70-417 - Anybody else looking at this one?

Discussion in 'Windows Server 2003 / 2008 / 2012 / 2016' started by skulkerboyo, Mar 12, 2014.

  1. skulkerboyo

    skulkerboyo Megabyte Poster

    553
    21
    74
    It's all in the title.

    Been away for a while but back for one more round
     
    Certifications: MCITP:SA, MCSA 03, MCSA 08, MCTS(680+648),A+,N+,ITILV3 Foundation, ITIL Intermediate: Operational Support and Analysis
    WIP: 70-417
  2. Sonicimage

    Sonicimage Bit Poster

    25
    0
    36
    I'm also thinking about taking this exam. I've recently earned MCSA in Server 2008, but heard that it's better to upgrade to 2012 right away. I've bought a server and installed 2012 on it, just to get my hands around. But it doesn't help much having just one instance. So, I've bought an online video course (with virtual live servers), and will try to study and prepare for this exam. Looks much more challenging than 2008. I think this composite 417 is more difficult than taking three single exams, but I can't imagine myself studying for those three exams, I would prefer just one. I also got a used book for 417 - I think reading helps as well.

    What is your method of study? Do you find the material hard?
     
    Certifications: Bachelor of Art; City & Guilds Diploma in ICT Systems Level 2 & 3; MCTS: Active Directory; MCTS: Network Infrastructure; MCTS: Windows 7, Configuring; MCSA: Server 2008; CCENT; CCNA; MCSE: Server 2012
    WIP: MCSE: Server Infrastructure
  3. skulkerboyo

    skulkerboyo Megabyte Poster

    553
    21
    74
    I have the 417 study guide and support a 2012 environment so plenty of hands on.
     
    Certifications: MCITP:SA, MCSA 03, MCSA 08, MCTS(680+648),A+,N+,ITILV3 Foundation, ITIL Intermediate: Operational Support and Analysis
    WIP: 70-417
  4. SimonD
    Honorary Member

    SimonD Terabyte Poster

    3,681
    440
    199
    To be honest I won't be bothering with Microsoft exams for the time being, having the NT4, Windows 2003 and Windows 2008 MCSE's\MCITP's is enough money to Microsoft for the moment, I skipped 2000 because I really couldn't be bothere and I feel the same with the 2012, thats not to say that the 2012 OS isn't nice (it is, I run it at home in my lab) but I am moving more towards the VMware stack these days.

    I will no doubt eventually decide to do this if for no other reason than to add yet more letters to the bottom of my signature.
     
    Certifications: CNA | CNE | CCNA | MCP | MCP+I | MCSE NT4 | MCSA 2003 | Security+ | MCSA:S 2003 | MCSE:S 2003 | MCTS:SCCM 2007 | MCTS:Win 7 | MCITP:EDA7 | MCITP:SA | MCITP:EA | MCTS:Hyper-V | VCP 4 | ITIL v3 Foundation | VCP 5 DCV | VCP 5 Cloud | VCP6 NV | VCP6 DCV | VCAP 5.5 DCA
  5. sensui619

    sensui619 Bit Poster

    22
    0
    2
    I just recently passed 70 417 studying towards 413 now
     

Share This Page

Loading...
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.