I am new I have one question

Ristovski

Hello everyone!

I am new to this forum and to Microsoft certifications. So I am planning to take MCTS 70-642 exam Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring. Later I want to continue with 70-640 Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring direct towards MCITP: Server Administrator. Now I have something to ask. Is it important the way of studying and taking the exams lets say its better first 70-642 then 70-640 or otherwise. Also for learning material are the books of this two exams split up or I need to take the first one in order to understand second one with that order 70-642 first and then 70-640?

Thanks in advance
Ristovski

drew2000

For those two I don't think it matters, the subject matter is different enough between the tests. If your CCNA is fresh, I would hit 642 first because you will need your subnetting skills.

If you are strong in AD, then 640 would be fine.

You'll need them both so it really doesn't matter (IMHO).

Drew

Ristovski

Yea I predict the same since 70-642 is more network oriented material so I think there would be no problem for me.

drew2000

I don't think you can go too wrong either way.

Drew

Zentraedi

I would definitely say take 640 first.

I really wish I had just ignored all the "take 642 first" or "the order doesn't matter" people

Ristovski

Zentraedi wrote: »

I would definitely say take 640 first.

I really wish I had just ignored all the "take 642 first" or "the order doesn't matter" people

I decided to take 642 first because of networking material so anyway I should study both

greenerek

Ristovski wrote: »

I decided to take 642 first because of networking material so anyway I should study both

I was in the same dilemma, and decided to learn 642 first than 640. Simply because of networking and the fact that you need to know windows server any way if you want to study AD am I right?

Ristovski

Any experienced to tell me the difference between these two books for 70-640
Which one is better for studying and understanding the concepts?

MCTS 70-640 Exam Cram: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Exam Cram Pearson: Amazon.co.uk: Don Poulton: Books

or

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Study Guide Exam 70-640: Amazon.co.uk: William Panek, James Chellis: Books

Ristovski

Which one?

neathneathneath

Ristovski wrote: »

Any experienced to tell me the difference between these two books for 70-640
Which one is better for studying and understanding the concepts?

MCTS 70-640 Exam Cram: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Exam Cram Pearson: Amazon.co.uk: Don Poulton: Books

or

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Study Guide Exam 70-640: Amazon.co.uk: William Panek, James Chellis: Books

The sybex book probably goes deeper into the theory but the Exam Cram books are an easier read. I usually end up getting more then one book when I'm going for an exam, usually one microsoft one and one other. The Sybex book got me over the finish line for my 646.

If buying just one book, I would go for the Sybex, this exam lark is not cheap nowadays