Originally certified as an MSCE back in 1999 on Windows NT 4, this certification is truly the foundation for being successful in IT. Understanding the operating system for not only the most popular operating system but understanding Active directory and the applications that leverage AD are universal and apply to all other technologies.
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Cisco's CCNA, CCNP and CCIE level certifications are the equivalent of a Bachelors, Masters and PHD grade education. Within each level exists specializations around basic route/switch, collaboration, cloud, security and more. Cisco's Data Center specialization was built for engineers who wear 'many hats'. It focuses on the Nexus OS for route/switch, UCS compute and SAN fabrics, all converging over dense Ethernet running at latest and greatest speeds available.
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Citrix is the original virtualization technology. Secure, lightweight streaming of applications and now provisioning of desktops have changed the game. While Citrix's XenServer hypervisor is the least popular of the big 3, Citrix is increasingly the gold standard for delivering enterprise technology with rock solid security.
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VMware is the premier hypervisor of choice for the enterprise, period. VMware is the original virtualization provider and continues to innovate with solutions that magically present physical hardware to all operating systems and applications. Support for this technology continues to expand and the certification is in incredible demand as the vast majority of infrastructures run on VMware's ESXi foundation.
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Datacore's SANMelody is a fantastic solution for small and medium sized environments to leverage existing hardware to create creative, dense storage networks.
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CompTIA's A+ certification is a great first step for anyone getting into IT. It's the equivalent of becoming an 'ASE Certified Mechanic', but for technology. A+ certified technicians are qualified to 'take it apart and put it back together'. Back in 1999 when I became A+ certified, it covered the DOS operating system and understanding the various voltages of outputs coming from the power supply. I've heard it's changed drastically since but still a universally recognized certification.
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