70-296, Can I split

Hi,

I'm sure the answer will be no but I just want to make sure. I'm upgrading
from mcse 2000 to 2003. The upgrade path is only 2 exams as you know (70-292
and 70-296). I've passed 70-292 and failed 70-296.

Instead of retaking exam 70-296, can I pass the 2 core exams that it is
representing and still have my mcse 2003? If not, my guess would be that I
would have to pass all 4 core exams even if I passed 70-292? (of course I
will not go there, I'll just retake 70-296)

Since PKI, smart cards and clusters are my weak points, I think it will be
better for me if I go through 2 different exams instead of one incorporating
2.

Thanks

=?Utf-8?B?U2xlYg==?=

I have known a few people that have done just the reverse, splitting 292.
If you look in your certification planner you will see what is required.

--
Bob Christian II
MVP - LCS
http://bobchristian.blogspot.com - Blog



"Sleb" <> wrote in message
news:38CDD09D-39AC-4EE7-B212-...
> Hi,
>
> I'm sure the answer will be no but I just want to make sure. I'm upgrading
> from mcse 2000 to 2003. The upgrade path is only 2 exams as you know
> (70-292
> and 70-296). I've passed 70-292 and failed 70-296.
>
> Instead of retaking exam 70-296, can I pass the 2 core exams that it is
> representing and still have my mcse 2003? If not, my guess would be that I
> would have to pass all 4 core exams even if I passed 70-292? (of course I
> will not go there, I'll just retake 70-296)
>
> Since PKI, smart cards and clusters are my weak points, I think it will be
> better for me if I go through 2 different exams instead of one
> incorporating
> 2.
>
> Thanks
>

Bob Christian

Bob,

Thanks for your VERY FAST answer. But I'm not sure to fully understand it.

I don't understand where or what is the certification planner you are
talking about. I don't see anything regarding splitting 70-296 on the
microsoft web site and can't seem to find the information to make sure I can
do this and which 2 exams I need to pass. Can you tell me where I can find
these informations?

Thanks in advance

"Bob Christian" wrote:

> I have known a few people that have done just the reverse, splitting 292.
> If you look in your certification planner you will see what is required.
>
> --
> Bob Christian II
> MVP - LCS
> http://bobchristian.blogspot.com - Blog
>
>
>
> "Sleb" <> wrote in message
> news:38CDD09D-39AC-4EE7-B212-...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm sure the answer will be no but I just want to make sure. I'm upgrading
> > from mcse 2000 to 2003. The upgrade path is only 2 exams as you know
> > (70-292
> > and 70-296). I've passed 70-292 and failed 70-296.
> >
> > Instead of retaking exam 70-296, can I pass the 2 core exams that it is
> > representing and still have my mcse 2003? If not, my guess would be that I
> > would have to pass all 4 core exams even if I passed 70-292? (of course I
> > will not go there, I'll just retake 70-296)
> >
> > Since PKI, smart cards and clusters are my weak points, I think it will be
> > better for me if I go through 2 different exams instead of one
> > incorporating
> > 2.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
>
>
>

=?Utf-8?B?U2xlYg==?=

Bob,

Just found out the answer on another discussion group ;
It's 70-293 and 70-294. Tom Helms (MSFT) answered that the splitting of this
exam can be done.

Thanks

"Bob Christian" wrote:

> I have known a few people that have done just the reverse, splitting 292.
> If you look in your certification planner you will see what is required.
>
> --
> Bob Christian II
> MVP - LCS
> http://bobchristian.blogspot.com - Blog
>
>
>
> "Sleb" <> wrote in message
> news:38CDD09D-39AC-4EE7-B212-...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm sure the answer will be no but I just want to make sure. I'm upgrading
> > from mcse 2000 to 2003. The upgrade path is only 2 exams as you know
> > (70-292
> > and 70-296). I've passed 70-292 and failed 70-296.
> >
> > Instead of retaking exam 70-296, can I pass the 2 core exams that it is
> > representing and still have my mcse 2003? If not, my guess would be that I
> > would have to pass all 4 core exams even if I passed 70-292? (of course I
> > will not go there, I'll just retake 70-296)
> >
> > Since PKI, smart cards and clusters are my weak points, I think it will be
> > better for me if I go through 2 different exams instead of one
> > incorporating
> > 2.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
>
>
>

=?Utf-8?B?U2xlYg==?=

What you want to do is entirely possible...so, yes, it can be done.

The certification planner is at www.microsoft.com/learning
Log into the MCP site.
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcpmembersite.asp

Select
View My...
Certification Planner
Select MCSE 2003
https://mcp.microsoft.com/MCP/tools/...nProgress.aspx



--
Bob Christian II
MVP - LCS
http://bobchristian.blogspot.com - Blog



"Sleb" <> wrote in message
news:000275CF-64B8-40EF-869A-...
> Bob,
>
> Thanks for your VERY FAST answer. But I'm not sure to fully understand it.
>
> I don't understand where or what is the certification planner you are
> talking about. I don't see anything regarding splitting 70-296 on the
> microsoft web site and can't seem to find the information to make sure I
> can
> do this and which 2 exams I need to pass. Can you tell me where I can find
> these informations?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> "Bob Christian" wrote:
>
>> I have known a few people that have done just the reverse, splitting 292.
>> If you look in your certification planner you will see what is required.
>>
>> --
>> Bob Christian II
>> MVP - LCS
>> http://bobchristian.blogspot.com - Blog
>>
>>
>>
>> "Sleb" <> wrote in message
>> news:38CDD09D-39AC-4EE7-B212-...
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > I'm sure the answer will be no but I just want to make sure. I'm
>> > upgrading
>> > from mcse 2000 to 2003. The upgrade path is only 2 exams as you know
>> > (70-292
>> > and 70-296). I've passed 70-292 and failed 70-296.
>> >
>> > Instead of retaking exam 70-296, can I pass the 2 core exams that it is
>> > representing and still have my mcse 2003? If not, my guess would be
>> > that I
>> > would have to pass all 4 core exams even if I passed 70-292? (of course
>> > I
>> > will not go there, I'll just retake 70-296)
>> >
>> > Since PKI, smart cards and clusters are my weak points, I think it will
>> > be
>> > better for me if I go through 2 different exams instead of one
>> > incorporating
>> > 2.
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>>
>>
>>

Bob Christian