74-409

Just wanted to let you I passed the Server Virtualization passing it with blinding colors. Got a 714/1000 barely passing. During the entire exam, I thought I was going to fail, but apparently the God the Microsoft exams was looking out for me. I used the free training series on MVA and the windows server 2012 hyper-v installation and config guide from Sybex. Overall, I thought the exam was fairly challenging with a lot of real life situations. Now time to go on facebook and start bragging.

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Ginger9997

Congrates pal! i believe you are the first. Any tips or anything you can give the rest of us?

chanakyajupudi

I failed miserably ! I will definitely study up the next time ! Scheduled the free retake in a month.

shezy77

Congrats on the pass...

I have my scheduled for Feb 1st...

bloodmagexd

If memory serves, there was alot of performance based questions on the exam. Mainly, the drag into box variation. You don't need much powershell on the exam. Basic set-vm or get-vm + set-vmnetworkadapter might be enough. Highly recommended to set up your own server lab if you don't have experience with system center

Abt

Passed my 74-409 yesterday with 800 marks.

tprice5

Watching the training today at work. Scheduled for next week on the 29th. Which I just realized whilst typing this I have to work (recent schedule change). Time to fire off an email.

tprice5

So it doesn't look like I am going to be able to take the test this Sunday. My question is, can I just no-show for the test and utilize the free voucher again and use the second shot that was included with it? I am beyond the 15 day limit that Prometric requires for free reschedule and really don't want to pay out of pocket to reschedule a free exam.

aaronchristenson

I did not pass it either, I did not study for it other than sitting through the, I would agree that it was not too hard, I will try it again in a few months. I am in no rush to retake it.

shezy77

@tprice5: As far as I know you cannot use second shot with any 074 exams...

I am not sure about utilizing the free voucher again (second time)... even I am curious abt this

tprice5

The email I received for the voucher stated it came with a second shot.

My question really is, does a no-show qualify as an attempt and would I be able to use my second shot in this situation.

shezy77

tprice5 wrote: »

The email I received for the voucher stated it came with a second shot.

My question really is, does a no-show qualify as an attempt and would I be able to use my second shot in this situation.

Q.I missed my initial appointment and am marked a “No Show.” Can I use the free exam to schedule a new appointment?

A.No. The free exam is for retake of the initial exam only.

burfect

Any tips for those who plan on taking?

I don't have any real "hands-on" experience but have been doing technical sales in the VMware / Hyper-V space for a while and wanted to jump on this free cert.

Anything specifically besides watching the vids?

Konflikt

I would recommend you to check this free online MVA curse ( Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center ), which will help you to pass the exam.

matt95110

I tried this exam the other day and I failed by only 10 marks (I was having an off day I guess). I tried to schedule the free retake and Prometric won't accept it. Has anyone had any issues with the retake?

chanakyajupudi

I have also tried to do the retake it says the voucher has been used for another registration. I guess Microsoft forgot to tell Prometric about the retake.

Work around - Wrong but didnt see another way around - Take another voucher with another email address. Exam will register with the new voucher code with the old prometric login !

Till someone else finds a way !

Cheers !

matt95110

chanakyajupudi wrote: »

I have also tried to do the retake it says the voucher has been used for another registration. I guess Microsoft forgot to tell Prometric about the retake.

Work around - Wrong but didnt see another way around - Take another voucher with another email address. Exam will register with the new voucher code with the old prometric login !

Till someone else finds a way !

Cheers !

I'm very hesitant to do that, I got off the phone with Prometric a few minutes ago and they said that the voucher is only good for one attempt despite the message in the voucher email.

shezy77

I have my exam scheduled for Jan 26th..

I searched the web and couldn't find a logo for 74-409 for my resume and was wondering if anyone can help me here?

burfect

Any other insight on this? Is the video course enough? I am taking end of March.

kriscamaro68

I used only the video course and my experience and scored an 862 yesterday. Granted I setup Hyper-V 2012 R2 and VMM 2012R2 in production before this test even came out so I was familiar with what was on the test already. There are certain things I haven't dealt with like the templates in the library of VMM and APP Controller. We mainly use our Hyper-V to just run every day VM's in production so not much need for the other stuff.

burfect

I have no "hands on" exp with hyperv but work with VMW every day which is why i am trying to gauge the usefulness of the video course for someone without hands on administration exp.

kriscamaro68

burfect wrote: »

I have no "hands on" exp with hyperv but work with VMW every day which is why i am trying to gauge the usefulness of the video course for someone without hands on administration exp.

I would say that the videos will get you very close. I would watch them for sure. I would also setup a lab so that you get the behind the scenes on how to setup a cluster and then implement vmm. Use TechNet to fill in the gaps that you are unsure on.

burfect

Not sure if anyone saw this... also not sure why its offered by Veaam.

Free Study Guide for Microsoft Certification Exam 74-409: Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center

zbig0

burfect wrote: »

Not sure if anyone saw this... also not sure why its offered by Veaam.

Free Study Guide for Microsoft Certification Exam 74-409: Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center

Thanks buddy very helpfull book