Thinking about Microsoft Server Cert, but should I wait?

I know Windows server 2008 and 2012 is not going anywhere soon even when server 2016 eventually comes out, companies will keep using 2008 & 2012 for years, but I am wondering if I should wait on studying for the MCP & MCSA exam until there's more clarification from Microsoft with regards to certification requirements for server 2016. Assuming they will have new cert requirements, I don't know if this will be the case?

Since we are at near the end of 2015 already, should I wait a bit longer, or do you think a cert in server 2012 will go a long way anyway, so just do it? I have no idea what's a good book or place to start studying for MCP/MCSA, any recommendations? Amazon rates highly the book published by Sybex (the book cover has a light tower on it), but I actually have a CCNA book published by Sybex and didn't like the way the book was formatted at all, instead I bought a set of Cisco published certification guide. Thanks for any input.

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ITNewbie2

joeswfc wrote: »

Is the MTA the same as an MCP? I always thought an MCP just meant you had passed a Microsoft exam...

I'd say if you feel confident that you've learnt enough for the 410 then go for that because then you are only 2 exams away from MCSA whereas MTA would still leave you 3 exams away. I think MTA could help to have on your cv though if you mention you are in progress with MCSA, I have always put in progress certs on my cv and then updated it to 1 out of 3 and 2 out of 3 as you pass them. I got my current job when I had passed 2 of the exams as they were looking for someone who had MCSA or was working towards it, and a bonus was that they paid for the last exam for me

An MTA, according to Microsoft's website, is not the same as an MCP. I think an MCP in comparison to a MTA holds more value. I like the suggestion of putting "work in progress" on the resume to indicate to employers of your next goal. Thanks.

joeswfc

ITNewbie2 wrote: »

An MTA, according to Microsoft's website, is not the same as an MCP. I think an MCP in comparison to a MTA holds more value. I like the suggestion of putting "work in progress" on the resume to indicate to employers of your next goal. Thanks.

I hope adding this to your CV when you start passing your exams