Career Change?

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?

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"jennifer" <> wrote in message
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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?

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.]

"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 do love IT. I think it is interesting and challenging and maybe I just need a new job. But what I find in what I am current field is that companies usually only have so much budget and room for technology growth and I am afraid that if I go to another company I will be just implementing something and then staying status quo. Don't get me wrong I am not saying I know everything but it seems like there is so much going on in the technology world why work in an environment that is relatively the same. I don't know what I want to do, I guess that is why I posted the question. I wanted to know if anyone has an idea of what type of jobs are out there working with or testing different technologies or what field may be an easy or relatively easy transition from what I am doing now. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for your reply, I really do appreciate it.

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"jennifer" <> wrote in message
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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. I do love IT. I think it is interesting and challenging and maybe I just need a new job. But what I find in what I am current field is that companies usually only have so much budget and room for technology growth and I am afraid that if I go to another company I will be just implementing something and then staying status quo. Don't get me wrong I am not saying I know everything but it seems like there is so much going on in the technology world why work in an environment that is relatively the same. I don't know what I want to do, I guess that is why I posted the question. I wanted to know if anyone has an idea of what type of jobs are out there working with or testing different technologies or what field may be an easy or relatively easy transition from what I am doing now. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for your reply, I really do appreciate it.

I have not been consulted for a company that had a budget and room for
technology growth! It has been my job, my mission to approach my
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.]

"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.]

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
>
>
>

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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
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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?

Harvey Colwell

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?
>
>

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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 .net i still avoid like the plague, but
ive learned ALOT of VBasic which i never thought i would its really alot
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?
> >
> >

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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. Thanks again. I just
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 .net i still avoid like the plague, but
> ive learned ALOT of VBasic which i never thought i would its really alot
> 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?
> > >
> > >

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