MCSE with Computeach?

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Can anyone actually get a MCSE with Computeach? The reason for asking there courses is about 2 years long and from what I have been led to understand it takes about 3 years also I have read some where in the forums that it is virtually impossible to pass without working hands on so to speak rather than out of paper. The other thing I have noticed that a lot of people how are doing the course are still doing there A+ 8 or 9 months down the line. Does the rest of the exams get easier for what I have been led to believe it gets harder. So what are thier chances of passing the MCSE?. Please don’t think I am slating anyone as I am just a newbie here myself and don’t know how long it will take me due to other commitments.

 

OK i have to ask even if i do look dumb but whats "VMWare"

 

More specifically, "What is VMWare Workstation?" VMWare is one form of virtualization software. In a nutshell, you can create "virtual" computers inside the VMWare program that will behave just as if they were operating systems loaded on separate hardware platforms. In essense, you can create a virtual computer network inside of one box. It's great for studying and in my case, for writing as well. Here's the link to the VMWare Workstation site for a more detailed explanation:

http://www.vmware.com/products/desktop/ws_features.html

Also, CertForums has a specific forum dedicated to virtual computing. Just to let you know, besides VMWare, the other major virtualization software available is Microsoft's Virtual PC. Here's the link to CF's Virtual Computing forum:

http://www.certforums.co.uk/forums/f73-virtual-computing.html

 

Was just about to buy a second PC to create my learning "Network", but having read your post and doing a bit of research VMWare is the way........cheers for the post!

 

Nice one I was wondering where i was going to put all the PCs for a network Very short of space in the house Girlfriend not looking pleased when i tried to explain i needed more PCs you may well have saved me. Thanks fellas

 

Careful here BeerMatt, your passing up a great opp there to upgrade your pc mate lol. When I took on my A+/MCSE with
computeach, I bought a cheap pc for my daughter then
networked them together, then bought a full kit to build ( As i
worded it - upgrade and learn myself) which is hands on mate.

Ok so we had the dining table with a few pc on it, but now be
the proud owner of three top range pc's, again all networked
which has given me some great skills in upgrading etc.

So remember in future mate, you don't need to buy another
pc, you tell her your learning mate, and if she loves you she'll
let you do whatever mate ( but thats another conversation
that we'll talk about late lmao)

Joking aside, I don't think you can get enough hands on while
playing with computers, as everyone you open is different.

Best Wishes Callum

 

In answer to your orig post mate, Yes people do pass with
Computeach, but as you've already pointed out, at home
courses tend to take longer as your not "forced" to do things
at a certain pace as if you were attending college each day.

My origional three to four months to do my A+ stage, fell apart
after i was first made redundant, then had to go in for major
abdominal surgery, and with the strain of all that, i decided to
walk out on my family and live alone???? so circumstances change.

I'm happy to say i woke up and came to my sences and came
back home, picked myself up and cracked on with it all.

I know some people who have passed with them, and other
learning providers. but your-self is the worst culprit as you
have to spend the time and condition yourself to basically
pretend your back at school. pick a few hours, once or twice
a week, with NO interuptions, ( yep that means the tv and the
girlfriend ) where you can get your head down and study.

I have the benefit in my new job that i tend to work weekends
and i'm off during the week which is great cos the wife is at
work, the daughters at school, free time to go to pub, oops
I meant to say study...lol

The A+ side will take as long or as short as you want it too.
If you put in 15 hours a week, or only 2 hours a week, thats
up to you mate, there is no hard or fast rule really, the lesser
takes longer obviously.

As for your "does it get harder" not sure how to answer,If you
would have given me this 70-270 Windows XP manual at the
start of the course i think i would have stuck at games on the
pc or bought an x-box mate, but you have to understand that
going through the mocks ( and the pass mark is high for a very
good reason ) and passing the mocks, increases your knowledge,
and so as the material gets harder, you know more, so you
could say it will get easier really .

not sure if that last part made any sense but hope you get what
i'm saying mate. and if you get stuck in the A+ side, i'm here to
help.
cheers Callum

 

Yes Callum it did make sense and thanks for the help offer m8 I may need it some day

George