70-291 - Sorted!

Discussion in 'Network Infrastructure' started by surfthegecko, Feb 4, 2010.

  1. surfthegecko

    surfthegecko Bit Poster

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    Well I scraped through (probably didnt deserve to pass) but 70-291 is now sorted.

    Just wanted to say thanks to those that helped me the past couple of days with clarification.

    Thought I would include a little info on my study method and what I noticed from my exam (no giveaways dont worry).

    Preperation:
    Week One
    ~ CBT Nuggets - Watched these and took notes
    Week Two
    ~ CBT Nuggets - Re-watched to clarify concepts
    ~ Created Virtual Network (Big Thanks to SimonD from the virtual forum) 2 servers and 1 virtual PC
    ~ This allowed me to setup, AD/DHCP (80/20 method)/DNS (Forward/Reverse/Forwarders/Secondary/Stub)/ IPSEC/RRAS (VPN/Dial-in/Routing) & WSUS
    Day before
    I then read a few links that were suggested on another website, and re-read my notes


    Exam Day:
    40 Questions
    First 9 questions were simulations - Thank God, this is the bit I had been practicing on virtual servers
    Remainder were primarily RRAS (My fav section), DNS (not so good on this), WSUS (no problems), then a couple on IPSEC, Security Templates & DNS

    WSUS had a few more questions that I was expecting, but it was WSUS, as oppposed to SUS which I was pleased about.


    If you are going to focus on any areas make sure you know RRAS & DNS. I am now going back through the DNS topic because it was clearly highlighted to have been my weakest area.


    Anyway good luck to those who are taking it shortly.
     
  2. Notes_Bloke

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    Congrats on the pass:thumbleft

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  3. skulkerboyo

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    Tough exam. Good work
     
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  4. BosonMichael
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    Congrats!
     
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    WIP: Just about everything!
  5. xmojo

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    Congrats on the pass!
     
  6. Bluerinse
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    Excellent stuff 8)
     
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  7. Trogdor

    Trogdor Kilobyte Poster Gold Member

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    Wow! Conquered "the Beast" and not a book in sight!! :clap Well done!
     
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  8. surfthegecko

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    Thanks All!

    Trogdor, I was going to get one, but im a very slow reader when its in book format (hence why I just read the web). I would need a month to read a book, and I just wanted to get it done to be honest because I need to take my CCNA Voice exam in 4 weeks.

    Anyway the big question now is, do I take my elective in Exchange and get my MCSA:Messaging or do I take the AD route? Both would be handy to know, I quite like the thought of understanding AD a lot more, but one exchange module and I have MCSA:Messaging.

    Any thoughts?
     

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