COMPUTER TIPS

 

 

SERVER+

 

 

 

The Server+ certification from CompTIA is a middle-level certification aimed primarily at candidates who have approx. 18-24 months experience working in or around a server environment.

While CompTIA certifications are generally aimed at entry-level candidates, this is not the case with the Server+ certification – prior experience is assumed. By the time you’re ready to take the Server+ exam you should be competent in server technology, installations and configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrading and disaster recovery.

While there are no specific pre-requisites for the Server+ exam, it should be noted that the exam is targeted toward mid-level technicians so adequate knowledge of networks and hardware is required.

To that end, those who are considering doing the Server+ certification as an entry-level cert might be more suited to CompTIA’s other offerings such as the Network+ or A+ first. Indeed, approximately 10 – 15% of the exam objectives for both the Network+ and the A+ overlap into the Server+, so having those exams under your belt first will give you a good foundation to move onto the Server+ exam.

While being able to pass the Server+ exam without hands-on server experience is certainly possible, the Server+ exam is geared toward those who currently work in a server environment and are looking to validate and expand on their experience. For those looking to go further than the Server+ credential, gaining the Server+ also counts as an elective credit toward Microsoft’s MCSA (with the A+).