Passed 70-270 today- Used CBT Nuggets w/Lab Book
observer23
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I passed my 70-270 today with 842. Failed it 2 weeks ago with a 648.
Do not use only the Microsoft Book to Study! Combine it with CBT training and I would use the Sybex book. I have only glanced the Sybex book but I wish I used it instead.
I have worked part time supporting end users since 1998, but needed to boost my knowlege of Server 2003, Group Policy to pass.
I set up my own Server 2003 system and 2 clients for use as lab.
The factor that effected my score most was the testing facility though. The first one I tried was noisy (outside the room). I tend to be a bit noise sensitive side and that combined with too little sleep cut my review time to nothing.
This time the testing facility provided ear protection, Very Cool!! And I took my time with the questions. The questions can be tricky, TAKE YOUR TIME.
My recommendations:
Setup your own lab with server 2003 or 2000 and at least one client.
Use Sybex Exam Cram Book or combine with Microsoft Book
I used CBT Nuggets for CBT training. These guys are awesome and the courses are pretty damn cheap. I used them with my Network+ traing as well and found them to be invaluable, worth every damn penny spent.
Do not use only the Microsoft Book to Study! Combine it with CBT training and I would use the Sybex book. I have only glanced the Sybex book but I wish I used it instead.
I have worked part time supporting end users since 1998, but needed to boost my knowlege of Server 2003, Group Policy to pass.
I set up my own Server 2003 system and 2 clients for use as lab.
The factor that effected my score most was the testing facility though. The first one I tried was noisy (outside the room). I tend to be a bit noise sensitive side and that combined with too little sleep cut my review time to nothing.
This time the testing facility provided ear protection, Very Cool!! And I took my time with the questions. The questions can be tricky, TAKE YOUR TIME.
My recommendations:
Setup your own lab with server 2003 or 2000 and at least one client.
Use Sybex Exam Cram Book or combine with Microsoft Book
I used CBT Nuggets for CBT training. These guys are awesome and the courses are pretty damn cheap. I used them with my Network+ traing as well and found them to be invaluable, worth every damn penny spent.
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Trailerisf
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I spent over 2 months studying. I primarily used the sybex fast pass book till about a month ago when I freaked out and ordered a full version and postponed my exam 3 weeks.
I also grabbed what I thought was a bunch of practice tests... Turns out they are brain **** material and pretty much covered the questions on the exam. Totally unexpected, but I also studied my ass off.
936.On the road to Cisco. Will I hunt it, or will it hunt me? -
12thlevelwarrior
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Which MS book are you saying do not use to study? There are like 5 books that cover 270. If you are referring to the 1st Edition 270 book, I completely agree, this book is woefully outdated, and to make it worse MS provides a link to this book off the 270 prep page. Makes me think they are trying to get rid of a book that was "overprinted".
I am studying with the 2nd Edition (Sold the 1st Edition on half.com) and think it covers almost everything.
I postponed my test for two weeks, still cramming in all the small details and taking practice tests.Every man dies, not every man really lives. -
observer23
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I used the 2nd edition...
It is pretty good, but not my style format I guess.
Sybex book had more exam specific data in it, fills in the holes better. -
observer23
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Oh, and I didn't use CBT Nuggets till after I failed, used Nuggets to review the weak topics on the test, along with the Sybex book.
