70-290 or 70-215

jeveryday

I took the 215 about a years ago and failed. I have recently started preparing again for this exam but noticed the 70-290 is out now.

Which test should I study for the 70-290 or 70-215?

I already have books for the 215 and nothing for the 290.

For those that took the 290 is it the same material the 215 would be?

Thanks everyone !

sthomas

That depends, do you want to get your MCSA in Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003? Take 290 if you want MCSA 2k3 and 215 if you want MCSA 2k. Of course if you go the 2000 route you can always take 292 to upgrade your MCSA to 2003.

jeveryday

What is a 70-292 upgrade?

Also, can you mix 2000 with 2003?

I already passed the 70-210 does that mean i have to stick with 2000

tibul

The 70-292 is the exam to upgrade your MCSA 2000 cert to 2003 if you decided to do it that way,you can use 70-210 as client exam for 2003 so whichever path you choose you only need 3 more exams to achieve the MCSA.

bighornsheep

2000: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/experienced.mspx
2003: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/windows2003/default.mspx

You can also use the Certificate Planner in your MCP Member's site to track what exams you still need for each certificate.