CompTIA A+
CompTIA A+ certification validates the latest skills needed by today’s computer
support professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification
recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers.
CompTIA A+ confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as
installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic
networking. The exams also cover domains such as security, safety and
environmental issues and communication and professionalism.
CompTIA A+ ensures the right people have the right skills. While many of the
essential skills are universal, there are additional skills required to support
the needs of businesses. By offering certification options for specific job
scenarios, CompTIA A+ gives individuals the ability to grow their careers in a
certain area, and employers the flexibility to choose the exam combination that
best fits their needs.
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Network+ validates the knowledge and skills of
networking professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification
that recognizes a technician's ability to describe the features and functions of
networking components and to install, configure and troubleshoot basic
networking hardware, protocols and services. Although not a prerequisite, it is
recommended that CompTIA Network+ candidates have at least nine months of
experience in network support or administration or adequate academic training,
along with a CompTIA A+ certification.
The demand for skilled network support professionals continues to grow, and
CompTIA Network+ is a valuable credential to help start or enhance a networking
career. In fact, many IT certifications integrate CompTIA Network+ into their
curriculums. Microsoft added CompTIA Network+ into their Microsoft Certified
Systems Administrator (MCSA) program, and other corporations such as Novell,
Cisco, HP, Lotus and 3Com also recognize CompTIA Network+ as part of their
certification tracks.
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Security+ validates knowledge of communication security,
infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security, and general
security concepts. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that is
taught at colleges, universities and commercial training centers around the
world. Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Security+
candidates have at least two years on-the-job networking experience, with an
emphasis on security. The CompTIA Network+ certification is also recommended.
Because human error is the number one cause for a network security breach,
CompTIA Security+ is recognized by the technology community as a valuable
credential that proves competency with information security. Major corporations
such as Sun, IBM/Tivoli Software Group, Symantec, Motorola, Hitachi Electronics
Services and Verisign value the CompTIA Security+ certification and recommend or
require it of their IT employees.
CompTIA Linux+
CompTIA Linux+ is a vendor-neutral certification, generic across
distributions, that validates the knowledge of individuals with a minimum of six
to twelve months of practical Linux experience. Professionals holding the
CompTIA Linux+ credential can explain fundamental management of Linux systems
from the command line, demonstrate knowledge of user administration, understand
file permissions, software configurations, and management of Linux-based
clients, server systems and security.
Because of the growing popularity of enterprise-ready platforms such as Linux,
both employers and professionals realize the importance of skill validation. The
industry recognizes that a CompTIA Linux+ certification is a good indicator of
foundational proficiency in everyday management of Linux-based clients and basic
management of server systems.
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