Starting the journey to the MCSE

I'm finally starting the journey to the MCSE now that I have had some time to relax and unwind after the Master's degree. This is more of a personal achievement that I would like to obtain. I'm sure the ROI will be great on this certification. However, I am moving more into management as I moved up to a Systems Admin which is actually more of an IT Manager in terms of my actual job role.

I have a lot of experience with AD, GPO, and Windows Server in general. Since, I completed the MCSA in the past this helps my familiarity. The goal is to be done by next June around my performance review timeframe.

Let the study and faith journey begin!!

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Dakinggamer87

Pseudonym wrote: »

Good luck on 412 mate. You should nail it second time around.

Thanks mate!!

I have a good idea of what areas I need to focus on for sure after that last attempt. It was areas I don't use often in production I think that was the challenge in a lot of ways specifically ADFS, ADCS... I got this

Pseudonym

Yeah, they're two tough areas, and you never know how deep they're going to go until you take the exam. Once you have a better idea about that, you can really hone in on them though.

pizzaboy

Have you tried this https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-fs/deployment/set-up-the-lab-environment-for-ad-fs-in-windows-server-2012-r2
I found it really helpful when I was doing 2008 exams.

Dakinggamer87

pizzaboy wrote: »

Have you tried this https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-fs/deployment/set-up-the-lab-environment-for-ad-fs-in-windows-server-2012-r2
I found it really helpful when I was doing 2008 exams.

I will check this out!!

Dakinggamer87

Passed by the skin of my teeth but the 70-412 is done bang can’t take down the beast!!:)

One more left to get my MCSE then I can focus on building my business!!!!!

Hallelujah

Louie1277

Great job on passing the example. Feels good to get that test out of the way.

PCTechLinc

Dakinggamer87 wrote: »

Passed by the skin of my teeth but the 70-412 is done bang can’t take down the beast!!:)

One more left to get my MCSE then I can focus on building my business!!!!!

Hallelujah

What kind of business? I'm in the Monterey area, so maybe we can collaborate?

Dakinggamer87

PCTechLinc wrote: »

What kind of business? I'm in the Monterey area, so maybe we can collaborate?

I’ll message you on TE/LinkedIn and let you know what I’m working on!!

pizzaboy

Praise the Lord. Wohoooo!!!!!! Congrats man!!!

Dakinggamer87

pizzaboy wrote: »

Praise the Lord. Wohoooo!!!!!! Congrats man!!!

Agreed!!!! One more left to go

Dakinggamer87

I started my study for the last exam towards the MCSE (70-413) watching the CBT Nugget videos, MS Press Book, and practice tests starting next week. I plan to take it by mid July and crush it!!

pizzaboy

That's the killer spirit!!!

I'm loving this thread.
My pursuit has been slowed due to the new addition to my kingdom, thought I could study while she sleeps but that clearly was a crazzzzy idea. My first child so I had illusions of grandeur, like sleeping.

Dakinggamer87

I’m enjoying the content of the 413 way more than the 412 . It’s far more interesting the design and architecture side of things. I will have all the CBT Nugget videos done by the end of the week. I have already started taking practice exams and been reading the MS Press about 1/3 of the way through the content.

strokin3

Dakinggamer87 wrote: »

I’m enjoying the content of the 413 way more than the 412 . It’s far more interesting the design and architecture side of things. I will have all the CBT Nugget videos done by the end of the week. I have already started taking practice exams and been reading the MS Press about 1/3 of the way through the content.

Out of curiosity, did you use CBT for the 70-412? Those videos are from 2015 and haven't been updated for years. I just failed the 70-412 and i'm looking for ways to pass it. Do you have any tips?

-Thanks

Dakinggamer87

strokin3 wrote: »

Out of curiosity, did you use CBT for the 70-412? Those videos are from 2015 and haven't been updated for years. I just failed the 70-412 and i'm looking for ways to pass it. Do you have any tips?

-Thanks

I used several resources in my exam preparations: YouTube, TechNet articles were extremely helpful in getting more detail about specific topics, MS Press book, and CBT Nuggets as well!!

I also referenced another book I mentioned in this thread: Sybex Server 2012 R2 Guide: https://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-111885991X,miniSiteCd-SYBEX.html

I got this one off Amazon best of luck!! I would really recommend studying on the ADFS and ADCS areas. These areas on the 70-412 I personally had the most challenge with as I don't work with them much in a production environment. So, I really had to hone in on those domains.

strokin3

Dakinggamer87 wrote: »

I used several resources in my exam preparations: YouTube, TechNet articles were extremely helpful in getting more detail about specific topics, MS Press book, and CBT Nuggets as well!!

I also referenced another book I mentioned in this thread: Sybex Server 2012 R2 Guide: https://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-111885991X,miniSiteCd-SYBEX.html

I got this one off Amazon best of luck!! I would really recommend studying on the ADFS and ADCS areas. These areas on the 70-412 I personally had the most challenge with as I don't work with them much in a production environment. So, I really had to hone in on those domains.

Is this the MS press book you're talking about? :
https://www.amazon.com/70-412-Configuring-Advanced-Windows-Services/dp/0735673616

Thanks for the tips. Still bummed out I failed it when i aced the first two..

Dakinggamer87

strokin3 wrote: »

Is this the MS press book you're talking about? :
https://www.amazon.com/70-412-Configuring-Advanced-Windows-Services/dp/0735673616

Thanks for the tips. Still bummed out I failed it when i aced the first two..

I also failed my first attempt and aced the first two exams as well so I know the feeling.

https://www.amazon.com/Windows-Server-Complete-Study-Guide/dp/111885991X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1530904945&sr=1-1&keywords=sybex+server+2012

I used this book and the one you linked as well.

greg9891

You gat this Brotha!!!

Louie1277

This weekend I forced myself to read, and not slack off. I did pretty good a couple pages, and some lab work. Just need to follow threw and move forward but the heat around here is killing me. This week I'm really hoping I get 2 chapters done.

Dakinggamer87

Louie1277 wrote: »

This weekend I forced myself to read, and not slack off. I did pretty good a couple pages, and some lab work. Just need to follow threw and move forward but the heat around here is killing me. This week I'm really hoping I get 2 chapters done.

You got this!!

Dakinggamer87

I'm ready to slay this dragon and finish the fight!!!

backtracker

Dakinggamer87 wrote: »

I'm ready to slay this dragon and finish the fight!!!

Nice work and best of luck on your last exam! I always thought the content of 413/414 looked interesting.

Dakinggamer87

Finished!! http://www.techexams.net/forums/mcsa-mcse-windows-2012-general/132960-mcse-cloud-platform-infrastructure-certified.html

nicolettean

Congrats!!!!!

Ertaz

Dakinggamer87 wrote: »

Finished!! http://www.techexams.net/forums/mcsa-mcse-windows-2012-general/132960-mcse-cloud-platform-infrastructure-certified.html

Outstanding work man!

Louie1277

Dakinggamer87 wrote: »

Finished!! http://www.techexams.net/forums/mcsa-mcse-windows-2012-general/132960-mcse-cloud-platform-infrastructure-certified.html

that's awesome!!!! Can I borrow your brain for a couple weeks to pass these exams. hahahah That's another notch on your cert belt.

pizzaboy

Congrats!!!! Well deserved.

Dakinggamer87

Thanks everyone!!! It's much appreciated

greg9891

I Knew you could do it brother.