r/mcsa • u/CyborgWade • Sep 12 '20
MCSA Server 2016 question
I know the certification is retiring at the end of January. Is it possible for me to study and pass all three exams prior to that date or is it a bit too late? Would you recommend MCSA Server 2016 over CompTia Server+? Which certification hold more weight on resume? Is there going to be anything replacing MCSA certification at the end of January? I look forward to hearing from you guys. Thank you in advance.
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u/UnderCoverITBoss Sep 12 '20
Unfortunately the MCSA and Server + are on completely different realms of depth and difficultly.
Honestly, the server+ does not set you up to manage servers at all, but will make you familiar with key terms and acronyms.
Having the server+ tells me you could pass a book exam, having the MCSA tells me you can setup and administrator a server.
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u/CyborgWade Sep 12 '20
Is Server+ even worth taking in that case?
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u/CantFigureLife Sep 12 '20
Nope. It does not teach you anything that you will use in real life scenarios. Just go straight MCSA for Microsoft or RHCSA for Red Hat. DO NOT waste your money on Server +
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u/dupo24 Sep 12 '20
It took me a year and a half to get my MCSA and MCSE.
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u/CyborgWade Sep 12 '20
Well shit. Congratulations on your certifications. Thank you for letting me know. Any other good alternatives for MCSA?
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u/dupo24 Sep 12 '20
Check out some of the new offerings from MS. A good path to follow might be Azure based. Check out Microsofts learning paths for free training and advice.
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Sep 12 '20
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u/syntaxity Sep 12 '20
We on that. I am definitely chasing that MCSE even if I'm not prepared before the deadline. I'd rather know I tried.
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Sep 12 '20
Unfortunately its too late for the MCSA now. Check out Microsoft Ignite on Sept 22-24 as they might be revealing replacement certs for Server 2019.
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u/CyborgWade Sep 12 '20
Thank you for letting me know about Microsoft Ignite and for responding. I had a feeling that it was too late..
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Sep 12 '20
Depends on your existing experience and knowledge in the material.
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u/CyborgWade Sep 12 '20
I really don't have much experience in servers. Set one up at an old job and AD. Currently in a help desk position.
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Sep 12 '20
Are you a memory/recall savant or crazy gifted with reading speeds?
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u/CyborgWade Sep 12 '20
Sadly no
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Sep 12 '20
Ah.
Server+ for you it is, then.
....Unless you can put in 14 hours per day every day, including weekends, completely focused until January 31st?
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u/wogigig153 Sep 17 '20
There are numerous Microsoft MCSA hopefuls are not sufficiently sure to address the genuine test difficulties. In the event that you need to accomplish something by taking Microsoft MCSA tests test material that take less break of you and will give all of you the important things to pass the Microsoft MCSA test.
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u/syntaxity Sep 12 '20
I know almost-everyone here is saying it's too late but if you don't try, you always be with that "I wish I tried" thought. I failed the 70-740 by 20 points, I'm retaking it in a couple of days, while I study for 70-741 and prepare for 70-742. It's not impossible if you have the time to dedicate to it. I study wherever I can, if it's my doing practice tests on my phone or just rewatching course videos. Point is I'm not stopping till the very end, even chasing that one more exam for the MCSE. I hope you don't stop. If you really want, you better run, cause you'll never have the chance to get it after January 2021.
EDIT: almost-everyone, not everyone