Recommended MCSE > MCITP:EA & SA upgrade exam order?

Ok, I finally have my MCSE, and I'm looking at the MCITP:EA and SA certs.

70-649 is required for both specializations, but would I be better off taking it before or after the 646 (SA) and 647 (EA) exams?

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undomiel

When I went through the upgrade I did the 649 before the 647, well kind of since it was done in the same day. Everything that you go through for the 649 will give you very good preparation for the 647, since it is roughly the same material with a slightly different focus. Can't comment on the 646 as I haven't felt a need to do it.

bwcarty

Thanks for the info. After my crazy MCSE path (291,290,227,270,294,297,293), I'm trying to do everything else in the most efficient manner.

petedude

bwcarty wrote: »

Thanks for the info. After my crazy MCSE path (291,290,227,270,294,297,293), I'm trying to do everything else in the most efficient manner.

That's not too bad a path. You got the beast out of the way quite early.