Finally got my MCDST :)

Discussion in 'MCDST' started by michael78, Mar 18, 2005.

  1. michael78

    michael78 Terabyte Poster

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    Finally passed this pain in the backside 70-272 exam having easily passed the 70-271 exam. I thought I was never going to pass the bloody thing. The problem was all the technologies covered in the 70-272 exam I don't use at work like exchange, office 2003 etc we use Lotus Notes and Office 2000. Feel embarrassed as people said this exam was easy and it took me three attempts. Well at least it's done and dusted now. Now onto the 70-270 exam...:D
     
    Certifications: A+ | Network+ | Security+ | MCP | MCDST | MCTS: Hyper-V | MCTS: AD | MCTS: Exchange 2007 | MCTS: Windows 7 | MCSA: 2003 | ITIL Foundation v3 | CCA: Xenapp 5.0 | MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator on Windows 7 | MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician on Windows 7
    WIP: Online SAN Overview, VCP in December 2011
  2. Boycie
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    Boycie Senior Beer Tester

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    Well done! Beer all round :morebeer

    Got any tips for taking certification exams in general?
     
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  3. michael78

    michael78 Terabyte Poster

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    The only advice I can give you Boyce is:

    1) Pick your study material carefully as there are a lot of badly written books out there. My tip is to read the reviews on study books at Amazon.com The American site usually has more reviews on books than it's UK counterpart.

    2) You can't beat hands on experience. Hands on experience is worth more than reading 10 books. If you can afford it buy 2 PC's this way you can start learning about Active Directory which you couldn't if you only have one PC.

    3) Don't jump into Certs too quickly. Start with A+ and Network+ and work upto your MCSE. Even though I have years of experience with PC's I know if I did my MCSE before the A+ and Network+ I would fall flat on my face.

    4) If you fail an exam don't give up. It took me three goes at the 70-272 exam mainly due to the fact that what I was tested on is something I don't use at work but thats life you can't be good at everything...

    Hope this helps Boyce if there is anything specific you want to know let me know...:D
     
    Certifications: A+ | Network+ | Security+ | MCP | MCDST | MCTS: Hyper-V | MCTS: AD | MCTS: Exchange 2007 | MCTS: Windows 7 | MCSA: 2003 | ITIL Foundation v3 | CCA: Xenapp 5.0 | MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator on Windows 7 | MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician on Windows 7
    WIP: Online SAN Overview, VCP in December 2011
  4. tripwire45
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    tripwire45 Zettabyte Poster

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    Right on, slypie! Well done, m8. Have a cold one on me. :beers2
     
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  5. Jakamoko
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    Jakamoko On the move again ...

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    Well done, Slypie - enjoy :D :beers2
     
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  6. michael78

    michael78 Terabyte Poster

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    Cheers guy's I think I will have a couple of pints tonight...:D
     
    Certifications: A+ | Network+ | Security+ | MCP | MCDST | MCTS: Hyper-V | MCTS: AD | MCTS: Exchange 2007 | MCTS: Windows 7 | MCSA: 2003 | ITIL Foundation v3 | CCA: Xenapp 5.0 | MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator on Windows 7 | MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician on Windows 7
    WIP: Online SAN Overview, VCP in December 2011
  7. drum_dude

    drum_dude Gigabyte Poster

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    Excellent news slypie! A big well done to ya matey!!!
     
    Certifications: MCP, MCSA 2000 , N+, A+ ,ITIL V2, MCTS, MCITP Lync 2010 & MCSA 2008, Sonus SATP SBC 1k/2k
    WIP: Hopefully Skype for Business and some Exchange stuff...
  8. punkboy101
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    punkboy101 Back from the wilderness

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    Well done mate, enjoy those pints, you deserve em. :D
     
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  9. EMacd

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    Nicely done dude. You can really appreciate your beers now.
     
  10. nugget
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    nugget Junior toady

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    Well done Slypie. Have a VB *toss* :alc
     
    Certifications: A+ | Network+ | Security+ | MCP (270,271,272,290,620) | MCDST | MCTS:Vista
    WIP: MCSA, 70-622,680,685

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