MCSA 2000 Is it too late????

[Jacket]

Hi Guys

Is it still worth finishing the MCSA Windows 2000.

I still have three exams to complete but I think with a bit of studying plus the knowledge I already have I could possiblilty complete the MCSA before September this year....but is it too late, Is it worth the hazzle with Windows 2003 on the market.

Cheers guys

 

[Grymz]

Well, You could finish since there will still be windows 2000 servers out there, just like there are windows nt servers still in production. I would get the MCSE 2000, get some hands on training with server 2003 and take the two upgrade tests and you'll be set.

 

[jtb]

Think of it this way: In order to get the MCSA certification, assuming you only take the tests, you are going to spend $400-$500 on test fees (depending on any vouchers used).

You might be able to find the relevant books for $5.00 each (i.e., another $20).

And it's worth your peace of mind to use the Transcenders or MeasureUp tests to assess your training progress. I think you can get the 4 for under $400.

Hands-on is critical to some skills. Two older PCs and the eval software might be had for as little as $250.00

So you're likely to spend a minimum of $1000 for self-study. Classes are much more expensive... minimum of $200/day and you still need to do self-study and hands-on.

How quickly will you be able to get a job/raise/bonus to pay it back and start making a profit off your training? That's the way to decide if a cert is worthwhile...

Not a cut-and-dried answer. But it's your money and your time and your career...



JTB
Have Certs, Will Travel
"A knight without armour in a [cyber] land."

 

[setnaffa]

I would avoid the 2000 stuff if you haven't started anything, otherwise continue...

Setnaffa is an MCP-W2K (working on MCSE-W2K) with a few other certs, too...

 

[xmario2013]

I am going straight from NT4 to 2003, eventually

 

[MCSE2003]

I would finish the 2000 track , or just do the MCSA 2000 then take the 70-292 to get your MCSA 2003. I have my MCSA 2000, MCSA 2000 + security, MCSE 2000, MCSA 2003 and now my MCSE 2003.. It took me 13 months and 9000.00 US dollars , with 100's of hours to complete it. NOT easy at all , so much to know and learn . I can now take a break, but will get back studying for the 70-299 and 70-298 exam.

I have been into networks for 17 years now and built my first network in 1987 with Lantatic 2.0.