journey to windows 7

DreadJunior

Hi everyone!

It's been a long time since the last time i posted here, . .:)

Anyways, I've been studying Windows 7 for a couple of weeks now, after i got the MCDST last June.

Books/References/Software that i'm using:
-Don Poulton MCTS 70-680 Cert Guide
-Testout-Labsim-70-680
-Professor Messer Videos
-CBT Nuggets - Microsoft 70-680 Windows 7 Configuration
-Technet Articles

Things I've done studying so far:
-What's new to Windows 7
-Windows 7 editions & features
-Windows 7 Clean Installation
-Upgrading to Windows 7
-Migrating to Windows 7
-Windows AIK
-Windows SIM
-Configuration Passes
-Create Answer File
-Do/Create Win7 Unattended Install CD (a lot of trial and errors. . . )

-Sysprep
-WinPE 3.0
-creating and booting to WinPE boot disk
-mapping a network share on the command line (be sure to check the VM network settings)
-What is ImageX and WIM file
-captured image using ImageX and saved on a network share (actually, it's a shared folder set to everyone on my HOST PC)
-applied image saved on the network share using ImageX
-Using BCDBOOT to set the system partition (the next thing that happened is the most fascinating, seeing the machine booting up to windows 7 . . done this for almost 8 times with no reference, . .)
-Image Servicing with DISM

~now i'm studying VHDs

*this will gonna be my thread until i pass this exam

parttimetechie

I'm studying for this exam as well, and while I have read Poulton's book, watched Prof Messer's videos and done lots of labs, I still don't feel prepared prob b/c I have never taken an MS exam.

DreadJunior

parttimetechie wrote: »

I'm studying for this exam as well, and while I have read Poulton's book, watched Prof Messer's videos and done lots of labs, I still don't feel prepared prob b/c I have never taken an MS exam.

just focus on the exam objectives, and you'll do good. . .

I'm actually taking my time, since its my first enterprise client exam. And basing from my experience when I've taken the exams for MCDST, . . i felt that i really need to prepare for this exam. And I'm expecting a lot of paragraph questions on this exam . . .

so just take your time, if you feel you can, then go, but for me, i won't unless i want to.

cyberguypr

You have good resources and are doing hand-on tasks. Winning combo if you ask me. Keep that momentum going and don't be afraid to ask if you get stuck.

DreadJunior

cyberguypr wrote: »

You have good resources and are doing hand-on tasks. Winning combo if you ask me. Keep that momentum going and don't be afraid to ask if you get stuck.

yes will do. thanks!

jasric

Did you Pass?

Devilry

jasric wrote: »

Did you Pass?

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DreadJunior

jasric wrote: »

Did you Pass?

~>not yet, but i will, . .soon

Devilry wrote: »

jasric wrote: »

Did you Pass?

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haha

PCSPreston

I have failed 70-680 twice and the same area has troubled me. I think i should have passed and i failed because of that one section in my opinion. The biggest thing to remember is that to always go over things you know well and don't overlook any section.

DreadJunior

PCSPreston wrote: »

I have failed 70-680 twice and the same area has troubled me. I think i should have passed and i failed because of that one section in my opinion. The biggest thing to remember is that to always go over things you know well and don't overlook any section.

Sorry to hear you didn't pass. But i know you'll hit it on the next try.

I also don't know if I'll pass or not, but one thing's for sure, i won't fail . . . even if I fail this exam.

DreadJunior

. . . late update
*exam already scheduled
*my exam will be on 10/28 . . . this coming friday.

I'm done with the Don Poulton Book . .
I'm almost done watching some part of the CBT Nuggets today. . .(tue)
Will scan the exam obectives and gonna do some labbing again tomorrow. . . (wed)
Will gonna take a practice exam on morning. . . then re-scan some areas on the afternoon. take a rest early (thurs)

Devilry

DreadJunior wrote: »

. . . late update
*exam already scheduled
*my exam will be on 10/28 . . . this coming friday.

I'm done with the Don Poulton Book . .
I'm almost done watching some part of the CBT Nuggets today. . .(tue)
Will scan the exam obectives and gonna do some labbing again tomorrow. . . (wed)
Will gonna take a practice exam on morning. . . then re-scan some areas on the afternoon. take a rest early (thurs)

Good luck! I am sure you will knock it out of the park, let us know when you pass!

DreadJunior

Hi all, I'm done with my exam. . .

I didn't managed to get the pass with a score of 646. This was a tough exam, but i don't feel that it was since i've done very well on the deployment section. It's the Encryption & Certificates that got me.

I can retake the exam next week. But i planned it to be next month. . .

*this is my first failure, but nothing to be sad about . . It's part of the journey. . .and I achieved something i should be proud of. . . "the windows 7 experience"

parttimetechie

ya, its a very challenging exam. I got a 455 on it, so it was a real eye opener for me. I've got one more shot at it, but it will be in a few montsh

DreadJunior

while watching some videos on youtube, i found this very informative site, . . *i like the way pictures are used to illustrate things going on, . . very easy to understand.

Windows 7 Free Training

demonfurbie

DreadJunior wrote: »

while watching some videos on youtube, i found this very informative site, . . *i like the way pictures are used to illustrate things going on, . . very easy to understand.

Windows 7 Free Training

looks fair to bad its not completed yet but ill give it a go

ty

DreadJunior

done with the busy week full of activities and tasks. . . wew . . .

it's time for the second shot preparation. . .

DreadJunior

I've taken the exam today, 970/1000.

I PASSED!!! YEY!!! YEHEEEEEYYY!!!

2011 goals done, . .

universalfrost

congrats! now get ready for 70-685 or 686!