PASSED 201 Just now - YES!!!!!!!!!!

amtt81

I just walked out of the 201 and passed with an 890! I am so pumped. I worked really hard for this.
Study material used (201 only so as not to confuse myself):
Sybex
Exam Cram
Transcenders
Online forums after I had the material cold for reveiw - because most everything online seems dedicated to 101.

I now have A+, Network+ and Security+ - and the stuff is fresh - which direction should I go now?

3 tests to a MCSA

How about CCNA - how many tests is that?

I want to be able to take advantage of the fact that this stuff is fresh!

Please chime in!

LukeQuake

Congrats!

As for your next move, what are your career goals?

In short if you want to pursue a career in Microsoft Server Administration then complete your MCSA. If you want to focus more on the networking route then do the CCNA.

As for the number of tests for the CCNA, I think it's only 1 (but you can break it into 2 tests). However, I understand there is a considerable amount of study material.

CompuTron99

Congrats on the Pass!

Bl8ckr0uter

amtt81 wrote: »

I just walked out of the 201 and passed with an 890! I am so pumped. I worked really hard for this.
Study material used (201 only so as not to confuse myself):
Sybex
Exam Cram
Transcenders
Online forums after I had the material cold for reveiw - because most everything online seems dedicated to 101.

I now have A+, Network+ and Security+ - and the stuff is fresh - which direction should I go now?

3 tests to a MCSA

How about CCNA - how many tests is that?

I want to be able to take advantage of the fact that this stuff is fresh!

Please chime in!

Great Job! How long did you study? I am planning on starting studying for this Friday (26th) and I want to get it done within 2 1/2 to 3 weeks. How hard was the material?

amtt81

I studied for 8 weeks, but I probably could have take the test a week ago. I would say the material is difficult. There are some things that are just very similar and you have to know them well to know the difference - due care/du dilligence, security template/configuration baselines, SSL/TLS, MAC/DAC/etc.
And the other thing is to know the cryptography well - every aspect - key sizes, the apps they are used in, etc.

I am happy to be on this side today having passed, you will too.

As for the CCNA, isnt there a bit of crossover between that and the Network+/Security+

What is the name/exam code of the CCNA test?

Killermac

congrats, you are doing well, I would say start planning on where you want your career to go :>).

KM

Bulletz

thats a great job man congrats on the pass am working on sec + for now and my questions is the same as your, if you A+, N+, Sec +, what could be next MCSE / CCNA / Linux + cause with
me i always have a thing for plus courses.

Supermiguel

so this book helped you alot: Amazon.com: CompTIA Security+ Deluxe Study Guide: SY0-201: Emmett Dulaney: Books ??

amtt81

Yes, I would say that was a very helpful book. I would also get another book as well - I used the Exam Cram one - which I think was also very helpful and included good practice questions.

jeffslaw

I've been using Transcender for 3 weeks now also. How helpful was it for you on the test? (I've also been studying with Security+ Delux, TechExam Notes).

AD200

Congrats! My security+ exam is coming up real soon!