Well folks, I sat the 071-621 upgrade exam today; and I must say I was a little surprised with the format. No, I will not violate the NDA I agreed to. I will tell you I was very surprised how quickly I finished. Not sure if that is a good thing or not Lets play out a situation. Lets say that I know very little about Windows Vista in an Enterprise environment. I know a few main things of the operating system, I know networking, and I know Microsoft. Say I pass this exam. Am I *really* a MCITP: Enterprise technician -- just because I maybe got lucky on the test? This is the difference between value and worth. The certification holds its own value. What is it worth to those hiring you? With every minute you spend with Vista; weather learning the O.S., diagnosing and troubleshooting a problem, or rolling out computer after computer; you are adding worth to the certification. Experience is the only way to add significance to the value of the certification. Do you know the difference between a "Paper Certification" and a certified technician or engineer? The difference is that the guy who passed the exam and discontinues learning his product just holds a paper certification. But if you keep learning, if you dedicate your time to learning your trade; you truly earn your certification. You become a person others will come to. You become a person other trust. Good luck to all of you, and never stop learning.
Hi Michael, From what you've written, I understand you found the exam easy? How much time did you spend on taking the exam an how many questions were asked? How does the format differ from the previous exams? Can you share that, without violating the NDA? I will take the exam on monday and am trying to prepare by reading "the windows vista administrator's pocket consultant" and playing with a RC1 of Vista. Are questions focussed on changes between XP and Vista, or are there also some universal OS questions asked. Totaly agree on your comment about the value of a certification btw. Regards, Marcel
I have also sat 71-621, and unfortunately IceMan we are not allowed to discuss anything on the exams. Sorry. M -- Montreal MCT MCT, MCSA, MCDST, MCP President, Montreal IT Professionals Community (www.mitpro.ca) Microsoft MVP: Windows Server - Customer Experience Microsoft Small Business Specialist Visit my blog at: http://dnn.mitpro.ca/mitpro/Blogs/tabid/59/BlogID/2/Default.aspx
I have to agree with my Canadian brother, Montreal M, on this one. Sorry. I am bound by the NDA and moral standards not to disclose exam details or content. -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCDST, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW Assoc., CIW Certified Instructor
Michael where in Florida are you? I might end up looking for a round of golf in February... M -- Montreal MCT MCT, MCSA, MCDST, MCP President, Montreal IT Professionals Community (www.mitpro.ca) Microsoft MVP: Windows Server - Customer Experience Microsoft Small Business Specialist Visit my blog at: http://dnn.mitpro.ca/mitpro/Blogs/tabid/59/BlogID/2/Default.aspx
Jacksonville, Florida. 78 an sunny today. -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCDST, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW Assoc., CIW Certified Instructor
This is one of the ones I would have flamed. -- Lasher MCNGP #50 www.mcngp.com > all MCNGP: Leading the world to better training, better computer skills, and taking out the lowdes of the world with fervor beyond anyone's belief.
What would you have flamed? My responds or Iceman's request for information? -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCDST, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW Assoc., CIW Certified Instructor
Me too! How dare he refer to me as a Canadian Brother when I am clearly white and have so little rhythm? M -- Montreal MCT MCT, MCSA, MCDST, MCP President, Montreal IT Professionals Community (www.mitpro.ca) Microsoft MVP: Windows Server - Customer Experience Microsoft Small Business Specialist Visit my blog at: http://dnn.mitpro.ca/mitpro/Blogs/tabid/59/BlogID/2/Default.aspx
Iceman on the basis that he was asking or the people who disclose what questions and types of questions were on the test. -- Lasher MCNGP #50 www.mcngp.com > all MCNGP: Leading the world to better training, better computer skills, and taking out the lowdes of the world with fervor beyond anyone's belief.
You're white?!? -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCDST, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW Assoc., CIW Certified Instructor
Quite so -- Montreal MCT MCT, MCSA, MCDST, MCP President, Montreal IT Professionals Community (www.mitpro.ca) Microsoft MVP: Windows Server - Customer Experience Microsoft Small Business Specialist Visit my blog at: http://dnn.mitpro.ca/mitpro/Blogs/tabid/59/BlogID/2/Default.aspx
Rethinking my existence. I will now have to have that talk with our mother! -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCDST, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW Assoc., CIW Certified Instructor
Funny enough, my mother actually is in Florida! M -- Montreal MCT MCT, MCSA, MCDST, MCP President, Montreal IT Professionals Community (www.mitpro.ca) Microsoft MVP: Windows Server - Customer Experience Microsoft Small Business Specialist Visit my blog at: http://dnn.mitpro.ca/mitpro/Blogs/tabid/59/BlogID/2/Default.aspx
I sat this exam Dec 22. Do we have an actual date we're supposed to get the results from this beta? I know it ends Jan 12, but how long will we be made to wait? Chance Webster A+, Network+, MCDST
According to the examination result page you should have received after taking the exam, it states; "You should receive your score report by mail before the live version of this exam is released. Score results are usually sent eight weeks after the beta period ends. However, the processing of some beta exams might require additional time." This was the case for the 71-620 I believe. -- Michael D. Alligood MCSA, MCDST, MCP, A+, Network+, i-Net+, CIW Assoc., CIW Certified Instructor
Yep, correct as usual. More details here: http://blogs.msdn.com/trika/archive...y-normal-or-news-about-vista-exam-71-620.aspx
