Need help choosing elective for MCSA

Discussion in 'General Microsoft Certifications' started by JackBauer24, May 24, 2010.

  1. JackBauer24

    JackBauer24 Bit Poster

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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.
     
    Last edited: May 24, 2010
  2. SimonD
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    SimonD Terabyte Poster

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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.
     
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  3. Finkenstein

    Finkenstein Kilobyte Poster

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

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    Agreed, Sec+ or MCDST. Both are worth having and help to beef up your CV nicely with an extra cert.
     
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  5. JackBauer24

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    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
     

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