ilolateverything wrote: » there is mcitp you ever thought about dat
powerfool wrote: » That's not how I see it. That is an "update" exam that Microsoft created when the MCSE: Security was on the DoD 8570 which required it to have a "maintenance" plan for the certification. So, you would attain your MCSE: Security, and then every three years you would take 70-699 to "maintain" it. The MCSE: Security is no longer on the DoD 8570, so I don't know if there is much value in its existence any longer.
FadeToBright wrote: » Sure I have, but I'm already one exam from MCSA, and the security specialization will benefit my career. MCITP will come after MCSA/MCSE for me, easy upgrade. Also, I'm going for what benefits my career, not just something newer.
earweed wrote: » I don't recall what your emphasis is at WGU. Are you Network Design and management? If you are then I don't know how they work it if you can take the upgrade path to get the MCITP:EA or if you would have to take all the exams.
FadeToBright wrote: » I was network design and management. Switching into IT Management in October, however.
veritas_libertas wrote: » Ah, now I see what you are doing. Smart move for your situation!
FadeToBright wrote: » Check my blog - I have all the reasons why I switched.
earweed wrote: » 7 Great Cisco Networking Engineers to Learn From — NetworkingExamAcademy was a really informative read. It really got me to thinking about my plans (or lack thereof) and got me thinking about where I might want to go in the future. I'm close to done (4 classes left) with my BSIT but if I go for a masters it would more likely be an MBA and not a security specialization which would go largely ignored.
FadeToBright wrote: » So, I hopefully will pass 70-291 on August 31st. However, I am looking to get the Security Specialization as well. If I'm reading this correctly - is 70-699 the only exam required now?Systems Administrator| MCSA | Microsoft Certified Systems AdministratorNevermind, that's a recert. My bad!
knwminus wrote: » The 699 does fulfil the requirement of MCSA Security right? According to this, I am not sure:Systems Administrator| MCSA | Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
powerfool wrote: » According to that, and the intent of the exam, I am going to have to say no. Plus, it isn't on the certification planners as fulfilling the requirements. That was designed for the DoD 8570 because they wanted recertification. So, you get MCSA or MCSE with the Security specialization, and then within three years take 70-699, and retake it every three years, thereafter. You will still hold your certification even if you do not do it, but you wouldn't be recognized as maintaining by DoD. They don't care anymore, though, as they dropped the certification from the DoD 8570, anyhow.
knwminus wrote: » That's what I thought. I guess I won't be doing MCSA Security. I really thought the objectives of that test look interesting. 299 doesn't give me the same feeling. Oh well.
