jfields 0 #1 August 13, 2002 Hi. I was wondering what you certified Microsoft Geeks thoughts about the tests and the entire process. I don't need to hear about how superior *nix is, or how Cisco certification is the way to go. My boss isn't paying for those. But since he is willing to pay for me to get some Microsoft certifications, I figure I'd be an idiot not to take him up on the deal. The order I'm planning to work on is: 1. MCSA 2. MCSE 3. MCDBA 4? Maybe the MOUS stuff thrown in for giggles. What method did you use to study? I have the Transcenders for the exams I plan to take, as well as the Exam Cram books. And I do use a good amount of the material in my work role, so I'm not planning to just be a paper pirate on the certs. I registered for my first exam (70-210 Win2k Pro) for the middle of next month. Thoughts on what I should expect? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hohonukai 0 #2 August 13, 2002 Yea, I used the MOC's and Transcenders and the Training Kit and experience on the job. If you're going to go for MCSA, then you might as well just get the MCSE instead. The first two tests are quite similar, so try to take them close together. And good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #3 August 13, 2002 QuoteIf you're going to go for MCSA, then you might as well just get the MCSE instead. I was planning to get both. I can get the MCSA with less tests, so therefore, faster. And it only has one test that doesn't directly qualify towards the MCSE, so it isn't really much of a detour. It just gives some better short-term gratification. But I understand your point... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hohonukai 0 #4 August 13, 2002 Yea, I guess the MCSA is incentive. Once you get that, you're halfway there, so it gives you a little "umph" to truck on. So, more power to ya! (or is that more money to Microsoft? ) Seriously, right on. It's tempting to pick it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rdutch 0 #5 August 13, 2002 I dont know what class you are taking but I just finished win2000 pro and the test had absolutly nothing to do with the class. I suggest finding a third party study guide or you can go to www.cramsessions.com and get some help with it. I bought the guaranteed to pass stuff and it made all the difference. Ray Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymut 0 #6 August 14, 2002 Sounds like you are heading in the right direction with what you mentioned (books/transcender). Be glad the boss will pay. The transcenders will help mucho - how I studied/passed for the first four (I have stalled on the design exam - very boring stuff). First, I read some type of exam book, cram or sybex. If there was any material that I hadn't seen at work, I created a test environment and worked it out (thus avoiding the 'paper pirate' you mentioned). The sybex test prep that came with the book was useless. The transcenders were the biggest help in regards to passing the exams. I basically printed out the exams with the answers and explanations, and studied them thoroughly. My experience was this, if I could get to where I could pass the trancender exams consistantly with 90% or better (not memorizing), I could pass the exam. Try to do 2k server soon after 2k pro, because there is a bit of overlap. I need to finish my MCSE as well, I've debated getting the MCSA, but since I foot my own bill, am thinking it over. I too plan to work on the DBA as well, but one thing at a time. Let me know how it goes. Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SudsyFist 0 #7 August 14, 2002 http://www.cramsession.com/ http://www.mcsebraindumps.com/ the one that coats is the only one you need steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jessefs 0 #8 August 14, 2002 I believe that you can now use the A+/Network+ tests to go towards your MCSA. Not only are these tests a little easier than the Microsoft tests (not as many f-d up trick questions) but they are multi-platform recognized. I don't know what your experience\history is but be prepared to study your ass off. A good indicator is if you can consistently pass the Transcender for the scheduled test, you should be ok as I have found they come close to mirroring or exceeding the difficulty of the actual test. Let us know how it goes and if you need any additional help Cheers, Jesse <* Spread the Love! *> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jfields 0 #9 August 14, 2002 Thanks for the feedback, folks! My exam is Sept. 19th. You do get the pass/fail immediately, don't you? So I should be able to post when I get back to work that afternoon. From now until then, I plan to hit the books and practice software for a couple hours every day. I'll probably spend most of my work hours studying during the final few days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
hohonukai 0 #4 August 13, 2002 Yea, I guess the MCSA is incentive. Once you get that, you're halfway there, so it gives you a little "umph" to truck on. So, more power to ya! (or is that more money to Microsoft? ) Seriously, right on. It's tempting to pick it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #5 August 13, 2002 I dont know what class you are taking but I just finished win2000 pro and the test had absolutly nothing to do with the class. I suggest finding a third party study guide or you can go to www.cramsessions.com and get some help with it. I bought the guaranteed to pass stuff and it made all the difference. Ray Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymut 0 #6 August 14, 2002 Sounds like you are heading in the right direction with what you mentioned (books/transcender). Be glad the boss will pay. The transcenders will help mucho - how I studied/passed for the first four (I have stalled on the design exam - very boring stuff). First, I read some type of exam book, cram or sybex. If there was any material that I hadn't seen at work, I created a test environment and worked it out (thus avoiding the 'paper pirate' you mentioned). The sybex test prep that came with the book was useless. The transcenders were the biggest help in regards to passing the exams. I basically printed out the exams with the answers and explanations, and studied them thoroughly. My experience was this, if I could get to where I could pass the trancender exams consistantly with 90% or better (not memorizing), I could pass the exam. Try to do 2k server soon after 2k pro, because there is a bit of overlap. I need to finish my MCSE as well, I've debated getting the MCSA, but since I foot my own bill, am thinking it over. I too plan to work on the DBA as well, but one thing at a time. Let me know how it goes. Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #7 August 14, 2002 http://www.cramsession.com/ http://www.mcsebraindumps.com/ the one that coats is the only one you need steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessefs 0 #8 August 14, 2002 I believe that you can now use the A+/Network+ tests to go towards your MCSA. Not only are these tests a little easier than the Microsoft tests (not as many f-d up trick questions) but they are multi-platform recognized. I don't know what your experience\history is but be prepared to study your ass off. A good indicator is if you can consistently pass the Transcender for the scheduled test, you should be ok as I have found they come close to mirroring or exceeding the difficulty of the actual test. Let us know how it goes and if you need any additional help Cheers, Jesse <* Spread the Love! *> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #9 August 14, 2002 Thanks for the feedback, folks! My exam is Sept. 19th. You do get the pass/fail immediately, don't you? So I should be able to post when I get back to work that afternoon. From now until then, I plan to hit the books and practice software for a couple hours every day. I'll probably spend most of my work hours studying during the final few days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
