Which MS Certification to get?

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Hi Guys this is my first post. I need some advise on which certification to study towards.

First off a little about myself and where i plan to go.
I currently have my Comptia A+, Comptia N+, MCAD and MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration( exam 70-680). I support a client base of over 100 users, onsite and remotely. I work on Windows XP, 7, Server 2003, 2008 and Vmware servers. Soon to be 2012

I want to get more proficient in Servers and expand my knowledge in that area.
The Exam 70-685: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician and Exam 70-686: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator have caught my attention.

Any of those exams plus my 70-680 exam awards me a MCITP: windows 7 certification.

Now i also read up and the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 seems a good choice as we will be upgrading our systems.

What would be my best choice: 1. Go straight for the MCSA certification
2. Go for the 70-686 > MCITP: win 7 > then MCSA

Thanks for the help.

 

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As far as I was told by the trainer when I was doing the 685, the 686 is just the 680 in a massive amount of detail. I personally enjoyed the 685. The MCITP is being dumped though, so you become an MCSA in Windows 7 (and the MCITP)

 

Hi and welcome to CF

Yes, the 685 is better for the support side as the 686 is an Administration exam.

Although if, like me, you do get involved heavily in both sides of Windows 7 (roll-out/admin & support) then aiming at getting both is no bad thing as the 686 (alongside the 680 you have) also gives you the opportunity to take the MSCA: Server 2012 as a single upgrade exam. I am studying towards this path right now, as my ultimate aim (at the moment..!) is MSCE: Desktop Infrastructure.

HTH

 

Hi Guys thanks for the replies.

RichyV i just learnt that. I can the 686 exam and that with my 680 i get to do an upgrade exam for the Server 2012.

That looks very appealing. To be honest though, i don't do much roll outs ect and judging from the skill set for each exam the 685 would be a perfect fit for me and the environment i'm in but as said above, the 686 gives me a shot at the Server 2012 upgrade exam.

I think i will go for the 686 exam so i get a shot at the server 2012 upgrade and see where that takes me.

Any good books you would recommend? I want to go the self study root.