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About to Start 297 - any advice? - now passed
Hi All, I am just about to start preparing for 297. I have already bought the exam cram and looked at a few other books. Does anyone have any recommendations? I have looked through a few post and been a bit scared by the type of testlet questions asked in this exam, does anyone have any tips on how to prepare or any tips…
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Which to do next 70-630, 70-236, 70-301 - help!
Hi Guys, After some advice. Which would you recommend, as a contractor I am trying to get steer my career towards the Project Manager / Business Analyst type role.. I have my Prince2 and MCTS: Managing projects So I am looking at maybe doing infrastructure deployments of products like Sharepoint (which I am seeing more and…
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MCSE NT4 need to know best route to upgrade?!
Hi, I am an NT4 MCSE and I have to upgrade to 2k or 2k3 at least to MCSA and don't know where to start. All help is welcome. Thank you! edcherif
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70-297 - How Many Questions? - Update - PASSED
Hi All, I'm hoping to take this exam very soon. How Many questions are in the exam? 10 per case study or thereabouts based on 4 case stuides? Paul **Update** - passed with a 918 Only my 70-293 to go for MCSE
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Passed 70-297
Passed 70-297 on Tuesday. This was my second attempt and did a lot better this time. Didn't have to pay this time as I used the second shot promotion. This was the last test that I needed to earn my MCSE!! I am glad to finally get this done as I started with 70-270 in June 2006. Will probably take the rest of the year off…
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Passed 70-297
I don't know what exactly I was expecting on this exam but it wasn't that. Passed with an 863 6 case studies and 46 questions They need to provide a better way of letting you know that the test has begun for this one. It started and I didn't even realize it. I thought I was reading instructions on how to do the exam. While…
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70-297 Strategy
I am going to take this exam this week and am trying to come up with a good strategy for this test. I understand that the case studies are very long winded while the questions are 1 to 2 liners. I'm considering going through the questions prior to reading each case study so I will know what key points to be looking for…
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MOS Certification Cost?
Hello, It seems there are no websites that explain in plain English, the current cost of the Microsoft Office Specialist exams. Personally, which certifications I pursue largely has to do with cost. I know MOS isn't really a "technical" certification, but I am trying to evaluate if picking it up and brushing up on my Word…
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PASSED 297! Finally an MCSE
Yay! I passed!!!!! I'm FINALLY a MCSE now. I used Testout CBT, MSPress, Exam Cram, Microsoft's Technet website, Preplogic, and this website. I'd like to thank my wife for her support and keeping my sanity. :D I'd like to also thank all of you here for your support. I need a good rest now.
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Failed 297, really bad - crash and burn style.
Failed. Total crash and burn. I expected to be alotted a total time for the entire exam but I found out that I couldn't go back to any case study once I finished that section. I felt rushed by only having a short time within each case study. I was very frustrated with this feeling of getting my feet to the fire and making…
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Should I just go take the 70-297 Exam?
: I'm thinking about sitting this (maybe this weekend or next). Since I passed 294 without any hangup, should I just go ahead and take it? The material from 294 and 293/291 is still fresh in my brain. Or should I get a book and study up first? I'm very anxious to get my MCSE, it's been a very long struggle for me to earn…
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Leaving in 10 minutes for exam
Well, here goes attempt number 4.... I can't believe that I've already failed this one 3 times... i felt so prepared last time too! I didn't even post about my last attempt, I guess I had too much pride and was embarrassed that I failed so many times on this one. I realize that I have nothing to be embarrassed about, I…
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70-284 Exchange 2003 Study resources
I have testout material, which is fantastic. However, I know it must be supplemented with a good book. Suggestions?
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Passed 297
Just got back from passing 297. Not the greatest score in the world, but I sat this one after 6 days of study. Completed 294 last week. MCSE:2003!
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Training Resource for 70-631
For those looking to prepare for the MS 70-631 Exam on Windows Sharepoint Services 3.0 here is a great resource. http://www.msreadiness.com/ All you have to do to access the webcasts and trainings is register in the microsoft partner program.
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70-431 Exam
Hi, I'm doing the MCTS: SQL Server 2005 exam (70-431) as my MCSA elective soon. I was wondering are there any sims involved in this exam? I hope it is the same as the 70-270! Thanks, Nick
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Finally getting nervous.... Any last minute tips?
I'm taking my 70-219 tomorrow. I'm starting get nervous now.... I will be spending tonight going over all the practice exams in the Exam Cram book and revisiting certain pages I had marked.... Which I've done once already. Anyway, maybe it's nerves or something but i am starting to doubt myself.... I've read 3 books now…
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70-297
FINALLY passed 70-297 with 908.... FINALLY MCSE after 12 months in the making! Now ive got to re-introduce myself to my girlfriend and see if she remembers me
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70-297 ?
I am going to talk this cert soon any good advice? Thanks
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BIND-DNS
After having just finished the Exam Cram book, I got a little "conflicting" information. While all sources agree that BIND 8.1.2 support Dynamic Updates, the Exam Cram book basically states that it does not work well with Win2K and the issue was resolved with 8.2.... So, if by chance I end up with a scenario that uses…
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Sitting 219 on Wednesday!
Well, in a little less than a week I will get to see for myself "first hand" how the case Study exam format really works in the exam environment.... I'm sure it is a bit different the the Syngress Practice exam on the CD that came with the book.... I have mixed feelings at the moment about how ready I actually am for this…
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70-297 Suggested Reading
Looking for recommended reading for the 70-297 exam. Any suggestions? I'm leaning towards the Sybex book for this one.
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Questions regarding Case Study format
I looked on Microsoft's FAQ website regarding the Case Study format and even downloaded their Demo.... However I still have concerns. As some may know, I've been preparing for the 70-219 exam to complete my MCSE. I've used the Demo from Transcenders and I bought a book from Sybex and one from Syngress... The Syngress book…
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Which 2000 Design exam to take?
I just passed the 216 today... I have only hte design exam left to go.... My question is, which one should I go for?
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Sitting the 70-297
Ok pplz i have just booked this exam for 2morrow. any last words of advice????? would greatly appreciate it. Will let you know whats the outcome by 12 pm tomorrow.
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Need ISA 2000 Software
i had this software but now its infected and the setup file deleted iam really in Need to it badly in short time please if anyone have it send to me zoom.alex@hotmail.com thanx everybody here
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Passed 298
Finally MCSE!!! Received a 811 on the test, it was pretty straighforward, total of 34 questions; I completed it in about 40 minutes. Most of the questions were extremely easy, as the answer was the only possible explaination. There were alot of questions that could have been answered without reading the case-study. The…
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ISA 2004
Can anyone help me, i have installed ISA 2004 at work and although the users can accress their email from an outside connection they cannot send or receive emails. I have Exchange 2003 installed and use to run ISA 2000 without any problems.
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Passed 350
Aced it and have obtained MCSE:S. Read Shinder's book along with a live ISA Server. Really not that difficult of an exam. I think I am going to jump into CCNA and then take the spring and summer off while I get more aquainted with Vista. This winter was very productive as far as obtaining certs. :)
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How different are 298 and 299?
I just received the books for both of these exams and was wondering how similar the content is between the 2 exams. I know they are in different formats, but was was wondering if there is a lot of overlap between these 2 exams/topics. They are my last 2 I need for my MCSE, and I have any time free time I'll do 1 more for…
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Any Help On Exam 70-220
I was wondering if any one has taken the 70-220 exam as I will am planning to take this exam for my design requirement. How many questions are there and is it tough as some people say or is it fairly passable? Thanks, TopDollaPro
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Passed!! Finally MCSE
Well it has been quite a journey, but i have finally completed my MCSE... I wrote/passed the 70-297 exam today, and let out a YES yell when i saw that i passed the exam. I found this one suprising diffcult, i dont know why, maybe i underestimated the exam. Anyways i passed with a 802, used the Syngress book for this, I…
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Passed 299 w/957
I guess I missed 1. Damn that elusive 1000. Fairly simple exam. Straight forward with several D&D's and a hotspot. Onto 350 next in a few weeks and then I am DONE for a while.....until I master Vista that is......
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74-134
Hi Has anyone got information about this exam, i will be purchasing the OPK very soon and have just found out there is an exam dedicated to the use of it Lee H
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Passed 70-219 now onto 70-214.
I passed 70-219 last week with 791 and I have booked 70-214 as my last exam needed for 2000 MCSE. Any experiences and details about the exam. 70-219 was a tough exam but I got through by reading the ExamCram 2 Book and going through manually doing example case studies, which gave me an insight into taking valid notes…
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Books on ISA Server 2004
Guys, I'm going to start learning ISA Server 2004 (will be handy for work!). Can anyone suggest the best books to buy? Regards,
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Exchange Server 2003 Trial
Does anyone know if there's anywhere I can get the Exchange 2003 trial software? On the MS site you can now only get 2007 trial. I have just recieved my MOC 2400c courseware but there is no CD included and I'd really like a way to carry out the practices. I've contacted Microsoft and they've told me it's no longer…
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Unable to send OE e-mail with Exchange 2003
I have an issue where I cannot send out e-mail in Outlook Express with Exchange 2003. I have two virtual servers setup with Exchange 2003 installed on them: Server Name: MTL-DC1 Domain: tailspintoys.com IP Address: 10.10.0.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Server Name: MTL-NT1 Domain: fabrikam.com IP Address: 10.10.0.30 Subnet…
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70-282 (Small Business Specialist)
70-282 Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business Any information on this one? It's pretty new so Microsoft is rushing it bad, giving 25(!) points towards becoming a gold certified partner for it (with the marketting partner exam for your company sales-guy). My boss tells…
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Exchange Server 2003
Question: When setting up mailboxes on exchange 2003 server, is the primary task simply going to active directory users and right click on the user and run the exchange wizard?
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Windows Small Business Server 2003
What is SBS? It sounds like it's Win2k3 Server with less features? Features page of SBS shows that it's got "SharePoint Services" for managing Internet websites, so does that mean it doesnt have IIS? How else does it differ from a standard version of Win2k3?
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Inside info on 298?
Hello Amigos, I'm sitting for 298 on Thursday... I believe I am OK... still, if anyone can tell me how the exam is... times? questions? I heard they are cases... How does that work? and of course... TIPS! jaja Well, any info, is welcome! Saludos!
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My Goals
Ok bare with me. I am hoping to become: MCP MCSE MCSA MCDBA MCAD MCPD I've chosen the exams I want to do; I haven't chosen what to do on the MCAD though. Some people have told me to go with the ASP.net. Which would be best over all? But my main question is.... Which certification should I go for first? If I take the 70-270…
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Passed 70-220, Finished my MCSE
I passed the 70-220 exam this morning to finish off my MCSE. The exam was a challenge, with the testlet format, and the drag and connect questions are a real drag (pun intended). I am suprised by the lack of training material for this exam, including no ExamCram2 book. I ended up using what I guess is a Microsoft text…
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70-214
Has anyone taken this exam and if so how difficult is it? I plan to take this exam soon and then go on to take the 70-220 and Security+. Then Upgrade as this will mean fewer exams and more Certs. I`m not being greedy it`s just that i`m 40 and need to be more marketable!!!
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anybody use SMS
HELP!! the title says it all
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70-350 any one did? plz
70-350 any one did? plz info is there any sim??
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70-431
Has anyone taken this exam? Is this entry level or do you really need experience with SQL 2005? or could any newbie with no experience pass be able to pass this? I have some programming background in SQL last used on IBM DB2? thanks
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Mircosoft retail management system
Does anyone have any pratice tests for this certification? If so it would be greatly appreciated thanks.
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Does Exchange 70-284 require 70-291?
I am taking classes for my MCSE cerificate. Does anybody know if the Exchange server 70-284 require 70-291? Can I take Exchange server 70-284 without completing 70-291?
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exam 70-224. Expiration of exams
Hi guys. am new here but have been visiting your site. It helped me with my CCNA and MCSE Active directory. I want to read and sit for the 70-224(Exchange Server Admin). But am afriad the Windows 2000 series exams might be retired soon. Any body know when? or is it safe for me to still go along and read and side for the…
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Passed 226
got like a 740... wasn't the best score, but I didnt have much study material.... 226 is for HA websites and clustering. I haven't scene anybody discuss this exam on here yet so I thought I would throw it into the mix.
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Live communications server 2005 problem
Hellow, Im trying to set this up by following the quick sart guide. But when i try to set up the CA (certificate authority) Setting up the CA services is no problem ,this work then i need to install a crtificate chain on the server, no problem here then i need to obtain a certificate, here it goes wrong: 1. On your…
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What elective to select?
Hello all, I was wondering what elective to choose. So far I have done 70-210, 70-215, and planning on taking 70-218 one of these days when I can find the time. The main goal is mcsa 2000 and then upgrade it to 2003 in a short time frame. I was thinking about messaging but I don’t have any real hands expires with it.…
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70-089...SMS 2003
Does anyone have any good study guides for SMS 2003...it's a new cert and I can't find much beside the MOC. Any info would be appreciated.
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What is the deal with electives
I noticed some people talking about using certs as electives. Explain this "elective" thing please. thanks
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NTLM Authentication
Could anyone please help clear this up as i have read conflicting articles!! I am under the impression that: (1) NTLM is required for 95, 98 and NT4.0 (SP3 and less) clients (2) NTLM v2 is supported on Windows NT 4.0 with at least service pack 4 (3) NTLM v2 is supported on 95, 98 and NT 4.0 is the active directory client…
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elective exams...
The elective exams are exams that you choose to take. The core exams are a must take. If you view http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/windows2003/ you'll see the elective options available. You can also use some electives as core exams (ex. 297 / 29 .
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Passed 70-221 now MCSE
Well, after not doing anything with my MCSE track for about 10 months, I got cracking and took 70-228 a couple weeks ago for my last elective, and today finished 70-221 with an 820. Now I only have 70-229 for my MCDBA!
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Passed 70-219 today
Passed 70-219 today and achieved 829. That is OK with me. I was reading and reading cases and it took me lots of time on exam itself but I don't care. Most important "I passed". One more to go to get MCSE and after that I will see how are the things.
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Passed 70-221 with 824!
I passed 70-221 with 824 today. Yippee.!! 5 more Ms exams to go.Planning on giving 70-215 pretty soon. signing out--ritamshome.
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Passed 227
I passed ISA exam today with an 853. Finally got my MCSE Security. Feeling good in the neighborhood! :D
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Passed 214, MCSE finally
Passed the 214 with a 825 and got my MCSE after a year and a half lay off. Feels good, now to upgrade to 2003.
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Passed 220...MCSE already
I am very happy...I finished my MCSE today and I started this last 2003...Now, It is the time for CCNA.... Yahoo
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Getting 70-220 this coming thursday....
To complete my MCSE, I will sit on Security Design this coming Thursday...I already finish my review on 2150 MOC and Fresh from my 219 design which I barely pass...hope that I can nail this one out so that I can get my MCSE.....And then on to CCNA
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Do you need to hold the MCT to teach MOS classes?
I trying to research for a friend if you need to hold the MCT to teach MOS classes. I've looked at MS and was unable to find the answer.
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270, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219..... MCSE?
Hi Guys, I already passed 70-270, 70-217, 70-217. I just wanna know if I were to pass 216, 218, 219, does that make up an MCSE? Coz if I were to pass 219, (for Core Exam Design) will it also count as an elective exam? Or should I pass another elective exam? http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/requirements.asp I…
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passed 219 so close.....
I just passed 219 yesterday but whew....my score is just 730...this is really a close one...anyway a pass is a pass..... now I am 1 elective shy of my MCSE cert....what will I get??? I have my training on Exchange 2003 for exam 70-784 but I am also thinking of getting the 70-214 or 70-227.,......help...what will I choose...
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Taking 219 after slaying the beast
after my 2 months of hiatus after slaying the beast, i am now studying 219....I have my MOC Designing Active Dir Infra, and also my sybex....is it already sufficient for my review, I already finished my 217 last March...
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2003 msging (284)
Anyone took this exam lately, need the inside scoop, planning to sit in a week's time...
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need information regarding cbt nuggets
hi guys, I have done my ccna and planning to do my mcse now.I was in a dileema whether to buy cbt nuggets mcse pack.Those are very expensive.I want to know whether they are good or not.could you please suggest me in this.Will be waiting for you reply guys. : Thanks in advance regards sri
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70-316 anyone???
Currently getting punished by 70-316! I'm working on an app at home which is great hands on study material but I've run into a road block which is driving me nuts. I'm trying to serialize an arraylist that I can load into a combobox but it won't work because it has to be a class, struct etc.. My goal is to make a combobox…
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70-221 - Anyone? Anyone at all??
I'm finding this is like an "orphan" exam that I have decided to write to get my MCSE. I thought it looked interesting from a management point of view but I'm finding it tough to find too much information, especially about the exam itself. I have written the Microsoft 210, 215, 216, 217, 218 exams, as well as the A+,…
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Passed 70-220
this was a tough one, failed it first time round with 635 about a month ago (27th May i think), then passed it today with 726. Advice to anyone taking this exam: Read through the MS-Press and go through all transcenders for this exam at least twice.
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70-220
I just passed my 220 and am going to use Security+ as my elective. I am going to pick up Linux plus after that and then... probably 214... then the upgrade. :)
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70-220 Query...
Hi, This is my first post on here, although i've been visiting the site frequently :) I was wondering - whats the structure for the 70-220 Security exam? I beleive there are 4 case studies with around 10 - 12 questions on each case study and its about 3.5/4hrs long but I was wondering - can you go back and fourth between…
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C'mon Guys? Nobody's taken 70-220?
Please, if anyone has any advice or thoughts that they can give me about preparing for exam 70-220, I'd really appreaciate it. I haven't got any replies to my last post. I'm taking it in a little over a week. Very nervous. Thanks.
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May I know which exam I should take next ??
Hi guys I cannot mind up my mind right now and decide which should be my next Microsoft MCSA/MCSE exam ?Let me briefly tell you what I got so far. So far I have MCSE NT4, MCSA 2000: Messaging, MCDST, A+, Network+, Security+, i-Net+, Server+. My company is still using NT4/Win2k domain and clients OS is using Windows 2000…
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Design 219
Knocked this one out this AM, 734 was the final answer. My mind was wondering away reading those too long scenarios (4). Nonetheless, I am over this hurdle. On to security....yeah!!!
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219
Getting prepared to knock this one out....will be set for 6/5/05..then 1 more to go...
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WINDOWS EXCHANGE 2003
I'm completely new to Exchange, and I'm trying to find some information on it tailored for a novice. I'm not necessarily looking to certify in it (although I probably will since I will be administering it), I just want to know it thorougly. I got my hands on the CBT NUGGETS Exchange 2003 videos and they're incredible!…
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221 in the bag
Went to do this exam today and passed with a low score of 800. I didn't study much but rather review my 216 book on the different type of networking technologies. Most of the questions were straight forward but long to do/read thru. But... a pass is a pass! :) Time for a drink -- if you know what i mean I am officially an…
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Passed 219
Just passed 219 Pass Score: 700 My Score: 734
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the 70 series and 72 series....
I looked and haven't seen anyone post anything on this yet.... what is the difference between the 70-xxx and the 72-xxx exams? pearson vue offers the 72-xxx exams to current students and teachers at $60 and a free retake as long as it'd done before feb 13th, the 70-xxx are $125.... is there a difference between them other…
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70-221
I checked out the 70-221 a while back and would like to revisit it to finish my MCSE. Does anyone know if it has changed or if it is the same as before.
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MCSE Windows 2000 Today!
I have passed the final exam for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer in MS Windows 2000 certification! I took the exam Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure (70-219) and passed with a 791, needed 700 to pass. Not a great score but this was a tough exam. Anyway, time to take a break for…
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Exam 70-219
Has anyone taken this exam recently? I am getting ready to take this exam to complete my MCSE in Windows 2000 and I am having a bear of a time trying to study for it. I have a goal if taking this exam this coming Thursday. I know that the format for this exam is different in that it utilizes case studies. I passed 70-217…
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Taking 70-220
Its onto another test for tomorrow. Im taking 70-220. from The transcenders, it seems to be a lot easier then 70-216, but a lot more reading. You can actually anwser some of the quesions just by looking at the question before reading the case study. I have been studying for this test for a week and a half. Hope to be one…
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70-220 in da bag!!
Well folks, i have to say this is probably the most time consuming, but easiest microsoft test i have attempted.. 4 Case study's and 40 Questions. The interface for this test blows... You cant do case study's individually, you have to just go through each one to get to the next one, so i suggest you complete each one…
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Passed 214
Passed Friday, exam was pretty hard, just glad it is over, now onto 70-292 :P
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70-221 Done
Passed yesterday with an 857. Pretty easy, 4 case studies, 40 questions. build a tree questions were ok, two of them i had trouble with. the rest were pretty straight forward.
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70-290
Has anyone taken this test? What did you think?
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For all the Microsoft Exchange experts!!!!
I work for a company(25-30 users) that is still using the IS provider POP server for their Email. There has been some suggestions that we should bring in our own Email server. My question is what is benefit of having your own Email server(such Microsoft Exchange) other than reducing some traffic by eliminating the need for…
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70-222 Migrating Win NT -> 2K
Has anyone taken the "Migrating from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000" (70-222) exam? If so, where can I obtain reliable (hopefully inexpensive) study guides for this exam?
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Passed 220 with a 913!
Passed Friday with a 913, the test was very easy for me, I had a lot of interactive scenarios. 48 questions made up the test but I think you only answer 40 questions. Now on to 70-216!! Just one more for MCSE!!!! :D
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70-220??
Taking 70-220 on friday, does anyone have any war stories about this one?? Some insight on what to expect is always welcomed.... :P
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MCSA-Sec ??
I have taken 70-210,70-215,70-218, and security+, do I need to take 70-214 to become an MCSA-Sec?
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Passed 220.
Passed 220 today with a massive 730, versus the pass of 675 . Not exactly great, but at least I finally completed my MCSE So for anyone doing certs and concerned about whether it can be done in later life and despite advancing years, senior moments etc I am the proof, it can be done! Im almost 30 incidentally (in…
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Dang! Failed 214 with 684.
Having decided to carry on with more studies and do 70-214, I failed it with a score of 684 (needed 700 to pass) Guess I just underestimated it, I found it really tough and ran low on time towards the end. Got the yips big time, my knees were really knocking when I hit the end exam button. Worse thing was that the answers…
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Which exams should I take??
I will be taking 70-216 tomorrow, and feel relatively comfortable with it (I'll be glad to have it done as everyone says it's the toughest one). Next is 70-217, and then it's onto the "elective design" ones. I have books for 219 and 221, I was thinking of doing 221 because the book is shorter :D . But before I make any…