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I am in college for network specialist but when I get to the end I need to pick between to work towards a Microsoft Network Administator or a Linux/Unix Administrator. Which one is more popular in businesses?
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Posted 27 October 2008 - 03:05 PM
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I would pick Linux/Unix Administration because I prefer the OS. Both have ample jobs in the field and I'm not sure which pays higher. You should use both and decide which operating system you like best.
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Posted 27 October 2008 - 03:20 PM
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Well I never used MAC and I have vista labtop and I would think I would get confused sooner or later with the difference?
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Posted 27 October 2008 - 03:26 PM
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Are you asking the difference between Mac OS X (Leopard - Apple Corporation) and Windows or Linux/Unix and Windows?
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Posted 27 October 2008 - 03:46 PM
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LOL im sorry I meant Linux/Unix instead of Mac. Say after I get my degree I pick Linux/Unix Cert. When I get a job with linux/unix admin. I am afraid I would forget things with vista and microsoft even though I like microsoft better. So Should I get microsoft net admin cert since i like it better?.But I want the one thats more popular.
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Posted 27 October 2008 - 03:47 PM
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All three are different, with their own tools. Unfortunately, I can't give a meaningful recommendation as to which you should choose. Being able to manage a mixed environment would be a handy skill, though.
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Posted 27 October 2008 - 05:07 PM
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If you like Microsoft Better then go with it. As Winged usually suggests, go do a search on monster.com for your area and see which results in more jobs. I'm willing to bet you'll see more for Windows Administration.
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Posted 28 October 2008 - 01:26 AM
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^^ I agree with Jordan on that post.
But most servers and networks are starting to run off a Linux/Unix operating system. But like they said, choose which one is best for you and you like most.
Maybe go to UNI one day, learn it in one OS and slowly try to do it in Windows so you don't lose all your knowledge :)
But most servers and networks are starting to run off a Linux/Unix operating system. But like they said, choose which one is best for you and you like most.
Maybe go to UNI one day, learn it in one OS and slowly try to do it in Windows so you don't lose all your knowledge :)
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Posted 28 October 2008 - 06:24 AM
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By end of degree I haft to pick between linux/unix option or Cisco...is Cisco microsoft?
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Posted 28 October 2008 - 06:49 AM
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No. Cisco is a different company that makes Routers. Cisco uses the Cisco IOS operating system on their routers and are the backbone of many major corporations. Cisco offers several certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, etc.
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Posted 28 October 2008 - 06:57 AM
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I know but since they are merging with microsoft I should just go with Cisco option and get Microsoft network cert.?
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Posted 28 October 2008 - 07:09 AM
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I've heard nothing of the two companies merging. The MS networking certification is no where near as good as the Cisco CCNA, IMO.
