MCDST --> MCSA Requirements
 

To become a MCDST I took exam 70-270 and 70-271. I am currently on my first
exam to become an MCSA (Exam 70-290). If I am reading all the requirements
correctly, I only need to take one more exam (Exam 70-291) to gain this
certification.

Under 'Core Exams: Networking System', it stats that I have to take both
Exam 70-290 and 70-291. Under 'Core Exams: Client Operaing System', it states
that I need to take 1 of the 2 exams. One of those exams is 70-270, which I
previously took to gain my MCDST certification so that mean I shouldnt have
to take that correct. Also, under Elective Exams, it says that the MCDST can
be used as an elective.

Someone please tell me if I am readying this correctly since only taking 1
more exam to become an MCSA seems sort of...well....simple. Thanks!

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MCP/MCDST/A+/Network+/Server+/CNA

RE: MCDST --> MCSA Requirements
 

From what I understand from the Microsoft website and from contacting them
about a similar issue, to get your MCDST you need to pass 70-271 and 70-272.

For MCSA you need 70-270, 70-290, 70-291 plus one elective which include:
089, 227, 228, 284, 299, 350, or 431.

Hope that helps
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Cheers,

Dennis


"Joe Gigliotti" wrote:

> To become a MCDST I took exam 70-270 and 70-271. I am currently on my first
> exam to become an MCSA (Exam 70-290). If I am reading all the requirements
> correctly, I only need to take one more exam (Exam 70-291) to gain this
> certification.
>
> Under 'Core Exams: Networking System', it stats that I have to take both
> Exam 70-290 and 70-291. Under 'Core Exams: Client Operaing System', it states
> that I need to take 1 of the 2 exams. One of those exams is 70-270, which I
> previously took to gain my MCDST certification so that mean I shouldnt have
> to take that correct. Also, under Elective Exams, it says that the MCDST can
> be used as an elective.
>
> Someone please tell me if I am readying this correctly since only taking 1
> more exam to become an MCSA seems sort of...well....simple. Thanks!
>
> --
> MCP/MCDST/A+/Network+/Server+/CNA

Re: MCDST --> MCSA Requirements
 

Instead of elective you can use MSDST, A+, Network+, Server+ or
Security+ as it is written on MS web.

Marek
> From what I understand from the Microsoft website and from contacting them
> about a similar issue, to get your MCDST you need to pass 70-271 and 70-272.
>
> For MCSA you need 70-270, 70-290, 70-291 plus one elective which include:
> 089, 227, 228, 284, 299, 350, or 431.
>
> Hope that helps

Re: MCDST --> MCSA Requirements
 

Dennis is corrected - 70-270 is also required in addition to 70-290 and
7-291. The exam 70-272 -"Supporting Users....on a Microsoft Windows XP OS"
from MCDST does not substitute for 70-270 "Installing, Configuring...XP
Professional" - MCSA..

"Marek Chmel" <marekchmel@wscnet.cz> wrote in message
news:eoKqT2XpGHA.2256@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Instead of elective you can use MSDST, A+, Network+, Server+ or Security+
> as it is written on MS web.
>
> Marek
>> From what I understand from the Microsoft website and from contacting
>> them about a similar issue, to get your MCDST you need to pass 70-271 and
>> 70-272.
>>
>> For MCSA you need 70-270, 70-290, 70-291 plus one elective which include:
>> 089, 227, 228, 284, 299, 350, or 431.
>>
>> Hope that helps

Re: MCDST --> MCSA Requirements
 

You're spot on.

According to the requirements page

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/windows2003/

MCDST counts as an elective.

That said, don't think for one second that it is an "easy" cert. Even if
you think 70-290 is "easy", 70-291 will still be a challenge as it
really forces you to think about networking the Microsoft Way, versus
networking in most production environments.

Good Luck!!
--
Garth H
webdev511@spamcop.net
Microsoft Certified Professional
Macromedia Certified Developer

Re: MCDST --> MCSA Requirements
 

The worst part is that I found 290 harder than 291... I guess after failing
290 a few times I realized I better know my crap before going into the
exam... God bless the Second Shot free.
--
Cheers,

Dennis


"Garth H" wrote:

> You're spot on.
>
> According to the requirements page
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/windows2003/
>
> MCDST counts as an elective.
>
> That said, don't think for one second that it is an "easy" cert. Even if
> you think 70-290 is "easy", 70-291 will still be a challenge as it
> really forces you to think about networking the Microsoft Way, versus
> networking in most production environments.
>
> Good Luck!!
> --
> Garth H
> webdev511@spamcop.net
> Microsoft Certified Professional
> Macromedia Certified Developer
>

RE: MCDST --> MCSA Requirements
 

You need to take 70-272 and 70-291. Good Luck!

"Joe Gigliotti" wrote:

> To become a MCDST I took exam 70-270 and 70-271. I am currently on my first
> exam to become an MCSA (Exam 70-290). If I am reading all the requirements
> correctly, I only need to take one more exam (Exam 70-291) to gain this
> certification.
>
> Under 'Core Exams: Networking System', it stats that I have to take both
> Exam 70-290 and 70-291. Under 'Core Exams: Client Operaing System', it states
> that I need to take 1 of the 2 exams. One of those exams is 70-270, which I
> previously took to gain my MCDST certification so that mean I shouldnt have
> to take that correct. Also, under Elective Exams, it says that the MCDST can
> be used as an elective.
>
> Someone please tell me if I am readying this correctly since only taking 1
> more exam to become an MCSA seems sort of...well....simple. Thanks!
>
> --
> MCP/MCDST/A+/Network+/Server+/CNA

Re: MCDST --> MCSA Requirements
 

Did you use and exam sims to see if you were ready, or did you just go
in thinking you were good to go?
--
Garth H
webdev511@spamcop.net
Microsoft Certified Professional
Macromedia Certified Developer

Dennis wrote:
> The worst part is that I found 290 harder than 291... I guess after failing
> 290 a few times I realized I better know my crap before going into the
> exam... God bless the Second Shot free.