Anyone else get the invite for the Server+ 2009 beta?

JDMurrayJDMurray Admin Posts: 13,023 Admin
I just got the email to sign up for the CompTIA Server+ 2009 beta. I don't know yet if I've been accepted.

You can try to sign up for it here: CompTIA Server+ Certification, Server+ Certification
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  • Tyrant1919Tyrant1919 Member Posts: 519 ■■■□□□□□□□
    CompTIA trying to trump the Windows 7 beta? Unlikely...
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  • JDMurrayJDMurray Admin Posts: 13,023 Admin
    Tyrant1919 wrote: »
    CompTIA trying to trump the Windows 7 beta? Unlikely...
    Speaking of which, the Release Candidate of Windows 7 (Build 7100) is due out on May 5th, but it's supposedly available on BitTorrent now. icon_rolleyes.gif
  • JordusJordus Banned Posts: 336
    I signed up. I dont know how I'll have time to do this if I get it, but i probably wont study for it anyway. I'd wager there is a decent chance I know enough information to pass this as-is, but you never know.

    I can't turn down free. icon_wink.gif
  • JDMurrayJDMurray Admin Posts: 13,023 Admin
    Jordus wrote: »
    I signed up. I dont know how I'll have time to do this if I get it, but i probably wont study for it anyway. I'd wager there is a decent chance I know enough information to pass this as-is, but you never know.
    Ditto.
    Jordus wrote: »
    I can't turn down free. icon_wink.gif
    Ditto ditto. icon_lol.gif
  • vColevCole Member Posts: 1,573 ■■■■■■■□□□
    Thanks for the link, all signed up. :)
  • qwertyiopqwertyiop Member Posts: 725 ■■■□□□□□□□
    I just signed up, I hope I get it
  • skrpuneskrpune Member Posts: 1,409
    This is tempting, hrm. I think I'm bordering on insane with what's already on my plate for the next few weeks...plus I think I can only handle one beta per month, the lack of an immediate score on TWO exams might just push me over the edge! :D
    Currently Studying For: Nothing (cert-wise, anyway)
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  • dynamikdynamik Banned Posts: 12,312 ■■■■■■■■■□
    skrpune wrote: »
    This is tempting, hrm. I think I'm bordering on insane with what's already on my plate for the next few weeks...plus I think I can only handle one beta per month, the lack of an immediate score on TWO exams might just push me over the edge! :D

    There's that, and the fact that I don't care icon_lol.gif

    (Sorry JD icon_sad.gif)
  • PC509PC509 Member Posts: 804 ■■■■■■□□□□
    I signed up. I don't really care one way or the other. The Server+ wasn't exactly on my To-Do list of certifications, but I wouldn't mind adding it to the CompTIA list I have started. :)
  • msteinhilbermsteinhilber Member Posts: 1,480 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Hmm, I wonder how many people who have no genuine interest in this certification but decided to make a big stink about the Windows 7 beta exam filling up so fast will register for this one :D

    I didn't make a big stink about the Windows 7 exam, I got a spot but I wouldn't have nagged if I didn't - but I'll go ahead and admit I registered for the shot at taking the Server+ beta... and I have absolutely no interest in the certification and doubt it will benefit me much if any, but a freebie is a freebie I suppose. It will be my 4th exam for the month of May if selected, since I have more important exams scheduled, I won't be putting in any study time for this one but I don't think it will really be needed anyways.

    Thanks for the link :)
  • JDMurrayJDMurray Admin Posts: 13,023 Admin
    dynamik wrote: »
    (Sorry JD icon_sad.gif)
    About what? Not wanting to take the Server+ 2009 beta? It don't make me no never mind. ;)
  • PC509PC509 Member Posts: 804 ■■■■■■□□□□
    Well, there have been a few threads about "Is the Server+ worth it?". I'm hoping it is, and I wouldn't have (or won't) taken it if it weren't free. But, can't beat free. I do plan on the Security+, though.
  • janmikejanmike Member Posts: 3,076
    Yep. Received my invite 2 days ago, but I have too much on my plate to even think about it! But, I must say, I have taken several cert exams, probably failed as many as I have passed, and I have never seen another that is like Server+.

    And I saw that thread about "Is Server+ plus worth it?". I did not even dignify it with a view. I think questions like that are goofy--the sign of a true newbie. If you want to be a "true" CompTIA technician, then you should take it. It's a natural in the path--A+ to Security+, maybe to Linux+.

    Good luck all to of you lucky ones!
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  • Megadeth4168Megadeth4168 Member Posts: 2,157
    I signed up... I doubt that I'll get in with the limited number of seats. I thought about studying for the Server+ about 3 years ago, but I ended up going down the Microsoft path instead... If I get a seat, it will be interesting to see what I might have missed :D
  • azjagazjag Member Posts: 579 ■■■■■■■□□□
    I got the email and signed up as well. I took it about 5 years ago and passed with 2 weeks of study. Curious to see if they have made it worth the cost. We shall see.
    Currently Studying:
    VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5 – Data Center Administration (VCAP5-DCA) (Passed)
    VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5 – Data Center Design (VCAP5-DCD)
  • JordusJordus Banned Posts: 336
    Anyone gotten a voucher yet?
  • TravR1TravR1 Member Posts: 332
    How does it work if you get a voucher how do you study, there's barely study material for the old Server+ Exam
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  • djhss68djhss68 Member Posts: 205
    TravR1 wrote: »
    How does it work if you get a voucher how do you study, there's barely study material for the old Server+ Exam
    Google and Wiki
  • dynamikdynamik Banned Posts: 12,312 ■■■■■■■■■□
    TravR1 wrote: »
    How does it work if you get a voucher how do you study, there's barely study material for the old Server+ Exam

    Amazon.com: Server+ Certification Bible: Trevor Kay: Books

    The used ones used to go for $5; I guess there's been a spike in demand. You could buy mine off of me too icon_cool.gif
  • JDMurrayJDMurray Admin Posts: 13,023 Admin
    When I got my Server+ in 2003 there were no books for it, but I found more than enough info on SCSI, tape backups, etc. on the Web.
  • msteinhilbermsteinhilber Member Posts: 1,480 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Got my confirmation for a seat in the beta today :D
  • meadITmeadIT Member Posts: 581 ■■■■□□□□□□
    I just received an email that asked me to confirm that I could take the beta exam by June 15th. It stated that once confirmed, they would send me a voucher code. It looks like I was selected!
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  • jibbajabbajibbajabba Member Posts: 4,317 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Jordus wrote: »
    Anyone gotten a voucher yet?

    Heh, because of this thread I thought - Heck - why not. Don't have any CompTia exams so I'll give it a bash ...

    Filled out the form online yesterday and today I got the response
    Thank you for responding to the FREE Server+ Beta offer from CompTIA.
    Please respond to this email which confirms that you plan to take the Server+ Beta prior to June 15th, 2009.

    Upon receipt of your confirmation, we will send you the free voucher.

    icon_woohoo.gif
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  • meadITmeadIT Member Posts: 581 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Holy triplicate Batman!

    Perfect timing!
    CERTS: VCDX #110 / VCAP-DCA #500 (v5 & 4) / VCAP-DCD #10(v5 & 4) / VCP 5 & 4 / EMCISA / MCSE 2003 / MCTS: Vista / CCNA / CCENT / Security+ / Network+ / Project+ / CIW Database Design Specialist, Professional, Associate
  • Tyrant1919Tyrant1919 Member Posts: 519 ■■■□□□□□□□
    I got mine as well. Maybe I can get Server++, or possibly Server$...
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  • Megadeth4168Megadeth4168 Member Posts: 2,157
    I received the email as well! Maybe I should pick up a Server+ book now :)
  • JDMurrayJDMurray Admin Posts: 13,023 Admin
    I just received the same email to get the voucher too.



    The page for the 2009 Server+ beta is here: About CompTIA Server+™ Certification

    And the objectives for the 2009 Server+ beta exam (PDF) are: http://certification.comptia.org/resources/objectives/CompTIA%20Server+%20Objectives%202009.pdf
  • qwertyiopqwertyiop Member Posts: 725 ■■■□□□□□□□
    I also got that email
  • sdyesssdyess Member Posts: 44 ■■□□□□□□□□
    I clicked on the link and I am going to get a voucher!!! Thanks.

    I received an email this morning!!
  • jibbajabbajibbajabba Member Posts: 4,317 ■■■■■■■■□□
    I never really looked into CompTia - but again - if it's free why not .. I checked out some test questions and the Transcender ones from my colleague. So far I must say that this is quite an easy exam .. mind you .. I work as sys admin for over 10 years now which really helps obviously. Ah well .. once I got the voucher itself I will sign up and then we will see .. Although I don't think I will read many book :p
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