by RubaDub 14 Replies latest jw friends
It was great to see that Simon passed yet another Microsoft exam.
I am currently beginning my MCSE track and wondering if anyone else could recommend good training guides or braindump sites.
I currently have the Sybex books which I have been told are pretty good.
Any other recommendations?
***** Rub a Dub
I've always used materials from Microsoft Press. A bit pricey, but it's just what I'm used to from my old NT 3.51 course.
I tried some of the exam cram books, but I found some errors.
Which track are you taking? Win2k or Win2003?
Walter
I'm on the Win2k track ...
I've studied through both the Win2k Pro and Server books but just haven't taken the time to take the tests.
I have to get my butt in gear.
***** Rub a Dub
I've used the MS Training Guides too ... they are ok.
I only skim thruogh though ... I really should take the CD out and work through the examples !
I've used the Transcender exams which are very good and you can guage how ready you are. It also gets you used to the type of questions and format of the exam.
Not looked at any braindump sites.
Thank you Simon.
I too have heard the transcenders are good.
I may try one for the first exam.
***** Rub a Dub
I have to get my butt in gear too. I first did my MCSE in NT 3.51 and never bothered certifying in NT4. I started the win2k track, but never did the exams. I may do win2003, but I think the exams are just in beta.
I did my XP Pro, CCNA, Server+, TICSA , and Cisco firewall certs last year, but so far I did NOTHING this year. Feeling kind of brain dead right now, since I just left the JW's right after a whole pile of courses and exams. I'll probably start again in the new year.
I haven't found any braindumps that I found useful, but I use some of the practice exams from Transcender, Measureup, and Selftest software.
A home network is a great help too. It costs a bit to set up at first, but in the long term I find it more cost effective than taking courses that cost a couple of thousand $$ for 5 days.
Walter
I'm fortunate in that I have access to any hardware at work to use as I please. I do have my own mini-network set up in my office with 2000 Server installed.
I will also check the Measureup and Selftest products you recommended. I think I have access to a Transcender course.
Thank again
***** Rub a Dub
Have a loot at VMWare - you can setup a whole network of computers, servers & clients all on 1 PC. It's very useful.
You're right Simon, VMWare great for running multiple O/S's at the same time. Make sure you have lots of RAM though.
Walter
Thanks Simon / iiz2cool
I will take a look at the VMware product. Sounds interesting. We may even have it here at the company.
Thanks again.
***** Rub a Dub
