where do i start a+ mcp or ccna

First of all this site is great being new I am looking for any advise for where to start my certification track i have worked in IT for many years and find my self needing to get some certs I looking into cisco ccna my background has been tech support helpdesk desktop support some sever. I am one of those who got caught in 2000 IT bust and did not have any certs. So after a three year drought I'm finally back in IT. so working at the the teir 1 support level i want to start off on the right foot.

Well firstly, welcome back Wirehead61!
It depends on your level of experience really. What I'd do would be to have a look at the material and maybe a practice exam or two for one of the common MCPs; perhaps Windows XP for instance. If you feel the material is within your grasp with a bit of study, go for that straight away. But if you think 'oh dear, I'd like to start with something easier' then do the A+ first. Whatever you do, aim to get one or more common MCP's as they will give you maximum return for your effors in terms of employemnt opportunity

hey bishop thanks for the advice looking at the microsoft I will start with that and progress into cisco ccna.