Passed 70-647: The End
Povilas
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Finally completed my EA quest! Actually before exam I was very unsure about my readiness for this exam, because I had only 3 weeks to prepare and it was short 3 weeks because I had work overtime at work. But I have been backed up with second shot, so decided to give a try.
What to say - exam was really hard. First part - 5 testlets, with 6-7 questions each and only 23 minutes for one testlet. This was first time when i run out of time. And questios wasn't very easy. Second part consisted of 19 questions as in other MS exams and looked like filling forms - easy.
I was bit shocked when read "congratulations - you passed" and score 812 was way above what I expected (expected something 650-710)
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My preparation for this exam was only old MS Press book for 70-647 - hardly covers 50% material and Preplogic MegaGuide - also outdated and doesn't cover R2. No labing, no video, no anything else - had no time. I wasn't worth passing, but I guess it was my lucky day
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Anyways I'm glad this stage completed because it took already 11 months of my life to get ready and pass MCITP: SA, DBA '08 and EA.
What to say - exam was really hard. First part - 5 testlets, with 6-7 questions each and only 23 minutes for one testlet. This was first time when i run out of time. And questios wasn't very easy. Second part consisted of 19 questions as in other MS exams and looked like filling forms - easy.
I was bit shocked when read "congratulations - you passed" and score 812 was way above what I expected (expected something 650-710)
.My preparation for this exam was only old MS Press book for 70-647 - hardly covers 50% material and Preplogic MegaGuide - also outdated and doesn't cover R2. No labing, no video, no anything else - had no time. I wasn't worth passing, but I guess it was my lucky day
.Anyways I'm glad this stage completed because it took already 11 months of my life to get ready and pass MCITP: SA, DBA '08 and EA.
2013 to do list:
[70-413] [70-414]
[70-413] [70-414]
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earweed
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Congrats on getting the EA completed!
I just recently got this myself and have to agree about it being a hard exam. The testlets stressed me on the time limit as well, I got the 5 minute warning on every testlet and barely finished them in time. I found the MS Press book to be the most useful study tool as well although I also used the Mastering Server 2008 R2 and Server 2008 R2 Unleashed to study (As well as reading a lot of Technet articles)No longer work in IT. Play around with stuff sometimes still and fix stuff for friends and relatives. -
Essendon
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Well done!!
So are you grabbing a bit of a break or would you dive straight into the 290/291 tests? -
Ivanr4g63
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11 months in your quest is not bad to achieve what you have today! Sure it feels like an eternity but look at you EA now! I'm sure you're ready for a break in studies and such... have a cold one perhaps! lol
Great job, and congratulations... -
Povilas
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So are you grabbing a bit of a break or would you dive straight into the 290/291 tests?
Actually I have 290 already scheduled on 1 of June and was hoping to take 291 on 28 of June. Reason for this - my test center is closed on July an August and I don't want to wait till fall.
But now I'm not sure because today I also got new job offer and I'm afraid I wouldn't able to ready in time and it's bit awkward to ask for day off on first week in new job
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Essendon
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Yupp I'd focus on the new job too, the certs can wait. Good luck with the new gig too!
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spd3432
Member Posts: 224
Congrats! Well done!
And good luck on the new job.
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