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Hello all

I am new to this forum, and wanted to say hello! Also wanted some advise. I am split between network+ and security+. I want to do MCSA/MCSE. I am currently work on a helpdesk. I do basic network support as well.

Which one should I do? or should I do both before MCSA/MCSE

Thanks for any help

 

Welcome to CF

 

Neither to begin with. Start with the A+, N+, MCDST, have a pint and then re-assess.

 

Hi there and welcome

 

As @ wagnerk

I agree since.......
I just did the 291 classroom course and my N+ skills where an immense help, not only in understanding concepts but also completing the practice labs.

I you are going down that route my advise is therefore do Network+ first.

 

Hi, Thanks for the reponses and welcome messages. It makes sense, as the mention certs will give me the foundation I need to do the MCSA 70-270, 70-291 & 70-290 exams and I will also have certs that I can use towards gaining MCSA status.

I will continue studying the Network + as I have already started using Sybex books. OSI model chapter is abit diffcult to take in, But where there is a will there is a way!!!

Does anyone know any good books/sites/providers I can get practice questions from.

Will keep you posted on my progress

 

Hello & Welcome

 

Hi all,

Just had an interesting turn of events at work, as we are looking to move to office 2007 and upgrading exchange to 2007 as well as other projects over the coming year. We are having an expansion in my department. There are two teams being created. I am in the Desktop support team. I have therefore been given the chance to do extra training at the companies expense. My Manager has recommended MCDST, As with my earlier post I have started N+. I haven't told him I am studying this in case they withdraw the training offer. I am therefore going to put N+ on hold and do MCDST before going back to N+. What do you think? such I give up on N+ and just do self study and get MCSA certified on completing of my MCDST. Also can you give me any pointers on the best way to study for MCDST certifcation.

Finally training that the company is going to pay for result!!!!! lol

 

if you do the A+, N+ and MCDST then they count towards electives for MCSA.

 

I have just checked microsoft's website and they say that MCDST counts towards the MCSA so I think I will do the MCDST via the company and then take MCSA. Thanks for your help Bruce

 

Remember the A+ and N+ do aswell having those three are electives that you don't need to do for the MCSA.