MSCA - which order?

sammaell

i got moved into the IT department (at my request) for my company just over 12 months ago. its a win2k server/network, with some xp machines and any new servers we install we install win2003 server.

ive decided i'd like to get some certifications now that i have a year under my belt in IT.

which order would the exams be best studied/tested for in MCSA ? what are considered the best books to study?

thanks.

Jerz

Well... you should probably go 270, 290, 291 and fill in with your electives (www.microsoft.com/learning). As far as books go you should use more than one source, the MS press books seem to be good and I just picked up a Syngress book that I realy am getting fond of and although very thick it is very readable and CBT's are always good for a different perspective. After you've done all that, practice tests from a reputable company (such as Measure-Up or Transcender) are always good for final polishing. Oh and a home lab is always nice for practice.

Cheers!

Jerz

cliffjag1987

It doesn't matter which order you study but i would begin with the client OS first 70-270 (if MCSA2003) or 70-210 (if MCSA 2000) & so on.

The Books :
1)Sybex
2)Ms Press Training Kit

Help Materials :
1)Crams ( after done reading your book )
2)Technotes ( from this site ) & ( MC MCSE.com)

Practice exams :
1)Transcender
2)Preplogic
3)Measure Up
4)Selftest Software
5)this Site Itself & MC MCSE.com

So thats it , I hope i helped you alot. Maybe some other peoples can give you more suggestions.

I wish you good luck with studying.

CLIFF

ajs1976

If you want to use A+ & Net+ as your elective, take them first. If you want to use Sec+ or another MS exam as your elective, I would take it last.

The usual order seems to be:
2000 -> Client Exam, 215, 218
2003 -> Client Exam, 290, 291

sammaell

thank you!