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[inahandbasket]

Hey all.
So apparently my boss has a training budget that he's never dipped into.
I'm a helpdesk geek at the moment, working at a small company doing a bit of everything.
I'd like to someday become proficient in linux/unix server administration, network design, and various other backend IT disciplines. To that end, I'm considering CCNE/CCNA, LPI/RHCE linux certs, and keeping a wary eye on MCSE stuff, although I'm rather anti microsoft in the server room.


Question to you: if you were in my shoes, what cert or course would you pursue, and why?


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Comments

[inahandbasket]

An apple cert could be fun, but I doubt I'd use it much.

CompTIA can kiss my buttocks. heh. A+ is the most worthless cert in the world, and I can't imagine that the others would be much more useful.

[jecook]

Indeed. the only reason that I took the test and spent the money was a) in hopes of a (nonexistant) raise and b) So I could get manufacturer certified. Compaq was requiring A+ as a prerequisite to getting their warrenty certifications.

Had I know that that company was going to fire me two months later, I should have saved my money.