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Cleared 70-413 Designing & Implementing Server Infrastructure
Passed my 70-413 exam yesterday with a score of 8xx. Checked my transcript online and I haven't seen anything yet or the certificate. Off to the last exam (70-414) before I'm certified MCSE.
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No Certification earned after passing 70-662?
Hi there mates, I passed the 70-662 2 weeks ago, and I was told my support I would get at least the MCTS certification for passing. After 2 weeks of waiting, I call for status on certificate, and I was told I had to pass 70-663 as well? If so that is fine. I had to do the same not too long ago when I was working in…
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Mastering Server 2012 r2?
Has anybody used this as a primary resource for 410, 411, and 412? I would like to get started on these exams, but MS keeps moving all he exam ref release dates back. It looks like the 410 is now March 10th. The 411 is June and the 412 is March 22nd. I also have CBT Nuggets and Infinite Skills. I am just not good at using…
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Passed 70-411 today
With a 700. Talk about cutting it close. All I will say there is definitely R2 stuff on there. It looks like Microsoft has changed their score reports. They no longer have the Needs Development and Strong. They are now percentage based. What I used:* Infinite Skills videos (Meh, they were OK) * CBT Nuggets (Probably the…
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Sorry if this is a really Basic question, but I really need to know.
The exam 410. Has been updated to now include R2. - So if I book the 410, is it R2. Or will I have a choice of R2 or just Windows Server 2012, that are both classed as 410. - Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 has now been updated to R2.
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Passed 70-680 no labbing, no work experience
I purchased a Skillsoft package that covered 8 different courses... one being MCITP. Knowing very little about industry certs, I thought "Oh yeah I'll just do this Windows 7, configuring exam real quick, how hard can it be"... Anyway, 20 or so (far between) hours later, I had covered all of Skillsoft's coverage of the 680,…
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70-410 - Plan for Server Roles?
hey guys, I am new to this site and currently studying for my 70-410 exam. Ive been working in the IT industry for a few years now in both sys admin and helpdesk roles. I know the basics but certainly need to hone my skills in labs before the exam. Can you tell me how much I need to know re the various roles etc? as part…
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Real world View question
When you build out Views in your data warehouse or transaction database do you generally use schemabinding? My understanding is if you bind the view it always updates with the table/tables that it's associated with creating some cost / overhead. This also has to be done if you want to create a index on the view. My…
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Passed the 70-417
Just passed the 417 today. I really had my doubts when I started going through the 412 section, but I squeaked out a win. I used the Microsoft Exam Ref Book, the Upgrading your skills to server 2012 jump start, the What's new in server 2012 R2 jump start, and a lot of labbing.
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Virtual Labs for PowerShell?
Hi guys, Does anyone know of any Powershell virtual labs? I cannot find any on Technet. Im really good at the cmdlets, piping, variables, and base scripts, at main times google scripts then modify lol, but I really want to elevate my Powershell skills where I can script from down up, creating my own scripts, etc, I…
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Passed 70-410
Passed this exam today after a few weeks full-on study, graded 862.
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SSIS questions
Just a couple of high level questions if you don't mind.* I am moving into another company and they would like me to ramp up on SSIS. They have a ad hoc process in place right now and they want to move into some automation. I have a high level understanding of SSIS. In your opinion what approach would you take to…
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Question for folks who took 70-410 exam
Does anybody remember how long the questions were? Paragraphs? Also, what topic had the most questions? Any other info be helpful, thanks!
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How do you stay focused just on one piece of SQL training?
For me personally it seems that I am moving in and out of different SQL technologies and services. Sometimes I am having to build indexes on some of my views, other times I am just building aggregate reporting for managers etc. Sometimes I have to look at other elements and now I am working with integration services and…
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Problems getting to Microsoft certification website
Anybody else having problems pulling up Microsoft's certification website? From Google, Bing or withing the Microsoft website, I keep getting this error trying to get to the MCSA Server information. Wondering if it's just me or if they have some messed up links.
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ITU MCSA/MCSE Deal
Has anyone had any experience with ITU? I came across an ad for this deal: MCSA/MCSE Offer | IT University Online It's five courses for $198. It seems like too good of a deal. Anyone have any experience with them?
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Enabling VM resource metering......
I've got VM's running via my Win 8.1 PC and I'm trying to get this working I get the below error: PS C:\Windows\system32> Enable-VMResourceMetering cmdlet Enable-VMResourceMetering at command pipeline position 1 Supply values for the following parameters: VMName[0]: dc1 VMName[1]: Enable-VMResourceMetering : A parameter is…
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Domain/Forest Functional Levels?
Morning, need some clarity on this subject, I have been googling and reading the technet stuff but i still cannot completely get my head around this topic?!! Why would someone raise or lower the domain and forest functional levels? What is the difference between domain and forest? How does it affect the AD? Can someone…
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How do you know when you're ready to take 70-410?
Been studying for a few weeks now. I know I'm not ready for the exam because I haven't even covered all the material yet, but how do you know when you're ready to take the exam?
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70-680 did terrible!
Took the 70-680 yesterday and did NOT do well at all, not even a little! Score of 420! I took the an MS course on 7 online that was about 10 hours and read Pearsons book, I can answer all the practice questions in that book no problem. The thing is I got maybe 5 questions that where in the book on the 80 question test I…
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Passed 70-680, some advice.....
I passed today with a score of 940! I thought the exam was very easy but I can see how this exam could be perceived as difficult if you hadn't already passed the 640, 642 and 643. Almost every question I got was command line with extremely esoteric questions relating to branchcache, netsh and dism. Typical MS trickery on…
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415 and 416
Has anyone taken these exams lately? If so, thoughts? I am thinking of taking these two so that I can renew the two other MCSEs that I have which will be expiring next year.
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MTA - Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
Hello Guys, I'm new to the forum and just looking for some advice. I have currently worked in IT for 2 years now and I would like to get onto the Server Ops team at work, for this I will require some certifications, I've heard the above MTA cert in server admin fundamentals [server 2008] is a good place to start. On the…
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Download 2012r2 ISO or VHD for VMware/Hyper-V installation?
Hi guys, I want to install 2012r2 on a number of VMs, so would it be better to download the 180-day trial from Microsoft in VHD or ISO, and what's the difference between the two?
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Connecting servers?
I have a bare metal setup of windows server 2012 with the hyperV role installed. The computer also has a Wireless card installed. If i want to connect the virtualized win 8 client to a private network simmilar to vmware workstation. Im not sure of how to do this because if for example i install DHCP on win server 2012 i…
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Can't convert from Server Core to GUI
Hi guys. I'm practicing cmdlets, and I was successfully able to convert from the GUI to server core, but I can't reverse the process. Install-WindowsFeature Server-Gui-Mgmt-Infra,Server-Gui-Shell -Restart brings up an error saying "Install-WindowsFeature is not recognized..." Anybody know how to fix this?
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Practice Questions for 70-410 exam?
Hey, Does anybody know some sites besides MeasureUP and Transcender for practice questions or a set of free questions for 70-410? Thanks
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What is your lab setup like? And some questions
Hello, I have been reading forum posts on setting up labs for study. I have decided to go with two separate boxes to build two servers and maybe have virtual servers on them. I would like to know how others have their labs set up for mcsa study. I do have a few questions please: How much ram would I need for each machine?…
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self study windows 7 and more
I'm thinking about doing a self study for windows 7 and 2012 server, but I would like to know would a laptop with 8 gig and a SSD be good enough for using VM workstations as a test lab for self study?
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a little guidance please
So I just got net+ certified and wanted to get my mcsa in windows 8.1. Now I have already taken courses on mcsa and mcse for windows 8.1. I have the course books, but I really do not like them. Does anyone have a good suggestion for study guide material? Prefer books. I also have transcender which came with the books…
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Lab Setup
Hi Guys, just wanted some advice. I have a AD Server setup using VMware and 2 clients. 1 Windows 7, and 1 Windows Vista all joined to the same domain. Should that be enough for the Lab requirements? i5, 32GB of RAM and a 500GB HDD. Cheers
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70-685 Internet Explorer version
Hi, Just found this site and it looks like a very good resource for my studies. Just passed 70-680 last week and now just starting with the 685 to complete the MCSA. I study through a learning provider so materials provided and I will be using the MS Press book. The pre-requisite asks me to setup 3 VMs, 1 with 2008R2 and…
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Anyone take 70-682 upgrade exam recently?
I have a MCDST XP from way back and I saw I could still upgrade to Win 7 before July 31st I think. The mycertification planner tool says I'll get MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration by doing this. Does it really replace 70-680, the exam EVERYBODY complains about being so tough? Further looking around at MS Learning says I'd…
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study material
Hey guys Has anyone used the below text book for studies of the 70-410, 411 and 412 exams? how useful is it? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Windows-Server-2012-R2/dp/1118289420/ref=sr_1_1?s=textbooks-tradein&ie=UTF8&qid=1407158681&sr=1-1&keywords=mastering+server+2012+r2 many thanks
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PowerShell questions in the 70-410?
Hi guys I am studying for my 70-410 and checked the Skills measured here on the MS website and I don't see anything about PowerShell. Does this exam focus on PowerShell commands? Thanks
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Can i pass 40-710 with my material?
Afternoon, I currently have a server set up with virtual machines that will allow me to play around with Server 2012 R2. I am going through the CBTNugget videos and studying from the server 2012 Sybex book. That's all i have at the moment. Can i pass the exam with this amount of material to study from?
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Taking the 98-349 Wednesday 7/2/14 - GMetrix test good indicator?
So I've taken the Gmetrix practice test and scored in the mid-90's (before doing any studying). Is the 98-349 as easy as that test? I really only missed things where I just hadn't ever really thought about them (256TB is mighty big partition).
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Connection Between Two Computers
Hi this is my situation Both virtual machines have host only adapter enabled and in advanced mode, I select Allowall VM's Win Server 2012 IP - 10.10.10.90 Subnet - 255.255.255.0 Gateway - 10.10.10.1 DNS - 127.0.0.1 Win Server 200864bit IP - 10.10.10.91 Subnet - 255.255.255.0 Gateway - 10.10.10.1 DNS - 10.10.10.90 I am…
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Migration Process
Hi, How can I practice the Migration process, I already set up the WinServer 2012, I am having a problem with the Source computer, Should I install Win2003?
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Has anyone used Skillsoft training?
Has anyone used Skillsoft training? One of my recruiter has given access to all of their training and most is Skillsoft. They have all of the cert training from CompTIA, Cisco, MS, ITIL, VMware and a lot more. I am studying for the 70-680 exam now and just wondering if Skillsoft is a good training source. I am also using,…
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How to start learning Server 2008
Hello, I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this question but I give it a go. I'm a self-employed IT Technician with a good knowledge of Windows XP\Vista\7 and 8 but I've never dealt with any servers. I'm in the process of looking for a job for Help Desk\IT Support technician and most of offers requires knowledge of…
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Passed 70-410 with great timing!
Well was studying for the 70-410 when I realized my EDX Linux LPIC training was approaching quickly and then was accepted to the VMware Stanly class. I thankfully crammed as much as I could after using PluralSight (weak training resource) and Microsoft official Early Experts site for some resources on depth training. I…
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Oh Problem again
Why there are always failed when itcomes to following the tutorial, is there any problem with the software that Iam using? It failes when I am converting Server Core to Full Installation or with Gui, my syntax was right because it loads, then after 60% it failed
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Hyper V
Hi, How do I Install HyperV in my Win Server 2012, It seems that it is not available when I Installed the software, what does it mean? Is there any problem with the software?
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70-680 and 640 Free Study Material???
Hi guys, I'm actually studying for the CCNA but I like to keep my general "Windows" skills up to date. I just got out of college and am moving out to a new job where I may be the sole administrator of a small office. I'm looking for some free study material just to start out with specific to Windows 7 Workstations and…
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70-410. Schedule exam with retake option
Hi all, Inquiring if someone can point me towards the correct direction. Currently residing in Melbourne Australia. Unable to locate/schedule any exams options for the optional re-take. Or is this an option i have to ask my local Prometric Center ?
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Anyone currently Studying for the 70-640 Exam (Active Directory)
I'm currently studying for this exam any tips on good study material or websites with videos?
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For those that have passed MCSA 2008.
How long did it take to prepare for each exam? Are the tests as impossible as people on here say? I'm reading the 2008 R2 70-640 book from MSPress and watching some free youtube videos that are for the 70-640 as well. Any insight would be appreciated as I'm now freaking out and thinking that I will not be able to pass all…
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Text Book Enquiry
Hi All Does anyone know the difference between the offical "Configuring Windows 8.1, Exam Ref: 70-687" book and"70-687 Configuring Windows 8.1 Lab Manual" is just one the text book while the Lab Manual gives me access to the text book + sims?
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Moving one file share from one file server to another file server in DFS.......
Hi , In our Domain environment, we have multiple file servers, the shares of which are managed in DFS. One share of 200 GB has to be moved from one file server to another file server in which available free space is more and the 200 GB Share has to be increased in quota size to 500 GB.We are using robocopy and the copy got…
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How I studied and passed 70-640 and 70-642
I'm posting this in case it helps someone in their certification quest. In 2011 I decided to get certified in Windows Server 2008, going for what is now known as the MCSA. I work with Server 2008 on a daily basis but for the most part I'm working with the basics and am not delving into the things used by enterprise…
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A few general 70-680 questions
I've been working with my Hyper-V setup for a little while now, going through the Professor Messer videos and the MS Training Kit book. Some of these things have raised questions I couldn't find good answers to and the exam objectives are a bit vague. First, how important is it to actually lab an upgrade? I don't have…
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Issues switching from Server 2012 r2 core to core with the gui
So as the title states I am having issues getting my server core to upgrade to the mid-level with GUI. It says unable to download source, even with the disk inserted and pointing the install to use that disk. Any ideas?
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Passed 70-410
So I bought the MCSA exam pack a few months back so I could get the 3 exams with second shots that would be good to the end of the year. I booked the 70-410 back in June but kept postponing it as I never got around to studying and finally just booked it for July 25th and told myself to take it if your ready or not. Well…
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Anyone on here studying for 70-642
Anyone on here studying for 70-642? Just wondered as I know most folks are following the Server 2012 path but I need to hit and complete this exam in the near future! Basically looking for anyone else doing the same or similar or anyone who has taken it to offer advice. I've got the official MS R2 book for it and some labs…
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Expire date of Exams
It states on the microsoft forum that Windows 2008 expire in July 2013. Daft question, but can you not take them after this date or does it mean the qualifcation has changed from MCSA to an update exam ? As you know, i'm studying for the 70-640 exam.
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70-643: Ain't no picnic
Just passed the 70-643 this morning with my lowest score ever: 800. Good enough to pass but anyone who is trying to get the EA cert before expiration, be aware: this is the tough one. At least for me. And I even took the 83-640! IIS isn't hard but memorizing all the GPOs for RD session hosts, all the nooks and crannies of…
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MCTS Exam 70-643
I need a Microsoft server cert QUICK for my new job. I was thinking the 70-743 for server 2008 would be easiest due to the fact that I've upgraded my entire environment from Server 2003 to 2008 recently. However, I am unable to find the latest study material and I've read about several people unexpectedly failing. I have a…
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Is the Second Shot offer an annual thing, valid from September to May?
I've Googled about Microsoft's Second Shot offer, and found a lot of year old links regarding a Second Shot cycle that went from August 2012 to May 2013. Then there was one from September 2013 to May 2014. Have there only been two Second Shot offers thus far, or has it been around for a while? Would it be realistic to…
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70-415 - Applying OS updates to Pooled Virtual Desktops
With virtual Desktops.. If you have a Configuration Manager and a Virtual Machine Manager, is it better to Manually update a base image/recreate the collection or use SCCM to configure software updates.
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Upgrading MCSE in 2003 to MCSE 2012 smartest path?
Hi guys, I've spent about an hour looking for this, certainly searched the forums here and still can't see an answer. I've got an MCSE in 2003. I want to upgrade - now I see MCSE is back with 2012. I do not see a direct upgrade path that MS provide for an MCSE in 2003. So does anybody know the smartest route to upgrade?…
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Happy SysAdmin Day!!!
Happy SysAdmin Day guys :) You are an IT Hero - YouTube
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Just starting 70-246 and 70-247 for myself / potential study group
Hello! I am pretty new to the forums however, I had been a lurking here for quite some time. Today, I am posting to openly invite anyone who is on a path for MCSE Private Cloud to study as a group together. I am thinking maybe 1-2 google hangout days a week to discuss objectives. I have no set date goal but I am actually…
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Server 2012 Exam 70-410 books?
Hi Everyone, I am looking to get a solid study book for the new 70-410 exam. I thought Gibson had a book coming out, but I can't seem to find it anywhere, online or in store. Was this my imaginiation, or is he really putting out a book for the new 70-410 exam? If he is, any idea when? If he isn't what do you fellow IT…
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Microsoft **** Prometric
Pearson VUE to Deliver MCP Exams for Microsoft - WSJ.com On July 14, Microsoft announced it will conclude its relationship with Prometric as an exam delivery provider on December 31, 2014. Candidates who wish to take an MCP exam after December 31, 2014, must schedule their exams through Pearson VUE. Not sure how I feel…
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Microsoft 70-687 advice testing this week
Hello All, I am testing for the MS 70-687 exam on Thursday 4/9 and I wanted to see if anyone had some last minute study tips, or ideas on what to hit the hardest before the exam. I have purchased the voucher with the second shot so I could get a "free" look at the test. I've been using the Exam Ref 70 687 Configuring…
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70-688 Practice Exam
Finally got around to scheduling the 688. Anybody have experience with the practice exams? Looks like MeasureUp, Kaplan, and Transcender all have them available. Not sure if they are updated for 8.1 though.
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I joined the 70-410 fail club
I got a 684. I used CBT Nuggets, Infinite Skills, Mastering Server 2012 r2, R2 Exam ref, Technet, MeasureUp, and have my own Hyper V lab set up. I got a whole lot of powershell, and Yes/No. MS just frustrates me so much. I have been working for close to 10 years on servers and I can't pass their tests. It seems they test…
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itdvds.com now has cbt training for the 70-410
Hey guys just wanted to let you know that itdvds.com has finally released their 70-410 training. It's about 14 hours of material total. CBT Nuggets is 19 hours but he has so much fluff and off topic stories that it runs longer than it needs to. This guy is to the point and I have enjoyed his material in the past. Its $25 a…
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70-410 r2
Work is going to send me to do the 5 day course for this in a couple of months which is pretty great. As a result I have decided mcsa will be my next cert. It will be a great help to my job as well. I have purchased the mastering server 2012 r2 tome which seems to be highly recommended around these parts. I am hoping to…
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Mastering Windows Server 2012 r2 40-710 exam
Hello All, I have a quick question. Hopefully someone can help me. I bought "Mastering Windows Server 2012 r2" by Sybex... It's a huge book to cover over server 2012. Has anyone used this book to study for the 70-410? If you did which chapters did you study for taking the exam... I started to try to match up the book with…
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70-410 order to study
Hi All Just looking through the 70-410 videos and exam ref book. Would you just systematically run through the book/videos in order or would you install the servers then start with Active directory. Just having a quick skim through and surely a lot of the earlier exercises and theory would rely on a domain being present.…
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70-411R2 Failed
So, i failed my 411 today.. whats odd is that i used measure up practice exams and transcender, scoring 88 - 100% each time. And then get a 575.. I dont get it. So my question to you, are practice exams just a waste of time? I wish i can go into more detail, but NDA....
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What shall i do with this book?
Morning, i purchased this book at the start of the year: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Windows-Server-Complete-Study-Guide/dp/1118544072/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1405927058&sr=1-1&keywords=server+2012+sybex Not had a chance to read or study from it until now. Now the R2 book is out, do i ignore this book and buy the R2…
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415
Hi, is it possible to take the 415, without taking the 410 and the other Server exams?If not, is it possible to review this without an experience in Windows Server so much? God Bless
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Best resorce for server 2012 "Real word"
Well I don't know if this has been covered before, but I am looking to start the dive into the server world. But I need to backup and put some perspective on the issue at hand. We have a few people moving on to bigger and better things. And I have been asked by my current employer to start to dive into Server 2012. I am…
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Recommendations for 70-410 with R2 updates
Hi All, Wanting to purchase a book to help with studying and to refer back to. Have seen this one listed on Amazon "Mastering Windows Server 2012 R2". Are you able to advise if this book is good and any other recommendations on ones you have read? Must include the R2 updates. Kind Regards, Daniel
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70-410 & Sybex Study Material
Sybex offers "Mastering Windows Server 2012 R2" as well as "MCSA Windows Server 2012 Complete Study Guide: Exams 70-410, 70-411, 70-412, and 70-417". Which one of these books do you all recommend, if either? If I purchase either, it'll be used along side the CBT Nuggets video material & probably the official 70-410 Press…
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R2 Book recommendation?
Morning, can someone please recommend me a decent R2 book to buy for preparing me for the 70-410 exam or possibly for the three exams in one, 70-410, 70-411 and 70-412? Not entirely what i need to get! thanks
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Passed 70-410 (R2) Today :)
Just thought I'd put up a quick post, went and sat the 70-410 (R2) today, was actually harder than I had anticipated, although managed to pass in the end :) I used CBT Nuggets, Mastering Windows Server 2012 R2 (only relevant chapters), and the Transcender test exams for my preparation over the last month, although I am not…
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Network Virtual Machines
Hi, I want to create a virtual environment, I want to network my virtual machines, what should I choose from the following settings 1.Nat 2.Nat Network 3. Bridged Adapter 4. Internal Network 5. Host-Only Adapter 6. Generic Driver
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Study materials for MCSA beginner
What are some good books / videos you can use to start studying for MCSA? I just installed server 2012 on my computer, and I'd love to have something to follow along to while I prepare for 70-410
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410 Fail part 3......
Well lightning does strike twice, I scored 684 today which is exactly the same score I did two weeks ago ! However I shall be expecting to have this test void and a free re-take as the PC was hanging in between questions then at the end when I went to review my answers it completely crashed and the staff had to contact…
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MCSD Web APP Bootcamp
I currently prototype backend apps that do data exchange via C# in VS2012. I am looking to shore up some skills around web app dev. What are your thoughts on Bootcamps? I would do this online. I am versed in C#, SQL, HTML/CSS, and Python. -Phil
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Best SQL 2012 Study Material?
Hie I am still new on this platform.I found it very informative and interesting.Please help me i want to do SQL 2012 but i don't know the best book or material to get.If there is anyone with an idea please help!!! Thank you in advance. Tawaz
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Finally a MCSA: Windows Server 2008
Several years ago I tried to take the 70-642 and failed in miserably. Apparently I studied the original material and the test had just switched to R2 and I didn't realize it. Finally several weeks ago I tried the 70-642 again and failed again by only a question or two. Had to wait 2 weeks to take it again, so I studied for…
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Passed the MTA 98-349
Although I'm pleased I passed. It seemed to be on a different league compared to the Windows 7 Configuring which I've failed Twice Now. I know it's supposed to be easier, but the jump between MTA exam and Windows 7 exams is huge! Might do a few more MTA's and then give the windows 7 configuring another shot. Anyway at…
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Server 2012 R2???
Hi all, Are there any books out there as of yet either that include all exams for MCSA 2012 or just one? Just trying to get my hands on added material. Already have the CBT nuggets :)
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Failed 70-410 Exam
Hello all, Well I failed the exam test yesterday. Since it's my very first cert I tried since i started I.T work . I failed not by a lot i think. 700/445. The only issue I had was some of the question i knew the answers too were not in the question... I read online before that it's different the material you read and the…
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Passed 70-410 R2 today
750/1000, but considering I couldn't sleep and was up at 5am, had to travel 2h to the test center and killed a few cells by partying the weekend before, I can't complain. Studied for 35 days, using Training Guide Installing And Configuring Windows Server 2012 (Mitch Tulloch), Installing And Configuring Windows Server 2012…
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Failed 70-410 for the 4th time :(
Yesterday I attempted to pass the 70-410 before the new R2 info was added today. I failed with my closest attempt yet (682). I have spent 5 months prepping and studying for the tests. My first attempt was Sept 30th (490), Nov 22 (472), Dec 30 (595) and then Jan 27th (682) Very disheartened by this. I have seen many others…
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Hello i want to do MCITP can anybody say me how much it will cost ?
Hello i want to do MCITP can anybody say me how much it will cost ?
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MCSE Server Infrastructure (server admin) or MCSE Data Platform (SQL)?
I am at a crossroads in my I.T. career so far. Looking at the job market SQL seems to be in high demand and the rates are nice. I have 5+ years in Server/Desktop admin and my experience bends towards a MCSE Server Infrastructure. I am wondering if my job opportunities will be higher going the SQL route or to stick to prove…
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So.. MCSA Windows 8 Here I come, A couple of questions if I may.
Hi All, So I've used this website for many things over the last few years and thought I would sign in. So last year I completed my A+, MTA: Network, Security and Server Administration Fundamentals and started on the Windows 7 70-680. I then took the 70-680 exam and failed with a score of 697 IIRC last January. The only…
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Failed 70-410 yesterday
Just wanted to share my first experience with my first Microsoft exam. I scored 572/1000. I used the exam ref as my reading material, CBT nuggets series and I have a virtual machine running win12 that I use experiment on what I am studying. Well in my opinion, i just think Microsoft should just recreate all the study…
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Installing Server 2012. Gui or Core?
Which is recommended for studying for MCSA? Server Core Installation, or Server with a GUI?
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Question about MCSA Windows 8
I'm about to start my Microsoft Certification studies, and was looking at MCSA: Server 2012, but then I noticed the MCSA: Windows 8. So I'm just wondering how valuable the Windows 8 certification is, and how should I know if I should start there or go straight for Server 2012 studying? I've been a windows user my whole…
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Passed 70-687
Hey Guys I took my 70-687 here is Australia and passed with 800, if I honest it was harder than I thought it would be, Looking at taking my Server 2012 exams next
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Looking for advice on setting up home lab
Hi guys, I'm kind of a noob when it comes to MCSA. I have Server 2012 R2 software, and I'm wondering what route I should go to set up my home study lab. Do I just need to install Server 2012 on my computer and away I go, or should I set it up on a virtual install, with multiple users on their own separate virtual drives.…
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70-640 addtional books ?
Hi, I have the CBT nuggets and now the R2 70-640 Microsoft book. But to help the understanding process is there a good book worth reading / topping up knowledge on ? Maybe written for someone who not used these things much but looking to move in that area as a future career move.