RobertKaucher wrote: » Unless you intend on working with Exchange 2003, I see no point for you. It is just one test, but that's >$100. If it is outside your career objectives and out side your experience I dont see the point in spending the $$$.
Claymoore wrote: » If you choose 284 as your MCSA elective, you get the MCSA:M automatically, so it's not really an extra exam. If you are taking two client exams, using CompTIA certs, or already have a qualifying elective then it is up to your experience and career goals as to whether you should pursue the exam. If you have Exchange experience and would like a certification to validate that, by all means take the test. If you plan on consulting around Exchange, then take the test. You will likely be migrating from Exchange 2003 or through Exchange 2003 (for the other mail connectors only available in Exchange 2003) so its good to know 2003. If you want to get the MCSE:M then you better hurry up because the 285 design exam retires in October.
knwminus wrote: » True. I actually am in contact about a job that may require me to support Exchange 03. If I get it I will probably go MCSA:S+M, if not then MCSA:S. It is outside of my career objectives overall but for right now, I am just trying to get into a better paying role so my objectives are null and void lol
RobertKaucher wrote: » I really don't think you need it. Supporting Exchange 2003 in an environment where it already exists should be relatively easy. Do some reading, do some lab work and you should be fine. Unless you believe that having the cert will truely put you a step ahead as a general candidate (not just for this one position), I would say skip the cert. Studying and doing lab work is never a bad thing, though.
