MCSE Tests

[Lebanese_007]

Hi, I finally passed my first Microsoft exam (70-290), I got 838.

Now I’m thinking of taking another one, I was wondering what the level of difficulty of each one is.

I know I’m supposed to take 6 exams, so i chose what I’m interested in.

70-290 - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

70-291 - Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

70-293 - Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

70-294 - Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 AD Infrastructure

70-270 - Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

70-297 - Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure

70-298 - Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

70-284 - Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

Thanks in advance.

[N1K]

If your goal is MCSE, then I would go for 70-270 next..

[Gouki]

I agree with N1K. My path was: 270, 291 and 293 ... I am now working for the Exchange Server 2003.

[jondercik]

291 was hard. I am taking 70-284 next as well.

[Gouki]

Yes. Actually it was pretty hard.

Thank god I bought the MSPress books. Those are MUCH better than the ones Microsoft provides (at least for the ones that have classes).

Even tho the 291 was 'aggressive', it was a very interesting exam. I learned allot from it.

Cant say the same about the 290 and 270

[jondercik]

I NEVER want to see the phrase "your server is funcationing as a router" again.

[Gouki]

LOLOL! Indeed! When will Microsoft understand the Software routers suck!?

I know, I know ... Marketing, they have to say the Windows 2003 with RRAS rulez!

[jondercik]

Also, if you really want to understand what is going on, use VMware to set up a virtual lab so you can configure the servers and actually do the work instead of just reading about it.

[N1K]

Also, if you really want to understand what is going on, use VMware to set up a virtual lab so you can configure the servers and actually do the work instead of just reading about it.

Agreed, practise is best for learning..

I'm preparing the exam 70-292 (Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enviroment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000)...

For me, a huge and tough exam...

[Gouki]

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[N1K]

Good luck buddy! Check out this site. It has a great community and free tests.

Thx for the link mate, really nice source for learning..

[Maleko]

If your goal is MCSE, then I would go for 70-270 next..

Thats the one im doin for work!

[CptMurphy]

How hard is the 70-270? I'm trying to learn on my own by using the M$ self-paced training kit and the OS. Also got a cramExam book.

[Gouki]

M$? What does this mean? And why?

[Daemonforce]

LOLOL! Indeed! When will Microsoft understand the Software routers suck!?

Like the original deal is any better...

While my server isn't too great at handling queries from this box immediately after a forced load from the server, it's really my fault for using legacy hardware, a crossover cable...ICS...

But I'm lazy. =/