Originally posted by Falleron
Like you, I have been learning that cisco stuff! Its a pain isn't it! When I first started taking the tests I was getting in the 90's regularly. However, I now get in the 80's. Nevermind, its a pass. They better be around for a long time becasue I have put a lot of time and money into getting the qualification.
i is just spying on you guys
i have no interest in becoming a roving cisco techie as i am a microsoft roving field techie and i don't want to spread myself too thin
...with microsoft there is enough to learn and then have to implement and support before one can really call themselves a true network administrator
...a BS or MS degree or mcse just won't cut it in the silicon valley unless you want to be branded a "paper tiger"...all theory and no know-how...it is the kiss of death in this field to become a paper tiger, so get good experience in your lab at school or in your house before you even put out your first resume
trust this old 38 year old newbie...i learned the hard way and in silicon valley, so now i am back tracking and i am just a network engineer/analyst/help desk/client side/technician, but i don't dare call myself an administrator...that is usually the guy who has the very last say on a network...one that he/she usually designed and set up
all the non techies in a biz will call you a network administrator not knowing any other terminology
there is only one certification, network techie side, that is considered a season professional right out of school...that is the CCIE or cisco certified internetworking expert and it is known as the phd of the networking certifications...but after the CCNA, it's at least another five years for that designation
the silicon valley is brutal and letters behind names don't mean jack unless it says CEO or ccie (if you are a techie)