Passed 70-214 today. Now what?

I need 1 more elective for my MCSE and looking at Microsoft's site I see
that they are allowing CompTIA Security+ as an elective. After having
finished the 70-214 I think it would feel like cheating to take the CompTIA
Security+ to finish my MCSE. If I do take the CompTIA Security+ I would end
up getting two certs at the same time so it's kind of tempting.

On the other hand I know most companies are wanting their ITs to be
knowledgeable with Exchange so it might be smarter if I took the 70-224.

Any constructive thoughts would be appreciated,
~Ben

 

Hi Ben,

I knew you could take Security+ as an elective for MCSA, but I didn't know
you could for MCSE.

I would take the 70-224 but I like Exchange Server, so that's just me. You
have to choose one that goes along with your interests, and from what you
say 70-224 does just that.

 

After having

tempting.

What's wrong with that? Thousands of people have done
this before you. Pretty much every person who has MCSA or
MCSE will include MCP as part of their credentials. A lot
of people got MCSA on the way to MCSE and include this in
their resume as well.

As you correctly pointed out: You would have the added
benefit of yet another cert; Comptia's Security+.

took the 70-224.

Why not take it as well? You could also do three extra
exams and earn MCSE:Security. Check
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/mcsesecurity/windows
2000.asp

216, 217 & 220.

I was told a long time ago that MS was developing a cert
that reflected specialisation in messaging systems, likely
to include exams 224 & 225 as part of MCSA/E:Exchange type
cert. I wasn't told about a Security specialisation, but
it has happened anyway. So maybe the Exchange thing will
one day also? In any case, if you have that interest and
if you think it would be a career asset: Go for it!

I tried.

 

If it's supported and advertised by Microsoft why would
you feel like it's cheating?!

 

Security + is an elective for the MCSE Security cert and
for the standard MCSE!!! .