Re: What kind of MCSE?
From: Sartan Dragonbane (NOSPAMHERE_at_YOUMOMMA.NULL.COM)
Date: 04/11/04
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Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 16:22:22 GMT
The MCDST tests a different skillset than the MCSA/MCSE 270 exam.
The MCDST is definately orientated towards support: The 270 is for an
administrator with XP on his or her network.
(I've taken MCDST & 210 ~ have a [great] 270 book)
"DalePres" <don-t-spa-m-me@lea-ve-me-a-lone--.com> wrote in message
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> Have you taken 271? Do you think 270 would be just as effective in
landing
> a desktop support position while still counting for MCSE if Brian still
> wants to go that far?
>
> I've had my MCSE for a long time and certainly wouldn't go backwards by
> taking the MCDST or MCSA exams. Or A+ for that matter. I can see how
they
> would be productive on the way up, but don't think they'd be that big of a
> deal for someone that is also an MCSE.
>
> Just wondering what you think on the topic.
>
> Dale
> "SJ" <sj777abc@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:a94290d5.0404110402.36ef7e50@posting.google.com...
> > "Brian" <yoda91@silicandynamics.com> wrote in message
> news:<-tGdnZp_2-j0f-XdRVn-hw@speakeasy.net>...
> > > I am looking into tring to get a MCSE Cert. what would be the best to
> get
> > > first, and what are more companies looking for?
> >
> > If you're just starting, I recommend you start with the MCDST cert.
> > You can find the details here:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdst/default.asp
> >
> > The first test is the 70-271.
> >
> > It focuses on XP and associated apps and can help you land a help desk
> > job while you continue your quest for higher certifications.
> >
> > From there you can easily expand your knowledge and abilities while
> > figuring out if you like the job. The IT world is really a service
> > industry. Your ability to work with others, provide help and
> > encouragement, and generally get along with co-workers is just as
> > important in your long term success as your knowledge. Some people
> > quickly grow beyond this type of a job in a single year. Others try
> > it and never return.
> >
> > There's money to be made, but that isn't the only reason to go into
> > the IT industry. Unless you're happy with what you're doing, you
> > probably won't go far. In fact, you may develop a pattern of
> > bitterness and distaste for everyone else that instead of answering
> > questions, you attack the questioner.
> >
> > HTH,
> >
> > SJ
> > MCSE, MCDBA, MCSD...
> > www.certquest.net
>
>
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