Mcdst... Done!

Discussion in 'MCDST' started by Apoc220, May 24, 2011.

  1. Apoc220

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    Hey guys,

    Just had to share the great news that today I have achieved MCDST status. Got a 823 which was a little better than my 816 for the 70-271. I took about two months to study for it, would have been shorter if I didn't go so slow in the beginning.

    Got 53 questions and there were a lot of tricky ones that I went with my gut and made an educated guess on cause there were two answers that made sense, but the way they worded the question made me doubt the answer that I thought was right. SOmetimes there would be questions where the answer was not apparent but I had to pick the lesser of evils, though I didn't agree with the answer whole-heartedly.

    ANyway, much thanks for all of you guys who have been an inspiration to me. I've put off getting certs for so long, and after seeing all you guys doing your thing I've been inspired to go on this road. My goal is to get my MCSA by middle of next year. Gonna try and have the 70-270 and 70-290 knocked out by years end. For the guys who still have to get this done, I wish you all the best of luck!
     
    Certifications: MCDST
    WIP: 70-680
  2. SimonV
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    SimonV Petabyte Poster Gold Member

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    Well done, big congratz. :)
     
    Certifications: MOS Master 2003, CompTIA A+, MCSA:M, MCSE
    WIP: Keeping CF Alive...
  3. Apexes

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    Good Skills :D
     
    Certifications: 70-243 MCTS: ConfigMgr 2012 | MCSE: Private Cloud
  4. fliquid

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    Congrats dude! Good luck with your future studies =)
     
    Certifications: MCDST, A+, N+, S+, ITIL v3F, 70-642
    WIP: CCENT
  5. Qs

    Qs Semi-Honorary Member Gold Member

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    Congrats! :)
     
    Certifications: MCT, MCSE: Private Cloud, MCSA (2008), MCITP: EA, MCITP: SA, MCSE: 2003, MCSA: 2003, MCITP: EDA7, MCITP: EDST7, MCITP: EST Vista, MCTS: Exh 2010, MCTS:ServerVirt, MCTS: SCCM07 & SCCM2012, MCTS: SCOM07, MCTS: Win7Conf, MCTS: VistaConf, MCDST, MCP, MBCS, HND: Applied IT, ITIL v3: Foundation, CCA
  6. millsie

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    Congrats man, good to hear!

    Got my 70-272 in June so will hopefully be joining you as an MCDST v.soon
    :D
     
    Certifications: N+, CCNA, MCDST
    WIP: CCNP route 642-902
  7. greenbrucelee
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    well done :)
     
    Certifications: A+, N+, MCDST, Security+, 70-270
    WIP: 70-620 or 70-680?
  8. AJ

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    nice one mate. Good luck for the next load of certs :D
     
    Certifications: MCSE, MCSA (messaging), ITIL Foundation v3
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  9. reddevil12

    reddevil12 Megabyte Poster

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    Congrats mate :thumbleft
     
    Certifications: a+
    WIP: 70-270 / 70-680
  10. Apoc220

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    Thanks for the replies, guys. Looking forward to knocking out the next one soon!
     
    Certifications: MCDST
    WIP: 70-680
  11. F.A

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    Well done
     
  12. Scimac

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    Well done.
     
    WIP: CompTIA A+
  13. j1mgg

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    Congarts on the pass and I will hopefully follow you soon.

    How long did you think it took you to do the exam. I am on jury duty at the moment and it starts at 10 finishes at 4 and the first exam in the centre in Edinburgh is at 9am.

    There is a centre in Fife(40mins away by car) that opens on a sautrday but that would decrease the amount of seats available to get a spot.
     
    Certifications: Comptia A+, ITIL V3 Foundation, MCDST, 70-270, 70-290
    WIP: 70-291, security+ and SSCP
  14. Theprof

    Theprof Petabyte Poster

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    Congrats!
     
    Certifications: A+ | CCA | CCAA | Network+ | MCDST | MCSA | MCP (270, 271, 272, 290, 291) | MCTS (70-662, 70-663) | MCITP:EMA | VCA-DCV/Cloud/WM | VTSP | VCP5-DT | VCP5-DCV
    WIP: VCAP5-DCA/DCD | EMCCA
  15. Apoc220

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    Thanks! I took about a little over an hour to finish both exams (not together, of course). I'd say that you allow yourself the time allotted for the exam. The worst thing you can do is have to worry about getting somewhere while you're taking the exam.
     
    Last edited: May 25, 2011
    Certifications: MCDST
    WIP: 70-680
  16. j1mgg

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    Looks like I will have to do them on the saturday at the other exam centre or hope the guy pleads guilty.
     
    Certifications: Comptia A+, ITIL V3 Foundation, MCDST, 70-270, 70-290
    WIP: 70-291, security+ and SSCP

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