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Hi All,

Not sure what category this falls under, I am studying for my MCSA 2016 via ITPro.tv . But was having second thoughts of my next cert and figure I would ask around before i get too far along in the MCSA. I was reading for the Sysadmin career its best to go for Linux+ before the MCSA. I know this is all a matter of opinion but wanted to hear how others pursued the certs.

A little of my background is I recently got my Server+ (my only cert for now) but I have 15 years of desktop helpdesk support (and janitorial experience ...long story....lol). I have tinkered with Linux a bit . My main goal is to get into the world of servers in a sysadmin role.

I dream of becoming the next Don Pezet... :D

Hi Brian,

First, yay for SysAdmins!
Second, this is really up to you.

• For your 15 years what type of systems were you supporting?
• Did you enjoy those systems or are you looking for a change?
• Are you targeting a specific company?
• What type of systems does that company use?

So these are the type of questions to ask yourself.
Of course you can know some about different systems but I will challenge you to look up job descriptions. Almost without exception the post will define what type of SysAdmin they are looking for. In my opinion it is better to be an expert in one area than know some of multiple.

I have an MCSA in Server 2012 and an MCSE in Server 2016 and those certs don't expire whereas CompTIA ones do.
So maybe you can create a pros and cons list of each to help you decide.
I hope that helps.

Thank you,
Cherokee

For your 15 years what type of systems were you supporting?

I supported desktops both Linux and Windows ... some Mac but older. totally not an expert at Mac or Linux but I know enough to get done what I need.

Did you enjoy those systems or are you looking for a change?

I enjoy working on desktops but I need more I want to deal with servers as well as desktops.

Are you targeting a specific company?

Not really I just want to work full time IT, the company I work for now has me 50% IT Support 50% Janitorial. Not complaining its a decent environment for learning I have access to a Active Dir Domain.

I asked around and I think I will finish what I started in the wonderful course that fantastic edutainer Cherokee made for MCSA 2016. I may branch off to Linux+ after ,

Back to studying :)