Should I take 216 the Beast & 217 before 218?

D-boy

I'm not sure which one to do next...
Would taking 216 & 217 before 218, make it easier to pass 218?
I have 6 weeks left to study before the 2nd shot promo ends, unless they extend it...

I was thinking I should get the hardest exams out of the way first and take advantage of the 2nd shot promo at the same time....

Let me know, if this is a good route to take.....

D-boy

Webmaster

Yes, that would make 218 even more easier, but 217 in addition to 210 and 215 make it very easy already. 216 goes a bit deeper into things than 218 but there is some overlap. I think 218 before 216 (mcsa before mcse) is a good option.

jmc724

Webmaster wrote:

216 goes a bit deeper into things than 218 but there is some overlap. I think 218 before 216 (mcsa before mcse) is a good option.

216 isnt an exam to cram, there is so much to learn and its very difficult and confusing.

Atleast, get mcsa(security specialization) out then do 216 in which you will still have until Sep 30th to do the retake. If m$ extends for a second time, you will be ok.

D-boy

Thank you both for your advice! I'll stick with 218 and take if from ...there...

Webmaster

jmc724 wrote:

Webmaster wrote:

216 goes a bit deeper into things than 218 but there is some overlap. I think 218 before 216 (mcsa before mcse) is a good option.

216 isnt an exam to cram, there is so much to learn and its very difficult and confusing.

I'm not saying 216 is easy, or an exam to cram (no MS exam is an exam to cram however), it isn't called the beast for nothing. That's exactly why suggested 218 before 216.

D-boy

Sorry for the late reply, I'm taking your advice I'm studying for 218... Should be taking it end of October...