Reasonable Time frame for MCSA/MCSE

I've been working for a small consulting company for a year and a half, building small networks. We're exclusive to Windows Server 2003 (standard, small business) and exchange 2003, XP Pro.
I just got my CCNA. Now I want to get MS Certified (while I'm waiting for new CCNP material).
What's a reasonable time frame to get an MCSA/MCSE?
Or heck, what's a reasonable time frame to prepare for 70-290 Exam?
I just got my CCNA. Now I want to get MS Certified (while I'm waiting for new CCNP material).
What's a reasonable time frame to get an MCSA/MCSE?
Or heck, what's a reasonable time frame to prepare for 70-290 Exam?
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I am looking at 2 months for 290.
I would say around the same.
Havent failed an exam yet. Not planning on it either.
Goodluck,
Cess
Working back on my CCNA and then possibly CCNP.
I think you should be able to easily get an MCSA in 6 months time with some moderate to hard studying. I just wish I found the time and energy to devote to moderate to hard studying
Probably a year total for an MCSE.
Ya.. dont listen to Danman cause that guy is rediculously smart...(I bet he even has that "photographic memory disease" =P).
I cant even pretend to think I could do an exam every 2 weeks.
So lets shoot for "Try" for Danmans pace but slow it down a bit if you dont understand fully" (which basically means go at your own rate)
Working back on my CCNA and then possibly CCNP.
I have testout material for MCSE/MCSA (10 discs total!) from my office. and I might pickup a copy of the Syngress book. That should suffice?
Don't I wish! Though my mom claims I do have a good memory. It's getting mushy in my middle age though.
But I agree, go at your own pace. My example of my personal experience was only to state what was possible, not what was probable. It all depends on experience, comprehension and retention.
LOL, reminds me of those comercials where people are using the "get rich quick" schemes. They always say... "Rusults are not normal..." and "dont expect"..
ha ha, thats awesome.
Working back on my CCNA and then possibly CCNP.
Just be happy you have your MCSE!
Working back on my CCNA and then possibly CCNP.
OC
Ya, thats great for you and all but some have things to do... like full time jobs as well as a full time Fiances' that keeps talking about the wedding details and does not want you to take time to study when you are away from work.... Wow... sorry. got sucked into my life for a sec.
Anways I love the girl so Its really good.
Working back on my CCNA and then possibly CCNP.
HAHA! I can relate! My Fiance and I have been working on wedding plans, working full time and in addition to that I decided to go back to college! I've had a book for my next exam for 2 weeks now and have not even opened it yet!
Doesn't help that my house is a disasterous mess, typical of a single bachelor that has a 50-mile-one-way commute.
Yeah, it was pretty tough. Two hours of study every night for 5 days a week. I have a wife and 6 year old so it was a big commitment. But, you have to make some sacrafices to make yourself more money and advance your career.
Yeah, I was the same way. I had a couple of Network+ books just sitting there untouched for months. I got annoyed last week and just scheduled the exam. I do have a full time job, but other than that I guess I am big loser--jk.
OC
Yeah, took me a while to mold her. Some women are impossible to make understand the importance of continuing education. Although some people are just content about treading water and not going anywhere.
Just take her out on the weekends, it makes up for all the studying
Women want to help, even if it seems insignificant. Or so I am reading.
In that order. Plus I have school full-time and work part-time to balance.
Would you say 291 and CCNA are the hardest in that list? I am guessing so, that's why I am doing those first and last.
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