Need help choosing elective for MCSA

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I first thought someone was posting the same thing I was (link), but they asked for different exams.

Newaayys....I'm going for MCSA and hopefully onto MCSE or MCITP (not sure what area yet - enterprise support or admin).

I passed 70-270, so I have 3 exams left for MCSA. I know 70-290 and 70-291, but my elective is where I'm stuck.

Should I take 70-620, 70-680, or go for MCDST (70-271 and 70-272) as my elective? Or are there any others to suggest?

I'm currently not working, so I don't know out in the workforce what's mainly out there OS wise or server OS wise. When I worked last year, I remember mostly everyone was on XP and Server 2003. OS wise, I didn't really have anyone working with Vista and Windows 7 didn't come out at that time. For servers, 2008 was just coming out to some companies I had supported.

Thanks in advance.

 

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In all honesty I would go for the Sec+ like I mentioned in that post, because it's vendor neutral it's going to give you a good understanding of general Security principles and imho a better chance in the future.

 

I agree with SimonD. That is actually the route that I intend to take.

 

Agreed, Sec+ or MCDST. Both are worth having and help to beef up your CV nicely with an extra cert.

 

I'm leaning toward getting the MCDST because right now I have an MCP, courtesy of 70-270.

Then once I finish 70-290 and 70-291, I can add to my resume MCSA, MCDST, and MCP. Not bad for 5 exams....

I've been told to get 70-680 since that's the way corporate America is leaning to once everyone gets rid of XP. Then once I get MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration, then I can start my path toward:

* MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
* MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7
* MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7