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How To go abt MCSE 1
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First off, have a look at the Microsoft MCSE site, and what is required to become an MCSE:
You'll find that you need to complete 7 exams (4 core, 3 electives) to obtain MCSE status, look through these and get an understanding of the subject areas, noting the electives that interest you the most.
Have a look around in your area, and check out all the IT training providers. There are bound to be a few around. Look into what they offer training-wise, and the costs and see which one suits you.
An alternative is self-study: there are some excellent resource books you can obtain, most packaging trial software for you to play with. Get stuck into those and learn as much as you can about 2000 and the options you plan on taking.
While it is possible to pass the exams through brain-dumps and exam crams alone, it is more worthwhile (both to yourself and to the MCSE qualification) if you spend a lot of time learning the ins and outs of the subjects. Otherwise, once you step into that flashy new job with your MCSE under your arm, you will quickly drown.
Check out the thread thread468-90312 for peoples thoughts on the MCSE becoming just another piece of paper.
Hope this helps
You'll find that you need to complete 7 exams (4 core, 3 electives) to obtain MCSE status, look through these and get an understanding of the subject areas, noting the electives that interest you the most.
Have a look around in your area, and check out all the IT training providers. There are bound to be a few around. Look into what they offer training-wise, and the costs and see which one suits you.
An alternative is self-study: there are some excellent resource books you can obtain, most packaging trial software for you to play with. Get stuck into those and learn as much as you can about 2000 and the options you plan on taking.
While it is possible to pass the exams through brain-dumps and exam crams alone, it is more worthwhile (both to yourself and to the MCSE qualification) if you spend a lot of time learning the ins and outs of the subjects. Otherwise, once you step into that flashy new job with your MCSE under your arm, you will quickly drown.
Check out the thread thread468-90312 for peoples thoughts on the MCSE becoming just another piece of paper.
Hope this helps
I think you should think about going for your A+ or Net+ before diving into the MCSE. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but from the original post I'd say you don't have much Networking XP.
will give you all the info on these entry-level exams.
MCSE is worth alot more if you have a foundation (e.g. A+ & Net+)
Good Luck
will give you all the info on these entry-level exams.
MCSE is worth alot more if you have a foundation (e.g. A+ & Net+)
Good Luck
butchrecon
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I agree with sdibias. Get a good foundation to show that you know more than how to just pass the tests. Other Certifications (A+, Net+) are a great start. Then go obout your MCSE. First and foremost STUDY, STUDY, STUDY. VIA hands on and book study. James Collins
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Please let us (Tek-tips members) know if the solutions we provide are helpful to you. Not only do they help you but they may help others.
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I recommend the A+ all in one certification by Mike Meyers
This book is perfect
As far as the cert being known where you are from (not sure) but it's for yourself, not the employers.
Cheers
sdibias
This book is perfect
As far as the cert being known where you are from (not sure) but it's for yourself, not the employers.
Cheers
sdibias
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