comptia certifications

[derekman9]

I've been taking classes on networking and network administration and I
was wondering how good the comptia certifications are for getting an
entry level job. I'm studying for the network + right now and was
thinking about getting the A+, security +, or maybe the linux+ ( not
all right away). Are any of these any good on a resume for jobs or
should I focus on different certifications that I'm not aware of?

[apon...@gmail.com]

Derek:

You can get Network+ & i-Net+ certified at the same time. There is a
lot of overlap between the two. Please check the CompTIA website for
details.

CompTIA certs are Vendor Neutral and their exams are now being accepted
as substitutes for Microsoft Exams (MCSE, MCSA etc), CIW(Certified
Internet Webmaster) exams and even Novell.

Get details here:
http://www.thecertificationhub.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=37
http://www.thecertificationhub.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=34
http://www.thecertificationhub.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=51
http://www.thecertificationhub.com/faq/answers_to_faq.htm

So is it worth getting CompTIA Certified. The simple answer is YES and
the beautiful thing about CompTIA exams is that you sit for it once and
you are certified for life....no upgrades!

My advice: Tuck in the CompTIA Certifications quickly, then proceed to
others. I suggest you take at least A+, Network+ and i-Net+. Server+ is
a good exam but not as popular. Then use these certifications to get
credit for MCSA or MCSE: http://www.microsoft.com/education/

It all depends on what you are interested in. If you are geared towards
Network Administration, then the MCSA/MCSE path would be appropriate
etc.

Signup in the forums at http://www.thecertificationhub.com/forums/ and
ask questions.....someone will definitely add to what I have described
above.

Meanwhile, here are some FREE Study Test Questions to keep you busy:
http://www.thecertificationhub.com/networkplus/networkplus_test_bank.htm

Good Luck Derek!

[derekman9]

After reviewing several comptia books they don't look to be that
difficult. I think I'll just get what I can and then try and get
certified for mcsa or mcse. What is the difference between mcsa and
mcse?

[apon...@gmail.com]

When you pass one MCSA or MCSE exam, you become an MCP(Microsoft
Certified Professional). To become MCSE certified you have to pass 7
exams. MCSA requires fewer exams, only three...some of which overlap
with MCSE exams.

Certain specified CompTIA certifications can serve as alternatives to
passing elective exams or specialization exams for select MCP
certifications. See details here:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/partners.asp

The gap between the MCP and MCSE has been filled by the MCSA (Microsoft
Certified Systems Administrator) certification. Leaving out the
analysis and design of infrastructure, the MCSA focuses on managing and
troubleshooting system environments. The intent being that you don't
always need to know how to build an infrastructure if your job only
requires that you maintain it. You can find all the details here:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/mcsa_mcse.asp

So, if you plan well, you can knock off a couple of MCSA or MCSE exam
by applying your CompTIA credentials, and if you are MCSA certified you
can apply some MCSA exams to MCSE if you want it.

If you need good books(USED & NEW) look around here:
US:
http://www.clubafrika.com/phpnuke/modules.php?name=Amazon&asin=0782144063
UK:
http://www.afroarticles.com/portal/modules.php?name=Amazon&asin=0782144063

Good Luck!

[derekman9]

thanks alot that clears up a lot of things for me. Looks like you just
take it one step at a time.