Going round 3 with the beast tomorrow!

subl1m1nal

The first time I took it, I failed. But, it was a free voucher and I didn't study very hard. Second time, about a year later, I bought the test with Second Shot in December. Failed with like a 641, and I was so pissed I didn't even go back to work that day. I thought that taking the test, I was doing well and I'd pass it. I studied using Microsoft online training and Transcender.

Wish me luck! I'm planning on hitting DNS and network security pretty hard today! And I thought I was pretty good with DNS...

Essendon

Go slay the beast.

undomiel

Good luck, go collect those bunny ears!

subl1m1nal

Well, didn't really slay the beast. More like I wounded it and it died later. I passed with a 700 on the nose. Now just need that stupid windows XP test to become MCSA. All downhill from here guys.

For those planning on taking the beast: hit DNS, DHCP, WSUS, and IPSec pretty hard...or pretty muchly know everything the test covers. Microsoft should really seperate some of these topics out to make the beast more manageable. It would make it much easier to study for.

Mmartin_47

subl1m1nal wrote: »

Well, didn't really slay the beast. More like I wounded it and it died later. I passed with a 700 on the nose. Now just need that stupid windows XP test to become MCSA. All downhill from here guys.

For those planning on taking the beast: hit DNS, DHCP, WSUS, and IPSec pretty hard...or pretty muchly know everything the test covers. Microsoft should really seperate some of these topics out to make the beast more manageable. It would make it much easier to study for.

I hear ya. Should of divided the test in half. Would of been easier. Scheduling mines in a month for 3rd attempt as well. It did cover RRAS right?

WillTech105

If you use DNS/DHCP on a regular basis this part of the exam isnt hard. IPSec and RRAS for me were the ones that killed me the first time I took the exam. But its like before -- practice makes perfect.

Also -- dont rely only on the MS Press book unless you have working experience with Server 2003.

NetAdmin2436

Congrats on your pass.

Mmartin_47 wrote: »

It did cover RRAS right?

Pfft, like you need to know RRAS to pass this test.

I'm kidding, you should study it for the test

subl1m1nal

Yeah, I think I remember RRAS was on there. Kinda hard to remember with all the DHCP and DNS questions... Study it, it'll be on there.

Johnny Johnson

Congratulations! A pass is a pass, no matter what score you get!

motogpman

Congrats on the test. You shouldn't have any issues with XP after these 2 tests. Keep us posted!

gravyjoe

subl1m1nal... Congratulations on passing. Like previously said.. a pass is a pass. Don't make the mistake of others and underestimate the Windows XP test, because that test is HARD.

Willtech105... Thanks for the heads up about the MS Press book. I have 2 Windows 2K3 servers at home, but I was heavily relying on the MS Press book to get me through. Again.. thanks!

Big Jizay

gravyjoe wrote: »

subl1m1nal... Congratulations on passing. Like previously said.. a pass is a pass. Don't make the mistake of others and underestimate the Windows XP test, because that test is HARD.

Willtech105... Thanks for the heads up about the MS Press book. I have 2 Windows 2K3 servers at home, but I was heavily relying on the MS Press book to get me through. Again.. thanks!

+1

Do NOT underestimate the 270! That test is hard! Even people who are in IT that have used XP for years still fail this test. There's a lot of programs in XP that people don't know about. You've passed the 291 however, and most people say that it's the hardest MCSA exam. Just study hard and you should be fine. Good luck and congratulations!

bsddaemon0

subl1m1nal wrote: »

I passed with a 700 on the nose.

That's what I got on the 2nd try and it was good enough.

TheDonger

WillTech105 wrote: »

Also -- dont rely only on the MS Press book unless you have working experience with Server 2003.

Any suggestion for a secondary text?

wedge1988

I was tested on IPSec in my 70-270, and i thought it was equally as hard as the 70-290, which i did first by the way i wouldnt underestimate any MS exam, they tend to have the kick your a*s attitude.