Hi, need some advice from you guys:

1. I am working as a network support now for 2 months. I am wondering what is the career path for network support. Is this career path correct?

network support > sr. network support > network manager/network consultant > sr. network consultant > ???

2. What do I need to learn or study in order to become a sr. network consultant?

3. Before I start working, I plan to get ccna, but I am a bit lost now, as my company focus more on Windows server. Do I get MCSE instead of CCNA? Or both?

4. What are the future prospects for "networker"?

Thanks in advance.

Hey LipKhin, long time no see. I am fine... Couldn't complain in fact. How bout u?

Too bad, they didn't sponsor or they simply do not have this kind of "culture". If I would really want to go for it, I have to take my money.

Agree with your points. I bet solid experience plus some certifications that can validate your skill and knowledge would be the best.

By the way, I am going to start self-studying for MCSE. Anyone wanna join? Its going to be a long path. Hehe.

Yeah, 7 papers in total.

After you sit for 1 paper, you will automatically become MCP (Microsoft certified Professional). 2 more core papers and 1 elective paper, you will become MCSA (Microsoft certified system administrator). Another 3 more papers, you are MCSE. (Microsoft certified system engineer)

If you need specialization, you can take one more extra paper, then you can be either MCSE: Security or MCSE: Messaging.

70-270 Windows XP. Heard from ppl this is the easiest paper. RM 300 per paper if I am not mistaken. If you get MS press book, you will have one 15% discount voucher.