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XP (270) or Win2K (210) ??
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| Mike Beason 2002-08-29, 5:29 pm |
| I have achieved my A+ certification and soon to take the Net+. My next
step is to pursue a Microsoft MCSA. My inclination was to go the XP
route (Microsoft XP Professional & XP server. However, my instructor
says that the Win2K Pro. & Server is the way to go because he doesn't
think that business will switch to XP. He also says that Microsoft is
going to retire both 2K & XP at the same time. Someone, please give me
some of your insight into this matter.
Mike Beason
Georgia
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| Jon Bischke 2002-08-29, 9:29 pm |
| There are a lot more study materials available for W2K. Also, only the XP
Pro exam is out right now. If you wanted to get your full MCSE on XP/.NET
you would have to wait until the .NET exams come out which is supposed to be
spring of 2003. Finally, there are a lot more companies running Windows
2000 right now.
So I'd say W2K unless you have a compelling reason to choose otherwise.
--
Jon Bischke, CertTutor.net
Save Time and Money While Getting Certified!
Pick up "The Insider's Guide to IT Certification"
http://winnet.bookaisle.com/ebookco...p?eBookID=13475
"Mike Beason" <michael31768@lycos.com> wrote in message
news:8da6e981.0208291403.86f31c8@posting.google.com...
> I have achieved my A+ certification and soon to take the Net+. My next
> step is to pursue a Microsoft MCSA. My inclination was to go the XP
> route (Microsoft XP Professional & XP server. However, my instructor
> says that the Win2K Pro. & Server is the way to go because he doesn't
> think that business will switch to XP. He also says that Microsoft is
> going to retire both 2K & XP at the same time. Someone, please give me
> some of your insight into this matter.
>
> Mike Beason
> Georgia
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| Jon Bischke 2002-08-29, 10:29 pm |
| There are a lot more study materials available for W2K. Also, only the XP
Pro exam is out right now. If you wanted to get your full MCSE on XP/.NET
you would have to wait until the .NET exams come out which is supposed to be
spring of 2003. Finally, there are a lot more companies running Windows
2000 right now.
So I'd say W2K unless you have a compelling reason to choose otherwise.
--
Jon Bischke, CertTutor.net
Save Time and Money While Getting Certified!
Pick up "The Insider's Guide to IT Certification"
http://winnet.bookaisle.com/ebookco...p?eBookID=13475
"Mike Beason" <michael31768@lycos.com> wrote in message
news:8da6e981.0208291403.86f31c8@posting.google.com...
> I have achieved my A+ certification and soon to take the Net+. My next
> step is to pursue a Microsoft MCSA. My inclination was to go the XP
> route (Microsoft XP Professional & XP server. However, my instructor
> says that the Win2K Pro. & Server is the way to go because he doesn't
> think that business will switch to XP. He also says that Microsoft is
> going to retire both 2K & XP at the same time. Someone, please give me
> some of your insight into this matter.
>
> Mike Beason
> Georgia
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| Trevor Woodbury 2002-08-30, 6:29 am |
| I agree, start 2K now and possibly take .NET if you so desire when they are
released
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"Jon Bischke" <jonnospamplease@certtutor.net> wrote in message
news:jdBb9.41889$Hf.1094392@twister.kc.rr.com...
> There are a lot more study materials available for W2K. Also, only the XP
> Pro exam is out right now. If you wanted to get your full MCSE on XP/.NET
> you would have to wait until the .NET exams come out which is supposed to
be
> spring of 2003. Finally, there are a lot more companies running Windows
> 2000 right now.
>
> So I'd say W2K unless you have a compelling reason to choose otherwise.
>
> --
> Jon Bischke, CertTutor.net
> Save Time and Money While Getting Certified!
> Pick up "The Insider's Guide to IT Certification"
> http://winnet.bookaisle.com/ebookco...p?eBookID=13475
>
> "Mike Beason" <michael31768@lycos.com> wrote in message
> news:8da6e981.0208291403.86f31c8@posting.google.com...
> > I have achieved my A+ certification and soon to take the Net+. My next
> > step is to pursue a Microsoft MCSA. My inclination was to go the XP
> > route (Microsoft XP Professional & XP server. However, my instructor
> > says that the Win2K Pro. & Server is the way to go because he doesn't
> > think that business will switch to XP. He also says that Microsoft is
> > going to retire both 2K & XP at the same time. Someone, please give me
> > some of your insight into this matter.
> >
> > Mike Beason
> > Georgia
>
>
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| Trevor Woodbury 2002-08-30, 7:29 am |
| I agree, start 2K now and possibly take .NET if you so desire when they are
released
--
"Jon Bischke" <jonnospamplease@certtutor.net> wrote in message
news:jdBb9.41889$Hf.1094392@twister.kc.rr.com...
> There are a lot more study materials available for W2K. Also, only the XP
> Pro exam is out right now. If you wanted to get your full MCSE on XP/.NET
> you would have to wait until the .NET exams come out which is supposed to
be
> spring of 2003. Finally, there are a lot more companies running Windows
> 2000 right now.
>
> So I'd say W2K unless you have a compelling reason to choose otherwise.
>
> --
> Jon Bischke, CertTutor.net
> Save Time and Money While Getting Certified!
> Pick up "The Insider's Guide to IT Certification"
> http://winnet.bookaisle.com/ebookco...p?eBookID=13475
>
> "Mike Beason" <michael31768@lycos.com> wrote in message
> news:8da6e981.0208291403.86f31c8@posting.google.com...
> > I have achieved my A+ certification and soon to take the Net+. My next
> > step is to pursue a Microsoft MCSA. My inclination was to go the XP
> > route (Microsoft XP Professional & XP server. However, my instructor
> > says that the Win2K Pro. & Server is the way to go because he doesn't
> > think that business will switch to XP. He also says that Microsoft is
> > going to retire both 2K & XP at the same time. Someone, please give me
> > some of your insight into this matter.
> >
> > Mike Beason
> > Georgia
>
>
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| diamond-Ðan 2002-08-30, 1:29 pm |
| In article <8da6e981.0208291403.86f31c8@posting.google.com>, Mike Beason
decided to open his mouth and remove all doubt by saying...
> I have achieved my A+ certification and soon to take the Net+. My next
> step is to pursue a Microsoft MCSA. My inclination was to go the XP
> route (Microsoft XP Professional & XP server.
Whatever tests you choose to take, either the XP track or the W2K track,
the cert will be the same. There is no MCSE (or MCSA) in Windows XP. The
XP exams are interchangeable with W2K exams for the MCSE in Windows
2000. See the link for more info:
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/mcse/faq.asp#C
> However, my instructor
> says that the Win2K Pro. & Server is the way to go because he doesn't
> think that business will switch to XP.
Thank him for his opinion, because that is all that it is: his opinion.
Sure, many businesses will not move to XP right now, but they will down
the road. It is a logical upgrade path, but most companies will wait
until the release of the first or second service pack before deploying
on mission critical machines.
> He also says that Microsoft is
> going to retire both 2K & XP at the same time. Someone, please give me
> some of your insight into this matter.
Your instructor seems to be feeding at the wrong rumor mill. XP/.Net,
while similar in kernel and infrastructure to Win2K, will not be retired
at the same time. .Net is the product of MS's new security initiative,
and will not be tossed in the hopper when W2K has lived its life.
Your best bet as far as certification is concerned is to get your certs
using W2K exams as this is what you will see the most of in industry. As
companies begin to move toward XP/.Net, then take a few exams in that
track to demonstrate your proficiency in those technologies.
>
> Mike Beason
> Georgia
>
--
diamondDan - MCNGP #9 #9 #9 #9 #9 #9
http://www.mcngp.tk
The MCNGP Team - We're here to help
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| diamond-Ðan 2002-08-30, 2:29 pm |
| In article <8da6e981.0208291403.86f31c8@posting.google.com>, Mike Beason
decided to open his mouth and remove all doubt by saying...
> I have achieved my A+ certification and soon to take the Net+. My next
> step is to pursue a Microsoft MCSA. My inclination was to go the XP
> route (Microsoft XP Professional & XP server.
Whatever tests you choose to take, either the XP track or the W2K track,
the cert will be the same. There is no MCSE (or MCSA) in Windows XP. The
XP exams are interchangeable with W2K exams for the MCSE in Windows
2000. See the link for more info:
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/mcse/faq.asp#C
> However, my instructor
> says that the Win2K Pro. & Server is the way to go because he doesn't
> think that business will switch to XP.
Thank him for his opinion, because that is all that it is: his opinion.
Sure, many businesses will not move to XP right now, but they will down
the road. It is a logical upgrade path, but most companies will wait
until the release of the first or second service pack before deploying
on mission critical machines.
> He also says that Microsoft is
> going to retire both 2K & XP at the same time. Someone, please give me
> some of your insight into this matter.
Your instructor seems to be feeding at the wrong rumor mill. XP/.Net,
while similar in kernel and infrastructure to Win2K, will not be retired
at the same time. .Net is the product of MS's new security initiative,
and will not be tossed in the hopper when W2K has lived its life.
Your best bet as far as certification is concerned is to get your certs
using W2K exams as this is what you will see the most of in industry. As
companies begin to move toward XP/.Net, then take a few exams in that
track to demonstrate your proficiency in those technologies.
>
> Mike Beason
> Georgia
>
--
diamondDan - MCNGP #9 #9 #9 #9 #9 #9
http://www.mcngp.tk
The MCNGP Team - We're here to help
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