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| sacredcowpaddy 2004-06-25, 10:12 am |
| I am just starting my MCSE track. Does anyone have any advice on which exams or subject areas would be the best to begin with? I am thinking of starting with the Win2K3 tests so that my MCSE won't be outdated by the time I get it, but what would the people here advise as the best area to start with?
Thanks in advance. | |
| aznluvsmc 2004-06-25, 10:52 am |
| Do the 2003 track and start with the core exams. I suggest doing the exams in consecutive order using the MS Press books. Build a lab to get hands on experience. | |
| sacredcowpaddy 2004-06-25, 10:55 am |
| I have a lab at work. I was just wondering whether to start out with Active Directory or Exchange Server, or whether there was a particular order that would be the most productive. Thanks for your input. | |
| aznluvsmc 2004-06-26, 5:51 pm |
| Is you're asking whether to pursue the Exchange specialization I don't think it's that necessary. I think having a deep knowledge of AD is a necessary though so ensure you take the AD Design Exam.
For Windows 2000, I did the exams in this order:
70-210 - Windows 2000 Pro
70-215 - Windows 2000 Server
70-218 - Managing a Network Environment
70-216 - Network Infrastructure
70-217 - Active Directory
Security+
70-219 - AD Design | |
| DesertDog 2004-06-27, 7:30 pm |
| For Windows 2000, I did the exams in this order:
70-210 - Windows 2000 Pro
70-215 - Windows 2000 Server
70-216 - Network Infrastructure
70-217 - Active Directory
And I am working on in order:
70-220 - Security
70-228 - SQL Server Admin.
70-229 - SQL Server Design.
This will give me MCDBA as well as MCSE where aznluvsmc will have MCSA and MCSE.
I plan on taking 70-292 & 70-296 to upgrade to 2003 MCSE and that will include 2003 MCSA. | |
| tiklu123 2004-06-27, 8:14 pm |
| Go for 70-210, 70-229 and 70-290 first because new question pattern will be released for them starting september 2004.
My friend has passed these exam few Days back. It is not a tough , In fact Let me ask him about a few questions then I will get back to you.
Also refer to javaklub@hotmail.com
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| I always recommend studying for the 210 and 215 at the wssame time as they cover a lot of the same material. Then the 217, then the 216. By that time, schedule the 218 because you've already covered all that material and more.
After that, take the electives in whatever order you fancy in terms of topics...
Once you're done with the MCSE 2K, take the upgrade exams for the 2k3 mcse | |
| sacredcowpaddy 2004-06-28, 10:15 am |
| Thank you for the input, guys. | |
| freak 2004-06-28, 10:26 am |
| you're very welcome! | |
| tiklu123 2004-06-28, 11:41 am |
| If u go for upgrade to 2003 then u will have to appear for 9 papers instead of 7 papers. | |
| freak 2004-06-28, 12:29 pm |
| yeah, but you will be certified in both 2K and 2K3  | |
| DesertDog 2004-06-28, 12:56 pm |
| quote:
Originally posted by tiklu123
If u go for upgrade to 2003 then u will have to appear for 9 papers instead of 7 papers.
This is true but if you look at how many NT organizations are still out there, a W2K certification will be a valuable asset for many years yet. The upgrade will open more doors and shows your commitment to keep up to date. |
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