MCDST to MCSA...?

I just passed 70-271 Saturday and I will be taking the 70-272 in 2 weeks. My understanding is that, if I take and pass 70-621, I only have to finish 70-290 and 70-291 to become a MCSA, or do I need to take 70-270 as well?

From the Microsoft Learning site:
'Exam 70-621 : PRO: Upgrading Your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support
Note If you have an MCDST, you can use Exam 70-621 toward certifications that list Exam 70-620 as a requirement (for example, MCTS on Windows Vista – Configuration).'

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Ikka

Use the Certification Planner in your MCP area, i think if you pass the 70-621 you don't need to do the 70-270 as they are both client exams however you would still need one elective exam.

GBAKER2204

Hi shinji318,

Your right. If you complete the MCDST, 70-290, 70-291 and a client exam (either 70-270 or 70-621), you will complete the requirements for MCSA. I know this to be correct as that's what I did (I took the 70-270).

dynamik

Yes, 621 will count anywhere you see 620. 621 seems to be the logical next-step for you.

shinji318

Thank you all for the replies!

BradleyHU

Ikka wrote: »

Use the Certification Planner in your MCP area, i think if you pass the 70-621 you don't need to do the 70-270 as they are both client exams however you would still need one elective exam.

you dont need an elective since the MCDST can be used to satisfy that. so if he takes the 621, 290 & 291, he'll be a MCSA