A+ cert

locovagra · 11-14-2011, 04:16 PM

I have already ordered in Mike Meyers A+ certifcation book- 7th edition that also is suppose to touches on windows 7 from my understanding. I am asking for christmas for the Scott Mueller book as well as some have recommended that over the myers book due to meyers being kinda of a "dry read". Any other suggestions for study material?

To help with this I will say I am not totally green to PC hardware, or computers in general. I have been building and repairing computers for 11 yrs. I also do some early computer programming (VB, C/C++) and run multiple operating systems (windows XP, Windows 7, and usually a couple flavors of Linux) which varies on which I use depending on my mood or what I am trying to do. I have done Wireless auditing and maintance for hotels and colleges.

My thoughts are to do A+ first, then probably Network+, then CCNA and work towards a help desk support job. Once a help desk support technician I want to find a suggested path towards database administation.

Brett · 11-29-2011, 09:17 AM

Welcome to Certifications TALK

Erin Miller · 05-10-2012, 05:20 PM

It is very wise decision to take A+ certification first. You know A+ knowledge is a better step to take a higher level certification. If you have any lack in basic knowledge then A+ cert will cover it,if you gasp all the terms properly. Then you can easily go for CCNA or any other Net+ certs. This certification is regarded as the entry level cert and broaden your knowledge level. So good luck for your exam!

11-14-2011, 04:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
locovagra Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2	A+ cert I have already ordered in Mike Meyers A+ certifcation book- 7th edition that also is suppose to touches on windows 7 from my understanding. I am asking for christmas for the Scott Mueller book as well as some have recommended that over the myers book due to meyers being kinda of a "dry read". Any other suggestions for study material? To help with this I will say I am not totally green to PC hardware, or computers in general. I have been building and repairing computers for 11 yrs. I also do some early computer programming (VB, C/C++) and run multiple operating systems (windows XP, Windows 7, and usually a couple flavors of Linux) which varies on which I use depending on my mood or what I am trying to do. I have done Wireless auditing and maintance for hotels and colleges. My thoughts are to do A+ first, then probably Network+, then CCNA and work towards a help desk support job. Once a help desk support technician I want to find a suggested path towards database administation.

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11-29-2011, 09:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Brett Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 10	Welcome to Certifications TALK

05-10-2012, 05:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Erin Miller Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 32	It is very wise decision to take A+ certification first. You know A+ knowledge is a better step to take a higher level certification. If you have any lack in basic knowledge then A+ cert will cover it,if you gasp all the terms properly. Then you can easily go for CCNA or any other Net+ certs. This certification is regarded as the entry level cert and broaden your knowledge level. So good luck for your exam!