[Perplexity LINK](https://www.perplexity.ai/search/what-it-certifications-would-b-ZQLGgr6ETSaQTSZ3oj0Tfw) | Prompt: - "What IT certifications would be most important for me to have if I plan on moving into a Windows Systems Admin role for a University next year?" --- Also here: [[Certifications for a University Sysadmin]] # Microsoft Certifications ## Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate This certification is highly relevant, especially for Windows Sysadmin's in a university environment, as they are often hybrid. It covers: - Deploying and managing AD Domain Services (AD DS) in on-prem and cloud environments - Managing Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment - Managing VM's and containers - Implementing and managing on-prem and hybrid networking infra - Managing storage and file services ## Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate As universities adopt more cloud services and cloud-centric infrastructure, knowledge of Azure becomes more and more crucial for their Sysadmin's, This certification validates your ability to: - Manage Azure subscriptions and resources - Implement and manage storage - Deploy and manage VM's - Configure and manage virtual networks - Manage identities using Azure Active Directory # CompTIA Certifications ## CompTIA Server+ This, like other CompTIA certifications, is vendor-neutral. This certification is valuable for admins working with servers, and covers: - Server hardware installation and maitenance - Server OS configuration - Disaster recovery and backup techniques - Troubleshooting various server issues ## CompTIA Security+ This certificate demonstrates your ability to: - Perform risk assessments - Implement security measures - Respond to security incidents - Understand compliance regulations # Additional Certifications ## ITIL Foundation Given that many unversities--ours included soon--follow ITIL practices for IT service management, this certification helps you understand - IT service management best practices - Aligning IT services with business needs - Improving IT service delivery ## VMWare Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualiztation (VCP-DCV) Virtualization is very common in university IT environments. This certification proves your skills in: - Implementing, managing, and troubleshooting vSphere infrastructures - Working with virtual machines and storage