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I’ve been in IT for around 3.5 years so far doing the general 1st/2nd line helpdesk and mainly break/fix sort of things.<\/p>\n
already got a whole host of cert’s but nothing network related, was meant to do network+ at the same time I did a+ but the exam got cancelled and I never bothered (that was about 3 years ago so can’t remember any of it now anyway)<\/p>\n
would it be worth doing the network+ and CCNA/CCENT at the same time or what would you suggest?<\/p>\n
Cheers guys ![\":slight_smile:\"](\"https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/twitter/slight_smile.png?v=12\" "\\":slight_smile:\\"")
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I am in the same boat. I would by-pass the network + and just go for the CCNA. I am using the Cisco packet tracer as an emulator, grabbed a book online, and have a small home lab from used machines (was pretty cheap from amazon, local crews selling old equipment, Craigslist, etc.).<\/p>\n
Best way is to just start as well. I am pacing myself with all the other things I have to do (starting with an hour a day, every other day, and a couple hours over the weekends).<\/p>","upvoteCount":1,"datePublished":"2015-02-04T09:08:12.000Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/best-way-to-get-into-the-whole-networking-side-of-things/376749/2","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"anon595438","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/anon595438"}},"suggestedAnswer":[{"@type":"Answer","text":"
I’ve been in IT for around 3.5 years so far doing the general 1st/2nd line helpdesk and mainly break/fix sort of things.<\/p>\n
already got a whole host of cert’s but nothing network related, was meant to do network+ at the same time I did a+ but the exam got cancelled and I never bothered (that was about 3 years ago so can’t remember any of it now anyway)<\/p>\n
would it be worth doing the network+ and CCNA/CCENT at the same time or what would you suggest?<\/p>\n
Cheers guys <\/p>","upvoteCount":3,"datePublished":"2015-02-04T08:52:37.000Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/best-way-to-get-into-the-whole-networking-side-of-things/376749/1","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"breadstraw","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/breadstraw"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"
Certainly would recommend CCNA for you at this point seeing as you have the basics<\/p>","upvoteCount":0,"datePublished":"2015-02-04T09:11:33.000Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/best-way-to-get-into-the-whole-networking-side-of-things/376749/3","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"barrygilhooley","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/barrygilhooley"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"
Cheers guy<\/p>\n
CCNA looks to be the better route then. i’ll have a look around for the emulator and stuff tonight when I’m back home <\/p>","upvoteCount":0,"datePublished":"2015-02-04T11:53:29.000Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/best-way-to-get-into-the-whole-networking-side-of-things/376749/4","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"breadstraw","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/breadstraw"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":"
Agreed on CCNA<\/p>\n
Liam (and Bucky), take a look at this link, for a few quid/bucks, you can use this in conjunction of any self-study guide - http://community.spiceworks.com/topic/779211-399-ccna-training-for-10?page=1#entry-4280923<\/a> - the deal ends on Feb 9th<\/p>","upvoteCount":0,"datePublished":"2015-02-07T08:13:29.000Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/best-way-to-get-into-the-whole-networking-side-of-things/376749/5","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"michaelmtallman","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/michaelmtallman"}},{"@type":"Answer","text":" Never mind Bucky, your post on that page is 2 above mine, so you beat me to it - lol<\/p>","upvoteCount":0,"datePublished":"2015-02-07T08:54:02.000Z","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/t/best-way-to-get-into-the-whole-networking-side-of-things/376749/6","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"michaelmtallman","url":"https://community.spiceworks.com/u/michaelmtallman"}}]}}
