[Gllug] Certification

[Jackson, Harry]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dean [mailto:dean.wilson3 at virgin.net]
> 
> 
> First of all I'd like to say that this isn't a call to have 
> people argue over if certs have any relevance at all in the 
> real world. We did that some months back (Harry's fault!) 
> and got no where.

It was a legitimate question at the time and did lead to some very
interesting points. Although my favourite thread has got to be Quals or
Experience which was a very interesting read considering I do not have a
degree.


> 
> What I'm trying to find out is if anyone on list has done any 
> of the Linux based certs (Or even the more generic Unix ones 
> to be honest) and what they thought of them in terms of coverage 
> and why they took the courses that they did out of the available 
> options.
> 
> The reason that I'm asking is that the company i work for is 
> a Microsoft Solution provider/partner etc and we've been told
> that all tech staff need at least an MCP and an MCSE would be
> better. Despite the fact my job here is to look after Linux 
> and HPUX boxes... While they are looking at things like this 
> I'd like to throw something like SAIR or LPI certs at
> them and watch their response. Only problem is i don't know 
> anyone whos sat any of these... And thats where GLLUG comes in ;)

What about CCNA CCND etc etc these are much better quals than MS type ones
because they are not so easy to pass. You at least need an understanding of
Networks before taking them. If they say that this has no relevance on the
MS stuff ask them why are we providing solutions to stand alone PC's. Most
of the cisco stuff that you will learn can be used across a wide range of
Jobs from network support to Analysis. You do not even need to be using
Cisco equipment as what you learn would be quite relevant to most networks.
I await a few flames on this one.

Harry


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