Top three systems technology certifications

Service provider takeaway: Systems service providers have a long list of certifications to pursue. We lay out the three most important technology certifications.

While the value of technology certification has long been debated, the fact is that you can't afford to ignore certifications. In fact, determining the most important credentials for your engineers is a big factor in the success of your business. But choosing the right certifications is not as simple as you might think. For one thing, there are more technology certifications now than ever. While the drive toward consolidation and virtualization may be reducing the complexity of the data center, it has actually made the certification decision more complex.

So, how should you go about determi

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ning which technology certifications will most help you and your staff? First, you need to consider these two critical factors:

So let's cut to the chase. What exactly are the three most importance technology certifications for systems service providers?

The bottom line is that you should never stop educating your staff. Most technical folks love technology certifications and will work that much harder for you if you provide the necessary tools so that they can perform their jobs better.

About the author
Ken Milberg heads a consulting firm, Unix-Linux Solutions. He has more than 20 years of experience with Unix and Linux systems, as well as broad technical and functional experience with AIX, HP, SCO and Solaris.