Re: MCSA self-study
From: The Rev \(MCT\) (therev_at_nospam.com)
Date: 02/09/05
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Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2005 08:58:37 -0500
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-- "The Rev" MCNGP #44 Microsoft Certified Trainer Memories fade but a Google search never forgets. justafreak.com . "Lee" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:063d01c50ea4$547dc080$a401280a@phx.gbl... > Hi. > > I am looking at going for MCSA by using the self-study > material (cannot afford a course). http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/windows2003/ and http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/windows2003/ These sites have links to self pased study material. I know others exist, but I really liked the Microsoft Press stuff. But if you choose to go elsewhere like many do and those books don't include a trial version of Windows 2003 then go here and get a copy. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/trial/evalkit.mspx > I had a few questions... > > - I do not have access to a WS-2003 machine. Is the 180-day > trial version that comes with the self-study kits good for > all of the content in the books ? Any "Time-Bomb" Windows Server 2003 trial will work fine for study purposes. The included and downloadable version is Enterprise. > - Does most of the material entail hands-on examples ? While there are examples in the book for the purpose of self-paced labs, ther aren't any "real-world" typical scenarios. They are all however a good guide line and I know that as you prove yourself in the real world those books will be a great tool of reference. > - Have many other people taken the self-study route ? If > so, what were your experiences ? (how long did it take you > , were the books comprehensive and complete , etc) . Personally I didn't use self-study books, but I have read all of them for the 2003 MCSE track Microsoft has to offer. No one I'm afriad will be able to tell you hopw many unless a survey I'm unaware of was conducted, however as to the second part of this question; It really depends on you personally. How fast to you read and how easily do you pick stuff up? No one can really give you an accurate answer to this for comparison to your own studies. > - I have a computer science degree but have no practical > experience yet (but consider myself resourceful and > quick-to-learn) . Am I barking up the wrong tree when it > comes to getting a foot in the door to this scant(for > newcomers) industry by taking MCSA ? Understand that "Paper Professionals" are Certificate holders with no experience, however even with that said understand with a cert and a degree yo ustill have a small "leg-up" against others in a job interview. I will say this however, just don't think you'll make 6 figures right from the get go, it just wont happen. But by the time you gain that experience and have your certification I'm sure you'll do fine. I did it in the reverse order starting with experience then getting my certifications, but unfortunatly that isn't always possible, because even for some entry level jobs now they want a certification. (Something I do not agree with) Also don't be afraid to take temporary or ontract jobs with people like KForce and TekSystems. These jobs are a great way to build hands-on real world experience and add it to your resume. Plus it wont hurt your confidence level when you take that first test. > If anyone feels like passing on their experience I'd be > grateful . > > Thanks in advance > > Lee.
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