I sat Net+ today and passed 1st time. I'm just asking for opinions on what a good pass mark is ??

Next either Sec+ or CCNA as currently at uni working from Cisco curriculum.
I'm drawn to the Security market job wise but would like to have a min of CCNA in Cisco + Wireless.

I have MCSA so maybe through time will get MCSE.
Thanks Guys.

I wouldn't bother going down the route of MCSE if I were you.
Mainstream support for Windows Server 2003 ended in July 2010. The MCSE certification has been replaced by the MCITP although I believe you can still take some of the MCSE exams if you wish to.
It's true that a lot of employers are still requesting MCSE certification, but as there are so many professionals out there who have held the cert for many years, there is not much chance for a newly certified MCSE to land their desired role.
A much better option would be to concentrate on Server 2008 and 2008R2 certs to gain an advantage in much more recent technologies.

I'd say anything above 85% is good. Anything above 90 is very good and 95+ is excellent. 100% is obviously a Bo Derek if you know what i mean.hehe.

I got 96% on my Net+ and I had virtually no networking experience. I was pleased with the score but to be honest the CompTIA exams are fairly straightforward and so i assume a lot of people score above 90%. So perhaps anything above 90% should be very good? it really seems a bit subjective.

The Comptia site shows that to be successful, you must acheive a score between 720 (minimum pass) and 900 (maximum rated) score.

That, 720 is equal to a "C" in some classes. 900 is as high as the exam scores go.

Most folks are happy with anything in the 800 range - even better, 850 and above.

Number of questions 100
Length of test 90 minutes
Passing score 720
(on a scale of 100-900)
Recommended experience CompTIA A+ certification and nine months networking experience
Languages English

http://certification.comptia.org/getCer ... twork.aspx

Note: I am not aware that Comptia was in the habit of posting the raw score to inquiries about certification. A pass is a pass - except in cases of bragging rights or an employer asking to see your orginal ... is it possible in your area, that some ask for scores - not just pass/no-pass, when it comes to reimbursment of exam fees?

Cool just was curious, I scored 888 in the test. In general I would like to pass CCNA then maybe work for a few years when I leave uni then move into CCNP.

I am however sitting Server 2008R2 and 70-680 after the summer. But plan to sit Security+ in the next three months.

Ultimately if I can graduate with a good degree in Systems Networking and a good background of Networking, Security, Microsoft and Linux then hopefully should be in a decent position to get a foot on the ladder.

Why wait till the last minute? The sooner you start cultivating leads and relationships, the more likely you will have that responsible position when you finish training/education.

See if the school has any paid or unpaid trainee, mentorship or internship programs with local businesses or companies/corporations. If its unpaid - don't think of it from the money point of view - look at it for the experience and knowledge of OJT reality-based knowledge you can pick up. If its a paid position, thats even better. You may find that that on the ground experience can help "gel" the theoretical material in the book (most texts are a generation sometimes two behind industry standards).

Not that you would sink to name dropping (hint, hint...wink, wink) and taking advantage of connections ... but on the other hand, why not? ... thats what internships are for.

One of my lectures works with local company's consulting in Network Security. So I have expressed my interest in getting some kind of part-time placement through his contacts. He is asked on a regular basis if he has any students who could come in and work with there Network based side of things. Most of these are small company's and dont have the staff to maintain things like basic Server Security or Secure a Webserver. So fingers crossed.