New Member

Discussion in 'New Members Introduction' started by hamiltonwilliams, Aug 27, 2007.

  1. hamiltonwilliams

    hamiltonwilliams New Member

    4
    0
    0
    Firstly, thanks for a great informative site.

    I have recently decided to gain some qualifications within the IT sector. I currently work in the role of Sales and IT manager for a private holiday park in the UK.
    I have a great interest in computers, software and hardware alike.
    I have dismanteled and built several computers from scratch so I have a basic knowledge of how they work, however I am now learning the correct names of all the different components!! Part of my job role is to maintain all the workstations within the business, currently 11, do hardware upgrades/maintainence, software installation/upgrades, troubles shooting networked printers and all that other menial type of stuff. I also have basic knowledge of servers, currently using Server 2003, adding users/computers and configuring email addresses, low level sort of stuff.
    So this is why I ended up here, I want some quallifications to enforce my position as IT manager.
    I purchased the CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, Deluxe Edition: Exams 220 601/602/603/604 and the MCDST self pased training kit.

    Am I going in the right direction and are there any other book you can recommend, most of you say the Meyers book (for the A+)

    Many thank for any feedback :D
     
    WIP: A+, MCDST
  2. greenbrucelee
    Highly Decorated Member Award

    greenbrucelee Zettabyte Poster

    14,292
    265
    329
    Hi Welcome :D

    There are two books I can recommend for the A+:CompTIA A+ certification all in one exam guide 6th edition and PC Technician street smarts by James Pyles.

    An old PC would also do.
     
    Certifications: A+, N+, MCDST, Security+, 70-270
    WIP: 70-620 or 70-680?
  3. hamiltonwilliams

    hamiltonwilliams New Member

    4
    0
    0
    Thanks, I will look them up. Already have a couple of old PC's lying around at work. TA.
     
    WIP: A+, MCDST
  4. stuPeas

    stuPeas Megabyte Poster

    774
    12
    76
    Welcome. I'm guessing you are an F1 fan. Did you get into it pre, or post Hamilton??:D
     
    Certifications: C&G Electronic, CIW Associate (v5).
    WIP: CIW (Website Design Manager)
  5. hamiltonwilliams

    hamiltonwilliams New Member

    4
    0
    0
    Have been interested in both for years but only recently decided to take IT further after job promotion in May. Thanks for interest!
     
    WIP: A+, MCDST
  6. BosonMichael
    Honorary Member Highly Decorated Member Award 500 Likes Award

    BosonMichael Yottabyte Poster

    19,183
    500
    414
    Welcome!
     
    Certifications: CISSP, MCSE+I, MCSE: Security, MCSE: Messaging, MCDST, MCDBA, MCTS, OCP, CCNP, CCDP, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, CNE, SCSA, Security+, Linux+, Server+, Network+, A+
    WIP: Just about everything!
  7. Kitkatninja
    Highly Decorated Member Award 500 Likes Award

    Kitkatninja aka me, myself & I Moderator

    11,139
    555
    383
    Hi & welcome to CF, good luck on your course/exam :)

    -ken
     
    Certifications: MSc, PGDip, PGCert, BSc, HNC, LCGI, MBCS CITP, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCE, A+, N+, S+, Server+
    WIP: MSc Cyber Security
  8. tripwire45
    Honorary Member

    tripwire45 Zettabyte Poster

    13,493
    180
    287
    Now I'm blushing. :oops:
     
    Certifications: A+ and Network+
  9. Theprof

    Theprof Petabyte Poster

    4,607
    83
    211
    Hey and welcome to CF!
     
    Certifications: A+ | CCA | CCAA | Network+ | MCDST | MCSA | MCP (270, 271, 272, 290, 291) | MCTS (70-662, 70-663) | MCITP:EMA | VCA-DCV/Cloud/WM | VTSP | VCP5-DT | VCP5-DCV
    WIP: VCAP5-DCA/DCD | EMCCA
  10. Bluerinse
    Honorary Member

    Bluerinse Exabyte Poster

    8,878
    181
    256
    G'day and welcome to CF 8)
     
    Certifications: C&G Electronics - MCSA (W2K) MCSE (W2K)
  11. wizard

    wizard Petabyte Poster

    5,767
    42
    174
    Hi there and welcome 8)
     
    Certifications: SIA DS Licence
    WIP: A+ 2009
  12. hamiltonwilliams

    hamiltonwilliams New Member

    4
    0
    0
    Many thanks for all your welcoming words. Nice to know there are so many with the same interests, it always helps to know you are not alone!! Thanks again.
     
    WIP: A+, MCDST
  13. greenbrucelee
    Highly Decorated Member Award

    greenbrucelee Zettabyte Poster

    14,292
    265
    329
    Its always good to have recommendations, you deserve it.
     
    Certifications: A+, N+, MCDST, Security+, 70-270
    WIP: 70-620 or 70-680?

Share This Page

Loading...
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.