| Though recently Linux is attracting most of the | | | | Once you obtain the certification, the SCSA |
| Unix Market, having a SCSA certification or more | | | | Certificate is valid only for two years from the |
| precisely Sun Certified System Administrator | | | | date of certification. Though there are hardly any |
| certification will help individuals prosper and grow | | | | mandatory requirements, yet it is highly |
| professionally. The SCSA certificate holders are in | | | | recommended to have at least experience of six |
| high demand in larger sectors like that of military | | | | months in the field of system administration |
| or financial firms and those who pass the SCSA | | | | before appearing for the 1st part OS exam and |
| certification exam get offers of such high salary | | | | you need a one year experience before appearing |
| jobs. The SCSA certification generally validates | | | | for the 2nd part of the exam. It is also |
| the essential system administration management | | | | emphasized by Sun Microsystems that you do |
| on Solaris operating system skills of an individual. It | | | | have a basic understanding, if not a master, of |
| is also meant for technical application support | | | | fundamental UNIX concepts and good knowledge |
| staff that is responsible for maintaining and | | | | of Solaris OE commands before you apply for the |
| administering a network server running on the | | | | SCSA certification. |
| Solaris operating system. Also IT professionals | | | | Unlike prevalent misconceptions, the SCSA |
| working as system administrator in a UNIX | | | | certification is easy for the person who is well |
| environment can also apply for the SCSA | | | | prepared. There are various ways to sharpen |
| certification. | | | | your skills for the exams. You can order the |
| Sun Microsystems, believed to be the originator | | | | certification package, a comprehensive study |
| of Java, offers certifications for Operating | | | | guide made exclusively for the purpose. Even |
| system Solaris 8, 9 as well as 10. To acquire the | | | | SCSA certifications workshops are available. |
| certification, the candidates need to pass both | | | | These practice questions, if properly solved, will |
| part I and II of the exams. If you already have a | | | | not only sharpen your strengths but also clear |
| previous version certification of the same you can | | | | you understanding on the subject ensuring a |
| upgrade it by merely giving an upgrade exam. | | | | 100% success in the exams. |