Passed 70-291..!!

Discussion in 'Network Infrastructure' started by nXPLOSi, Mar 18, 2013.

  1. nXPLOSi

    nXPLOSi Terabyte Poster

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    ...with a score of 875.

    I just had to finish my MCSA 2003 before I could move on to the MCSA 2008, and now I have! 8)

    I adopted a new studying technique for this one as I read post after post about how hard the exam was, 'The Beast' as they call it. I really spent a lot of time in my home lab, playing with every aspect of the material and all the different options and configurations available.

    I also spent some time posting my notes, be it lab notes or theory notes, to my personal blog that I started this year. I found that really helped in two ways; firstly it made sure that I was catching every bit of detail I could, and secondly because I later used my own blog to refresh myself in the days leading up to the exam!

    If you fancy a read or are planning to sit the 70-291 before it expires, it can be found here.

    On that note, its time for a well deserved afternoon beer! :slidedrin

    Cheers guys! 8)
     
    Certifications: A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA 2003 (270, 290, 291), MCTS (640, 642), MCSA 2008
    WIP: MCSA 2012
  2. Grim-83

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    Congratulations!

    Lol I know who to ask about the exam ;) I'm planning on taking this exam before it expires just to get the shadow of studying for 2003 off my back.

    Again congratulations
     
    Certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MCP 70-270, 70-290, MCTS 70-680, MTA 98-365, 98-366, 98-367
    WIP: CCENT / CCNA
  3. GSteer

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    Congrats!

    Been keeping an eye on that blog :)
     
    Certifications: BSc. (Comp. Sci.), MBCS, MCP [70-290], Specialist [74-324], Security+, Network+, A+, Tea Lord: Beverage Brewmaster | Courses: LFS101x Introduction to Linux (edX)
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  4. nXPLOSi

    nXPLOSi Terabyte Poster

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    Cheers guys!

    Of course Grim, let me know if you need any help!

    Cheers GSteer, hopefully the blog will be a little more interesting now I'm moving on to more up to date certs! 8)
     
    Certifications: A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA 2003 (270, 290, 291), MCTS (640, 642), MCSA 2008
    WIP: MCSA 2012
  5. ade1982

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    Well done for taming "the Beast" ... it's a killer! Great score too.
     
  6. JK2447
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    Congrats mate, I have horrific memories of that exam ha ha
     
    Certifications: VCP4, 5, 6, 6.5, 6.7, 7, 8, VCAP DCV Design, VMConAWS Skill, Google Cloud Digital Leader, BSc (Hons), HND IT, HND Computing, ITIL-F, MBCS CITP, MCP (270,290,291,293,294,298,299,410,411,412) MCTS (401,620,624,652) MCSA:Security, MCSE: Security, Security+, CPTS, CCA (XenApp6.5), MCSA 2012, VSP, VTSP
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  7. onoski

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    Well done and congratulations as that exam was truly the beast and takes me down memory lane.
     
    Certifications: MCSE: 2003, MCSA: 2003 Messaging, MCP, HNC BIT, ITIL Fdn V3, SDI Fdn, VCP 4 & VCP 5
    WIP: MCTS:70-236, PowerShell
  8. nXPLOSi

    nXPLOSi Terabyte Poster

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    Thanks guys, I think hearing all the horror stories helped me stay focused and motivated to be honest! Although 875 is a good score, I had a couple of horror moments in the exam for sure!
     
    Certifications: A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA 2003 (270, 290, 291), MCTS (640, 642), MCSA 2008
    WIP: MCSA 2012
  9. Kopite_21

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    Congrats on the pass!
     
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  10. Sparky
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    Congrats mate :)
     
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  11. Monitor848

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    Well done it's a lot of subject matter to cover currently going for vcp4.1 and 70-640
     
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  12. Monitor848

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    Congrats difficult exam a lot of scope covered
     
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