71-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring

qwertyiop

skrpune wrote: »

Sigh, everyone and their MAMA must be signing up for this thing. The Prometric site is all hung up and I can't schedule an exam, ACK!!

Keep trying

msethk

I got signed up for May 15th! Good deal

Revenue

Awesome! Thanks, Signed up for 18th May Cant wait lolz.

skrpune

qwertyiop wrote: »

Keep trying

Oh, yeah - I'm stubborn like that! I did end up getting through, and I'm scheduled for Monday the 18th 9am. I'm really glad that I got a spot...now to really get started on the preparations! I've got a lot to study for now: programming (java) final on May 2nd, discrete math final on May 7th, Windows 7 exam on May 18th, and my 70-290 exam on May 27th. I know what I'll be doing for the next month: lots of and little of (with some thrown in for mood adjustment!).

So does it really take 5-10 weeks to get notified of a pass/fail via mail?? Yeesh, I'm not very patient, I don't know how I'm going to deal with not getting an instant grade. (Anyone remember the episode of the Simpsons where Lisa is screaming "VALIDATE ME!!" and is itching for a grade because the school is closed down?! I'm soooo Lisa Simpson...minus the saxamaphone...;) )

Essendon

skrpune wrote: »

Oh, yeah - I'm stubborn like that! I did end up getting through, and I'm scheduled for Monday the 18th 9am. I'm really glad that I got a spot...now to really get started on the preparations! I've got a lot to study for now: programming (java) final on May 2nd, discrete math final on May 7th, Windows 7 exam on May 18th, and my 70-290 exam on May 27th. I know what I'll be doing for the next month: lots of and little of (with some thrown in for mood adjustment!).

That's pretty full on there. I thought I had it tough, with the 622 on the 7th (company requirement), 680 on the 18th and ITIL on the 23rd (another freaking company requirement). Good luck to you...

msteinhilber

Prometric's website was sure taking a beating... scheduled for May 14th at 12:30

Going to be a busy month with exams this month since it will be the 3rd. Had to postpone my 70-620 till May 4th since I was ill when I had it scheduled in April. Then the 70-640 on the 28th of May.

Good luck all

jibbajabba

Great .. website didn't load for hours and now I get

"The maximum count for the promotion has been exceeded. Please try another promotion."

How flippin annoying ...

littlehoops

Same here well upset.

i guess i can wait till it goes live and get some books. then at least i will know it inside out.

hoops

jibbajabba

littlehoops wrote: »

Same here well upset.

i guess i can wait till it goes live and get some books. then at least i will know it inside out.

hoops

Yea ... quite annoying ... I have never seen a beta exam getting "full" that quickly. I can only imagine that the amount was really low (amount of vouchers that is).

Plus, I am in Europe and so due to the time zones I already have a disadvantage which the website didn't take into consideration. I was still up when it was officially the 27th in the US but still didn't see it on the Prometric site until 6am local time .. then it took me three hours to even login

Megadeth4168

I've got no one to blame except myself.... I foolishly thought that getting up at 4am EST would be good enough, but it was already full.... Ah well... I'll try some more when I get back from the gym.

colebert

I had been trying since 2am but what I didn't realize was that my local testing center didn't have any dates available during the exam period. The registration website wasn't showing me the calendar so I thought it was just an "overnight maintenance" issue until I had waited a couple hours and it still didn't work. Then I tried to register for a different exam at which point I sh*t bricks and realized the voucher was ALREADY used up. Lulz...

jibbajabba

colebert wrote: »

I had been trying since 2am but what I didn't realize was that my local testing center didn't have any dates available during the exam period. The registration website wasn't showing me the calendar so I thought it was just an "overnight maintenance" issue until I had waited a couple hours and it still didn't work. Then I tried to register for a different exam at which point I sh*t bricks and realized the voucher was ALREADY used up. Lulz...

Poeple are genereally not happy it seems - quite a lot of people complaining on the blog. ESPECIALLY from Europe - fcuk sake - first time I am really annoyed about a beta exam .. I already put in HOURS to create a full environment to prepare for the exam... Got three server here with 2008 R2 and Windows 7 - now I lost interest for now

colebert

Gomjaba wrote: »

Poeple are genereally not happy it seems - quite a lot of people complaining on the blog. ESPECIALLY from Europe - fcuk sake - first time I am really annoyed about a beta exam .. I already put in HOURS to create a full environment to prepare for the exam... Got three server here with 2008 R2 and Windows 7 - now I lost interest for now

Yeah, I've already seen the MS blog that announced the beta. It is getting trolled really hard by all the jilted testers. Should have seen this coming... open registration for a free exam at midnight EST which just happens to be noon in Asia. DOH!

jibbajabba

colebert wrote: »

Yeah, I've already seen the MS blog that announced the beta. It is getting trolled really hard by all the jilted testers. Should have seen this coming... open registration for a free exam at midnight EST which just happens to be noon in Asia. DOH!

Well I was still up at midnight EST (being in Europa) and it was still not available for us. THis is what makes it so annoying. Its like we were waiting for some bird in Prometric to wake up to activate it for us ...

eralper

Hi,

I have also signed up for the exam.
Can you share your experiences on exam according to the beta rules.

Thanks!

Kodyaz
Kodyaz Development Resources

jibbajabba

I wish only people with at least one MCP get an invite

Megadeth4168

Gomjaba wrote: »

I wish only people with at least one MCP get an invite

Like I said on the technet blog...

For popular Client BETAs make it a requirement to either have the latest client exam passed or have passed an exam within in a specified time period.

jibbajabba

Megadeth4168 wrote: »

Like I said on the technet blog...

For popular Client BETAs make it a requirement to either have the latest client exam passed or have passed an exam within in a specified time period.

Or at least a specific code for Partner etc.

Claymoore

I didn't get in either.

Megadeth4168 wrote: »

Like I said on the technet blog...

For popular Client BETAs make it a requirement to either have the latest client exam passed or have passed an exam within in a specified time period.

+1

I also like Gomjaba's idea of a special code for partners.

My problem with opening the beta to a bunch of non-certified tards without any experience is that it can skew the strength of the questions. If a question's pass/fail ratio determines whether or not it makes it into the final pool then we risk watering down the exam becasue a bunch of people wanted to take a flyer on a free exam.

Megadeth4168

Claymoore wrote: »

I didn't get in either.



+1

I also like Gomjaba's idea of a special code for partners.

My problem with opening the beta to a bunch of non-certified tards without any experience is that it can skew the strength of the questions. If a question's pass/fail ratio determines whether or not it makes it into the final pool then we risk watering down the exam becasue a bunch of people wanted to take a flyer on a free exam.

Really makes one wonder if that's why the Vista exam is so easy.... Seriously, the XP exams is much more difficult.

undomiel

Claymoore wrote: »

My problem with opening the beta to a bunch of non-certified tards without any experience is that it can skew the strength of the questions. If a question's pass/fail ratio determines whether or not it makes it into the final pool then we risk watering down the exam because a bunch of people wanted to take a flyer on a free exam.

Alternatively they could be looking to keep the questions that the most people fail on. They figure they'll be getting a bunch of idiots signing up so they'll be looking to fail the bunch. Personally I am hoping for a really hard exam, harkening back to the XP exam.

skrpune

I can understand that there are a lot of disappointed folks because the exam free spots filled up so quickly, but MAN are there a lot of bad attitudes and snobby comments flying around the interwebs today! Look, I know it's sucky for those who were really looking forward to taking the beta to not be able to get in on it for free, but (at least in my opinion) there's no reason to be saying that only those with xyz certifications or memberships or whatever should be allowed to take Betas. How does Microsoft get valid feedback if they just open up an exam to a select few people who are not a true representation of those who are interested in the exam anyway? They may even get better feedback from a wider audience like this. I'm thrilled to be able to be part of the beta exam process for the first time, and contrary to what's being said about those of us who *did* get a free seat, I'm not some idiot who's just taking an exam because it's free and who's going to tank on it (or at least I hope) and skew the feedback. The free part doesn't hurt of course, but I am excited about Windows 7 and about being a part of the beta process, and I'm going to take this seriously.

There are some harsh judgements being made about the non-advanced cert-holders and non-technet members (like me) who are taking this exam. I think everyone needs to just chill and try to play nice. Just my two cents.

Tyrant1919

Lame... I guess I'll just take the upgrade exam when it comes out then. :^)

gwamaka

It just hapenned...the beta exam filled pretty quickly. I am glad I was able to secure a spot for May 18th, I registered around 11:30pm CST and the prometric server was super slow.
I had a feeling that this was gonna fill up so fast...and I am glad I trusted my instincts.

astorrs wrote: »

I've never heard of a beta filling up in the 1st day before, I'm sure you can wait until 6 or 7am

gwamaka

I registered mine online, I think most people who waited for Monday morning to call Prometric to register bit the dust as there were no more slots remaining.

Jagged wrote: »

Per the blog: "To register in North America, please call: Prometric: (800) 755-EXAM (800-755-3926)"

Per Prometric: "The office is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time; closed on local holidays."

Megadeth4168

It just let me in!

Claymoore

Me too - scheduled for May 7

meadIT

Megadeth4168 wrote: »

It just let me in!

Me too!! Thanks for posting.

kalebksp

skrpune wrote: »

I can understand that there are a lot of disappointed folks because the exam free spots filled up so quickly, but MAN are there a lot of bad attitudes and snobby comments flying around the interwebs today! Look, I know it's sucky for those who were really looking forward to taking the beta to not be able to get in on it for free, but (at least in my opinion) there's no reason to be saying that only those with xyz certifications or memberships or whatever should be allowed to take Betas. How does Microsoft get valid feedback if they just open up an exam to a select few people who are not a true representation of those who are interested in the exam anyway? They may even get better feedback from a wider audience like this. I'm thrilled to be able to be part of the beta exam process for the first time, and contrary to what's being said about those of us who *did* get a free seat, I'm not some idiot who's just taking an exam because it's free and who's going to tank on it (or at least I hope) and skew the feedback. The free part doesn't hurt of course, but I am excited about Windows 7 and about being a part of the beta process, and I'm going to take this seriously.

There are some harsh judgements being made about the non-advanced cert-holders and non-technet members (like me) who are taking this exam. I think everyone needs to just chill and try to play nice. Just my two cents.

Well said skrpune. I hate it when people get it in their head that they are entitled to something like this and that others aren't.

Luckily I was able to register for the 6th, I'll let you all know how it goes next week.

shon541

Sweet! I got mine set for the May 14!