My Experience with 70-235 (BizTalk)

eMeS

Passed today with a 914, which is now my highest score on a Microsoft exam.

The exam terminated twice, which was frustrating, and ultimately made me decide to cut my review time short. I voiced my displeasure in the survey at the end. Additionally, I once again pointed out how dirty and unkempt the testing center is that I use (I continue to use it because it is within .5 miles of my house).

70-235 is a fairly rare exam. There's not a lot of good study material available. My study consisted of the Microsoft Official Courseware for courses related to BizTalk. I found it to be useful. What helped most was having installed and used BizTalk in both my lab and as part of a project for one of my customers. IMO this one would be difficult to pass without hands on BizTalk experience.

I've been laying low because of an intense travel/work schedule. Lots of time spent in Albany, NY.

Not sure what's up next certification-wise. I am working on delivering some customized WebSphere Business Modeler training for a customer related to an SOA project, so the relevant IBM certification in this area might be next. I have also been doing quite a bit of SQL Server-related work throughout the summer. I've read the book for 70-431 as well, but not sure that I'm ready for that exam...

WIP = Undecided

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snadam

congrats eMeS!!! Must be a hectic schedule traveling all over the country, which puts even more emphasis on my congrats!