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MCITP/MCTS better than MCSE 2003 ?
Nov 19th
Long time ago ,we talked about the post : MCSE/MCSA has timed out ,which consider many of MCSE/MCSA exams have been retired and the new technology and server 2008 exams have been published .With the new technology more and more popular ,that post think MCSE/MCSA should move forward. However, MCITP /MCTS on server 2008 really are better than MCSE 2003 credentials? Many of windows XP users refuse to upgrade XP to Vista。Server 2003 users also maybe refuse to use Server 2008.
Recently, I have gone through many forums and MC site on this subject. I found that many people did not know they should choose MCSE 2003 or MCITP/MCTS, and whether they should upgrade their MCSE 2003 to Server 2008 credentials.
Best way to Upgrade from MCSA 2003 to MCITP SA
Oct 14th
If you want to upgrade your MCSA 2003 or MCSE 2003 to MCITP, which upgrade path would you like to choose? Take the upgrade exams, or take MCTS server 2008 exams?
Maybe some candidates for MCITP SA don’t know how to upgrade their MCSA 2003 or MCSE 2003 to MCITP SA.So, we’ll list the upgrade paths to MCITP, if you have known these, and you can skip this.
If you want to upgrade MCSA 2003 to MCITP SA, you have two choices.
1. Upgrade exams for MCITP SA .You know ,if you pass exam 70-648 ,your MCSA on windows Server 2003 can be upgraded to MCTS credentials(MCTS :Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration and Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure configuration).That is to say, upgrade exam 70-648 is combination of MCTS 70-640 and 70-642 .So ,generally speaking ,70-648 is harder .After your passing 70-648 or getting both of MCTS credentials ,only if you pass 70-646 ,you will get your MCITP :SA (Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008).
2. Take MCTS sever 2008 exams instead of the upgrade paths. That is to say, you can take any order of 70-640 and 70-642 exams to get the above two MCTS credentials. In my opinion, this way is easier.
Which way would you prefer?
Personally, the easier route would be to just do 70- 640 and 70-642 exams individually. Upgrade exams are always harder! The upgrade exam 70-648 is combination of 2 exams and far harder than the individual exams. Unless you have enough experience on the technology Windows Server 2008, you‘d better not take 70-648 instead of 70-640 and 70-642.So for me it wouldn’t have made a difference if I did the exams separately from a number of exams point of view.
There are several reasons below:
1. When you study the 70-648 upgrade exams, you can found most of materials including MS Press books for 70-640 objectives or topic area very vague and a bit lost.
2. To pass 70-648, you have to pass each section of 70-640 and 70-642,As each section is basically an exam on it own right ,otherwise you’ll fail the whole exam. Generally speaking, if you want to pass 70-648, you should have the ability to pass 640 and 642 exams. If you have trouble studying for basically those exams at the same time, you’d better give up the upgrade exam and study for the individual exams, which will help you concentrate on one set of objectives rather splitting you between the two.
3. To get MCITP :SA ,We can get to know it is unwise to take 70-648 ,from those who had experiencing on upgrade exams.Generally speaking ,Many of candidates with MCSA 2003 would try the upgrade exams three or more times to pass 70-648.
So, in my opinion, the easiest route to get MCITP is to take the exams separately for those with MCSE 2003 or MCSA 2003
Wanna know my experience in MCSE exam?
May 15th
MCSE is a certification provided by Microsoft for network professionals. MCSE stands for a qualified professional, who has been proved to obtain the expertise in designing, implementing, maintaining and supporting information system efficiently in widely computer using environment based on the Microsoft Windows NT Server and Microsoft Backoffice server. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Internet (MCSE+Internet) MCSE+Internet means the professionals of technical qualifications, being able to deploy, manage Internet/Intranet solutions including browsers, proxy servers, host servers, databases, information systems and e-commerce components, as well as to manage and analyses Web site. Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) MCSD is a certification provided by Microsoft for Microsoft solution developers. MCSD stands for a qualified professional, who has been proved to obtain the expertise in designing and developing solutions foe business-tailors, by using Microsoft's development tools, technologies and platforms, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft BackOffice. Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCP) MCP is a certification provided by Microsoft for those who are accomplished in one Microsoft product. MCP is proved to be a person who has deep understanding on at least one Microsoft operating system. This person may have to pass some additional Microsoft certification exams, to prove that he has more skills on Microsoft Backoffice products, development tools or desktop applications. Microsoft Certified Professionals Internet (MCP+Internet） It is for those who are qualified to install, configure and manage operating systems, and to give full play to the server extensions by using CGI and ISAP scripting languages. Microsoft Certified Professionals of Site Building（MCP+Site Building） They have a professional competence on the establishment of Web sites. Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) For more Microsoft exam re resources, please refer to [url]http://download.chinaitlab.com/testdoc/list/11_1.html[/url] To be a MCSE, you need: 1. Ground work of Windows 2003 network and operating system 2. Windows2003Sever 3. Windows 2003 network infrastructure 4. Windows 2003 Active Directory Services Infrastructure Design and Management 5. Windows 2003 Directory Services Infrastructure Design 6. SQL2000 database 7. Mail server ExChange MCSE 2003 Routine Courses and Groups Exam 70–290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Exam 70–291:Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Exam 70–293:Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Exam 70–294:Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure Exam 70–298:Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Exam 70–270:Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional Exam 70–228:Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition Exam 70-350: Implementing Microsoft® Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 By passing the above 7 exams, you’ll get following certifications: MCSE 2003, MCSA 2003, and MCP. There is no fixed order for the exams. You can arrange them by yourself freely. Group 1: 228, 270, 290, 291, 293, 294, 298 This is the most common choice. Choosing 228 is just a preparation for MCDBA. Seven courses in total for three certifications: MCP MCSE 2003 MCSA 2003 Group 2: 228, 229, 270, 290, 291, 293, 294, 298 Eight courses for four certifications: MCP MCSE 2003 MCSA 2003 MCDBA 2000 Group 4: 270 (or 210), 284, 285, 290, 291, 293, 294, 298 (or 297) Eight courses in total for five certifications: MCP MCSE 2003 MCSE Messaging 2003 MCSA 2003 MCSA Messaging 2003 Group 4: 227 (or 350), 270, 290, 291, 293, 294, 298, 299 Eight courses in total for five certifications: MCP MCSE 2003 MCSE Security 2003 MCSA 2003 MCSA Security 2003 Note: MCSE Secure can’t transversely compare with CIW, CCSP, CISSP, etc. That which one is better depends on you. Group 5: 270, 227, 284, 285, 290, 291, 293, 294, 298, 299 Ten courses in total for seven certifications: MCP MCSE 2003 MCSE Security 2003 MCSE Messaging 2003 MCSA 2003 MCSA Security 2003 MCSA Messaging 2003