Server + - The deed is done

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The deed is done

namrak

2002-10-18, 7:39 pm

First off, thanks everyone for their words of encouragement. You know who you are!

I really does help to stare at a SCSI chart for hours on end.

I walked out of the testing center Server+ certified and feeling darn good. I finished all 80 questions plus a quick review with about 14 minutes to go and I am very thankful it is over with.

For those interested in taking this test:
-you NEED to know SCSI along with the cable lengths and data throughput.
-hot swap, hot plug, hot spare
-backup devices and media specifications
-differences in troubleshooting hardware level versus OS/software level
-the different backup rotation schemes along with the amount of media needed
-know when to use documentation and logs

Surprisingly, I only recall getting a couple of questions regarding non-Windows OS such as Linux and NetWare.

Materials used during my 1.5 months of preparation:
Server+ Bible (Hungry Minds) <- good stuff
Server+ Certification (Microsoft) <- good
Server+ for Dummies (Hungry Minds) <- good
Server+ Exam Cram (Coriolis) <- useless imo
Server+ Study Guide (Sybex) <- not worth it
numerous practice tests
plus my modest amount of small server experience

Thanks again guys!

Lunatic Fringe

2002-10-18, 7:45 pm

I guess a big congradulations is in order. I told you that you would do fine.

What was your score?

azimuth40

2002-10-18, 7:48 pm

Trip home from work $5
Six pack of beer $6
Large garbage pizza $16

namrak passing Server+ today PRICELESS

Whoop Whoop Whoop

CONGRATULATIONS namrak

Yea a plus on the statistic side

Supertech

2002-10-18, 7:53 pm

Way to GO!!!

We knew you could do it!

namrak

2002-10-18, 7:56 pm

..you are guys are awesome with all the support and the patience in answering my made up Server+ questions with included explanations.

The passmark was set at 75 and I received an 81. I guess it was alright, but I had hoped to do better. I had a couple brain freezes on two questions I should have had right. But again, I'm thankful its over.

Oh yeah, it was no rest for the weary as I zipped over to a local highschool for an interview. I was interviewed by a 3-person panel, but I think everything went well. Crossing my fingers as I'm trying to beat out 4 other guys for a network administrator position.

Lunatic Fringe

2002-10-18, 8:02 pm

Forgot to ask about the job interview. How did that go?

twister166

2002-10-19, 8:17 pm

Congrat on the passing, and good luck on your interview!

Just don't move into my neck of woods!

Tech Ranger

2002-10-19, 8:30 pm

Congratulations. The very best wishes with your interview.

ace123

2002-11-04, 8:32 am

congradulations

cheneybros

2002-11-07, 7:25 pm

great to hear that someone is passing finally...I am taking it for a 3rd time in Dec...I will post my results once again...hopefully the results will be like yours...you are now one exam ahead of me, wanna race??!!?!?!?!
later...

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