Network Engineering

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As some of you know I have been going to do the A+ through a training provider but have come to the realisation that I self study through advice from the good people on here.

I am wanting to become a network engineer, not really wanting to do desktop support would the general concensious be that I do the A+ then N+ then an MCP in MS server or should I go for MSCE after that or something else.

 

Nothing wrong with desktop support its just that what I really want to do is working in a network engineer role, I know I may have to start in desktop support, but what I am more interested in the moment is what certs to get whilst looking for a job.

 

Cheers Sparky do the A+ and N+ count towards any part of the MCDST?

 

Would it not be a bit difficult to go from A+ straight to MCP?

 

If I decide to get virtual pc instead of getting a throw away computer how do I get the operating systems do I have to actually own them or pay for some sort of licence?

 

To be honest, it's nigh impossible to go straight into a network support job. You most *definitely* need experience in regards to the problems that users have with regards to network connectivity using their desktop PCs in a domain environment.

 

I will just concentrate on desktop support at the moment then?

Also with Virtual PC do I need the licenses or operating systems to use them?

 

Sounds like a plan.

Yes, you do need a valid license for whatever OS you use on the virtual partition. It works and operates (more or less) just like you're installing it on a fresh computer. Therefore, you need a legal copy of the OS.

 

Sorry to but in the thred, but Sparkey might have a massive point here.

I was planning to start the Net+ next but perhaps having "Microsoft Certified" on my CV or even stating that I am studying for it could help.

 

Ms Press MSDST books come with an evaluation copy of XP Professional vaild for 180 days!

 

Cheers Spilly but I already have xp pro as a spare OS but would like some older MS OS like Windows 98 and newer ones like vista or even server 2003