this thread makes me want to further my edumacation.

**TheMudMan** · 12-02-2005, 08:15 PM

I wear a pocket protector

does that count

**kloter1** · 12-02-2005, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by TheMudMan

I do a lot of Windows, Unix, Linux, SUN, HP-UX server admin work. I do support for a R&D lab at my company.

thats cool. im in school for network engineering and i have about 4 months left. i cant wait to graduate and get a real job. how has the field been?

**max2extreme** · 12-03-2005, 12:40 AM

i have lots of experience but no certs yet. just started on my a+ last week cuz its mando. then ill work on network+ cuz its mando. ive taken unix admin classes, c++ classes, perl classes, computer forensics classes, ccna classes... just never taken any certs. certs look good on paper, but experience is worth more...thats what ive found to be true at least.

**FranKieC** · 12-19-2005, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by 305GUY

I'm lost?? are these courses to get certified in?? if they are how long are they and do any universties offer them or is it a tech school thing.?

I have Net+ A+ Novell Mcse and I am studying for Cisco..

**FranKieC** · 12-19-2005, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by decadbal

im currently taking A+ hardware and software, then net plus and then security plus. anyone have these, and how valuable are they

Dude do yourself a favor and skip Net+ and just get your MCSE and then CCNA or CCNE

**aspengc8** · 12-21-2005, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by max2extreme

certs look good on paper, but experience is worth more...thats what ive found to be true at least.

You are correct to an extent. Alot of company's will ask for a certain cert to weed out during a hireing process. Just get the cert(s) for the areas you work in. Myself, I have Network + (pointless), CCNA, CCNP..because I work on mainly cisco gear. Been in the IT/Telco industry for a good 9 years now. Right now I mainly work on Cisco SONET gear.

**ironmike250** · 12-21-2005, 05:18 PM

A+, Net+, security+, and a very feeble attempt at the CCNA.
Mad props to everyone who passes that one!

**aspengc8** · 12-21-2005, 05:57 PM

ironmike, you should see the new CCNA exam, I heard its nutz. We have a guy at work that had 2 cracks at it in the last month. Score- Test: 2 Worker: 0

Good thing I took it while I was still in college (and the test was alot easier).

**CarbonCopy** · 01-17-2006, 11:58 AM

I really hate certs... But, to be fair, I think they can help someone if you are trying to break into the field.

**macktownmac** · 01-27-2006, 04:52 PM

MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, Sun Solaris Certified Admin, A+, Net+, Security+ , working on my CCSP,
Certs are alright, I hate when you have to rewrite every few years.

**CarbonCopy** · 01-30-2006, 04:37 AM

What I always thought was funny was that the vendors are the ones that say you need the certs to be proficient with their product.

**Dally** · 01-30-2006, 05:25 AM

mcse + internet (IIS)((NT)
A+, N+
CCA (Citrix admin)
Lots of IBM hardware/proprietary software certs for desktop/server hardware
Helpdesk analyst cert, from the "helpdesk institute" which was really hard actually...i failed it the first time...LOL

ive been workin with computers for over 10 years

**CarbonCopy** · 01-30-2006, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by Dally

mcse + internet (IIS)((NT)
A+, N+
CCA (Citrix admin)
Lots of IBM hardware/proprietary software certs for desktop/server hardware
Helpdesk analyst cert, from the "helpdesk institute" which was really hard actually...i failed it the first time...LOL

ive been workin with computers for over 10 years

Nice bro! And 10 yeas in IT is no small feat.

**Panzerfaust** · 01-30-2006, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Alex2

I have MCSE, CCNA, and CCNP

There you go..got the real certs.

So far i have my networking degree but no certs..i find the A+ is a waste of time as my degree alone holds more water than that, the certs i am interested in are CCNA (to start) and possibly MCSE if a job required it.

**jdspinna** · 02-08-2006, 11:32 AM

I have A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+, MCP, CNA, ACDT and ACTC.

**Bulkcut** · 02-14-2006, 02:43 PM

i am working on A+ and then NET + and eventually Linux + i just started in IT

**stee** · 03-28-2006, 12:22 PM

Im just on the end of My A+. listening to you lads on about the Net+ i wont hang about getting it out of the way so i can get on to my CCNA

**Alex2** · 03-28-2006, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by muriloninja

There you go..got the real certs.

So far i have my networking degree but no certs..i find the A+ is a waste of time as my degree alone holds more water than that, the certs i am interested in are CCNA (to start) and possibly MCSE if a job required it.

Thanks man. I'll throw the big party once I get my Ph.D. by the end of summer, hopefully.

I'm still waiting for my journal papers to appear!

**Jredwine** · 03-30-2006, 12:00 AM

A lot of IT people here! I have my MCSE (NT & 2k), CCNA, CCA (Citrix), and A+. I am an independent consultant for small biz's. Been doing it for about 9 years. I still think experience counts more, but a lot of hiring folks don't know this, so it always helps to get your foot in the door.

**zimmy** · 03-30-2006, 03:30 PM

i got mcse nt and 2k , ccna, cna (novel), and A+. Been slacking on getting teh 2k3 upgrade. Been working in IT for 6 years. I'm a systems administrator.