ML,
Your point is well stated, but a little misplaced. A CCNA is the bottom level cert.
You are comparing it with MCSE and a higher Unix cert. That is not a fair comparison.
You should compare the MCSE with a CCNP and in the case of the Unix Guru, probably a
CCIE.
But with that said, I think you have the correct idea by saying that the knowledge of
the server part of the equation will make a network engineer much more valuable.
Rob
ML wrote:
> I would like to reply to this, I have a very good friend that is a UNIX
> guru, makes a ton of cash and is very respected in the industry. Recently he
> did some studying and took the CCNA and passed. He does not need the cert
> to earn more, mainly because it does not make a difference. But he did tell
> me that it gave a different perspective on how the network runs and how his
> piece of the pie is affected. I do think that someone that has knowledge of
> servers and admin to include networking even at the basic level makes a
> better technician. CCNA is a nice deal but not really that great a cert, I
> know plenty of folks that make a much better living as a server tech than a
> CCNA, the CCNA is only one part of a larger picture. I would easily hire
> someone that has a very good overall knowledge of the network, servers and
> other devices. Granted that sometimes a specialist is what you want but
> lets face it, folks that can do many things are a better bet.
>
> My Rant.
>
> ML
> Manny Akintayo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > one has very little to do with the other.
> > I would recommend that you try to obtain your CCNA.
> > Best of luck
> >
> > Jide Akintayo
> > Adedapo Omisore wrote:
> >
> > > Please I need the advice of somebody in the house.
> > > I want to start my cisco certification next year, must I have my MCSE
> first
> > > before moving in to CCNA ? or I can do it directly without bothering
> myself
> > > with MCSE first.
> > > Any little advice will be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thank you.
> > >
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