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I have a quick question, but first here is my back ground.
About to graduate from college this semester.
Working in a company as a Programmer for the last 18 Months.
I am a Java Certified Programmer.
I have done my Yamacraw certification in networking.
Am fairly comfortable with SQL Server 2000 Administration, and do have some
Experience with Oracle 8.0.

And now to further enhance my skills, I was thinking of doing some good certification in network administration, and the track that comes to my mind is Cisco.
That would be CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE.

Do you think doing this would help me in my career, and give a further boost to my skills?
Or
Do you have some other suggestion for me regarding my plan ? am I thinking the right thing here.

Would Appreciate all your help.
Thanking you in advance.
Sincerely
Saaed Bahtti

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by ghstinshll

Saaed,

You're definitely well placed with your Java and DB experience. Since I'm not a programmer, I can't giv eyou specifics on how it applies to your future. The CCNA would be helpful in understanding networking and put a good feather in your cap for making your resume more well-rounded, but I wouldn't consider making a career change unless you have programming and DBA work. If you do pursue it, do it as quickly as possible and try not to spend too much money on it.

Pursuing the MCDBAwould probably be best for you, to cert in SQL - which you said you were familiar with, and expand your DBA capabilities. It will take longer to pursue - but should have good rewards for your career and salary in the future, I'd hope.

Have you talked with your performance manager in your company? Are they going to hire you? If so or if not, ask their perspective about what they feel about this. It'd be great guidance whether they hold the key to your future or not. I do think MCDBA would probably be what's next, if not an Oracle cert?

Good Luck.

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