On a similar, though less lofty note, I know little about Windows outside of how to
make it nice in the IP/IPX world, yet I made it through the CCIE program. Getting to
Howards level is more of a lifelong battle :)
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On 8/7/00 at 2:01 PM Howard C. Berkowitz wrote:
>>SNIP
>>" everyone seemed to at least have an MCSE before attempting the cisco
>>route. Is this highly essential to succeed? "
>>SNIP
>
>Let's see...I can set the IP parameters on a Windows host. I have a
>reasonable understanding of the traffic effects. System
>administration on Windows? Nahhh.
>
>UNIX, MacOS, IBM MVS, VMS, sure, as well as assorted real-time code.
>Really Obscure Things like IBSYS, EXEC 8, IBM 1130 Disk Monitor,
>AHS-11, IBM 360 DOS, PRIMOS, etc....yep.
>
>Somehow, I have managed to eke out a networking existence.
>
>
>
>>
>>No, I dont believe it is highly essential... however, I believe most that
>>working in the Networking Infrastructure area have been brought up through
>>the LAN/Server Administration area.
>>
>>MCSEs should have a better understanding of the associated Windows
>>protocols. The same is true CNEs, they should have a better understanding of
>>the Novell networking model and protocols.
>>
>>It boils down to experiance.... not letters or certifications. Just like
>>anything else, you can work through the Cisco certifications with dedication
>>and commitment, but experience will make this much easier to relate to.
>>
>>Ed
>>
>>Edward Moss
>>CCNP, CCDP, CNE
>
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