[parttimetechie]

Has anyone taken this exam? If so, how was it? I know the basic of networking but have not done much of it in the field. I do well on almost everything except the different acronymed protocols and the varying cable lengths. I was wondering if there are many of these questions on the exam?

I have my CompTIA A+ cert, and that was a relativly easy exam, so I would imagine Network + would be as well.

Thanks

[Couriant]

As long as you know the basics, plus current technologies (ie 802.11g/n) you should be fine. Practice your network subnets (CIDRs) as well.

I am A+ and Network+ certified and the Net+ wasn't that difficult.

[parttimetechie]

what do u mean practice the CIDRs?

[seelove]

is this test ?
220-702: CompTIA A+ Practical Application (2009 Edition)

[Couriant]

CIDRs - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CIDR

Also you should know how to subnet. At least that's what I remember.

You don't need that test since you have the A+ certification already, which doesn't expire. N10-004 is all you need.

[parttimetechie]

Thanks for the info, hope I can pass it. What other certs would be useful?

[Couriant]

Linux/Unix is now more commonplace in the workforce, so Linux+ might be a good choice.

CCNA or it's baby brother CCNET (entry level, goes towards CCNA) would be another one, but you should have hands on experience with it.

For Microsoft, not sure if the MCP is still around, but passing one of the exams in the MCSE or MCSA certifications will give you a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status. I did hear that they were discontinuing that though.

You could also go to Barnes and Nobles / Borders and look at the text books there... even the ... For Dummies books are pretty good. They will give you an idea of what you need to know.

[parttimetechie]

What kinds of jobs should I expect with these certifications?

[Couriant]

System/Network Administrator, hardware tech... it will depend on what you want to do.

[parttimetechie]

I would love to be a hardware tech, but I think the pay wouldn't be so great. Also, how many companies actually have hardware techs/

[Couriant]

That is true... most computer repair stores would have one, but knowing how to break/fix computers will be a plus for an I.T. position and with the A+ certification that will (should) prove you have reasonable experience.

[parttimetechie]

Ya, i know how to fix them, and am pretty good at breaking them I just wonder about the pay

[Couriant]

Depends... lowest I have seen is 8hr but that was for a small company... maybe $15ish as an average. For system administrators/ networking guys, you can look for $25hr or more.