MSCE - self paced or elearning

Hey guys,
I am looking to take the exam but I am not sure which guide to start with... the self paced training kit or the MS elearning course one...
I am skeptical that the elearning will not cover everything...
What do you guys think?
I am looking to take the exam but I am not sure which guide to start with... the self paced training kit or the MS elearning course one...
I am skeptical that the elearning will not cover everything...
What do you guys think?
Comments
Save money I suppose.
Would it be best go get both?
Has anyone used the elearning material with good success? or was it also necessary to also get the book
I don't know your experience level and I can only speculate since I do not have my MCSE. I have used the elearning material and it was decent.
I would say I have a basic understanding of Win 2003 Server and this material would only benefit me....
My concern right is would a combination of practice exams + elearning cover the materials needed to pass the test...
From your experience with other tests would you say this combination would suffice?
Like I said, I don't have the MCSE (nor do I plan on getting it). There are plenty of people who have passed with just the books and such. If you can afford the Elearning material or if you get off the back off a truck then there is no reason why you wouldn't use it. Maybe someone with an MCSX can chime in here.
If you don't have experience with Server 2003 you better get Virtual PC or Sun Virtual Box or VMWare workstation and get some hands on practice with it no matter what learning path you take.
I read about the practicality of the test on the forum and setup a VMware workstation with win 2003 server, so in terms of the lab setup, I've got that started...
In terms of work experience, I wouldn't be using a lot of the material... so that's the down side...
it doesn't sound like a lot of people have used the elearning program from msft IT
I originally thought that a combination of the MSFT IT academy + VMware setup + Transcender would be good enough for preparation for the test
I use the books + ITA + Transcender + lab setup
It certainly sounds like I need to include a book in my combination...
I believe where I am lost is a study guide... something to refer to that I have covered all materials.... is sybex a good option? or CBT ($1000 wow!)?
The 70-290 and 70-291 were excellent. The guy that did both of those also does the 293 and 294, so I am sure those will be good too.