Windows 2012 - 70-410
Discussion
My work want me to learn and pass the exam for this but do not want to put me on a course for it. As such I have CBT Nuggets available to me, and I can install Windows 2012 on my computer at home (HP Microserver with VMWare).
Has anyone here sat the exam for 70-410? I am looking for tips to help me pass with knowledge, rather than just pass reading a bit of paper, so any advice is greatly appreciated!
Has anyone here sat the exam for 70-410? I am looking for tips to help me pass with knowledge, rather than just pass reading a bit of paper, so any advice is greatly appreciated!
Sheets Tabuer said:
I used nuggets, the MCSA book and the administering 2012 book.
IIRC questions about subnets ie how many pcs on this subnet, fsrm, dns, quite a bit of hyper-v and printer pooling etc.
Thanks - I might have to set up a Hyper V server as well as VMWare then, as VMWare is what I am currently using.IIRC questions about subnets ie how many pcs on this subnet, fsrm, dns, quite a bit of hyper-v and printer pooling etc.
cheers!devnull said:
Sounds like my workplace. They want me to obtain a VCP5 qualification "to look good for clients" but don't want to pay the 3k fee, or take me out of the business for a week for the intensive course.
And the only way you can get the VCP5 is to do the official course. I bet they won't up your pay either!
My opinion is that they appear to be pretty worthless unless applying for new jobs.
I say worthless as they are so easy to cheat.
1 method of obtaining the qualification:
- watch the CBT nuggets - so you have at least some knowledge of it!
- visit http://www.examcollection.com/
---obtain a copy of VCE exam simulator. ($15.99 / month)
---download a few VCE files and work through them until you memorise every question!
- Sit the exam. Make sure you apply for any free resit offers in case you don't pass first time.
I say worthless as they are so easy to cheat.
1 method of obtaining the qualification:
- watch the CBT nuggets - so you have at least some knowledge of it!
- visit http://www.examcollection.com/
---obtain a copy of VCE exam simulator. ($15.99 / month)
---download a few VCE files and work through them until you memorise every question!
- Sit the exam. Make sure you apply for any free resit offers in case you don't pass first time.
Correct way.
1) Get some M$ self study books (come with the Disks you need).
2) Load up the OS in your lab at home and do the exercises.
3) Get a strong knowledge on the key exam areas.
Do some test exams (available via M$)
Do exam, pass, rinse and repeat till you get required cert.
The wrong way (IMHO)
[rant]
Get the vce simulator, cram just the exam, get the pass with zero clue on how to deliver a viable solution using the product.
Paper <insert certification> make me sad
It's unfortunate that the industry craves the coin generated by exams etc.
VMware seem to have a more common sense approach and the VMware certs still have value, same with Cisco.
[/Rant]
1) Get some M$ self study books (come with the Disks you need).
2) Load up the OS in your lab at home and do the exercises.
3) Get a strong knowledge on the key exam areas.
Do some test exams (available via M$)
Do exam, pass, rinse and repeat till you get required cert.
The wrong way (IMHO)
[rant]
Get the vce simulator, cram just the exam, get the pass with zero clue on how to deliver a viable solution using the product.
Paper <insert certification> make me sad
It's unfortunate that the industry craves the coin generated by exams etc.
VMware seem to have a more common sense approach and the VMware certs still have value, same with Cisco.
[/Rant]
T1berious said:
Correct way.
1) Get some M$ self study books (come with the Disks you need).
2) Load up the OS in your lab at home and do the exercises.
3) Get a strong knowledge on the key exam areas.
Do some test exams (available via M$)
Do exam, pass, rinse and repeat till you get required cert.
The wrong way (IMHO)
[rant]
Get the vce simulator, cram just the exam, get the pass with zero clue on how to deliver a viable solution using the product.
Paper <insert certification> make me sad
It's unfortunate that the industry craves the coin generated by exams etc.
VMware seem to have a more common sense approach and the VMware certs still have value, same with Cisco.
[/Rant]
Agreed, nothing like getting a paper cert then being alone with no phone lines and internet.1) Get some M$ self study books (come with the Disks you need).
2) Load up the OS in your lab at home and do the exercises.
3) Get a strong knowledge on the key exam areas.
Do some test exams (available via M$)
Do exam, pass, rinse and repeat till you get required cert.
The wrong way (IMHO)
[rant]
Get the vce simulator, cram just the exam, get the pass with zero clue on how to deliver a viable solution using the product.
Paper <insert certification> make me sad
It's unfortunate that the industry craves the coin generated by exams etc.
VMware seem to have a more common sense approach and the VMware certs still have value, same with Cisco.
[/Rant]
Get it the right way and you don't devalue the cert or make yourself look a prat when everyone looks to you to fix stuff.
Sheets Tabuer said:
Agreed, nothing like getting a paper cert then being alone with no phone lines and internet.
Get it the right way and you don't devalue the cert or make yourself look a prat when everyone looks to you to fix stuff.
^This^Get it the right way and you don't devalue the cert or make yourself look a prat when everyone looks to you to fix stuff.
I've lost count of the amount of times I've gone to a site to "clean up" behind a paper cert.
Best one was at Lloyds, (going back a few years) you could argue the interview wasn't vigorous enough or the client hadn't done enough due diligence regarding a candidates past, stuff happens.
Guy comes in with shiny MCSE, given a relatively simple task, (server data migration, shares, perms etc). Fouls it up royally, escorted off site and returns back to bar work.....
Mental
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