Re: Pass, What next?

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"Arman Obosyan" <armarn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hello,
Windows Server 2008 is already in RC1 stage, so I decide to pass my last
MCSA exam
Today (after a long time) I pass 070-291,
Totally I have passed 6 exams, (270, 215, 218, 284, 290, and 291, (I don't
like OS upgrades, so no 292 ;-) )
Now I'm MCSA2000 and MCSA2003 (Messaging)

My question is...
What to do next, continue to MCSE?
Or start preparing now for MCTS and in near future to MCITP?


That is only a question that you can answer. Currently, you are only three
tests from MCSE, that would be 293, 294 and a design test (297 or 298
recommended). Certainly if you feel you have the skills to get MCSE (which
ends with Server 2003 just like MCSA), and you feel that those certs will be
in demand in your market, then go for it. A lot of companies will be slow
to move to Server 2008 and will remain on 2003 for a while. However, if you
think the newer certs will be more in demand, or if your company had
indicated a desire to jump on 2008 immediately, then move towards them.
There are or will be upgrade tests to move from MCSA and MCSE to the new
MCTS and MCITP certs. (BTW, I agree with you, I'd rather take the
individual tests than the upgrade tests).

A lot of people ask that same question. It's really not one that we can
tell you is right for you.

John R


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