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Certification prep materials

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I have worked with the operating systems so that is a non issue (and I have my windows 2000 pro test already done). I have access to windows 2003 server and have worked in it quite a bit so that is covered as well.
As for as additional prep materials for the actual exams, I am purchasing the official microsoft press books, but what else as for as testing software etc did you guys find really helpful? I really want to be able to pass these exams the first time as I have to pay for them myself (no reimbursement from my job) AND I actually have to clock out to go take them. :-(
Thanks in advance.Saturday, February 27, 2010 3:54 PM
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Dear Highlandfire
Nice to "see you again" with yet another question in here :-) I hope you also will find help this time in the answers :-)
Regarding exam prep materials/suggestions......well there are of course the MS Press Training Kits, which I definitely recommend for most students on way or another :-)
Besides from that a lot of online forums and communities do have great blogs etc. which might be of help to you as well.
But maybe also take a look at www.mscertkit.com :-) The MS Cert Kit is 1-click Microsoft certification preparation product. MS Cert Kit provides the student with learning and certification preparation tools fully integrated into a custom built LMS (learning management system).The MS Cert Kit enables the user to access all the following products from within one LMS. Fully integrated products include:- Customized & Official Microsoft E-learning from Microsoft Learning
- Practice Test from MeasureUp
- Tips, Tricks & Links from Microworld
- Registration and purchase of certification exam from Prometric
- Access to online MCT instructor (Microsoft Certified Trainer) from Global Mentoring Solutions
I hope this also might be of use to you :-)
If you feel that the info can be categorized as an"answer" you are most welcome to mark it as such, so others can use it as well :-)
Many warm regards
Gitte Lund, Microworld
www.microworld.dk
www.mscertkit.com
www.microworldnova.com
You are welcome to visit my profile on LinkedIn as well and maybe we can connect and help each other networking: http://dk.linkedin.com/in/gittelund- Marked as answer by Rubel Khan Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:41 AM
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 3:13 AM -
MS prep books is all you need. But if you really want to spend money go and buy
selftestsoftware.com tests. They are pretty good.
Peter
Peter Moss
Software Engineer/Architect
peter.moss@ieee.org
- Marked as answer by Rubel Khan Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:40 AM
Monday, March 1, 2010 9:14 PM -
You might want to consider skipping the MCSA/MCSE as much of what you'll learn in pursuing the MCITP Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator is backwards compatible to Server 2003. A number of certification sites and magazines are reporting that corporations are migrating to Server 2008/Windows 7 faster tha originally anticipated, so being up to seed on Server 2008 might be a wise choice.
- Marked as answer by Rubel Khan Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:41 AM
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 1:52 AMAnswerer -
If time is a constraint, I suggest you fast-track your certification by attending MOC classes. You should be able to find a lot of useful information in the Microsoft Learning portal to help you in your certification goals:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/default.aspx
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Salvador Manaois III
CEH CIWA MCSE MCSA MCTS MCITP
Bytes & Badz: http://badzmanaois.blogspot.com
My Passion: http://www.flickr.com/photos/badzmanaois
My Scripting Blog: http://sgwindowsgroup.org/blogs/badz- Marked as answer by Rubel Khan Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:41 AM
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 2:29 AM
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Much depends upon which certification(s) you're pursuing. Knowing this will help to provide better guidance/suggestions.Sunday, February 28, 2010 2:09 AMAnswerer
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MCSA and MCSE 2003 then on to the 2008 certs.Sunday, February 28, 2010 5:37 PM
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MS prep books is all you need. But if you really want to spend money go and buy
selftestsoftware.com tests. They are pretty good.
Peter
Peter Moss
Software Engineer/Architect
peter.moss@ieee.org
- Marked as answer by Rubel Khan Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:40 AM
Monday, March 1, 2010 9:14 PM -
You might want to consider skipping the MCSA/MCSE as much of what you'll learn in pursuing the MCITP Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator is backwards compatible to Server 2003. A number of certification sites and magazines are reporting that corporations are migrating to Server 2008/Windows 7 faster tha originally anticipated, so being up to seed on Server 2008 might be a wise choice.
- Marked as answer by Rubel Khan Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:41 AM
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 1:52 AMAnswerer -
If time is a constraint, I suggest you fast-track your certification by attending MOC classes. You should be able to find a lot of useful information in the Microsoft Learning portal to help you in your certification goals:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/default.aspx
______________________________________________
Salvador Manaois III
CEH CIWA MCSE MCSA MCTS MCITP
Bytes & Badz: http://badzmanaois.blogspot.com
My Passion: http://www.flickr.com/photos/badzmanaois
My Scripting Blog: http://sgwindowsgroup.org/blogs/badz- Marked as answer by Rubel Khan Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:41 AM
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 2:29 AM -
Dear Highlandfire
Nice to "see you again" with yet another question in here :-) I hope you also will find help this time in the answers :-)
Regarding exam prep materials/suggestions......well there are of course the MS Press Training Kits, which I definitely recommend for most students on way or another :-)
Besides from that a lot of online forums and communities do have great blogs etc. which might be of help to you as well.
But maybe also take a look at www.mscertkit.com :-) The MS Cert Kit is 1-click Microsoft certification preparation product. MS Cert Kit provides the student with learning and certification preparation tools fully integrated into a custom built LMS (learning management system).The MS Cert Kit enables the user to access all the following products from within one LMS. Fully integrated products include:- Customized & Official Microsoft E-learning from Microsoft Learning
- Practice Test from MeasureUp
- Tips, Tricks & Links from Microworld
- Registration and purchase of certification exam from Prometric
- Access to online MCT instructor (Microsoft Certified Trainer) from Global Mentoring Solutions
I hope this also might be of use to you :-)
If you feel that the info can be categorized as an"answer" you are most welcome to mark it as such, so others can use it as well :-)
Many warm regards
Gitte Lund, Microworld
www.microworld.dk
www.mscertkit.com
www.microworldnova.com
You are welcome to visit my profile on LinkedIn as well and maybe we can connect and help each other networking: http://dk.linkedin.com/in/gittelund- Marked as answer by Rubel Khan Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:41 AM
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 3:13 AM