70-417 before MCITP-SA/EA completion

MPerry

Hello everyone,

For the first time ever I will be skipping ahead, mostly due to my study path I chose a few months ago. I am taking my 70-417 today and I have yet to finish either 646 or 647.

I currently hold, MCSA 2003. I took the 648 upgrade and passed it, then 643 and 680. So, I only need 646 or 647 to benefit from the MCITP or MCSA/E 2008.

According to MS website, I will be credited for passing the exam today, but not with the MCSA 2012 title. So, after passing this exam I will take my 646 or 647 and hopefully get credit for both 2k8 and 2012 at the same time.

I'll let you know!

MPerry

Oops, forgot to ask. Has anyone done this before? If so, what were the results on your transcript?

Bloogen

There is no problem with this just as you said your transcript will only show the exam pass but will only show the 2012 cert after completion of the MCSA 2008.

MPerry

Wonderful! Thank you for the quick reply! I feel much better being reassured.

MPerry

Exam Ref 70-417: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server® 2012 - O'Reilly Media

Is my main 'book' source for this exam btw. It seems to be a great source of info.

MrAgent

Good luck and let us know how you did on on the 70-417!

MPerry

410 = 887
411 = 925
412 = 866

[the following comment edited for nda violation]

aaronchristenson

congrats, what did you think of that green book. I just finished reading it. I will be taking this exam in 2 week.

MPerry

It was a great read and helpful in my opinion. Slowhand: I apologize for the NDA violation. I'll make sure not to do that again.