CompTIA A+
The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for computer support technicians. The international, vendor-neutral certification proves competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting. CompTIA A+ certified technicians also have excellent customer service and communication skills to work with clients.
CompTIA A+ is part of the certification track for corporations such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco and Novell. Other technology companies, including CompuCom and Ricoh, have made CompTIA A+ certification mandatory for their service technicians. More than 700,000 people worldwide have become CompTIA A+ certified since the program’s inception in 1993.
The latest version of CompTIA A+ is CompTIA A+ 2012 Edition.Two exams are necessary to be certified: exam code 220-801; and exam code 220-802.
CompTIA A+ 220-801 covers the fundamentals of computer technology, installation and configuration of PCs, laptops and related hardware, and basic networking.
CompTIA A+ 220-802 covers the skills required to install and configure PC operating systems, as well as configuring common features (e.g. network connectivity and email) for mobile operating systems Android and Apple iOS
Test Details 2009 Edition
Required exams: CompTIA A+ 220-801
CompTIA A+ 220-802
Number of questions: 90 questions each
Length of test: 90 minutes
Passing score: 675 for CompTIA A+ 220-801
700 for CompTIA A+ 220-802 of 100-900
Exam codes:
220-801
220-802
CompTIA Network+
The CompTIA Network+ certification is the sign of a competent networking professional. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves a technician’s competency in managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, installing and configuring basic network infrastructure.
Since its introduction in 1999, more than 235,000 people have become CompTIA Network+ certified. Microsoft includes CompTIA Network+ in their Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) program, and other corporations such as Novell, Cisco and HP also recognize CompTIA Network+ as part of their certification tracks.
Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Network+ candidates have at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or academic training, along with a CompTIA A+ certification.
For IT professionals requiring re-certification:
The newest version of the CompTIA Network+ certification exam was launched in early 2009. IT professionals who are encouraged or required by their employers to remain current on their certifications have two options: They can take the new version of the exam, or they can take the CompTIA Network+ bridge exam, which covers the new objectives. The test, exam code BR0-002, is a 60-minute, 50-question test. A passing score is 500 on a scale of 100-900.
Only professionals who are currently CompTIA Network+ certified under the 2005 objectives are eligible to become CompTIA Network+ 2009 certified by taking the bridge exam.
Test Details
Number of Questions: 100
Length Test: 90 minutes
Passing Score: 720 on a scale of 100 - 900
Recommended Experiences: CompTIA A+ certification & 9 months networking experience
Exam Code: N10-005
Achieving Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) status is a serious endeavor. The exams cover a wide range of topics and require dedicated study and expertise. Many technicians who have earned other computer industry credentials have found the MCSE certification more difficult to achieve, which is why the MCSE certificate is so valuable.
To become an MCSE, you must pass five core requirements and two electives. Most people select the following exam combination for the MCSE core requirements for the 2003 track (the most current track) because it provides both certifications with the minimum number of exams:
WINDOWS 2012 SERVER
MCSE: Server Infrastructure
Exam 410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
Exam 411: Administering Windows Server 2012
Exam 412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services
Exam 413: Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure
Exam 414: Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure
MCSE: Business Intelligence
Exam 461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Exam 462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases
Exam 463: Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SLQ Server 2012
Exam 466: Implementing Data Models and
Reports with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Exam 467: Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2012
MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure
Exam 410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
Exam 411: Administering Windows Server 2012
Exam 412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services
Exam 415: Implementing a Desktop Infrastructure
Exam 416: Implementing Desktop Application Environments
MCSE: Messaging
Exam 410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
Exam 411: Administering Windows Server 2012
Exam 412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services
Exam 341: Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
Exam 342: Advanced Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
MCSE: Private Cloud Certification
Exam 410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
Exam 411: Administering Windows Server 2012
Exam 412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services
Exam 246: Monitoring and Operating a Private Cloud with System Center 2012
Exam 247: Configuring and Deploying a Private Cloud with System Center 2012
MCSE: Communication
Exam 410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
Exam 411: Administering Windows Server 2012
Exam 412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services
Exam 336: Core Solutions of Microsoft Lync Server 2013
Exam 337: Enterprise Voice & Online Services with Microsoft Lync Server 2013
MCSE: Enterprise Devises and AppsExam 687:Configuring Windows 8.1Exam 688:Supporting Windows 8.1Exam 695: Deploying Windows Desktops and Enterprise ApplicationsExam 696: Admenistering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune
MCSE: Data Platform
Exam 461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Exam 462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases
Exam 463: Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SLQ Server 2012
Exam 464: Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases
Exam 465: Designing Database Solutions for SQL Server 2012
MCSE: Sharepoint
Exam 410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
Exam 411: Administering Windows Server 2012
Exam 412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services
Exam 331: Core Solutions of Microsoft Sharepoint Server 2013
Exam 332: Advanced Solutions of Microsoft Sharepoint Server 2013
HOW DO YOU BECOME A CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK PROFESSIONAL?
CCNA Track or CCNP Track
The CCNA certification is the first certification in the new line of Cisco certifications and it is a precursor to all current Cisco certifications. RCS MegaNet offers an Introduction to Cisco router configuration which prepares for CCNA. Cisco demands a certain level of proficiency for its CCNP certification. In the addition to those required for the CCNA, four additional courses help prepare for CCNP.
CCNP / CCNA CERTIFICATION TRACK
CCNP Course:
Exam 300-101 Route: Implementing Cisco IP Routing
CCNA Course:
Exam 200-120:
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND1) v1.0
The 200-120 CCNA is the composite exam associated with the CCNA Certification.
Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0 and the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v1.0 courses.
CCNP Course:
Exam 300-115 Switch: Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks
or
Exam 100-101 ICND1: Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0 is the exam associated with the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician and a tangible 1st step in achieving the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification.
EXAM 200-101 ICND2: Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) is the exam associated with the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification.
CCNP Course:
Exam 300-135 Tshoot: Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks
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