70-270 vs MCDST (70-271 + 70-272)

bighornsheep

any know how 70-270 compares to the MCDST cert which requires 70-271 AND 70-272

Is it necessary if you successfully pass 271 and 272 to study for 270?

Ricka182

270 is called Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional. That entails more than MCDST, which is more help-desk/support orientated. You'll need 270 to pick up MCSA/E, unless you wanted to study the older 2000 track, you'd use 210.

Megadeth4168

I guess I would also like more clarification on this certification... Is it worth getting the MCDST if you already are going for or have an MCSA or MCSE?

bighornsheep

According to Microsoft, MCDST is more for technical support, and help desk jobs, whereas MCSA is more for system administration, and network support.

I decided to start with MCDST because it's cheaper, and easier to get (in my opinion). But eventually, by the time I graduate from school, I hope to have achieved MCSA. Besides, I could use MCDST as an elective to MCSA...

xcanuc

Big horn,

What school are you in?

bighornsheep

Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
http://www.ryerson.ca/