A+ vs. MCDST

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Hello all!

I am currently studying for the A+ exam and I got some info on the MCDST. They sound quite similar. The A+ will surely make the MCDST less difficult. What I am really interested in finding out is if you already hold an A+, is getting a MCDST overkill? Or does it have advantages in addition to the A+ that would make it a worthwhile addition?

Thoughts and feedback most appreciated...

 

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Hi Trogdor...check out this post:

http://www.certforums.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=49167

Hope it helps

Cheers

 

Cheers Mate! Exactly what I needed. I looks like the A+ focuses on fixing the kit, and the MCDST teaches you to fix the customer as well.

Me thinks it will be next on the list then...

 

Well said!

I'm sure that the MCDSTs of CF will be along to provide you with some more specific info on the cert!

Good luck with your A+ m8...it's a great cert!

 

Want my recommendation? - Do them both.

The A+ and the Network+ both prepare you with the fundamentals on which to build your knowledge.

Once you have gained employment it will probably be in some kind of helpdesk type role, so this is where the MCDST comes in useful.

As you've already said the A & N teach you about the kit and how it works, where as the MCDST teaches you how to resolve issues with the applications that run on the kit.

in a sense they both compliment each other.