Anyone Still Working on Server 2012r2 Cert
Louie1277
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Just wondering if most of you have moved on from taking the 410/411/412? Am I the only one still trying to get this cert... I have been away from taking the exam for a while since I ran into a family issue that I had to stop everything. I'm getting back into it now but I feel I'm a little late to the game. I passed my 410 exam still working on my 411. Next month I'm taking my exam for the 411. Should I continue or move on to 2016?
Just wondering, hope everyone is having a good hot night.
Just wondering, hope everyone is having a good hot night.
2018 Goals: 70-410 [X], 70-411 [],70-412 [] :bow: 410- Passed!!!!!!
My Goal for the Future
2012 - *MCSA*(WHO KNOWS WHEN) KEEP FAILING!!!! Not enough time to pass the last 2 exams.
2021 - *Security+*
2022 - * Pen Tester*
My Goal for the Future
2012 - *MCSA*(WHO KNOWS WHEN) KEEP FAILING!!!! Not enough time to pass the last 2 exams.
2021 - *Security+*
2022 - * Pen Tester*
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jasper_zanjani
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I actually flunked the 98-365, which is good for the MTA version of the MCSA you're getting, as I explained here. Windows Server is a beast, even worse because I've never used it. -
malachi1612
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If I was in your position, I would finish it too. No point doing half a job and Server 2012 isn't going anywhere soon.
Certifications:MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, MCSA: Windows Server 2016, ITIL Foundation, MCSA: Windows 10, MCP, Azure Fundamentals, Security+. -
Louie1277
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Thanks for the advice. I will continue it until I finish plus I didn't know about taking 1 exam for 2016. I thought you had to take other 3 exams for the 2016 cert. I will have to read some more on that once I'm done with this one.2018 Goals: 70-410 [X], 70-411 [],70-412 [] :bow: 410- Passed!!!!!!
My Goal for the Future
2012 - *MCSA*(WHO KNOWS WHEN) KEEP FAILING!!!! Not enough time to pass the last 2 exams.
2021 - *Security+*
2022 - * Pen Tester* -
Louie1277
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If you need some material for the 70-410 exam let me know. I have a couple of pdf files I saved and some for the 411. Sharing is caring for me plus I like to help other techies when they need it. I learned everything by myself. When I did ask for help I was laughed at. Some users on here help me with sites and other material so I'm willing to do the same for people that need the help.jasper_zanjani said:I actually flunked the 98-365, which is good for the MTA version of the MCSA you're getting, as I explained here. Windows Server is a beast, even worse because I've never used it.2018 Goals: 70-410 [X], 70-411 [],70-412 [] :bow: 410- Passed!!!!!!
My Goal for the Future
2012 - *MCSA*(WHO KNOWS WHEN) KEEP FAILING!!!! Not enough time to pass the last 2 exams.
2021 - *Security+*
2022 - * Pen Tester* -
jasper_zanjani
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I appreciate it but honestly the 70-series exams are way, way more in-depth than the MTA. I'm working through as best I can with a practice exam.Louie1277 said:If you need some material for the 70-410 exam let me know.
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Dunc the Punk
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I was in the same boat for the 2008 exams back in the day. Now I am studying for the 2008 > 2012 upgrade exam (70-417). I'll then go for the 2016 upgrade. It probably worth it in your case because it will cost the same amount of exam but you'll get two generations of certification.
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Dakinggamer87
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Definitely still worth it!! I got a major pay bump with the MCSE when I changed jobs in the last year. Just my two cents
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blargoe
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If you have already started 2012, go ahead and finish it - I found the knowledge gap between 2012 and 2016 for the ugprade exam to be not huge (docker and the new hyper-v stuff were the biggies, IIRC). Of course this was 18+ months ago.IT guy since 12/00
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Louie1277
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thank you for the info. One more question is there a special going on right now that i could buy? something like a bundle in case I don't pass the first time2018 Goals: 70-410 [X], 70-411 [],70-412 [] :bow: 410- Passed!!!!!!
My Goal for the Future
2012 - *MCSA*(WHO KNOWS WHEN) KEEP FAILING!!!! Not enough time to pass the last 2 exams.
2021 - *Security+*
2022 - * Pen Tester* -
malachi1612
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There are the cheaper retake options if you go to the MS exam website.Louie1277 said:thank you for the info. One more question is there a special going on right now that i could buy? something like a bundle in case I don't pass the first time
Certifications:MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, MCSA: Windows Server 2016, ITIL Foundation, MCSA: Windows 10, MCP, Azure Fundamentals, Security+. -
pjd007
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I currently hold the below certs:blargoe said:If you have already started 2012, go ahead and finish it - I found the knowledge gap between 2012 and 2016 for the ugprade exam to be not huge (docker and the new hyper-v stuff were the biggies, IIRC). Of course this was 18+ months ago.Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Productivity Charter MemberMicrosoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Charter MemberMicrosoft® Certified Solutions Expert: MessagingMicrosoft® Certified Technology Specialist: Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration ManagerMicrosoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Server InfrastructureMicrosoft® Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2012
Looking at the available certs now it seems the Azure role based ones are the way forward:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Does anyone know when the Windows 2012 MCSE will be retired ? -
malachi1612
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If you are talking about the cert for Windows Server 2012, it will retired when Server 2012 goes out of support. Which is October 2023.pjd007 said:
I currently hold the below certs:blargoe said:If you have already started 2012, go ahead and finish it - I found the knowledge gap between 2012 and 2016 for the ugprade exam to be not huge (docker and the new hyper-v stuff were the biggies, IIRC). Of course this was 18+ months ago.Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Productivity Charter MemberMicrosoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Charter MemberMicrosoft® Certified Solutions Expert: MessagingMicrosoft® Certified Technology Specialist: Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration ManagerMicrosoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Server InfrastructureMicrosoft® Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2012
Looking at the available certs now it seems the Azure role based ones are the way forward:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Does anyone know when the Windows 2012 MCSE will be retired ?
Certifications:MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, MCSA: Windows Server 2016, ITIL Foundation, MCSA: Windows 10, MCP, Azure Fundamentals, Security+. -
pjd007
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Ok then that being the case for me the Azure role based exams would be more worthwhile right now, two exams to become an Azure architect then do the upgrade for server 2019 at a later date.malachi1612 said:
If you are talking about the cert for Windows Server 2012, it will retired when Server 2012 goes out of support. Which is October 2023.pjd007 said:
I currently hold the below certs:blargoe said:If you have already started 2012, go ahead and finish it - I found the knowledge gap between 2012 and 2016 for the ugprade exam to be not huge (docker and the new hyper-v stuff were the biggies, IIRC). Of course this was 18+ months ago.Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Productivity Charter MemberMicrosoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Charter MemberMicrosoft® Certified Solutions Expert: MessagingMicrosoft® Certified Technology Specialist: Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration ManagerMicrosoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Server InfrastructureMicrosoft® Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2012
Looking at the available certs now it seems the Azure role based ones are the way forward:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Does anyone know when the Windows 2012 MCSE will be retired ? -
bigdogz
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To OP:
Just keep plugging away.
You can go to ITexamvouchers.com and you can find some cheap vouchers ... Microsoft, Cisco, CompTia, and others. -
LAF1972
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Carry on and finish your certification path on Server 2012. The skill you will learn will be transferable to any Microsoft OS and technology. Good Luck with your studies.
