I've been humbled.....

motogpman

Not that I was cocky, I just felt that I was prepared enough to squeak pass. I studied heavily up until about 3/4 weeks but due to many contributing factors, I rescheduled 3 times and then didn't get right back into brushing up/hitting the weak areas prior to the test. There were some off the wall questions, but over all, it is my fault I didn't pass. Got a 666, WTF..... Anything but that number. I should have taken this test more seriously, but I am sure it won't bite me a second time and thanks God for the second shot.

Someone already posted about WSUS, Logs, backups, and file/permissions. I had a whole slew of perf mon/logs/backup, which I am not the strongest ( we mainly use 3rd party utilis for these types of monitoring at work), so that is where I really to study harder. Maybe I jinxed myself in someone elses post about how many times you've failed a test. This just gives me more incentive to do better on the topics I am weak in and shame on me, serves me right, .


UPDATE: Passed and now onto 291 for MCSA. Good luck to all who have passed this as well as future tests!

Big Jizay

The 290 was harder than I thought as well. I didn't study for the 290 like I did the 270, and I barely passed with a 700. It is easier than the 270, but DON'T underestimate this exam.

Slowhand

It always sucks to have to go back and redo an exam. Best of luck to you on the next time around. Here's to hoping you'll have better news the next time you post about this test.

amp2030

Well, if you used Second Shot, you have until June to take it again. Think of this as a very realistic practice test. And nail it next time!