Testking CISCO and Microsoft Network Certifications

The fame of networking vendor certifications has continued for ten years now with millions of network engineers achieving the Microsoft Certified Professional Designation (MCP) and hundreds of thousands obtaining the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). Also, hundreds of thousands have attained the certifications of:

. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

Majority of the developers go for the Oracle or Microsoft programming certifications. There is not a single but so many benefits if you choose the Microsoft or Cisco network vendor certifications. The advantages are salary increase, job promotion, learning new expertise and better marketability. The Cisco CCNA wireless network certification as an example is an outstanding way to learn new wireless networking skills if you have no job experience.

Some of the most famous networking certifications today are:

. MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist)
. MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional)
. MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)
. CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician)
. CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
. CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
. CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
. MCAD (Microsoft Certified Applications Developer)
. MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer)

The basic Microsoft Certifications are MCT and MCITP; these two certifications have replaced the older MCP designation. As far as the certification of MCSE is concerned, it is composed of additional more difficult exams. The exams focus on advanced network administration, troubleshooting in addition to design topics. The CCENT is an entry level certification and is a prerequisite to any additional certifications.

On the other hand, CCNA is a famous network certification and it focuses on basic networking topics, such as routing, switching, protocols, OSI model, wireless, troubleshooting and security. Unlike CCNA, the CCNP is quite complex and it focuses on related topics with increased depth. One of the most complex and tough certifications is the CCIE certification offered by Cisco.

MCSD .NET and MCAD are Microsoft developer certifications; the first one includes developer course while the later one covers programming and software engineering topics. The CISSP is a Cisco security certification that has developed into progressively more popular certification with the increased complexity of security design.

Mostly, the process consists of the use of study books, courses, practice exams and forums. Also, the vendors distribute study guides explaining the exam format and the topics to be tested.

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