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Do you feel Server+ is reconized as it should be?
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| coreyw 2003-02-10, 8:19 am |
| Do you feel that Server+ is looked at in the light of a more experience based certification compared with some of Comptia's more entry level offerings? It seems all employers know a+, some know network+ but I dont feel many if any understand the skill set required for Server+
What are your thoughts on this? | |
| tohrt 2003-02-16, 12:31 pm |
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Originally posted by coreyw
Do you feel that Server+ is looked at in the light of a more experience based certification compared with some of Comptia's more entry level offerings? It seems all employers know a+, some know network+ but I dont feel many if any understand the skill set required for Server+
What are your thoughts on this?
I thought it would be a viable cert.
But prior to plunking down another $200 to CompTIA, I researched it a little in this area & I didn't find one single hiring manager that gave it much value towards hiring an individual at all. They all would rather see an A+ & Net+ on a resume. I was really surprised.
All locals are different.
Check with the HR & Hiring managers in your area. | |
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| You're right about employer awareness. Although my employer have no idea what this cert means but they are impressed with CompTIA certified professionals with A+ & Network+. Server+ is harder to get and that means fewer of us. This can only be good for job prospects.
It also gives me bragging rights for now until more of the local computer professionals get it. Unless I'm mistaken, I'm the 1st Server+ Certified in Borneo if not Malaysia. If I'm job hunting, it's definitely an advantage as its from CompTIA & there's not many of us. | |
| jgribble 2003-04-18, 3:10 pm |
| I wouldnt rely on just it, but it does add a few extra letters to your res. I have a A+, but nobody really cares when I have a MCSE and CCAI beside it. but it does make that line longer with the extra acronyms, and the longer line looks better. But depending where you want to get a job, just that one cert might be great. | |
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| Agreed, further points to add to that. It'd help a lot if one takes the inititative to explain what the cert means in terms of ROI to an employer.
Simple things like setting up Exchange server with OWA or VPN (for e.g.), one can help a company save time on lots of unnecessary routine face-to-face meetings, more done in less time. That translates as cost savings.
These're simple things that paper cert people can't do. Once a a link that credentials & ROI go hand in hand and one is able to proof it, everything falls into place. That means better pay-scales, benefits, training, etc.
Credentials are passports not visas! | |
| skoubs 2003-04-25, 7:37 am |
| I have been in the IT industry for the past 4 years and I have been doing servicing in GTA and have talked to many IT staff and nobody ever brings up SERVER+. Yes there is talk about A+ ,MCSE, and some other ones. I think part of the problem is that you have a NETWORK + exam also. So that sort of confuses people as to which one is more valuable. People also figure if you know networks then you should have the MCSE cert. instead. The price of the exam is also a big turn off. | |
| azimuth40 2003-04-25, 11:49 am |
| As Comptia continues to repeat Server+ is not entry level. Employers seem to be happy with MCSE's for entry level and let them move up. I don't understand this because MCSE was never intended to be entry level and is a waste of talent.
When you consider that advertized jobs only represent a maximum of 25 percent of the available jobs, it does not surprise me that server+ rarely appears.
You will hear about Server+ if you move into anyplace using SAN's (Storage Area Networks) or other non-generic computing. For example EMC one of the top vendors of SAN's, which can pop into the $250K price range, require Server+ for their advanced training.
Go here and scroll to the bottom of the page
http://www.emc.com/certification/architect_track.jsp
They now include MCP certs as an option but last year they were not on the chart. Maybe that is bad for server+ or simply means not enough people have it or SUN or HP certs. They don't indicate just what MCP cert is acceptable.
Intel did require their Premiere Providers be Server+ certified but I "think" they did away with their cert program or requirements last year. | |
| whetstone 2003-05-09, 12:41 am |
| So what are you guys saying ?????
That we are about to waste our cash on this cert ??????
or should we just stick the Net+ cert then to MCP MCsa Mcse ????
is Server+ a viable cert or not ????
Truth is I plan to write the exam but I really want to know if it is useful as a cert or am I just going to be throwing away my hard earned $$$
Regards
Roty | |
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Originally posted by whetstone
So what are you guys saying ?????
That we are about to waste our cash on this cert ??????
or should we just stick the Net+ cert then to MCP MCsa Mcse ????
is Server+ a viable cert or not ????
Truth is I plan to write the exam but I really want to know if it is useful as a cert or am I just going to be throwing away my hard earned $$$
Regards
Roty
So far I haven't seen any cert that is totally worthless.
Some have more value than others. Some have lost some of their value they once had, but still by no means are worthless.
"is Server+ a viable cert or not ????"
It is if it helps your job position or the prospect of getting one.
Check with the Job Service & the local HR managers in your area as for demand for a specific cert. That is what will answer your question.
If you don't have the experience, a cert can get your foot in the door.
See what certs carry the most clout in your area & judge from that.
Server+ isn't an easy test, & last I checked it was $199 or so. And I was totally surprised at the lack of interest towards the cert by HR managers in this area. It doesn't cary much weight in this area.
But all areas are not the same.
You'll have to sesearch that yourself for the answer.
If I end up with an employer that will pay for it, I will run right down tomorrow & take it. But if I have to pay out of my pocket for the test, I don't see the value to my position currently by having it. Just some extra initials behind my name that nobody cares about around here.
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| jgribble 2003-05-09, 6:13 pm |
| I have several certs, and a career with the gov, but I bet youll see me in that testing center trying to get that cert too.
The way I see it, the more the marrier. I just wouldnt want to rely on only that cert alone. |
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