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Passed 70-210 and -215 this week
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| Christian Rutz 2002-08-10, 6:23 am |
| Hello everybody,
just wanted to let you know that I passed this week 70-210 (860
points) and -215 (940 points).
I have only been lurking in this ng so far but I'll be probably around
for some time so I think a short introduction might be in order.
First name is Christian, I'm 34 years old, single (unless you count my
computers ;-) and I live in germany.
I'm a trained electrician and have worked the last 14 years installing
and repairing machines all around the world (I think the english term
is "field engineer" though I might be wrong)
Lately I've got a bit bored with my work and the traveling wasn't as
much fun as it used to be so I decided to make my hobby into my job
(my first "computer" was a Sinclair ZX-81, anyone here still remember
those?).
Since I didn't have any certifications I found it quite difficult to
find a job so I decided to give this MCSE-thingie (which every
employer I talked to seemed crazy about) a shot.
I've started a training course in April which will last for ten
months, if I make it through I'll be CNA for Netware 5.1 (well,
actually I am already CNA since I passed the exam in May) and MCSE
W2K, with a little Lotus Notes, Linux and some other stuff on the
side.
My track will be: 210, 215, 216, 217, 219, 220 and 221 though I'm
considering doing also 218 if this is really giving me the MCSA
certification (I'll have to do a little research on this matter first)
This should be enough for now, I've studied for four weeks straight
for 210 and 215 so I think I'm entitled for a little r&r.
Alanis Morissette is doing a show for me (well, and about six thousand
other people ;-) this evening and it's about time to get on my way.
Monday it's back to study, 216 is next.
bye,
Chris
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I wish MS would pay me a dollar everytime I have to read:
"You are the network administrator of your company's corporate LAN."
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| Pavlov 2002-08-10, 7:12 am |
| Congrats on your passes Christian!
I happen to be listening to Alanis in the background at the moment  Have a great time at the show.
I highly recommend taking 218 instead of 221 or 220 as this will give you the MCSA/MCSE certification with the least amount of effort  (just like one of those net admins in all those questions you just had) | |
| Peter Ehli 2002-08-10, 11:23 am |
| Good Job! I too am new to this list (1 day!). Also Christian I wanted to
say you write excellent English. I also have decided to start studying for
the MCSE and am thinking this will be my way to obtaining a computer job. I
have an associates degree in Computer Information Systems (with a 3.5 GPA)
and have decided to go back to school for my bachelors in Management
Information Systems. I'm 43 years old and owe a lot in student loans and
can't even find an entry level help desk job in Portland Oregon USA - we
have the highest unemployment rate in the country. My emphasis was
programming in school and there are zilch entry level programming jobs here.
It seems that prospective employers really like the MCSE certification and
that with my degree will launch my career. Take care.
- Pete Ehli -
"Christian Rutz" <list@burning-chrome.com> wrote in message
news:2n0alus5ltsbmlc77u8vsgd5r
bto1d6lqn@4ax.com...
> Hello everybody,
>
> just wanted to let you know that I passed this week 70-210 (860
> points) and -215 (940 points).
>
>
> I have only been lurking in this ng so far but I'll be probably around
> for some time so I think a short introduction might be in order.
>
> First name is Christian, I'm 34 years old, single (unless you count my
> computers ;-) and I live in germany.
>
> I'm a trained electrician and have worked the last 14 years installing
> and repairing machines all around the world (I think the english term
> is "field engineer" though I might be wrong)
>
> Lately I've got a bit bored with my work and the traveling wasn't as
> much fun as it used to be so I decided to make my hobby into my job
> (my first "computer" was a Sinclair ZX-81, anyone here still remember
> those?).
> Since I didn't have any certifications I found it quite difficult to
> find a job so I decided to give this MCSE-thingie (which every
> employer I talked to seemed crazy about) a shot.
>
> I've started a training course in April which will last for ten
> months, if I make it through I'll be CNA for Netware 5.1 (well,
> actually I am already CNA since I passed the exam in May) and MCSE
> W2K, with a little Lotus Notes, Linux and some other stuff on the
> side.
>
> My track will be: 210, 215, 216, 217, 219, 220 and 221 though I'm
> considering doing also 218 if this is really giving me the MCSA
> certification (I'll have to do a little research on this matter first)
>
>
> This should be enough for now, I've studied for four weeks straight
> for 210 and 215 so I think I'm entitled for a little r&r.
>
> Alanis Morissette is doing a show for me (well, and about six thousand
> other people ;-) this evening and it's about time to get on my way.
>
> Monday it's back to study, 216 is next.
>
>
> bye,
> Chris
> ---
> I wish MS would pay me a dollar everytime I have to read:
> "You are the network administrator of your company's corporate LAN."
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| Christian Rutz 2002-08-11, 7:23 am |
| On Sat, 10 Aug 2002 08:12:59 -0400, Pavlov
<Pavlov.9664a@mail.examnotes.net> wrote:
>
>Congrats on your passes Christian!
>
Thanks
>I happen to be listening to Alanis in the background at the moment
>Have a great time at the show.
The show was quite good though a bit short (100 mins) and the sound
wasn't exaxtly great.
But "many a merry songs were heard and a good time was had by all"
Now if I only had been able to see her.........
>I highly recommend taking 218 instead of 221 or 220 as this will give
>you the MCSA/MCSE certification with the least amount of effort (just
>like one of those net admins in all those questions you just had)
Well, my track is already more or less fixed so there isn't much I can
do.
But I think that some extra study won't do me any harm and the extra
effort won't surely kill me.
If I finish the core exams succesfully I'll take a minute to think
about what to do.
Thanks for the advice.
>
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bye,
Chris
---
I wish MS would pay me a dollar everytime I have to read:
"You are the network administrator of your company's corporate LAN."
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| Christian Rutz 2002-08-11, 7:23 am |
| On Sat, 10 Aug 2002 09:31:15 -0700, "Peter Ehli"
<hardwareforsale@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Good Job! I too am new to this list (1 day!). Also Christian I wanted to
>say you write excellent English.
Thanks.
>It seems that prospective employers really like the MCSE certification and
>that with my degree will launch my career. Take care.
>
Well, I think that most important it would be good if the econimical
situation turns around.
As long as there are no jobs available the certification doesn't make
much difference.
Let's hope for the best.....
>- Pete Ehli -
>
>
bye,
Chris
---
I wish MS would pay me a dollar everytime I have to read:
"You are the network administrator of your company's corporate LAN."
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