Network+

[gravyflex]

I recently had a conversation with a collegue of mine about the merits of attaining the Comptia Network+ certification. Is contention is that it makes no sense as he is going after CCNA and MCSE. I don't agree with him at all as I find that the skills that Network+ teaches is invaluable. I Wanted to know what you all think. Also is there anyone who is currently pursuing this certification?

[Greatis]

well gravy based on what I've seen the CCNA is basically the network plus using Cisco products... not necessarily the same format but you basically come out with the same skills...

[tech_guru]

Let me try put it how I see....

If you have minimal networking skills it is recommended that you do Network+ before tackling CCNA...

On the other hand...

If you have a fair deal Networking experience and are comfortable with the OSI model, you can go straight for CCNA.

[Nastrodamus]

Let me try put it how I see....

If you have minimal networking skills it is recommended that you do Network+ before tackling CCNA...

On the other hand...

If you have a fair deal Networking experience and are comfortable with the OSI model, you can go straight for CCNA.



Well said.

[Greatis]

that could be true tech_Guru but i doing the CCNA course now and most people in the class had little or no Network experience. :) just food for thought... If your doing it on your own you may want to do the Network+ first yes but if you're going to attend a class well the CCNA starts from scratch so it does not matter...

[Cue]

Also, if you have MCSE i think gettin Network + is redundant.
After all, Network+ is a prerequisite for attaining a MCSA once combined with other core Microsoft courses.

Plus, how hard can it be to learn OSI model...i would advise anyone to just go for CCNA after reading a book or two. Sitting the actual exam isnt that important to qualifications boosting when you plan on attaining CCNA (or have the MCSE in hand).

[rodalembs]

The only thing i would and is that Network+ plus is a vendor-neutral introduction to networks and it is a good start to understanding theoretical networking concepts wether yu plan to persue a Microsoft or CISCO certification path.

[gravyflex]

For me the fact that Net+ is vendor neutral is a strong point but the exam also cover material that is either not covered in CCNA or is skimmed over. I accept that you can use refrence text to cover the extra material and the Network+ study guides make for excellent reference. I'd argue then that it can't hurt doing the exam if you can afford it. Recently I read the the Sybex CCNA training guide and quite a number of things were unclear to me eg. cabling, WAN technologies and connections.

After reading the Network+ study guide I was pleasantly surprised by how much information it contained. I'm now able to understand the physical topology at work in more intrecate detail. I have now found a new respect for the Network+ certification.

[Virus_NCU]

where is the CCNA course and exam offered?

[rodalembs]

Course

www.isecurityja.com

http://www.heart-nta.org/ Cisco Academy (http://www.heart-nta.org/heart4/vtdi2/Programmes/Cisco/Cisco.asp)

I am not sure if TrainXX is still in operation

Exam Centres
Any VUE center in JA
Software Trainning Centre
New Horizons
TrainXX
InforServe
Sun Computers

[kilaj1]

Thats the thing, What I ahve noticed about Comptias exams, is that there more of a stepping stone into other fields, I normally tell people new to IT to try the A+ first, and from there decide which field you want to go into. I personally took the A+ exam, and passed :), and I am not persuing my Education in the NEtworking side of IT.

N+ Is, I think, the first step to going into the Networking side of IT. This doesn't mean you have to take the exam but the cource does provide a very good "overview" of networking principles. But as Greatis said there are people who did not have an understanding of networking, I dont know if they are having a hard time keeping up, but in my opinion if you have an understanding of the objectives in N+ CCNA should'nt be too hard to get into.


For me the fact that Net+ is vendor neutral is a strong point but the exam also cover material that is either not covered in CCNA or is skimmed over. I accept that you can use refrence text to cover the extra material and the Network+ study guides make for excellent reference. I'd argue then that it can't hurt doing the exam if you can afford it. Recently I read the the Sybex CCNA training guide and quite a number of things were unclear to me eg. cabling, WAN technologies and connections.

After reading the Network+ study guide I was pleasantly surprised by how much information it contained. I'm now able to understand the physical topology at work in more intrecate detail. I have now found a new respect for the Network+ certification.

[psimpsonjr]

i am doing still casue i wann venture into networking so it cool for me to do it rite also i am doing it at infoserv it that good as well