70-640 Study Plan
GoodBishop
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So, recently I had won a free Microsoft test voucher - http://www.techexams.net/forums/general-certification/74648-win-microsoft-certification-voucher-deadline-24-feb-12-a.html
Since the last Microsoft exam I have taken was back in 2005, I believe (man, that's a long time thinking about it), I need to get back in the game.
Note that this exam voucher expires May 31. But I'm going to be a father on June 3rd, so this means that May is out timewise. Plus I am balancing the hardest class in grad school at this time as well (managerial finance). So I need to do this around mid-April.
Thus, here are my plans in order to obtain this certification, in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible:
Obtain the MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-640): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (Self-Paced Training Kits) [Paperback] by Dan Holme (the R2 version, published 7/15/11 - cost: 41.29
Obtain the MCTS 70-640 Exam Cram: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring by Don Poulton - cost: 27.99
Obtain the Windows Server 2008 R2 Unleashed by Morimoto - cost: 37.32
I'm adding the Exam Cram in there because I studied with Exam Cram back ages ago, I had a Exam Cram for every Microsoft test I took, and I never failed a single one. Sure, I know it's a bit out of date publish-wise, but I'm ok with that.
Research practice tests. I've used MeasureUp before, but I'd like to see if there are any other contenders that are updated for R2. It looks like they do have it, and 30 days would be $79, well worth the cost.
I have access to the software through grad school and the MSDNAA (free software, legally, which is awesome), so I have all the server software.
This weekend I need to cobble together a desktop and put Server 2008 on it, and start cracking.
Total Cost: 185.60
Not bad, not bad. Time to get to work!
If anybody has any suggestions on additional items, feel free to chime in.
Since the last Microsoft exam I have taken was back in 2005, I believe (man, that's a long time thinking about it), I need to get back in the game.
Note that this exam voucher expires May 31. But I'm going to be a father on June 3rd, so this means that May is out timewise. Plus I am balancing the hardest class in grad school at this time as well (managerial finance). So I need to do this around mid-April.
Thus, here are my plans in order to obtain this certification, in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible:
Obtain the MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-640): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (Self-Paced Training Kits) [Paperback] by Dan Holme (the R2 version, published 7/15/11 - cost: 41.29
Obtain the MCTS 70-640 Exam Cram: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring by Don Poulton - cost: 27.99
Obtain the Windows Server 2008 R2 Unleashed by Morimoto - cost: 37.32
I'm adding the Exam Cram in there because I studied with Exam Cram back ages ago, I had a Exam Cram for every Microsoft test I took, and I never failed a single one. Sure, I know it's a bit out of date publish-wise, but I'm ok with that.
Research practice tests. I've used MeasureUp before, but I'd like to see if there are any other contenders that are updated for R2. It looks like they do have it, and 30 days would be $79, well worth the cost.
I have access to the software through grad school and the MSDNAA (free software, legally, which is awesome), so I have all the server software.
This weekend I need to cobble together a desktop and put Server 2008 on it, and start cracking.
Total Cost: 185.60
Not bad, not bad. Time to get to work!
If anybody has any suggestions on additional items, feel free to chime in.
Comments
I don't care for the Unleashed books lately. I prefer the "Inside Out books".
Toughest topic for me was Cetificates on the 70-640. Read a lot of technet stuff on that topic as well.
From what I understand, MCP is a term still used for current exams. I was awarded my MCP when I completed an MCTS exam. It was a welcome surprise when I logged into my account since I thought that went away with the 2003 certs.
MS: Information Security & Assurance
Start Date: December 2013
Glad to here it works, as I too won a voucher from tomsITpro.com, was pretty sure it would work for the 70-640 as that is the test I'm also going to use mine on. Good luck!