70-640, 70-642, 70-680, which one to take 1st? MCITP:EA

Dmaul

Hello all,

Bit of a background, I have a BS in Informaiton Systems and about 5 years of Systems Admin experience using Windows 2000/XP/2008, VMWare and Windows 7, also some basic networking, routing, DNS, hardware experience. I don't have any certifications.

My goal is to get an MCITP: EA and a VMWare certification and work as a Systems Administrator installing and configuring virtual and physical infrastructures as well as overseeing migration.

Where should I start? I am thinking I should start with the following tests

Exam 70-640 Active Directory
Exam 70-642 Networking
Exam 70-680 Windows 7

These seem to be fundamental skills I need ASAP and they apply towards my final goal, MCITP:EA. Which of these three would you recommend taking first? I have heard people say "I wish I have taken exam X before taking exam Y", this is what I am looking for. Perhaps another test should be my starting point?


Thanks in advance.

I posted the same question in the 70-640 and 70-680 forums, I hope that's ok.

rogue2shadow

Double post ftw!

http://www.techexams.net/forums/mcts-mcitp-windows-2008-general/58601-70-640-70-642-70-680-one-take-1st-mcitp-ea.html