Path to MCSA

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Hi All,

I wanted some help and advice after having no luck in my search, I have been an IT admin for two years without any certification and i wanted to work towards an MCSA. I would like to know what exams i will need to take, for instance will i need to start with a 270 client exam then 290 and finally a 291? also do i need to have a elevated exam like a comp+ ? any help or advice would be great.

 

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Hi Paul, if you been in IT admin for 2 years you might as well go for MCSE you got the experience - that many people would die for!

People usually start off with a client exam (270 and now recently 620 (Vista)) then move onto the Server exams 290 and 291. Elective you can take various options and i think you should have a look at:

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/

For more information on the MCSA.

Good luck!

 

Hi Paul,

I think Zimbo has said exactly what I would. The experience will prove *invaluble* for the twists in the MS exams!

You can't beat experience for "oh, yeah, that's this" or, "you need to click this" - hope you know what i mean

As for the Comptia stuff; it really depends on what you are aiming for here. A pay rise, looking for a new job, something to certify your knowledge..?

 

The choice is up to you... as long as you have experience that is relevant to the certification, there's not really a bad certification decision.