Comptia Certifications
IT has major involvement in the businesses around the world.
Comptia certifications have earned a great repute in the IT
industry and they pave the ways for the IT professionals to
build the sold career. Comtia (Computing Technologies
Industries Association) is a non profit trade association
founded in 1982. It has been an association of more
than 8000 IT companies. The certifications by Comptia
are categorized as entry level and they does not require upgradation.
These certifications include A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+,
Security+, CDIA+, CTT, Project+ and HTI+ etc. Comptia
offers a wide range of the certifications that meets the requirements
of the IT sector.
A+
A+ Exam is comprised on the computer hardware and operating
system technologies. A+ validates the skills of the
computer support persons. It confirms the ability of
the individuals to perform certain tasks, which includes installations,
configurations, maintenance, diagnosing and computer networking.
Many technology companies have made A+ certification essential
for their computer technicians. The technical roles
for the A+ certified professionals are PC technician, PC Support
specialist, Desktop support technician and help desk professional.
Network+
Network+ is a vendor neutral certification that validates
the networking skills of the professionals. It validates the
Network+ certified people can install, configure, troubleshoot
the computer network devices, applications, protocols and
services. It is recommended that Network+ candidates
should have at least nine months of experience in the network
support and administration and A+ certification. Many
corporations such as Microsoft, Nortel, Novell, Cisco, HP
and Lotus recognize Comptia as the part of their certification
track. The job roles for the Network+ certified include
network administrators, Systems administrators and Systems
support technician.
Server+
Server+ is a vendor neutral certification for the individuals
with the more than 18 months of experience in the Industry
Standard Server Architecture Technology. Server+ certifies
the knowledge in the technical areas such as RAID, SCSI, disaster
recovery and multiple CPUs. It is recommend that Server+ candidates
should have A+ certification.
Security+
Security+ validates the knowledge of communication security,
cryptography, operation security, infrastructure security
and general security concepts. It is recommend that
Security+ candidates should have at least 2 years of practical
experience in the computer networking and on securities.
Many big corporations including Sun, IBP, Hitachi, Motorola
and Symantec recommend Security+ certifications for their
employees.
Linux+
Linux+ is a vendor netural certification that validates the
candidate’s skills and practical knowledge of Linux.
Linux+ can explain the fundamentals of the Linux system.
Industry recognizes the Linux+ individuals for managing the
Linux based clients and server systems.
CTT+
CTT+ is a vendor neutral certification that is designed for
the training professionals in all industries. CTT+ validates
the instructor’s skills that include preparation, presentation,
communication and evaluation in a classroom environment.
CDIA stands for Certified Document Imaging Architech and
it validates the skills and knowledge of the professionals
who deliver the document imaging solutions and in the design,
plan and management of the imaging systems.
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