70-682 vs 70-685

dtwilliams24

I recently passed my 70-680 exam, and while reading up on which exam to work towards next, I discovered that I have two routes that would result in an MCITP: EDST - one being the 70-685 exam combined with my 70-680; or the 70-682 exam combined with my MCDST.

I'm still in the air regarding which exam I should take - any suggestions from folsk that have taken either exam?

neathneathneath

I recently took the 682 and came unstuck on the second part (685) with 494 marks.
Got about 800 or 850 marks on the first section which I found to be ok.

Only did this exam as I have the MCDST and thought with one exam I could get two qualifications, the MCITP: EDST and it also covers the requirements for the 70-680.

I have put some thought into this and although tempted to just do the 70-680, I am going to re-take the 682 when I am ready. Microsoft have also recommended this route for my situation.

I have always found that the client operating system exams can be harder than the server exams to pass, due to the broad scope of the subject matter.