Studying for the MCDST

I am trying to figure out the best way for taking the exam and I would like
some feedback. I got both books from Microsoft, and I am about to start
reading them. My other options are to take the online elearning course or I
could take a 5 day class room course. What did you guys do?
Thanks
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Jamie Wenner
Radio Holland USA, INC.
HOUSTON Corporate
Network Administrator

 

Good day:

Thank you Ray,for the info. Did you use Syngress for exam 271 or 272, or
both? Do you recommned Syngress for 271 ? Did you purchase a supplementary
Syngress practice exam, and if so, do you also recommend purchasing the
Syngress practice exam? I'm looking for a supplemantary pactice exam that
really nails the 70-271 exam. Oh yes, I like your music! Bill

 

Jamie Wenner piffled away vaguely:

I googled for the answer.
--

Catwalker
MCNGP #43
www.mcngp.com
"Definitely not wearing any underwear."

 

The MS Press books and hands-on experience will take you across the
line. I cannot stress enough learning the objectives posted on the
Microsoft Learning site. I am not opposed to instructor led training.
However, do your homework on the facility and the instructor first. Ask
questions. Ask the instructor teaching the course questions. It is your
time and money; spend it wisely.

I believe the statement you are trying to say, "I am trying to figure
out the best method for studying for the exam." Unfortunately, no one
here can answer that question for you. Only you really know the best
method for you to absorb material.

--
Michael D. Alligood
MCSA, MCDST, MCP, A+,
Network+, i-Net+, CIW Assoc.,
CIW Certified Instructor

http://yetanotherblog.typepad.com/theclassroom

 

Need help on MCP certification test piffled away vaguely:

Don't rely on practice exams. Only use one and use it toward the end of
your study. Use it only to check to see if you are ready to sit the
exam. Get a good exam prep BOOK and read it and practice everything you
read.
--

Catwalker
MCNGP #43
www.mcngp.com
"Definitely not wearing any underwear."

 

Jamie Wenner piffled away vaguely:

Did you search MCDST or MSDST?
--

Catwalker
MCNGP #43
www.mcngp.com
"Definitely not wearing any underwear."

 

I went to half priced books and got a deal on a MSPRESS MCDST training kit.
I also used Measure UP practice tests to evaluate my progress. I used
Virtual PC to test installations and work on labs. I took about 4 weeks of
intense studying before I felt confident enough to take the 70-271.

I was nervous but once the test started I was in a "zone". During the test I
marked the ones that I wasn't sure about and reviewed them after the test.
After that, I spent the remaining time, reading over the entire test to make
sure that all of my answers sounded good to me. Anyways, scored 966 on the
test.

I would suggest that you make a pot of coffee and start reading the books.
Practice with Virtual PC (it's free from Microsoft) to give you a 'visual'
of what you are studying. Good Luck.