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A+ as an MCSA component
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| FunkyNerd 2003-10-23, 4:43 am |
| OK - perhaps I'm being lazy and should do a little research, but I would like to know if my A+ certification (gained 4 years ago) can be used toward MCSA.
I have tinkered with Certification with some time and have A+ and both NT4 and W2K workstation and server MCPs.
I am currently studying for 070-218 but would like to get MCSA by the quickest possible menas with a view to adding the messaging and / or security tag later.
Any advise gratefully recieved.
Regards,
Funkster | |
| isles1 2003-10-23, 8:52 am |
| The A+ can be applied as an elective toward syour MCSA, but only in combination with Network+.
It's the more costly route to go in terms of credit for one M$ exam, but A+ and Net+ are a great foundation for your MSCA, etc. | |
| ruscorp 2003-10-23, 4:52 pm |
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Originally posted by isles1
The A+ can be applied as an elective toward syour MCSA, but only in combination with Network+.
It's the more costly route to go in terms of credit for one M$ exam, but A+ and Net+ are a great foundation for your MSCA, etc.
A+ and Server+ is another even tougher route. However it's do-able. | |
| FunkyNerd 2003-10-27, 3:52 am |
| OK - thanks.
Looks ike I'm in for the long haul anyway.
I think doing Network + would just be going back over old ground.
The only Comptia elective I think I would consider would be Security + just to add the edge of specialisation and to hopefully open up a new line of study. | |
| ruscorp 2003-10-27, 11:52 am |
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Originally posted by FunkyNerd
OK - thanks.
Looks ike I'm in for the long haul anyway.
I think doing Network + would just be going back over old ground.
The only Comptia elective I think I would consider would be Security + just to add the edge of specialisation and to hopefully open up a new line of study.
Security+ will help you get the MCSE or MCSA Security title. | |
| dnewguy 2003-10-31, 5:32 pm |
| Would any one recomend Choosing A+ as an Electtive along with Security + for an MCSA? | |
| dnewguy 2003-10-31, 5:35 pm |
| Thanks for answering my own question before asking it "isles1". Only with Network + can you choose A+ as elective. It makes sense since A+ doesn't have anything to do with Networking. | |
| aznluvsmc 2003-11-03, 11:32 am |
| Most people apply their Comptia certifications towards their Microsoft certification only if they had previously achieved them. If you don't hold any Comptia certifications, I would consider just sticking with all Microsoft exams.
IMO, I think the Security+ exam will help build a broader foundation in network security than the ISA Server exam it replaces. I have the Security+ book for Sybex and it looks interesting but I haven't gotten to reading it yet. I will be cracking that book once I finish my MCSA and the 216 & 217 core exams. | |
| FunkyNerd 2003-11-12, 3:17 am |
| OK - thanks for the input |
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