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I have 7years system administrator exp . The main things I have exp with are
MS Exchange 2003, windows 2003, Citrix, migrating from 2000. Desktop support, Brightstor backups, ftp, epolicy server, OWA, mobile uses, Live Communication server. I guess my question is, I would like to get involved with more new technologies and other technologies that are out there. I don't want to do server maintenance, desktop support anymore. Can anyone give me insight on what fields are out there I could transition to? Certifications that may help in this transition, etc? =?Utf-8?B?amVubmlmZXI=?= |
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"jennifer" <> wrote in message
news:F4504633-D04D-42A9-86AF-: > I have 7years system administrator exp . The main things I have exp with are > MS Exchange 2003, windows 2003, Citrix, migrating from 2000. Desktop support, > Brightstor backups, ftp, epolicy server, OWA, mobile uses, Live Communication > server. I guess my question is, I would like to get involved with more new > technologies and other technologies that are out there. I don't want to do > server maintenance, desktop support anymore. Can anyone give me insight on > what fields are out there I could transition to? Certifications that may > help in this transition, etc? Hey Jennifer. Wow. That is a pretty tough question to answer. You mentioned you did not want to do server maintenance and desktop support anymore. Do you have an idea of what you want to do? Are you look at staying in the IT field at all? -- Michael D. Alligood, MCSA, MCDST The I.T. Classroom - http://www.theitclassroom.com/ CertGuard, Inc. - http://www.certguard.com Michael D. Alligood [CertGuard, Inc.] |
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"Michael D. Alligood [CertGuard, Inc.]" wrote: > "jennifer" <> wrote in message > news:F4504633-D04D-42A9-86AF-: > > > I have 7years system administrator exp . The main things I have exp with are > > MS Exchange 2003, windows 2003, Citrix, migrating from 2000. Desktop support, > > Brightstor backups, ftp, epolicy server, OWA, mobile uses, Live Communication > > server. I guess my question is, I would like to get involved with more new > > technologies and other technologies that are out there. I don't want to do > > server maintenance, desktop support anymore. Can anyone give me insight on > > what fields are out there I could transition to? Certifications that may > > help in this transition, etc? > > Hey Jennifer. Wow. That is a pretty tough question to answer. You > mentioned you did not want to do server maintenance and desktop support > anymore. Do you have an idea of what you want to do? Are you look at > staying in the IT field at all? > -- > Michael D. Alligood, MCSA, MCDST > The I.T. Classroom - http://www.theitclassroom.com/ > CertGuard, Inc. - http://www.certguard.com > > > I know it is a tough question. =?Utf-8?B?amVubmlmZXI=?= |
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"jennifer" <> wrote in message
news:E73F2328-24D8-4F65-935F-: > "Michael D. Alligood [CertGuard, Inc.]" wrote: > > > "jennifer" <> wrote in message > > news:F4504633-D04D-42A9-86AF-: > > > > > I have 7years system administrator exp . The main things I have exp with are > > > MS Exchange 2003, windows 2003, Citrix, migrating from 2000. Desktop support, > > > Brightstor backups, ftp, epolicy server, OWA, mobile uses, Live Communication > > > server. I guess my question is, I would like to get involved with more new > > > technologies and other technologies that are out there. I don't want to do > > > server maintenance, desktop support anymore. Can anyone give me insight on > > > what fields are out there I could transition to? Certifications that may > > > help in this transition, etc? > > > > Hey Jennifer. Wow. That is a pretty tough question to answer. You > > mentioned you did not want to do server maintenance and desktop support > > anymore. Do you have an idea of what you want to do? Are you look at > > staying in the IT field at all? > > -- > > Michael D. Alligood, MCSA, MCDST > > The I.T. Classroom - http://www.theitclassroom.com/ > > CertGuard, Inc. - http://www.certguard.com > > > > > > I know it is a tough question. I have not been consulted for a company that had a budget and room for technology growth! clients in a manner of not selling them, but protecting them from everyday issues and problems that plaque IT. Offering them solutions to potential deadly issues that could cripple or end their business. But I am digressing. Perhaps BETA testing is the way to go for you. New technology, helping develop the future. What do you think? -- Michael D. Alligood, MCSA, MCDST The I.T. Classroom - http://www.theitclassroom.com/ CertGuard, Inc. - http://www.certguard.com Michael D. Alligood [CertGuard, Inc.] |
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"Michael D. Alligood [CertGuard, Inc.]" <> wrote
in message news:: > > I have not been consulted for a company that had a budget and room for > technology growth! *I have never consulted for a company... Apologize it is 3am. -- Michael D. Alligood, MCSA, MCDST The I.T. Classroom - http://www.theitclassroom.com/ CertGuard, Inc. - http://www.certguard.com Michael D. Alligood [CertGuard, Inc.] |
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Thanks for all the help. I guess I would have to look into beta testing.
Don' t know how I could get involved with it or what the job would actually entail. I had also thought maybe I should do some contracting to hire type positions so I could get a feel for what is out there. Do you think this would help me at all? I will look into the beta testing idea. thanks again "Michael D. Alligood [CertGuard, Inc.]" wrote: > "Michael D. Alligood [CertGuard, Inc.]" <> wrote > in message news:: > > > > I have not been consulted for a company that had a budget and room for > > technology growth! > > *I have never consulted for a company... Apologize it is 3am. > -- > Michael D. Alligood, MCSA, MCDST > The I.T. Classroom - http://www.theitclassroom.com/ > CertGuard, Inc. - http://www.certguard.com > > > =?Utf-8?B?amVubmlmZXI=?= |
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Become a consultant. Either start your own company or go to work for an
established company. Your existing knowledge will be well utilized, but you will also constantly be forced into new technologies. "jennifer" <> wrote in message news:F4504633-D04D-42A9-86AF-... >I have 7years system administrator exp . The main things I have exp with >are > MS Exchange 2003, windows 2003, Citrix, migrating from 2000. Desktop > support, > Brightstor backups, ftp, epolicy server, OWA, mobile uses, Live > Communication > server. I guess my question is, I would like to get involved with more > new > technologies and other technologies that are out there. I don't want to do > server maintenance, desktop support anymore. Can anyone give me insight > on > what fields are out there I could transition to? Certifications that may > help in this transition, etc? Harvey Colwell |
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Thanks for your suggestion. I will look into this also. Also I was thinking
of starting my 2003 cert, a little late-I know. I was hoping this my help me with jobs. Should I wait for 2007 exams? Is Longhorn going to be that much different as far as how it uses AD, etc than 2003? I have installed the beta but haven't had too much time to fool with it. Also if I was going to start with one test which one should it be? I was thinking of # EXAM 70-293, which seems to include everything. Thanks again for all your help. "Harvey Colwell" wrote: > Become a consultant. Either start your own company or go to work for an > established company. Your existing knowledge will be well utilized, but you > will also constantly be forced into new technologies. > > > "jennifer" <> wrote in message > news:F4504633-D04D-42A9-86AF-... > >I have 7years system administrator exp . The main things I have exp with > >are > > MS Exchange 2003, windows 2003, Citrix, migrating from 2000. Desktop > > support, > > Brightstor backups, ftp, epolicy server, OWA, mobile uses, Live > > Communication > > server. I guess my question is, I would like to get involved with more > > new > > technologies and other technologies that are out there. I don't want to do > > server maintenance, desktop support anymore. Can anyone give me insight > > on > > what fields are out there I could transition to? Certifications that may > > help in this transition, etc? > > =?Utf-8?B?amVubmlmZXI=?= |
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Little late on the reply i know, but Ive been in the exact same position as
you were almost about the same time. I went into teaching which i loved, but also got in with an established consulting firm and love it. Like Harvey said, your constantly in new situations, new scenarios, and have to keep up on your technology. If you enjoy the challenges of the certs also, Microsoft partners will eat it up,and usually pay for you. If your considering doing it for yourself, its a good start also, since youll learn alot of the nuances of the partner program, customer ins and outs, etc. But again, been consulting for almost the last 4 years now and its always something new, new technology, new issue, new people, and youll do things you never thought youd be able to since you sort of force yourself to be challenged. i never thought id learn sql, but since ive been working with alot of sql and .net consultants also, ive gone into SQL, Project server, LCS, SMS, MOM, and soon softgrid ive learned ALOT of VBasic which i never thought i would of fun "jennifer" wrote: > Thanks for your suggestion. I will look into this also. Also I was thinking > of starting my 2003 cert, a little late-I know. I was hoping this my help me > with jobs. Should I wait for 2007 exams? Is Longhorn going to be that much > different as far as how it uses AD, etc than 2003? I have installed the beta > but haven't had too much time to fool with it. Also if I was going to start > with one test which one should it be? I was thinking of # EXAM 70-293, which > seems to include everything. Thanks again for all your help. > > "Harvey Colwell" wrote: > > > Become a consultant. Either start your own company or go to work for an > > established company. Your existing knowledge will be well utilized, but you > > will also constantly be forced into new technologies. > > > > > > "jennifer" <> wrote in message > > news:F4504633-D04D-42A9-86AF-... > > >I have 7years system administrator exp . The main things I have exp with > > >are > > > MS Exchange 2003, windows 2003, Citrix, migrating from 2000. Desktop > > > support, > > > Brightstor backups, ftp, epolicy server, OWA, mobile uses, Live > > > Communication > > > server. I guess my question is, I would like to get involved with more > > > new > > > technologies and other technologies that are out there. I don't want to do > > > server maintenance, desktop support anymore. Can anyone give me insight > > > on > > > what fields are out there I could transition to? Certifications that may > > > help in this transition, etc? > > > > =?Utf-8?B?w6doZWVr?= |
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Not too late at all. I really appreciate your response and advice. I have to
get moving on this and appreciative of any information anyone can give me. Especially those who have had similar experience. have to find out about how to get involved with consulting. "çheek" wrote: > Little late on the reply i know, but Ive been in the exact same position as > you were almost about the same time. I went into teaching which i loved, but > also got in with an established consulting firm and love it. Like Harvey > said, your constantly in new situations, new scenarios, and have to keep up > on your technology. If you enjoy the challenges of the certs also, Microsoft > partners will eat it up,and usually pay for you. If your considering doing it > for yourself, its a good start also, since youll learn alot of the nuances of > the partner program, customer ins and outs, etc. > > But again, been consulting for almost the last 4 years now and its always > something new, new technology, new issue, new people, and youll do things you > never thought youd be able to since you sort of force yourself to be > challenged. i never thought id learn sql, but since ive been working with > alot of sql and .net consultants also, ive gone into SQL, Project server, > LCS, SMS, MOM, and soon softgrid > ive learned ALOT of VBasic which i never thought i would > of fun > > "jennifer" wrote: > > > Thanks for your suggestion. I will look into this also. Also I was thinking > > of starting my 2003 cert, a little late-I know. I was hoping this my help me > > with jobs. Should I wait for 2007 exams? Is Longhorn going to be that much > > different as far as how it uses AD, etc than 2003? I have installed the beta > > but haven't had too much time to fool with it. Also if I was going to start > > with one test which one should it be? I was thinking of # EXAM 70-293, which > > seems to include everything. Thanks again for all your help. > > > > "Harvey Colwell" wrote: > > > > > Become a consultant. Either start your own company or go to work for an > > > established company. Your existing knowledge will be well utilized, but you > > > will also constantly be forced into new technologies. > > > > > > > > > "jennifer" <> wrote in message > > > news:F4504633-D04D-42A9-86AF-... > > > >I have 7years system administrator exp . The main things I have exp with > > > >are > > > > MS Exchange 2003, windows 2003, Citrix, migrating from 2000. Desktop > > > > support, > > > > Brightstor backups, ftp, epolicy server, OWA, mobile uses, Live > > > > Communication > > > > server. I guess my question is, I would like to get involved with more > > > > new > > > > technologies and other technologies that are out there. I don't want to do > > > > server maintenance, desktop support anymore. Can anyone give me insight > > > > on > > > > what fields are out there I could transition to? Certifications that may > > > > help in this transition, etc? > > > > > > =?Utf-8?B?amVubmlmZXI=?= |
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