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CCENT vs 70-410-which is harder? (apples to oranges I know)
I know its an apples to oranges kind of question but in general, which exam would you say is harder. I've taken all 4 cisco netacademy courses at my local college and am currently taking an Installing and Configuring Server 2012r2 class using Tomsho's book. Assuming I have an equal comprehension of each course of study,…
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How to connect different network in one Domain controller
If i have two different networks and one domain controller.. how do i connect both network in my domain controller example : my first network : 192.168.10.0/ 24 second network : 192.168.1.0/ 24 currently, My server is connected in 192.168.10.0 and DNS address 192.168.10.1 thank u
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Boson or MEasure Up...what is the best Practical exam to purchase if any?
Hi I have been studying for my 70-680 exam for the past 2 months, and would like to carry out a few practice exams to get a feel for it. I have came across Boson and Measure Up. Which one if any is the best to purchase? Regards
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Connecting SQL Server box to my IIS 8 box
[h=1]How to setup sql server express 2012 to my webserver?[/h] I am fairly new to working with webservers and database servers. I was to do this the most pain less possible way. Okay i am doing a project to make a fake company i am to create a website that does some functionality. Anyhow i have a domain that created for…
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70-410 Video Site Question
Hello All, i wanted to get some feedback from you guys on 70-410 video's. Which site is better to review Train Signal or the cbtnugget? I know in the pass people said that cbtnugget has always been good but I see a lot of post about Train Signal. If anyone has either or please let me know. Oh one other thing does Train…
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how to find out if a server is ADC or CDC or simply a PDC?
Hi how to find out if a server is ADC(additional domain controller) or CDC(child domain controller) or simply a parent domain controller(PDC)?? Is there any way to distinguish between the three? Thanks & Regards
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Is i3 processor good enough to practice labs?
Hi I have Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3220 CPU @ 3.30GHz 3.30 GHz [This is what is showing in system properties of my computer],4GB installed RAM, 64-bit based Windows OS, x64-based processor. I'm using Virtual Machines in VMWare to practice labs .So is it good enough to practice MCITP labs? With Regards
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Self study for MCSA best book?
What do you guys think the best book is? I picked up MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 Complete Study Guide: Exams 70-410, 70-411, 70-412, and 70-417 Paperback – January 27, 2015 by William Panek MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 Complete Study Guide: Exams 70-410, 70-411, 70-412, and 70-417: William Panek: 9781118859919: Amazon.com:…
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Lab for 70-685
I finally decided to start earning certifications. I've worked in a level 1 Help Desk role for a year now (although before I worked in assistance with the Help Desk at the same company for about 3 years). I have little network/server knowledge or experience, so I figured MCSA Windows 7 would be a good first step. I passed…
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Advice for 70-410
I'm taking 70-410 in two weeks. I'm using Don Poulton / MCSA 70-410, Mastering Windows Server 2012 R2, and CBT Nuggets. What are some key areas from all of you that you may remembering being hit hard? PowerShell Cmdlets? Active Directory? I know all tests are different but any words of advice would be great. As well what…
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Keeping my hyper-v lab isolated from my production enviroment
Hi everyone, Working on labing for 70-410 and found out today that the IP range I have been using was in fact part of the production environment, which not only explains a lot of errors, but also could have caused some issues. So i'd like that to not happen again. I am not really the best at networking anything beyond a…
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Best Online Labs for Microsoft Certs?
Hi, I'm returning to the Microsoft world to complete my 2008 MCSA. Never got around to finishing the final exam I needed which is the 70-646. I'm currently watching some CBT Nuggets Videos and I have a MS book, however, I want to do some labs and I don't really feel like setting up a ton of VM's on my Mac this time around.…
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MCSA or just go MCSE
Due to recently getting hired as a Full time ITSD tech - and the idea of moving to the server team i need the MCSA/ MCSE - so its time to buckle down and finally get a serious plan together........The plan - 6 months to a year have a MCSA or MCSE Do to recent advise on here, i am passing on the MTA exams.. however i might…
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Virtual router......
I'm just looking at labbing some NLB and failover clustering for 412, CBT nuggets recommends using a bit of software called vyatta which allows you to setup multiple subnets for testing but this software is no longer available. Any alternatives that are free, quick and simple to use ?
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70-642 where to start
I am planning to write 70-642 exam. Where can I start my preparation. .
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Passed 411....
Scored 925 and i obviously found the exam easier than i thought it was going to be though there were a few tricky questions. Pleased i made it in one take as that'll save me some time. Taking the weekend off then onto the next one. If anyone has any tips for 412 let me know. Thanks
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(Help) Buying Cheap Equipment For Lab.
Hi Masters, Help me to setup a Lab and what are the thing should i buy and how many dusty pc lol, im a real beginner give me the list of software too and drivers list. Thanks in advance.
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70-410 - Netsh commands?
Morning, a quick question, as well as learning powershell commands do we need to know the equivalent NETSH commands too? What about powershell firewall commands? Will I need to know them for this exam? ta
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Server Core study for 70-410?
Afternoon, I have looked at the requirements for the Server Core section on the Microsoft website but still a bit unsure about this topic whether I know enough?! What are your experiences in studying Server Core for this exam? People who took the exam how did you find the questions on Server Core? What would be good, would…
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Resources/ Tips For Taking the Two Exams?
Hello Everyone, I was wondering if any of you could help me. I'm studying both the 70-687 and 688 exams which I hope to take in June when I return to the UK. I'm a little nervous about the exams though due to the lack of resources available in comparison to my last course. These will be my first Microsoft exams so I'm not…
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Part of the IT job I don't like dealing with....
Hello.... I am a current MCITP and MCITP DBA. Before then the last time I was certified was in NT 4.0. The reason for not getting every cert is because it to me is like licensing, a headache I hate dealing with... So, since it was in 2009 when the last time I went through this, does anyone have words of wisdom for a…
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MCSE 2003 to MCSA 2012
Hi Guys, I have MCSe in windows 2003. Just wanted to double check Exam 70-417 includes direct upgrade from MCSE 2003 to MCSA 2012 and then exams 413 and 414 to MCSE 2012. or do i have to do all three exams 410,411,412 again for MCSA 2012 this page…
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461 exam tomorrow
Hello Nice forum. Tomorrow I will try to pass 461 exam. This is the first time I do any certification. I have worked with SQL Server since 2000. Both as DBA and developer. In my daily work I am working with SQL Server 2008. To study for the 461 exam I bought the MS Press Training Kit. I found it really boring so I have…
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Picking 2010 vs 2013 Certification and the future
Background: Completed MCSA: 2012 and MCSA: Office 365. I have 6 years of experience in IT. I have worked with Exchange 2003/2007/2010/2013. I think I have average Exchange experience for this point in my career. I could build a new Exchange environment for an SMB without referencing TechNet. I'm familiar with the server…
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Just curious...
To those choosing to take the Windows 8 exams, was wondering why you are choosing that route? Most companies don't use it and I'm assuming just going to be skipped over in most companies to Windows 10. That start menu that takes up the whole screen is the most annoying thing ever (imo). Btw, my company computer and…
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40-710
I like tot prepare for the Windows server 2012. 70 -410 and 411 and 412 exams. I have been on mva a lot and i am now thinking of using udemy (e learning site ) to prepare my self. For the 710 exam? Can someone tell me if thuis is a adequate path? Thanks a lot for tour reply. Also tel me if you know if the Microsoft 70-410…
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70-687 online protor exam
how many questions are in the 687 exam? I'm gonna be sitting the online protor exam this Saturday...
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70-687 8.1 differences?
Hey all, I'm currently studying for the 70-687 using the Pluralsight videos and Mike Halsey Exam ref book. Both of these seem to only cover Windows 8, as opposed to Windows 8.1, Are there any major differences with the exam? Would it be worth investing in the 8.1 book or are there any good online materials to fill in the…
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Hyper v attempting to create VM 0x80070570 error
So trying to build my lab to study for the 70-410 and Hyper v is giving me an 0x80070570 error everytime I try and install 2012r2 eval. I have tried redownloading the iso from technet about seven times now and everytime I get the same error. i have successfully created a VM using windows 8.1 but 2012r2 will not install.…
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70-410 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Study Notes
Here are my study notes for this exam if anyone is interested. I will be posting as I complete, I appreciate any corrections. 70-410 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Skills Measured Install and Configure Servers (17%) * Install servers* This objective may include but is not limited to: Plan for a server…
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Advise required regarding Windows 70-680
Hi, I have started working as a service desk analyst for ComputaCenter in Milton Keynes, UK for about 6 months now. Whilst gaining experience, i have been looking to do the Windows 70-680 exam. Any recommendations on what books/training materials to use? And then further on, I would like to move onto Networking/security.…
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Passed 70-410
I took the test last month and scored a 498. I studied for it with CBT Nuggets and Mastering Windows Server 2012 book. The book is a great resource but I prefer actual cert guides for their organization. After failing I picked up the Pearson Cert Guide by Don Poulton. I would highly recommend that book. I also did the…
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Needed to copy the share from one server to share in another server
0 Hi , Needed to copy the data from one share named as xyz in the server 1 to the another share abc in another server 2. Share xyz data should be copied to the share abc which has already different data in it .We need to copy all the data from the share xyz to the share abc without deleting any existing data in the…
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Advice on Microserver Specs for home test lab
Am currently using a laptop at the momment for MCSA Windows 7 (70-680 & 70-686) training using Vmware to build and test machines, but installing Windows server,exchange server,Vsphere etc on the laptop made it slow most times freezes for a while running vms simultaneously. I am considering buying a used HP proliant…
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dcpromo demote fsmo command not working
Hi all, I created a VM named web1 with a DC installed in it with domain name "test.com" . The OS is windows server 2008 .I want to remove the DC without getting the FSMO messages. The Forest and Domain Functional levels are both set to 2003 in this machine where I am trying to remove the DC. So i tried this command from…
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Labs again....
Hi guys, So I failed my 70-410 last year and thought I'd hang off rebooking until 2nd shot was available again, so now booked in for 3 weeks time. The problem I've got is my weak areas, GPO & Hyper-V although I understand the theory behind them, have struggled to get some real time around playing with these topics. I've…
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Can MCSA windows 7 be achieved with..
I have a MTA windows operating system cert.. is this an indicator that I could pass the MCSA 7 despite having no working experience in IT?
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Really digging using the Access Front End
I've been MS Access front end with a SSMS backend and I really like the functionality with Access 365. The forms and sub forms are easy to create, you can literally throw together a solution over a weekend, granted you have the solution set in your mind and have your tables created etc. Anyone else using the access front…
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Passed 70-680 - certificate in the mail?
I recently passed my first Microsoft exam last Friday (woohoo!) and was browsing the MCP site when I noticed it gives the option of either downloading certificates or ordering them online. This surprised me a bit - I've read elsewhere on this site that people usually get a welcome packet after passing their exams. Wouldn't…
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Book: MCSA 70-410 Cert Guide R2 - Thoughts?
Hi All, Long time lurker first time poster. Was just browsing Amazon's list of 70-410 exam books when I noticed this book which I hadn't seen before - MCSA 70-410 Cert Guide R2: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 eBook: Don Poulton, David Camardella: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store The single review there is…
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Exam 70-640 Configuring Windoes server 2008 Active Directory
please about Exam 70-640 Configuring Windows server 2008 Active Directory can any one help me to get any Quinton and answer ? before i go to exam ?
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Another Book question.
I've been searching the forums trying to determine which book to purchase to help prepare for the 70-410. Its been a bit tough because everyone is recommending different books. One guy says Mastering Windows Server 2012 r2 by Mark Minasi. Another person mentions MCSA Windows Server 2012 Complete Study guide by William…
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How detailed are your table and column descriptions in SSMS?
I'm building out a data dictionary and I believe the best way to do this is to update the system properties for the tables and the columns (views as well). My questions to you guys and gals, how detailed are your fields (sys properties)? I am currently in the middle of a project where I am whiteboarding and interviewing…
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70-680 - I passed!
I took it a few days ago and scored 739. I would've liked to score better, but I will take it. I read the Self-Paced Training Kit book a couple of times and watched Messer's vids as I went through each chapter. I didn't lab much to prepare, but intend to now for myself. This was my first MS exam. It wasn't as bad as I was…
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Transcender President's Day Discount
Its a code on their site for 15% off. There are some exclusions but its pretty open ended still. Transcender IT Certification Prep Training Products - Practice Exams and More
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Account Lockout is not working
I have setup a GPO with an account lockout of 1. Applied the GPO to the OU with one workstation. Yet the computer is not locking out after one attempts. What am I doing wrong?
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Tough exam topics
Just wondering which topics others have struggled with on this exam. I am still in preparation mode and am always on the lookout for tips to try to conquer the exam on my first try. I know everyone seems to hate the XML topic, but are there other topics that seemed challenging to you? Thanks in advance!
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Pursuing MCSA server 2012, which exam path do I take?
I have a couple years of work experience with Server 2008 R2. Mostly AD administration but a bit of GPO as well. Almost no Hyper-V or NPS/NAP experience. I'm not sure what career path I want to go towards, but right now Private Clouds and Citrix are things that interest me. Server, systems or network administration looks…
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Begginer need help
Hi guys, I want to learn and get MCSA 2012 R2. Can you recomend me some free material for studiying, books or video clips? I know some basic stuff, but I can say that I'm begginer. Thanks
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Passed 70-461
I took my second shot after failing this exam 4 weeks ago.Thank God i passed with a 721 score!!! Busy preparing for 462.Thanks to you all for your support.
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How to change the name of a machine in child domain
Hi I wanted to create a child domain called "content.test.net" but accidentally created "content.content.test.net" because the machine had already a computer name of "content". So the computer name now became "content.content.test.net" instead of the desired name of "content.test.net". My question is - How do I make the…
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Multicast option in nlb cluster
Hi all, When should one choose the "Unicast" or "Multicast" option in NLB(Network Load Balancing) clustering? What should one choose and when & why? Please advice. Thanks & Regards
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70-462 Study Material
Good day,I am about to go for my 462 journey.Any recommendations on which study material is the best?I have CBT Nuggets so far.
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Getting ready to tackle 70-458
I've made the decision that it's time for me to continue my MCSE Data Platform upgrades. I figure that since Microsoft is offering the Second Shot, so there's no better time. The first upgrade exam (457) I found fairly difficult, so I might actually just study as if I were preparing for the individual exams. Has anyone…
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MCSA 2003 upgrading path please :)
Hello . Good day for you all :) I already hold MSCA 2003 certificate on December 2008 . then i travel outside and now i need to continue studding and upgrade my skills and certificate . i pass from this exams : so please i need a professional advise to the proper path to upgrade my certificate to MCITP Enterprise…
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70-488 Study materials
Please let me know if anyone have 70-488 study materials or ****.
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Made 678 on the 70-680 (1st try)
Well I thought I would make at least in the 700's, but it wasn't so. My printout shows that my performance was the weakest in 1.3 Migrating User Status - Had several USMT questions. 2.1 Capture a System Image - Thought I was good in this area 3.1 Configuring Devices - Thought I was good on drivers I used the Sybex Study…
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Knowing when you're ready for 70-410
I've been putting off my MCSA for a decade now. (I did take and pass the first test for Windows 2003.) I currently have about 12 years experience as a sys admin in a Windows environment. I've been studying for the 70-410 off and on. I even bought a full CBT Nuggets subscription with the Transcender tests. That expires next…
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how many GB to allocate to each OS in vmware?
Hi everyone, I want to create 4 Virtual Machines in VMWARE with different OS in each of them. Can anyone please tell me how much minimum GB(hard disk space) should I allocate for creating four VM's each with 4 different OS viz.- Windows 2008 R2 Enterprise edition,Win 2012 R2 Datacenter, Win Server 2003 and Windows XP…
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Transcender 70-410 Exams, tough!!!
Hey, I'm doing the Transcender practice exams but boi are they difficult. Are these questions more tougher than the real exam? I'm getting demotivated in taking the exam. what are peoples thoughts on the transcender questions? I'm getting around 50% right?
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Another "OMG 70-410" thread
Hi everyone, First post here and I have to say this site is so far fantastic! Lots of great reading to be had for many levels of certs. Well I managed to score basically my dream job. I am a Jr technician in a data center, my bosses hired me on with the expectation that i will be spending most of my time at work studying…
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Cybex book for MCSA
I know that this book was just released, did anybody already buy it? MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 Complete Study Guide: Exams 70-410, 70-411, 70-412, and 70-417 MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 Complete Study Guide: Exams 70-410, 70-411, 70-412, and 70-417: William Panek: 9781118859919: Amazon.com: Books Can you guys give me…
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WSUS Settings
Hi Guys, Hope everyone is well, I have a question in regards with WSUS group policy settings we are in the process of implementing wsus in our organization and are trying to achieve the following behaviour when wsus updates patches are approved. 1.Windows 7 recognises the new availabe patch from WSUS 2.Downloads the patch…
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Which Server OS is required for doing Windows NLB clustering ?
Hi all, I have been trying to practice NLB clustering by using Virtual Machines/Hosts. For this purpose I used three(3) VM Servers with one acting as the DC(domain controller) and running the Server 2008 as OS & 2 web-servers each running the Windows 2003 r2 as OS. But I found that I cannot mix-n-match the different Server…
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USMT Hard-Link / Dual Partition questions
Hi, I have just recently started preparing for the 70-680 Configuring Windows 7 exam, and I have some questions regarding the USMT. Firstly, if I try to migrate user state data with a hardlink / wipe-and-load migration method do I have to create a seperate partition for storeing the user state data since I will be wiping…
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Is MCSA the lowest cert nowadays?
Back in nineteen-diggety-nine, when I was but a wee lad, aspriring IT-nerds were able to get an MCP or an MCTS for completing an exam on the road to MCSA/MCSE. Is this no longer possible? I.E. is there no certificate awarded for completing 70-410 or 70-411? /creamy
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70-680 exam still relevant?
Hey everyone, I'm new to these boards so please forgive me if this question has already been answered somewhere. I'm currently taking community college classes for an associates degree with an emphasis on networking. The new semester is about to start and one of my classes requires a book to help study for the 70-680 exam.…
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moved thread
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Passed 70-687, curious about how in-depth 688 is
Hey all, I passed my 687 yesterday with a 775 which I'd have liked to been higher but considering I was nervous and expecting to fail, I'm happy with that. I plan on doing the 688 in the next couple of months. How much more in-depth is it compared to the 687? What kind of resources did you use that helped? For the 687 I…
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Practice Tests for MCSA 70-687
Any recommended books or sites that contain practice tests for the MCSA 70-687? I just finished up the CBT Nugget videos but would really like to test my knowledge. I am really looking for something online and possible free but I would not mind purchasing a book if it does contain practice tests.
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Limited-time Offer: Free Pluralsight Starter Subscription (13 courses for Technet)
Pluralsight is giving a way a free limited time trial of Microsoft Classes: Free access to courses includes: Microsoft Azure BEGINNER * Understanding the difference between Microsoft Azure and AWS * Introduction to Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a Service * Claims-based Identity for Windows: The Big Picture INTERMEDIATE…
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Failed 70-461 today
Well the title says it all, I did not pass. I was kind of close, I will use my second shot in a couple of weeks. If I fail it a second time I am thinking of doing the upgrade exams even though I passed the middle exam 70-462 when I sat it during the beta trials only because they are offering a 25% discount on the bundle of…
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70-410 Books to get
So Work is willing to reimburse me for some books and I'm looking at the 70-410. On my list I have the following: 1: Exam Ref 70-410 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 (MCSA) 2: Mastering Windows Server 2012 R2 3 ? I usually like to have 3 books to read and jump between and I'm having a hard time picking a…
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Group Policy Management 2012 R2
Hey everyone - Very new to running server 2012 (or any windows server for that matter) as is most people in my dept. I did not set it up originally, but I am trying to get into group policy management and edit some control panel features, folder and search options, where users documents/downloads/temp/etc are stored. From…
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Can someone point me to a Window 8 troubleshooting site?
I know practically nothing about Windows, and even less about Windows 8. I installed an application today to mount ISO files and things have been screwed up since. I have no icons along the bottom, and although I see my desktop, I keep getting "Windows not responding" whenever I selct the only remaining icon which is the…
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ForestPrep and DomainPrep?
Hi All, I'm in the process of upgrading a Server 2008 r2 to Server 2012 r2 in my test environment. I was at the point of running forestPrep and was wondering whether I would need to also do a domainprep? What are the exact purpose of each? Are they similar? What if I had the AD role installed on the Server 2008 r2? I have…
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Failed 70-411 twice now
So I went and took the 70-411 on the 31st before my voucher expired. I had been studying over my vacation and putting in a fair amount of time labbing here and there on the various topics. I have been using CBTNuggets, the MS Training Guide, Mastering 2012R2 book, and just looking around for stuff as needed on the web. I…
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Questions on setting up a Virtual box lab for the 70-410
I turned off the Windows firewall So I watched the eli computer guy setting up a home lab video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIFKmJ4wufc I bought another router to connect to my ISP router. On my lab router.. I set WAN IP to the same subnet as my ISP router. I set the LAN router to a different subnet as my ISP, so that…
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Passed 70-451
After constantly putting it off I finally bit the bullet and sat for the 70-451 SQL 2008 exam today and passed with score of 815. Exam was not as tricky as I feared - lot's of questions on transactions and locks\isolation levels and far less on XML than I expected. With this under my belt I am now an MCITP: SQL Database…
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Taking 413 on 1/27
Well I am taking 413 tomorrow afternoon. I have read the Exam Ref 2nd edition twice and watched the Pluralsight videos. I dislike case study tests.
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Virtualbox or ESXi
When labbing is there any advantage of having the servers virtualized in esxi over running them bridged in virtualbox in windows 8?
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Exam Cram style book for Server 2012R2 exams
I'm sure that this has been asked before, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. I've started to study for the 70-410 exam and have all the material that I need such as the Cert Guide by Don Poulton, Mastering Server 2012R2, etc. Going over the material is not an issue. What I'm looking for is something along the line of…
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Passed the 70-410!!!
Well I finally took the 70-410 today and passed with a 737. This was my first attempt at the exam. Here's what I did to prepare over the last 2.5 months: Books -Read the Exam Ref cover to cover. This book was ok as an introduction to the objectives but does not go into the depth required for the exam. -Skipped around to…
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2008 or 2012?
Hi all, Can anyone please tell me ,what will be the problem if I pursue the MCITP papers 640,642 and 646 papers & pass it? Will Microsoft retire both the certificate as well as the individual papers? It is so clumsy... why did Microsoft still keep the 640,642 and 646 papers alive when it has retired the MCITP…
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Study videos
Just thought I would post this here: I've started to record my studying and uploading it to youtube. So if you want to check it out its here. Hopefully you might find it useful if you don't have access to any paid services. I'm just uploading along the way of me doing it, I'm using the exam prep site from Microsoft as a…
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Failed 461
Hi Its sad that i ddn't manage to pass 461 after putting much effort.I scored 620 and to be honesty the exam was tough.I am thinking maybe watching CBT Nuggets only wasn't enough.The exam had lot of questions not even mentioned in nuggets.I am not quiting though,i will give it a second shoot .
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Exchange Starter - What to go for first
Hello, I'm interested in attaining intermediate level knowledge of MS Exchange server but I'm not sure what the certification track is. I could only find MCSE details and I can't exactly start on expert level. Does the Exchange path start with a beginner's exam? Thanks
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70-461 prep
I'm planning to study hardcore for the next 3-4 weeks and take this exam. I've bought the Microsoft Training Kit, T-SQL Fundamentals by Itzik Ben-Gan, and I'll be watching the Pluralsight and CBT videos. I'm convinced this is the path to go for me. I've heard great things about DBA careers focused on SQL Server support.…
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Company is willing to pay for training in small amounts... thoughts?
My company has offered to pay for training for me, however my boss will need to "sneak it in" to other expenses. He said $300-$500 "here and there" is probably about the max. I wanted to take an MCSA bootcamp, but those cost about $5k lump-sum and are out of the question. I've looked for other classes, and they run around…
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dsadd group problem
I'm one of those GUI admins. I very rarely use powershell or the command prompt to create users, groups, etc. so I'm really trying to get comfortable using those tools because they will probably be questions on the exam about them. So, I'm at the Group Administration section of the 70-640 MS Press book which is describing…
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Dedicated Study server
Hi Guys, Just looking for some input for a dedicated build for server training that will only have Server 2012 on it with Hyper-V running like 4 vms. Not a massive builder so any help would be awesome. I live in the UK so I am looking to spend max £400
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Preparing for 70-688 - Supporting Windows 8.1
Hi, I am just beginning to prep for the newer 70-688, Supporting Windows 8.1. I am having trouble finding study materials for this newer version of the exam. If anyone can point me in a good direction it would be appreciated. Also, how much different is this from the older version? Thanks in advance.
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MCSA Windows Server 2012 Certification Exam Book
I am preparing for Windows Server 2012 certification. I have recently got this book MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 Complete Study Guide by William Panek. The book is updated for windows server 2012 R2 and covers all three required exams 70-410, 70-411, and 70-412 and upgrade exam to MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 exam (70-417).…
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70-685 - Free Videos?
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2552C352B8B8E11A Hi, Firstly apologies if this is in wrong place.......... or even the wrong forum (hopefully not) I Passed the 70-680 2 weeks ago by attending a Microsoft Training course (Which wasn't great) & watching the above 70-680 videos. I honestly think I would have failed…
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Assistance needed?
Hi folks, I have been working for Computacenter for about 6 months now and enjoy what I am doing. I wanted some advice on what to do next regarding self study courses. Spoke to 1 or 2 people and they have said to go for the Windows 7 exam. I would like to specialize in servers or networking. Please feel free to give me as…
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After Update Triggers
I'm working in a data warehouse that has an application resting on it. There are some functionality to the app which allows users to make changes. Some of these changes are used for auditing and KPI metrics. I want to set getdate / timestamp values in the last update date with the after update triggers. I have a staging…
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Passed first Microsoft exam...no email regarding MCP status for almost 2 weeks?
I took an exam on the 19th at a Prometric site and passed. The proctor gave me my printout, and it says that there will be an email coming my way regarding MCP ID/password within 7 days. My Prometric profile shows that I passed the exam, but I haven't gotten have any confirmation coming from Microsoft's end (yet?). Has it…
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Do you use ODBC or OLEDB or another API?
When you set up connection strings to applications from the databases which API do you use? I'm pretty green however I have always used ODBC, but recently I have been using OLEDB and I like it so much better. When used with VBA the flexibility it so much greater. I build prototypes using Access and Excel a lot and now I am…
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Server 2008 R2 to Server 2012 r2
Evening, Need some advice. We have 4 domain controllers (AD role and printer server) that replicate between each other. 2x are server 2008 R2 2x server 2012 R2 The 2x 2008 R2 DC, we would like to migrate to server 2012 R2. What is the full process of migrating to server 2012 r2? I do not want be missing a step and cause an…
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Journal for Exchange Certs
After being a consultant for years and self-employed, I finally decided to take the plunge and become a salaried Architect/Consultant for a nationwide MSP. Specifically hired on for my experience with Exchange, Lync and Active Directory (16 years with Exchange). As most of you know, I haven't had a need for certifications…