Get the A+ Cert of not?
I am a student working my B.S. in MIS. I am currently studying for the A+ exam but I want to get into Database Administration. Should I keep on studying for the A+ or get into another cert which is more database-oriented like OCA or MTA?
Thank you.
Thank you.
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danny069
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I'd say keep studying for your A+, then move onto your database certs like oracle's OCA, OCP, etc. It can only be to your advantage.I am a Jack of all trades, Master of None -
Rosco2382
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I wouldn't take MTA unless its free. I took 3 of them since my school was giving the Vouchers as part of the tuition. -
danny069
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Unless you want to go down the microsoft path then I'd say yes go for the MTA, however I just don't think the MTA along with any microsoft certs have staying power nowadays.I am a Jack of all trades, Master of None
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SharkDiver
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I don't know if I'd worry about the A+ if what you want to do is database administration. Get a cert that matches your experience and your goals. The A+ will help you if you want to build or repair PCs. If that's not what you want to do, a database cert would hold alot more weight. -
Gorby
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I wouldn't waste time on the A+ unless your are trying to get into a help desk or PC repair gig. -
Michael2
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I think you should get the A+ cert because it will show that you have knowledge that goes beyond the basics of computers and operating systems and that you've been tested on that knowledge. It's just a good background cert to have regardless of your chosen profession.