Passed 270, 290, 291....

.....after failing 291 twice!! I'm SO happy to have finally passed 291 (is it
true it's the hardest exam??), but now I'm not sure what to do next. I
eventually want my MCSE in security, but I'd like to get my MCSA, now that
I'm only one exam away.

Which exam should I take to get my MCSA, that will also transfer into my
MCSE certification? I plan to have my MCSE by 12/31/07, so I need to get
studying for my next exam now. Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

There are many. Look here for MCSA...
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/windows2003/default.mspx
and here for MCSE...
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/windows2003/default.mspx

John R.

 

I feel your pain of failing 291 twice. My advice is to immediately take
70-293. I took 293 on the same day I failed 291 and passed with no problem.

 

Hi,
Please............

What study material did you use...

I am ready to take 70-290.

If you have any suggestions, please respond.

Thank You!

 

You might not like my answer, but my primary "study material" was 5 years
experience running a Microsoft Windows network (5 server, 120 workstations)
single-handedly, preceded by 20+ years of software engineering and system
administration experience on multiple operating systems.

I then spent 2 weeks reading the Microsoft book for the test I was going to
take (because no company uses EVERY Microsoft technology covered by the
tests), and a week with a practice test (30 minutes a night, one section per
night) to find out what small areas I didn't know well enough yet, and an
hour of research/study/practice in those areas each night.

Note that it was mostly the experience that made it possible to pass. The
books and practice tests filled in the last 10% or so.

Hope this helps!

 

Hi there
Congratulations mate,
I understand where you're coming from,
I took 290 twice within last 5 months and failed(651,632), now,2 weeks ago I
took 291 and failed again- 583. Obviously, I'm doing something wrong.
I was wondering if you could give some advice please,or
direct me to additional resources. I'm planning to retake 291 in a month or
so.
I would really appreaciate your help
thanks
Matti

 

I just passed my 70-291 yesterday in my second attempt, and I think its one
of the hardest exams that I had to ever take.

I got a score of 840 the second time around, and therefore just planning a
big party this weekend after months of hard study towards this one.

For all those who are planning to sit this exam, please find below some of
my recommedations:-

1) Good experience with managing the network infrastructure etc.

2) CBT nuggets were quite useful, and the way they explained some
complicated bits and pieces must receive kudos.

3) lots n lots of caffeine.....hahaha..Atleast, I had to as I work full time
as well.

All the best.

Cheers

Srinath MCP, MCDST

 

I hear ya ther buddy... Black tea gets me through every exam!

 

I would advise doing the ISA Exam as soon as you can. This may be
rich, as I have not actually sat this one or an an MCSE. However, I
did the MCSA (Messaging) after the slog that is 270/290/291. The
thrill of getting the 4th one & thus getting some letters after your
name really perks you up for the other ones.

You can always do the others to get your security after the ISA.

Good Luck

Sam Goldie