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CompTIA
provides vendor neutral certifications in Computer hardware, operating
systems, Internet technologies, Internet security, and others. The
certifications offered by CompTIA are recognized by leading computer and
IT industries in the world. The certifications offered by CompTIA
are valid for life, in that they do not have an expiration date. However,
CompTIA recommeds that the candidate upgrade the certification as new
revisions are introduced, to stay current with the technologies.
Some
of the most popular certifications offered by CompTIA are:
A+
Certification: This certification is aimed at testing one's knowledge
in computer hardware and Windows operating systems (Particularly client
side). It consists of two individual exams: A+ core hardware exam, and A+
Operating Systems exam. As the names suggest, the former covers the
computer hardware including the BIOS start-up sequence, and the latter
covers Operating Systems, primarily Windows Operating Systems. Linux is
excluded from this exam, as it is covered in the Linux+
certification. More details on CompTIA
A+ certification.
Network+
Certification: This certification is geared towards the understanding
of TCP/IP networking fundamentals.
Linux+
Certification: The CompTIA Linux+
certification tests competency for technicians with six-months experience
installing, operating and maintaining Linux operating systems.
Server+
Certification: Server+ certification is aimed at testing mid- to
upper-level technicians responsible for server hardware functionality.The
credential validates advanced-level technical competency of server issues and technology, including installation, configuration, upgrading, maintenance, troubleshooting and disaster
recovery.
i-Net+
Certification: The CompTIA i-Net+ certification tests foundation-level
competency in knowledge of Internet, Intranet & Extranet technologies.The i-Net+ certification is recognized as a baseline technical knowledge
specifically designed to certify entry-level Internet and e-commerce technical professionals. i-Net+ certified candidates demonstrate knowledge
and competency in Internet basics and clients,development, networking,
Internet security and business concepts.
Checkout
CompTIA certifications here.
The
practice tests are available from simulationexams.com's comptia
certification tests. Looking for an on-line version of
practice tests, check a+
online tests
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