Networking Certifications

Advice on Certs and networking career

I was promoted from a tech support position to an entry level NOC Tech position in my company. I don't have a degree or any certs and I have no experience with networking. Right now I mostly monitor NMS alarms and work tickets. Not really any networking invlolved but networking is where I want to...

Best router to practice on for CCNA

I am currently attending a Cisco Networking Academy instituion with the goal of obtaining my CCNA. I would like to purchase a router to practice on. The 1800 series is quite expensive but i Have seen 800 series routers cheap on ebay. I saw a brand new 802 for $99. Are the 800 series good for...

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Is CCNA recognized as an Associates Degree???

DNS issue within the local network

Dear members of this site, I am presently doing CCNA and took some exams of MCSE 2003 track. I have a very important question to ask, it is actually regarding a DNS issue within the local network. If there are 2 Computers (ComputerA and Computer B) both are connected to a switch making a...

After earning a CCNA, which certification is best for job security?

I am currently getting my CCNA and would like to do one of the Cisco professional courses after. Which one would you recommend in terms of job security and money? I have been told CCVP is a good option, but I am not sure.

Is a Microsoft certified database administrator (MSDBA) certification course good with my SQL Server experience?

I am working in a data migration team on SQL Server. I am planning to do the Microsoft certified database administrator (MSDBA) course. Please let me know if this certification matches with the line of work I am doing, or if there is a more preferable certification that would contribute to my SQL...

Is this network certification path good for an aspiring ethical hacker?

Hi there! :D I am a student that's currently getting a degree that focuses on networking and ethical hacking. I am working to earn a few certifications while holding a part time job for experience. From beginner to expert, I am aiming to achieve the following certifications (in order): 1) CompTIA...

What certifications would help me switch from network engineering to administrator?

I have two years of experience as a technical support analyst for Elsevier employees where we had access to Elsevier servers through Citrix Metaframe. I worked on Active Directory in creating accounts (Mail and File) on Windows Server 2003. I have an engineering background. I have not had any...

Which network security certifications would you recommend and why?

I have currently finished a degree in Information Science from Bangalore, and I'm looking forward to a career in networking. Though Bangalore is known as the IT hub, I'm somehow not attracted towards the IT sector. I want to do something more security related. The CCNA and MCSE certifications are...

CCNA 640-802

I had completed ny CCNA last month. Now i am studying for CCNA Global Exam. Eventhough i studied, i forget most of the things and concepts. I am having exam on January 17th. Please tell me the easy way to clear the Global Exam(Exam Essentials)?

Suggestions and guidance for IT courses/career

Hi david, I m vaibahv from india i jus saw ur blog n info about ur courses. I want sum suggetions from u.....i m doing Bs.IT n i have don basic networking course(TCP/IP) n m doing job from last 4 yr but b coz of i dont have any cirtification i dont get the sallary i want... so now m 23 yr old n...

What is the difference between a collision domain and broadcast domain?

what is the difference between collision domain & broadcast domain?

Is paying a training school worth the money to obtain certifications?

Hi, I am currently considering enrolling in an IT training program that supplies all training and materials along with the testing for 7 certifications (A+, Security+, MCTS, MCP, MCSA, CCENT & CCNA) Everything is included in the tuition along with a new computer to do the training on. The cost is...

Finding a good institution to pursue a CCIE certification

I am looking for an institute in South India to pursue a CCIE certification. How do I narrow down my options and figure out which institution has a well-equipped lab with experienced faculty?

Does an A+ certification hold any value anymore?

Is A+ worth anything anymore now that wireless LANS and WANS are the standard user method of computing? Most people are on laptops, PDA's or some other mobile device. Does it still makes sense to become A+ certified nowadays?

confusion in networking

i have MCSA 2003 and i interested in ccna & red hat certification but i am not making right decision which certification i do ,when to give me grate opportunity in IT industry and benefit my carrier i know IT filed so varied both certification is required which certification for best my.

Which SAP certification will benefit my Cisco certification?

I have recently completed my cisco course which consisted of my CCNA, CCNP, COMPTIA SUITE(A+,N+,Server+,Sec+), LINUX, ORACLE, SOLARIS, JAVA, MS VB and WINDOWS. I have been reading on SAP and Have been interested it, What certfication with SAP can i do that will benefit me as i enjoy the networking...

What course precedes Cisco's CCNA exam?

I learned about computer hardware 8 years ago and I don't have any experience with it. Now I want to get CCNA certification. Is there any course before starting the CCNA? Please advise me. Thank you.

Right way to do CCNA

HI, I have recently completed Polytechnic Engineering in Computer Science & Post Graduate Diploma in IT. Now I want to complete the CCNA, Please tell me how should i PROCEED & which study material & BookI should consult. Thanks Mir A

Which certs should I take first?

Hi everyone, completely new here so.. Here goes my question. I'm currently taking a diploma of Cyber and Digital Security, which covers on networking and ethical hacking (all very lightly). After this Diploma, I'm planning to head more into the network and security side (following the steps of my...