SUN Certifications

SUN Certifications

Sun certification is a professional certification program by the Sun Microsystems. Sun systems offer a wide range of the certifications from the entry level to high level. These certifications are highly reputable and recognized industry wide. The common certifications are SCBCD, SCDJWS, SCJD, SCJP, SCMAD, SCNA10, SCNA9, SCSA10, SCSA9, SE, SCMAD, SCSSSE, SSBB and SCWCD. The sun certifications are particularly targeted towards the Java technologies sun Solaris operating system and Java programming language. In this article, you will find the basic overview of the some of the most common Sun certifications.

Sun Certified Associate for the Java Platform

This certification is designed for the IT students who want to become the Java programmers or programs manager and who wish to work in the software related industry.

Sun Certified Java Programmer

SCJP is an entry level certification and is a prerequisite for many advanced level certifications. It has been designed to assess the skills of the individuals about the Java programming languages, network programming, variables, GUI and others.

Sun Certified System Administrator for Solaris

The Sun Certified Systems Administrator for Solaris focus on the in depth knowledge about the Sun Solaris operating system and Solaris commands management, network administration, user management, security, user creation, system backup and restore.

Sun Certified Business Component Developer for J2EE Platform

The Sun Certified Business Component Developer for J2EE platform is focused towards the development of the Java components, distributed applications by using J2EE platform, Java beans and others. It is an advanced level certification, which requires that the candidate should be Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform.

Sun Certified Java Developer

Sun Certified Java Developer is an advanced level certification. This certification is targeted towards the individuals who want to develop real world commercial application by using the Java technologies and platforms.

Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer (SCMAD)

Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer certification is geared towards the individuals who want to develop mobile applications by using the Java platform and technologies such as WMA, MMAPI, CLDC, MIDP and JTWI.

Sun Certified Network Administrator for Solaris

Sun Certified Network Administrator for Solaris certifications focuses on the networking skills of the candidates. It is recommended that the candidate should have 3-4 years prior experience before appearing in this certification. SCNA assess the networking skills, Solaris system administration, configuring Solaris IP filtering, network administration, management and network security.

Sun Certified Solaris Security Administrator

Sun Certified Solaris Security Administrator (SCSECA) concentrates the security features of the Sun Solaris operating system including Solaris zones, cryptography, rights management, user managements and installing/configuring the additional security features.

Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for Java Technology

Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for the Java EE Platform (SCEA) certification is an advanced level certification by the Sun Microsoft, which certifies the skills of the software architect. The candidate should have the basic concepts of the Java technology, UML design project by using the Java EE technology and essay exam regarding the design project.

Sun Certified Web Component Developer for J2EE

PlatformThe Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD) certification is focused on the Java technologies and components including Java Servlets and JSP (Java Server Pages).