Best path to MCSE, then MCITP ?

Hello all,

I am currently on MS track, and I want to know the best path to acquire MCSE then MCITP. I have both A+ & Network+ btw.

Professional advice would be apperciated, Thank you

290
291
620 => MCSA

293
294
297 or 298 or 285 => MCSE

upgrade to MCITP:EA

647
649 => Done

Am I missing anything?

In terms of 297 or 298 or 285, which one is easier or better(use alot in real life) to take?

Thanks again!!!

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Bl8ckr0uter

I think you should do the 680 (win7 client exam). Other than that I think you path looks solid.

earweed

knwminus wrote: »

I think you should do the 680 (win7 client exam). Other than that I think you path looks solid.

+1 there. I took the Vista exam but I'm planning to take 70-680 as soon as I'm done with my MCITP:EA. The vista exam basically covers the home user and the 7 exam covers an enterprise environment.
As far as those 3 tests to choose from, which would benefit you more for where you're at now and where you plan to be down the road? As far as which is hardest I've heard it was the 285 but if that's what you currently work with a lot then that one would benefit you most.

tearofs

Thx for both knwminus & earweed. Do you mean I should take 680 instead of 620 ?

earweed

It would probably be better. Like I said the 70-620 is geared more towards the personal user whereas the 70-680 is geared towards enterprise.

tearofs

earweed wrote: »

It would probably be better. Like I said the 70-620 is geared more towards the personal user whereas the 70-680 is geared towards enterprise.

Well, I am reading the Windows 2008 Server Certifications and Exams Overview and I do NOT see 680 serve as an upgrade exam from MSCE to MCITP:EA. However, the upgrade exam on Microsoft website does include 680 (but not 620 this time).

I am a bit confused now, need help!

earweed

The first post referenced is from 2007, so 70-680 wouldn't be mentioned. The second says windows 7 or other qualifying exams. 70-620 will satisfy the client requirement. I was just referring to which would be best. As to which is easiest, Vista (70-620) is easier but Vista is not as widely used as either Windows 7 or Windows XP in an enterprise environment.

tearofs

Cool, thx earweed.

Devilsbane

tearofs wrote: »

290
291
620 => MCSA
293
294
297 or 298 or 285 => MCSE
upgrade to MCITP:EA

647
649 => Done

Very imformative. Easy to understand.

Micernest

I have taken both 620 and 680 and earweed is on point. It all depends on what you want or what you are handling. If you are a newbie and not familiar with servers and enterprise then go for Vista. Most of the questions from windows 7 exams needs you to know alot from the server side.

earweed

Micernest wrote: »

I have taken both 620 and 680 and earweed is on point. It all depends on what you want or what you are handling. If you are a newbie and not familiar with servers and enterprise then go for Vista. Most of the questions from windows 7 exams needs you to know alot from the server side.

Exactly why I jumped at taking Vista. My first MS exam, no server experience. I took it as my client exam at WGU and they only offered Vista as the client exam (between XP and 7) for a few months.

Mojo_666

I also think you should take The Windows 7 exam

The 285 is a good exam and would also give you MCSA Messaging but that exam is going to retire at the end of October so you need to be quick.

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tearofs

Thx for all the reply. I think I am going for Win 7.

In terms of 297 or 298 or 285, 297 will be my pick. Anyway, My point to learn the whole thing on a enterprise level.

shusain

Good learning skills, keep it up i like the way you describe.

Shahid
A+, N+, MCSE, MCSA, CCNA, MCTS, MCITP

Johnny Johnson

tearofs wrote: »

Hello all,

I am currently on MS track, and I want to know the best path to acquire MCSE then MCITP. I have both A+ & Network+ btw.

Professional advice would be apperciated, Thank you

290
291
620 => MCSA
293
294
297 or 298 or 285 => MCSE

Thanks again!!!

Don't you need the 299 as well, before getting the MCSE?

Devilsbane

Johnny Johnson wrote: »

Don't you need the 299 as well, before getting the MCSE?

Nope, 299 is one of the security electives for MCSA/E:Secutiry