Server+ or Linux+ first?
After failing the CASP, I need to brush up on my knowledge of Linux, and probably servers too. So I was probably going to take both Linux+ and Server+
for those that have taken both, should I take one before the other?
for those that have taken both, should I take one before the other?
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CWTS, then WireShark
CWTS, then WireShark
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PJ_Sneakers
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I don't think there's a lot of Linux material in the Server+ track. If you are going for more Linux knowledge, studying for Linux+/LPIC is a better bet. -
DoubleNNs
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What exactly about servers do you need to know?
You might be able to just learn that material and skip the Server+ exam.Goals for 2018:
Certs: RHCSA, LFCS: Ubuntu, CNCF CKA, CNCF CKAD | AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect Pro, AWS Certified Security Specialist, GCP Professional Cloud Architect
Learn: Terraform, Kubernetes, Prometheus & Golang | Improve: Docker, Python Programming
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User2097
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I would still say go for Linux+, but what help you understand servers better is going for the Microsoft Server certs. I haven't really seen much advertised for Server+ (which is why I skipped and went for an MSCA). Understanding some light VMWare and any cloud certs is useful for servers... depending on where your trying to go with this.Cert Goals: CISSP-ISSAP (May 2016) | CISM (2016) | GSEC (2016) | OSCP (2017)
College: MBA Project Management (2012) | Bachelors IT Management (2010)
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Verities
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It hasn't helped me one bit finding job opportunities and its focused on the hardware side of things (its also a worthless certification). Linux + is an operating system based certification, so go with that. -
blargoe
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Skip the Server+IT guy since 12/00
Recent: 11/2019 - RHCSA (RHEL 7); 2/2019 - Updated VCP to 6.5 (just a few days before VMware discontinued the re-cert policy...)
Working on: RHCE/Ansible
Future: Probably continued Red Hat Immersion, Possibly VCAP Design, or maybe a completely different path. Depends on job demands... -
Mike-Mike
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alright, looks like I'm going to check out Linux+Currently Working On
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hannism
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Linux+. If you understand the material, you'll be on your way to administrating Linux servers.Obtained: CompTIA Linux+ [X] CompTIA Security + [X] CCENT [X] CCNA: Routing and Switching [X] CCNA: Security [X] CCNA: Wireless [X] Linux Server Professional (LPIC-1) [X] SUSE Certified Linux Administrator [X]
Currently studying: Red Hat Certified System Administrator > Red Hat Certified System Engineer > CISSP
