New to IT.

I have always been into computers but have never had the opportunity to work
in the field. I just started in Tech support for gateway computers and
thinking about going back to school to obtain an A.s in Networking
Administration and I have an option for MCSE or Cisco and am not sure which
way to go.

I also know that along the way I will have the opportunity to obtain the A+
and net +, can someone explain all these certifications and let me know what
to do to break in to the field?

CrushesBeforeItCuts
Mon Feb 07 08:49:12 CST 2005

ChrisSellsHomes wrote:
> I have always been into computers

What, like checking email and playing solitaire

I just started in Tech support for gateway
> computers

You have my sympathies

and thinking about going back to school to obtain an A.s in
> Networking Administration and I have an option for MCSE or Cisco

Wow that's like a license to print money.

can someone explain all these certifications and
> let me know what to do to break in to the field?

I won't explain the different certs because I don't spoon feed noobs but
I'll give you some advice. If you want to work in this field learn to do
your own research and always remember Google is your friend.
--
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Link to the product removed to confuse the N00bs

Neil
Mon Feb 07 12:08:53 CST 2005

did you hear "CrushesBeforeItCuts" <doom_mcngp38@nospam.com> say in
news:uMadnfCr0JV14prfRVn-oA@prairiewave.com:

> If you want to work in this field learn to do
> your own research and always remember Google is your friend.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-MEN!

And since you had the were-with-all to find the communities page at MS
(hereafter known as "the Newgroups Luser Interface") you _SHOULD_ be able
to find a friggin' search button on the same page, or a link called
learning...

--
Neil MCNGP #30

- The most useful tool for dealing with management types is, of course,
an automatic weapon.

Consultant
Mon Feb 07 13:06:18 CST 2005

yeah, but how many points you get for selling my home?

"ChrisSellsHomes" <ChrisSellsHomes@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:16FD24BA-9F8B-4A77-BF68-45486527346E@microsoft.com...
>I have always been into computers but have never had the opportunity to
>work
> in the field. I just started in Tech support for gateway computers and
> thinking about going back to school to obtain an A.s in Networking
> Administration and I have an option for MCSE or Cisco and am not sure
> which
> way to go.
>
> I also know that along the way I will have the opportunity to obtain the
> A+
> and net +, can someone explain all these certifications and let me know
> what
> to do to break in to the field?

molsonexpert
Mon Feb 07 13:18:22 CST 2005


"Consultant" <consultant_mcngp@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:uH#IcgUDFHA.1040@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> yeah, but how many points you get for selling my home?
>
> "ChrisSellsHomes" <ChrisSellsHomes@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:16FD24BA-9F8B-4A77-BF68-45486527346E@microsoft.com...

We're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all
know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anybody want to see second prize?

Second prize is a set of steak knives.

Third prize is you're fired.

steve.

Neil
Mon Feb 07 13:19:39 CST 2005

did you hear =?Utf-8?B?Q2hyaXNTZWxsc0hvbWVz?=
<ChrisSellsHomes@discussions.microsoft.com> say in news:16FD24BA-9F8B-
4A77-BF68-45486527346E@microsoft.com:

> can someone explain all these certifications

I can....but I wont

--
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- Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean no-one's out to get you.

kpg
Mon Feb 07 14:39:31 CST 2005

"ChrisSellsHomes" <ChrisSellsHomes@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:16FD24BA-9F8B-4A77-BF68-45486527346E@microsoft.com...
> I have always been into computers but have never had the opportunity to
> work
> in the field. I just started in Tech support for gateway computers and
> thinking about going back to school to obtain an A.s in Networking
> Administration and I have an option for MCSE or Cisco and am not sure
> which
> way to go.
>
> I also know that along the way I will have the opportunity to obtain the
> A+
> and net +, can someone explain all these certifications and let me know
> what
> to do to break in to the field?

Real Estate is a much better field.

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Visit www.MCNGP.com to find out who delivered
the medical school cadavers to the alumni dinner!

Neil
Mon Feb 07 14:58:05 CST 2005

did you hear "kpg" <ipost@thereforeiam.com> say in news:eENJXUVDFHA.1084
@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl:

> Real Estate is a much better field.

I hear corn fields are nice too

--
Neil MCNGP #30

- Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

kpg
Mon Feb 07 16:50:48 CST 2005

>> Real Estate is a much better field.
>
> I hear corn fields are nice too
>

I once saw a farmer outstanding in his field.

--
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Visit www.MCNGP.com for a chance to win!
Good judgement comes from bad experience.
Alot of that comes from bad judgement...

Bobby
Mon Feb 07 18:31:03 CST 2005

Hi ChrisSellsHomes,

If you are going back to school, try obtaining a networking degree or
something of that sort. It should cover a wide range of technologies that are
current and have a fair coverage of multiple vendors.

Should you manage to break into the field, you will know better what cert to
pursue. Basically MCSE is more focus on the MSFT server technology while
CISCO is more focus on their networking technology. A+ and Network+ is kind
of basic cert from a vendor neutral body called CompTIA but some might find
it rather challenging.

Hope this helps.

Bobby

"ChrisSellsHomes" wrote:

> I have always been into computers but have never had the opportunity to work
> in the field. I just started in Tech support for gateway computers and
> thinking about going back to school to obtain an A.s in Networking
> Administration and I have an option for MCSE or Cisco and am not sure which
> way to go.
>
> I also know that along the way I will have the opportunity to obtain the A+
> and net +, can someone explain all these certifications and let me know what
> to do to break in to the field?

Spot
Tue Feb 08 07:23:06 CST 2005

Bobby,

Nice of you to answer his questions to point him in the right direction.

This is my first visit to the Microsoft Newsgroup area. I figured this would
be the place to get serious answers to questions, rather than the usual
flippant responses you get from other public groups. Guess I was wrong, aside
from yourself.

Thanks!!!!

"Bobby" wrote:

> Hi ChrisSellsHomes,
>
> If you are going back to school, try obtaining a networking degree or
> something of that sort. It should cover a wide range of technologies that are
> current and have a fair coverage of multiple vendors.
>
> Should you manage to break into the field, you will know better what cert to
> pursue. Basically MCSE is more focus on the MSFT server technology while
> CISCO is more focus on their networking technology. A+ and Network+ is kind
> of basic cert from a vendor neutral body called CompTIA but some might find
> it rather challenging.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Bobby
>
> "ChrisSellsHomes" wrote:
>
> > I have always been into computers but have never had the opportunity to work
> > in the field. I just started in Tech support for gateway computers and
> > thinking about going back to school to obtain an A.s in Networking
> > Administration and I have an option for MCSE or Cisco and am not sure which
> > way to go.
> >
> > I also know that along the way I will have the opportunity to obtain the A+
> > and net +, can someone explain all these certifications and let me know what
> > to do to break in to the field?

Neil
Tue Feb 08 09:56:27 CST 2005

did you hear "=?Utf-8?B?Qm9iYnk=?=" <Bobby@discussions.microsoft.com> say
in news:2CACF489-59E7-46B7-A2A8-42F6057508E9@microsoft.com:

> CompTIA but some might find
> it rather challenging.
>

HAHAHAHA...oh I'm sorry you were serious. here let me laugh harder

--
Neil MCNGP #30

- Brother Maynard! Bring out the Holy Hand Grenade!

JaR
Tue Feb 08 10:08:28 CST 2005

In microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse, =?Utf-8?B?U3BvdA==?= climbed on a
soapbox & opined:

> Bobby,
>
> Nice of you to answer his questions to point him in the right
> direction.
>
> This is my first visit to the Microsoft Newsgroup area. I figured this
> would be the place to get serious answers to questions, rather than
> the usual flippant responses you get from other public groups. Guess I
> was wrong, aside from yourself.
>
> Thanks!!!!

Here's link that may be a great help to both you and Bobby.

http://tinyurl.com/5bnfn

You're welcome!!!!

--
JaR
Thug 10110
Click on MCNGP.com and increase your self-view!

Ronathospice
Tue Feb 08 14:59:06 CST 2005

Well let's see....you have always been into computers....perhaps you might
have even discovered the INTERNET. It has a wonderful thing on it called a
SEARCH ENGINE. Try www.google.com and do some snooping around before you
come into this site and expect to be spoonfed all the answers.

"ChrisSellsHomes" wrote:

> I have always been into computers but have never had the opportunity to work
> in the field. I just started in Tech support for gateway computers and
> thinking about going back to school to obtain an A.s in Networking
> Administration and I have an option for MCSE or Cisco and am not sure which
> way to go.
>
> I also know that along the way I will have the opportunity to obtain the A+
> and net +, can someone explain all these certifications and let me know what
> to do to break in to the field?

Ronathospice
Tue Feb 08 15:01:07 CST 2005

don't worry about him...it was a momentary lapse..called a brain F@rt!!!

"Spot" wrote:

> Bobby,
>
> Nice of you to answer his questions to point him in the right direction.
>
> This is my first visit to the Microsoft Newsgroup area. I figured this would
> be the place to get serious answers to questions, rather than the usual
> flippant responses you get from other public groups. Guess I was wrong, aside
> from yourself.
>
> Thanks!!!!
>
> "Bobby" wrote:
>
> > Hi ChrisSellsHomes,
> >
> > If you are going back to school, try obtaining a networking degree or
> > something of that sort. It should cover a wide range of technologies that are
> > current and have a fair coverage of multiple vendors.
> >
> > Should you manage to break into the field, you will know better what cert to
> > pursue. Basically MCSE is more focus on the MSFT server technology while
> > CISCO is more focus on their networking technology. A+ and Network+ is kind
> > of basic cert from a vendor neutral body called CompTIA but some might find
> > it rather challenging.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Bobby
> >
> > "ChrisSellsHomes" wrote:
> >
> > > I have always been into computers but have never had the opportunity to work
> > > in the field. I just started in Tech support for gateway computers and
> > > thinking about going back to school to obtain an A.s in Networking
> > > Administration and I have an option for MCSE or Cisco and am not sure which
> > > way to go.
> > >
> > > I also know that along the way I will have the opportunity to obtain the A+
> > > and net +, can someone explain all these certifications and let me know what
> > > to do to break in to the field?

Keyboard
Tue Feb 08 16:51:11 CST 2005

Yeah... The internet... you know, that thing that Al Gore
invented?!?!



>-----Original Message-----
>Well let's see....you have always been into
computers....perhaps you might
>have even discovered the INTERNET. It has a wonderful
thing on it called a
>SEARCH ENGINE. Try www.google.com and do some snooping
around before you
>come into this site and expect to be spoonfed all the
answers.
>
>"ChrisSellsHomes" wrote:
>
>> I have always been into computers but have never had
the opportunity to work
>> in the field. I just started in Tech support for
gateway computers and
>> thinking about going back to school to obtain an A.s in
Networking
>> Administration and I have an option for MCSE or Cisco
and am not sure which
>> way to go.
>>
>> I also know that along the way I will have the
opportunity to obtain the A+
>> and net +, can someone explain all these certifications
and let me know what
>> to do to break in to the field?
>.
>

ews
Wed Feb 09 16:56:57 CST 2005

ChrisSellsHomes wrote:
> I have always been into computers but have never had the opportunity to work
> in the field. I just started in Tech support for gateway computers and
> thinking about going back to school to obtain an A.s in Networking
> Administration and I have an option for MCSE or Cisco and am not sure which
> way to go.
>
> I also know that along the way I will have the opportunity to obtain the A+
> and net +, can someone explain all these certifications and let me know what
> to do to break in to the field?
Get a full 4 year degree in computer science, some experience, and every
cert you can.. maybe in 6 years you can be an admin =) .. ps, dont be
afraid to learn linux, it helps.