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by abcoe

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If i would like to take a microsoft certification exam, what would be my first exam to take if i am only a beginner? and why?

please give a tips on what to take first, second, etc.

thank you very much!

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by yuval

You should take 70-215 (Windows 2000 Server - the easiest) and 70-210 (W2k Professional). They are both core exam so may upgrade your cert. to MCSA/MCSE. Be advised that it's not recommended to take any of doe's tests without learning to the other one.

by pan 13 x

start with the windows 2000 prefessional. then move to the windows 2000 server but or core exams on the mcsa/mcse track . the professional builds the base of the server exam. some of the questions you will see on the server exam are much like professional exam. Get the msce training kit, and take as many free prep exams as you can. GOOD LUCK

by legj1

It really does not matter what order you take them in, but if it were me, I would start our with Windows 2000 Professional. Understanding the Client first will be beneficial to you when you start studying 2000 Sever and Active Directory. OR you can wait like me. I am waiting to see that MS O/S has the staying power and market. At present, I.T. Staffs have NT, 2000, but are beginning to look at XP. If XP takes off with a bang in business environments...why get a 2000 cert? I am in a holding pattern until I know exactly what the future market is... Good Luck

by wolverine93

I would start with W2K Pro and then take Server exam soon after depending on how you do. They are very similar so alot of the information carries over. The MCSE training kit is very good for test prep and the Transcender practice exams were excellent in my opinion. Good luck with whatever path you choose.

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