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Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring 640
Hi all, I am attempting to study for MS exam 70-640, I'm using Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring 640 in PDF format. Problem 1: I cannot find exercise # 1 or exercise # 2. (What do I name the 1st server, SERVER01 ?) Problem 2: Why doesn't this book/PDF contain step-by-step instructions for setting up the 2…
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which video training do you prefer for 662 ?
I'm finishing working on 642 and trying to find out resources for the next certificate which might be 662, I'm trying to take quick tour in Exchange Server 2010 Sp1 first using video training and setting up its lab, after that I will move to cover reading resources with their labs for preparation of the Certificate of 662,…
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Passed 70-642 Today
Finding where tjhe test center was proved a test in itself. Happy to get this exam out of the way as its tough working all day, renovating a house and finding time to study lol! I started from scratch for this exam as i dont have experience of working with 2008 all day. Resources used were MS book, cbt nuggets and Technet…
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Passed 70-686 Today!
I took the 70-686 today. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I passed with a 764. It was mostly all about deployment with a few odd questions here and there. I used the MS Press book, the Darrill Gibson book, as well as CBT Nuggets. Personally I thought the 70-685 was much harder. I'm still unsure if I want to do…
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70-640 : Which Practice Questions to Purchase?
Hello, I am planning on taking the 70-640 exam during the first week of April or there about. I am reading through the self-paced Microsoft Press book and completing the labs as I go along. In addition, I am watching the free IT videos at ITFreeTraining. To improve my odds of passing the first time, I would like to…
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Passed 70-680 exam
Hi Techexam users, Just want to say I passed my 70-680 exam just now, got 750. This site helped me and also by reviewing the 70-680 resources post (big up to Claymore on this). Not to forget stumbling on the ITFreeTraining videos playlist on youtube. I dis try reading the examcram and CBT nuggets but was still confused…
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70-685 & 70-680
Hi guys, Just to clarify, if I get the 70-685 & the 70-680 do I earn the titles MCITP and MCSA? I'll be resitting my 70-685 on the 28th of this month, I'm gonna pass it this time.
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info 70-663 exam
hi Today i don't pass the exam (643/700) but i didn't know the second shot option, now can i have any possibility for another voucher? thanks
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MCSD Windows Store Applications using HTML5 (70-480 + 70-481 + 70-482) Resources
MCSD Windows Store Apps using HTML 5 Resources Update 19/2/2013 - First draft will continue tomorrow Update 20/2/2013 - "Version 1" This is a resource thread for the MCSD Windows Store Apps using HTML5 certification. This thread specifically covers the 2 specialist exams - for more detailed discussion of 70-480 please see…
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70-417 book from MS Press
I just got an alert that the 70-417 book that MS put out just got updated. Exam Ref 70-417: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server® 2012 - O'Reilly Media The update is adding chapters 13 and 14 to the mobi and epub version. I was reading it on my Kindle. I failed the exam on Friday. I am not saying that I would have…
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Yay I'm now MCSD Windows Store Apps using HTML5 :)
Hi all, Second attempt at 70-482 this weekend and just scrapped over the finshing line. I'm now an MCSD and also it would appear a Charter Member too o.o; 70-482 is a little swine of an exam to prepare for - theres no preparation materials out there yet. Basically my advice is the same as 70-481 you need to read widely…
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[ask] microsoft server certification
Hi guys, I'm completely new to server. I was thinking to take microsoft server certification , but I don't know where to start. However I found this link: MCSA: Windows Server 2008 | Microsoft Learning Is this the basic server certification path ? So do I need to take all 70-640 , 70-642 , 70-646 to get MSCA certificate?…
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Group Policy and OUs
I am trying to wrap my head around group policy and OUs by using my organization as a comparison. First, every thing I read says OUs are mainly for organizing objects for administrative control. Now in my situation, we have a single domain and 3 IT staff (myself and 2 employees) that all currently have domain admin access.…
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Upgrading XP to Win 7
I am reading the Poulton book, and there is a question about upgrading from XP to Win 7. The answer is to wipe and clean install Win 7. On Transcender, there is an almost identical question with clean install as an option, but the answer is to upgrade XP to Vista, then Vista to Win 7. Which is the best option if that were…
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Where is the admin account in Windows 7?
I have a laptop with Windows 7 on it. I am the only user on it. I went into the control panel and found my account, it says administrator, yet I am getting permission denied at trying to look at some logs. I don't even see a means of adding an administrator account. I read somewhere else, admin was disable by default, how…
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70-417 - How many questions?
Does anyone know about how many questions are on 70-417? 100? 200? I checked the MS exam site, but they did not list it. Not even a range. They did mention in their FAQ that the upgrade exams have MORE questions than the direct path exams. Thanks, Drew
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70-461: Study Notes/Information
Hey guys, Currently studying for the 70-461 exam which I am due to sit end of the month. I've seen a few people asking about this exam so I thought I'd make a "Study" guide on it hoping this would be the first stop for people looking into taking it. Querying SQL 2012 Skills Being MeasuredThis exam measures your ability to…
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70-410 New to Server
Was looking at going for the 70-410 Server 2012. Question is what to use to study for it? as this would be my first Server cert would I be expected to know all of the 2008 stuff or can I start with this exam? Any good books or resources out there apart from technet.
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MCSA 2012. And next?
Hi all, I've earned the MCSA 2012. I would like to ear your opinion for what i should go for next. What are the certifications that have more value in the market. Thanks in advance.
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70-642, 70-640 and 70-646
I intend to try and pass all 3 before they expire in July. I have been studying 642 for the past 4 weeks and have most of my notes written up. I intend to finish the notes by the end of Jan and then lab until the end of Feb. Hopefully i pass then after that i want to pass 640 by the end of May. My worry is though that 640…
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microsoft press book, need help on some question
any1 who have the microsoft press 70-291 book, please turn to page 2-52 and page 2-53, Case Scenario exercise question 2: What is the configuration error and question 3:What is the configuration error. What is the step should be used to find out the answer, although the answer is given at the end of the chapter. I though i…
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Migration from Server 2003 domain to Server 2012
Hello guys, I will be migrating a small business' Server 2003 domain to a Server 2012 domain. Its a pretty simple setup with about 10 client pcs, and just one server. But I have no experience with Server 2012 yet, so in that regard I have a few questions. The server will be running Server 2012 standard. Which antivirus…
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Newbie Help here
Hello gals/guys, I stumbled upon this gem while researching what certification path I should take. I just graduated from a technical school and learned so much. I found my forte and that is server, AD, Exchange and everything else hehe. I just need some advice on what I should study for first. MSCA 640 or MSCA 680? Not too…
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Help Request - Tell me where my Syntax is wrong! (Powershell)
Here’s the gist of what I’m trying to do – I don’t know if this is the best way of doing it or not, but I’m fairly confident that this is something that can be done in Powershell. I have a list of filenames that I believe are located on the file server, and these files are currently setting in a text file. Unfortunately,…
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Migrating Exchange 2007 to 2010 - Need a guide!
Hello, We are going to upgrade our current Exchange 2007 SP3 servers to 2010 in the near future. I don't know anything about Exchange, but I'm going to do the project after researching it and doing a test migration in a lab. Can anyone recommend a good book on how to perform this process?
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Upgrade From MCSE 2000 to MCITP.
Dear All, pls. sugesst me if there is any upgrade from MCSE 2000 to MCITP. Also i do not have any domain/server exposure. pls. help me,
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Verification
Quick question - If you already hold the MCSA 2008 and take the 417 exam...you will become MCSA 2012? Also, is there a cutoff to earn the MCSA 2008? Thanks.
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Top/Must Have Group Policies in an environment
Hello Guys, We just recently discovered that our administrative shares were shared so anyone can practically go \\computername\c$ and view the contect of the partition. What are the best group policies which are must in a AD domain environment? for security and non-security purposes. Your answers will be much appreciated.…
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70-682 = MCSA: Windows 7?
I know that 70-682, MCDST upgrade to MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7 also gives MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration. This exam is a combination of 70-680 & 70-585 for MCDST holders. I'm curious if it also gives the credential MCSA: Windows 7, which is 70-680 & 70-585. I know taking MCSA: Windows 7 gives MCTS:…
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70-649 First Shot on Monday
I'm taking my first crack at the 649 on Monday morning. I've read through articles on Technet and watched the CBT nuggets for the 649 exam and some parts of the individual exams. I also labbed all along the way with the videos. I'm going in expecting to give it my best shot but I don't feel tons of pressure since I have my…
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70-680 EXAM Saturday - Any final updated tips to look at???
I am EXAM DAY on Saturday. I have been studying with the Windows 7 Configuration and Windows 7 Admin Handbook, in addition to the CBT series on 70-680. On a daily basis I am able to figure most issues in my role at work. Just hoping to receive a little feedback for my final couple days prep. Thank you BTW.... I found this…
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Microsoft Server 2008 newbie questions
Hey all, I just passed my Network+ and Security+, as well as landed my first job as an Help Desk/I.T. Technician. They hired me because they were impressed with knowledge in networking, and they were willing to train me on the job with a Windows 7/Windows server 2008 environment. I would like to teach myself as well,…
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Windows 7 Enterprise Evaluation
I am trying to find a working link to download the Windows 7 Enterprise Evaluation. I want to use it to do some labing to get ready for the 70-680. But it appears that Microsoft has removed it from their website. Does anyone have a working link?
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Help on windows server 2012- DNS issues
Hello techexams.net, I set up a lab simulation at home. I'm currently lost with dns. My server gets on the internet fine. I set up the server to be on 192.168.1.200 with dns server to 127.0.0.1. Not sure how thats working but it is.. How can I set up a client to join the domain without entering the dns settings? I have…
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Confusion with Microsoft Voucher. Any help
Hi, I received and email from Microsoft for taking a free MCSE Cloud, i got the voucher number from them. it Says " This VOUCHER number is only valid for set of exams - 417, 246 and 247. " I followed the procdure as described in email which is below. 1. Visit www.prometric.com/microsoft and click the "Start" button 2.…
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Best Boot Camp for MCSA SQL Server 2012
I am wondering if anyone has experience on bootcamps? I am looking into some companies and don't know which one is better for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (MCSA). If any of you have any experience on any of the companies, could you share your experience here? Thanks so much! I am considering the following companies:…
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List of MCSA Server 2008/2012 Server training centre from India
Hello Guys, I am seriously looking for RELIABLE online (or who can deliver web training) training center from India for MCSA/MCITP Server 2008 (or probably 2012) certification. If you could kindly help - it would be really great! Thanks you in advance!!
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What Microsoft certification path should I take?
Hey, I have been struggling to figure out what Microsoft certification path I should try and pursue. I'm not sure if I should go the MCSA : Windows 7 (70-680 and 70-685) path or if I should shoot for the MCSA: Windows Server 2008 (70-640, 70-642, 70-646). I currently have very little to no experience with server 2008. I…
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Is it worth studying for these?
Is it worth studying for these since it expires in July?
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Failed 70-648
Took the 648 exam this morning and failed BAD times I had put a fair amount of time in to this but missed with a 600 score..... Have got a free second shot though so will be hitting it up again in a week or two I think
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How is 70-680 Test Administered and other questions
I have an entry level IT help desk position and part of my requirements is that I take and pass the MCTS 70-680 exam. How is this test administered? Is it multiple choice questions only or do you have to perform tasks in some type of lab.This is my first job in IT and I have lots of years of Windows Experience (although I…
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2012 Practice Tests
I usually use SelfTest Software or Transcender (both owned by Kaplan) for practice exams, but they don't have any server 2012 stuff yet. Measureup does, but I don't care for them. Anyone know of another reputable practice test provider? Looking for the 70-410 in particular.
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Youtube videos to help with SQL
Found this guy in Youtube WiseOwl He has some good videos that have helped me with my studying. Take a look.
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Determining IP Addresses
Here is a practice question that I'm having trouble figuring out: The correct answer is B, but I'm not sure how to go about getting the answer. Any help would be appreciated!
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70-640 - Pass
Finally passed with an 800. I took it in early December and failed with 550 or so.. I've been super busy with work (I work with AD all day) but I don't get much exposure to AD RMS, AD FS, AD LDS or Certificate Services. We just don't use them. Its more Forest/Domain Config, Trusts, GPO's, Sites, User configs and ways to…
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Best tips for going through the 642 training kit book?
Ok, I've gone through all the book on the training kit now, and done the practical tests at least once, and also used video reference of CBT nuggest. I plan to spend about 2-3 hours a day on going through the practice tests again and memorise all key terms and so fourth. You think 4-6 weeks of this is the best thing to do…
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Going for MCSA 2012....just a quick question..
how long does one normally prep for these tests (70-410) in particular? Im working out some goals on a time line here for 2013 and im aiming for the MCSA cert and breaking them (them meaning the tests) into quarterly goals for completion. Is 2 month study and test take feasible Of course it will differ between people here…
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how many questions on the 70-410? how many in the pool?
Hello everyone, 1st poster here. I am studying for my 2012 cert and I am starting with the 70.410. I just curious if anyone knows how many questions and how many in the pool. thanks! ceez
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Passed 70-680
Yay Score of 920. Second time around taking it so I knew what to expect. Configuring access to resources is the only section I got wrong answer(s) in.
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Failed 70-290 and confused
I failed the 70-290 with a score of 656 today and I dont even know where to start to re-organise myself. I have 3 exams to do, this 290 then 291 plus the upgrade before June 31 so I am in a tough situation. I have never seen as many simulations as I have seen and one of them only had a few buttons enabled which I didnt…
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Free resources for MCSA 2008 R2?
I have found following two YouTube videos on MCSA while searching this forums. But can't find anything on 70 - 646. Also I would like to know if those videos are enough to pass the exams without any books? MCITP 70-640: Introduction To Active Directory - YouTube Introduction to the Internet Protocol - YouTube If anyone…
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USB to Ethernet on W2K8 R2
I have installed three w2k8 R2 and a Win 7 on virtualbox on my PC and the main OS is Ubuntu. I have been trying to do some labs on them but can't get my usb to ethernet adapters to work on them VMs. They work just fine on Ubuntu. on all VMs those adapters are installed properly but says cable's disconnected even though all…
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Windows networking environment?
I am applying for a job and it says they want someone with a "strong working knowledge in Windows networking environment." What specific areas does that cover? Is that Server 2008 or tcp/ip in a networking evironment? Or like a router the connects severl computers together in a Windows based environment? They don't clearly…
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Windows Server 2012 Books Which is better?
I am been caught up with VMWare for some time now and had no time to check out the MS Press releases in the past month or so. All of a sudden there is a glut in the market for Server 2012 books and I realized I better start planning something around Server 2012. A brief outline, I have completed MCSA 2008 or MCITP:SA and I…
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New MCSA/MCSE Paths Confusing
I am in the EARLY stages of starting to research and look into various Microsoft cert paths and choices, and I am experiencing a bit of confusion. What I am mostly getting caught up on is the particular concentrations for the MCSA and MCSE... From what I seem to understand, the MCSA: Server 2012 encompasses the 410, 411,…
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MCSA > MCSE Suggested learning paths?
I have my Network+ and A+, and I'm getting started on my MCSA > MCSE progression. Using some of the resources on this forum, Microsoft's TechNet, etc, I'm looking to prepare myself for the exams. I have used books in the past for my CompTIA certs, but there doesn't seem to be an overwhelming selection for the current MCSA…
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70-685 Tomorrow
I can't wait, I am scoring quite high on measure up practice tests. Any one want to test me on anything? Any last minute revision you think I should do? This should earn me a MCSA and MCITP!!!!
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Microsoft Cert confusion
Hi I'm a CCENT and currently working towards my ICND2 (CCNA) but Most of the jobs I tried to apply for ask for Windows server knowledge as well. So what should I do? I have no clue where to start I mean I searched online and even here they suggest either to do MCITP or MCSA . I know majority of the job listings I looked at…
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what are you using?
Hi guys, As i found out that small business servers are ending this year im looking to get MCSE 2012 before this happens. what books or other resources are you using? also what kind of system are you running your test on? I have used the SBS2008 book and even read the server 2008 books MS books and found them good. Im…
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Help Understanding Group
Hi TE, I am trying to study for the 70-640 but I can't seem to grasp the concept of different group scopes. I am confused Is someone here able to give an explanation of the difference in scopes, where they are replicated, when they might be used, the important of this, a real world scenario & possibly a diagram? Nested…
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Taking 70-417 on Friday (1/18/13) Any Suggestions?
Taking 70-417 on Friday (1/18/13) Any Suggestions? What should I focus on, what is rubbish I shouldn't be flash carding lol.
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Passed 70-246, completed MCSE Private Cloud
Just passed this test with a low 800 score. I started studying for this right after I completed my CISSP; late December. Total study time was one month. I've worked with VMM and Ops Manager for a while but the other products were new to me. I deployed the lab which was painful given the zillion pre-reqs. Got frustrated…
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Exchange 2010 Mailbox limits query - newbie
We have recently moved from Exchange 2003 to 2010 and I'm getting used to the new features. I have mailbox limits setup at the organizational level and users with high e-mail usage have individual limits set on their mailboxes. Can someone please point me in the right direction regards: 1) 2003 version used to e-mail daily…
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2012 version of MCITP: Virtualization Administrator
I do not see any specific virtulization cert for 2012. I see the private cloud but nothing like MCITP: Virtualization Administrator. Was just curious if this ends with 2012 or what?
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How to install adventurework 2008
Hi all, I need help installing AdventureWork 2008 in order to do the practice. I downloaded AdvenureWorks OLTP, Data, and Log thru codeplex but I can seem to mount it on the server for some reason. I have exhausted all the google search trying to find ways to installed. Each instruction says there is .msi file but I don't…
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EXAM: 70-680 DATE: 09-03-13 - Study method(s)?
Hi everyone! New member here :) Stumbled on the forum when googling "resources for MCTS 70-680". Good job I found this forum, many like minded individuals here. As per the title, my exam is set for the 9th March at 11:00am. So far I have Professor Messers videos downloaded to my iPad and I will supplement this with…
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First Time 70-640
Hello All, Been working as an Windows Administrator for the past few years..company went down hill and your right they got rid of their IT staff great!! So I've decided to take my 70-640 exam next month..never done any Microsoft exam before. I have been watching training videos, going through the labs using my virtual…
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70-640 Groups vs. OUs
According to the MS Press guide, OUs are strictly for organizational purposes, and groups are used to manage groups of users and computers who may share access to resources. In the TrainSignal video, he talks about using OUs to delegate administrative permissions and manage group policy application. Can anyone explain the…
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648 or 640/642
Failed 648 on Wednesday. Trying to decide if i'm going to take another shot at it or just go with 640 and 642 seperately. I've never been a fan of the upgrade exams. For the Windows 2000 MCSE, I went with the seperate exams instead of 70-240. For the Windows 2003 MCSE, I did take 292 & 296, but didn't feel that I got as…
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MCITP lab
Dear all, I would like to move from service desk to servers. I want to setup MCITP lab. I have following hardware setup 3 No’s HP elite 8200 desktop, 2 HP elite book notebook, 3 Cisco switches Could anyone guide me to setup MCITP practice lab please? Regards, Vishal Kundaikar Goa India
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Scripting DHCP Policies
Hi, I am trying to add about 500 mac address to a policy,for now all I want to do is create the policy with the list of MAc address and disable it, so it is ready for use later. In fact I want to create a number of policies but don't yet have ip ranges or options defined. So i tried the following script param(…
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Newbie
Hi - I am new on the forum(s). Trying to get my certification Windows 7 and whatever else I need. Thank you all for the help - you have no idea how much I appreciated this site - I am not sure this message will even work - first time on the block. Be patient please. M
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Passed 70-680..
Resources 70-680 Poulton Book Portable Command guide - Gibson MCTS - Rapid Review 70-680(Not really needed imo but good review book nonetheless) Itfreetraining and Professor Messer Videos Got an 840/1000, being hyped up as a very hard exam and imo it's really not. I would recommend labing the deployment, but taking good…
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70-246 lab requirements and NAS recommendation
I'm about to start labbing the 70-246 exam and will eventually also be attempting the 70-247. Does anyone have an idea of how many servers I should expect to create for a decent lab? I currently have two machines that I will be creating everything on, I want to make sure that it will be enough, otherwise I may have to use…
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Found interesting site for 70-417
I found this site, seems kind of cool. Its based in Europe, but I have been using it to supplement the MS Press book. Preparation resources for the exam 70-417
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Failed 70-646 miserably!
I attempted 70-646 yesterday and got 390. I'd been studying the modules and doing sample tests from MS-Press - averaging 85% on those practice exams. I thought I knew the contents inside out. Exam started with three case studies with 6/7 questions per case study and then 27 multiple choice q's. I've booked to resit the…
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Exchange 2013 beta exams
Look in your email, I got a request to do 2 exams today. Advanced Solutions of MS Exch Serv 2013 Customer Preview Core Solutions of MS Exchange Server 2013 Customer Preview I am taking them Nov 7 and 8.
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One Domain controller - tombstone lifetime?
Hello all, What is the longest time your only domain controller can be offline before your domain starts having issues? I understand if it goes down immediatly you wont be able to log into the domain but what happens after a few days go by? I understand if you have two and replication doesn't happen you can lose your FISMO…
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Failed my 70-685
Just back from taking my 70-685. I didn't even get half score, ending up with a 283. I'd been taking practise tests, both from the CD that came with my book and on the accelerated ideas site. I completed every single practise question I had yesterday, and not one of those 230 questions were in the exam. I'd also been…
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New to Microsoft Certs
Hello Everyone, I been using this forum a lot for my Cisco CCNA cert. I just passed CCNA recently and I'm looking what my next adventure should be. I am currently in college, 2nd year, and I have an A+, Network+, and the CCNA. I do eventually want to work higher up in Cisco exams, but for the time being I think the next…
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Attempt at 70-680 ended in failure
Hey All, I've been a lurker on this forum for while now and I want to say that it's helped me so much over the last couple of months for my revision! I took the 70-680 exam last night and failed with a score of 680 which is such as shame as I so close. I used Measureups, Professor Messor and my own virtualized lab to…
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70-433 videos/books for the 70-641
Hi, Just wondering if these videos (70-433) will help me with the (70-461) exam, or if I should just get a whole new lot? Below are the links to the exams in question: 70-433 70-461 Thanks (TYPO IN TITLE)
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server 2008/2012 lab in the cloud?
should be filed in the research before you post category...
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No idea how or where to start to setup a lab
I have read all the different post and I have no clue where to start to setup a lab. I have considered buying a server off of Amazon or eBay but I am not sure if that would be my best option. I am super confused please help!
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Mcsa 2012
I'm just starting to study for the 70-410. This will be my first Microsoft certification. Is it worth buying a standard technet subscription to get a year of access to all microsoft evaluation copies to use in VMware for labbing and 1 e-learning course through Microsoft(are these any good?) Any information would be helpful.
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MCSA or CompTIA Network+ first?
Hi all, I am new here, but I just wanted to ask a question if possible. I have been running my own business for a couple of years helping my wife get it off the floor, but now I want to come back to IT now she is up and running, but my question was where do I start? My background was Helpdesk followed by SQL programming…
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Do what you love MCSA/MCSE 2012 ?!?!?
I am an IT generalist and now work for a VOIP provider. My job recently changed and I am considering a transition. I have had some exposure to server 2003 & 2008 from a lite admin standpoint. Virtulization/storage/sharepoint are really the areas I am interested in. Since I have a year or so to get ready for the new job…
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MS Partner Messaging Gold Requirements
Our company are a Microsoft Partner and we're trying to get the Microsoft Gold Partner: Messaging status. I have passed both exchange 2010 exams 70-662 and 70-663 so im now an MCITP: Enterprise administrator for Exchange 2010 yet when we're on the Microsoft partner page and enroll me for the messaging gold requirement, i…
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Failed the exam with a score of 678
Today I failed this exam 70-290. I prepared with ucertify's test prep software. I also read/skimmed through the MS Press book on this exam. Any ideas what other test prep software to try?
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MCSA 2008 vs MCSA 2012
Hi all, I took recently the MCITP SA. Now i'm thinking to take the sqlserver path. But i have a question. It is worth to take the 70-417 exam and upgrade from MCSA 2008 to MCSA 2012? Thanks in advance.
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Need help with 70-685 resources
Hi, I just passed my 70-680 exam and am intending to do the 70-685. Doing the 70-680 exam I used professor messer's videos & the configuring windows 7 book by Ian McLean and Orin Thomas I have purchased the same Microsoft book for the 70-685 course and was looking using CBT Nuggets videos also. Can anyone suggest specific…
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Failed the 640 and currently studying 642 - general ideas
Hi guys, just signed up after finding this very useful site after failing my 640. I got 450/700 points after taking the test and I can easily say that I failed from not labbing enough and just focusing on the practice book tests I had (R2) and skipping CS/FS, where a lot of questions amusingly was on CS, but I did…
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Starting on the Server track
I have been in desktop support for the past 6-7 years. My boss has now stated that he would like me to start getting into some server based stuff. I am not sure which track I should start on, I have seen starting with the MTA Networking fundamentals is a good start as well as the Net+ version of it. I am looking for some…
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71-688, Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 - Beta Exam
So I got the invite for the 71-688 beta exam and signed up for the 25th. This is part of the Windows 8 MCSA along with 70-687. Since I have a Win7 MCITP, I could take the 689 upgrade exam, but I'm not one to pass up a free test. Registration opened a week ago and the exam period starts tomorrow and runs through the end of…
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Passed 70-643
700/1000, can't get closer than that haha. The hardest exam I have ever faced. Questions threw me but used my knowledge to achieve the end result. I used the MS press book , one Microsoft course and a lot of labbing, that's the critical bit. just the 647 now to achieve an Mcitp:ea, any idea how difficult it is?
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Why Exchange Database errors pops-us?
trying to know the conditions or the commands that when executes leads to corruption to Exchange database. Coz right 6 months back i have deployed Exchange 2007 in my 5 member sized Office. So, i m trying to be more secure and taking all precautions. As right now it seems there is some problems but i m handling then for…
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Network Settings: Configuring IPv4 with netsh
Hi All, I am stumped on one question in Chapter 6 of the MS Press 70-680 book. On page 327 question #4: "You have created a statically configured wired subnet 10.0.10.128/25. Currently, the only device on the subnet is a router with the IPv4 address 10.0.10.129. You plug a computer in to the ethernet port on the subnet.…
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CBT Nuggets 70-410
Hello, im studying through CBT nuggets for taking the MCSA 70-410 exam and I think that there is an error on video 25 (Configuring Printers). At minute 20:40, Conrad says that lower the number -> higher the priority. I think it's WRONG. In MS PrePress 70-410 book it says the opposite and on technet also says the…
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SMTP Traffic Generator: What do you use?
I need to test mail flow in a lab, simulating incoming and outgoing public traffic (but not actually public, just to and from another subnet). How do you simulate traffic (test) your setups?
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Is win 8 exam worth it ?
I have a question hopeful someone can help? With windows 8 releases around the corner, I wondering if take this exam is still going to be worse wild? Any one have any idea what I should do? Stick with this exam or go for the new win 8? Does anyone think win 8 going to take off or floppy like vista?