Ditch MSCA for MCITP Server Admin 08?

Discussion in 'Windows Server 2003 / 2008 / 2012 / 2016' started by demarrer, Jan 13, 2010.

  1. demarrer

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    Hi,

    I'm studying for the MCSA when the MCITP Server Administrator on 2008 caught my eye.

    Does anyone have a take on this? Are these exams very much harder than the regular MCSA/MCSE core ones. I'm tempted to ditch the MCSA W2K3 and go for this set of exams instead then bolt on the Windows 7 enterprise admin.

    Any thoughts much appreciated.
     
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  2. JK2447
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    I'd do your MCSA then take the upgrade exams to MCITP:SA. That way your certs cover both 2003 and 2008.
     
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    What do you actually work with? Then go with that :thumbleft

    -Ken
     
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    Working on W2K3/2008 but shortly it will be a 2008 and win7 combo. So I was planning a bit for the future and to be ahead of the game:)

    Thanks JK about the upgrade path - It looks a good way to do it.
     
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    I agree with JK since you're currently working with 2003 & 2008 - finish off the MCSA and then do the upgrade :)

    -ken
     
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    I agree with Ken's advice that you should only certify in technology you work with, good luck with your studies 8)
     
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    I agree with Ken and Jim, who will agree with me.
     
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    JK2447 Petabyte Poster Administrator Premium Member

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    I don't agree with Dazza, he has a santa hat on, just Ken, that is all. Jim
     
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