New Microsoft certifications and Vista/Server 2008

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Hi everyone,

This may have already been asked several times. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find the answer to this question.

The company I'm working for plan to migrate to Windows Vista/Server 2008 around the beginning of 2008. I've recently started studying towards the MCSE. Should I begin focusing on the new Microsoft certifications and forget about MCSE?

The more research I do, the more confusing it becomes in regards to Microsoft certifications.

What is the ideal next step towards becoming a network engineer?

Many thanks

Matt

 

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Keep studying for the MCSE, Windows 2003 will still be here for a looong time to come. I deal with places that still use 2000.

If it works, why fix it?

 

What he said... ALL of it is true, including the Windows 2000 comment.

 

What i would do.. is keep on the current MCSE 2003 track and take 70-620 as your elective THEN take the 622 exam and become Enterprise Support on Vista. Once you completed your MCSE you will need 3 exams to upgrade to the MCITP because you will already have the vista one.. now i think thats what wagnerk more or less said....

 

Why become an Enterprise Support Techie when you are MCSE?

Yes, you are right about doing 70-620 instead of 70-270, and yes, you "only" need 3 exams for becoming MCITP:enterprise admin when you are MCSE 2003 allready.

But depending on the experience you have I think most people will do all 5 exams to become an Enterprise Admin. It's easier studying with smaller portions of knowledge.

 

Because your company is going to be an early adopter, I would suggest going with the Vista/2008 track, but I have two questions. What is your role in the migration? How far along are you in the MCSE 2003 track?

 

Absolutely correct.

 

You could go for the Vista exam since that will cover your Client exam requirement but stick with the 2003 track since there is a lot of material available for that to study from and the majority of the knowledge you gain from the 2003 track will apply to the 2008 track. After you get the MCSE 2003 title you can start studying for the upgrade exams and get a dual certifications (2003 and 200.

GW

 

Hi everyone,

Sorry about my delayed response - work!

There is some great advice here, but to give you a little more on my background. I have recently completed the CompTIA A+ and N+ exams, and I was looking towards starting the MCSE 2003 or MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician.

I understand that it can take up to 3 years to pass all the required exams for MCSE 2003, and I anticipate many companies migrating to Windows Server 2008/Vista by that time, or am I mistaken? On top of that, I am also studying for an OU degree and the CCNA exams, which will add extra time on to that.

I'd like to keep ahead, whilst at the same time ensuring that there are no gaps in my knowledge. I am in 2nd Line Support at the minute and would like to become a Network Administrator/Engineer within the next 3-5 years.

With this additional information, what would be the best route to take now?

 

its coming.....thats all i can say for you at present
courses are ready, and the channel gets its btasters of upgrade courses in the coming months...

would tell you more but would have to kill you....

exams are in final beta aswell

justin