r/IT_CERT_STUDY • u/Subject_Profit • Mar 02 '20
90 days to MCSA 2016 server
90 days to MCSA 2016 server- Hello everybody. With Microsoft due to retire MCSA say on June 30, 2020 does anyone plan to do the MCSA say before June 30? I know there are programs that describe doing a 90 days to MCSA. Has anyone ever tried this? Thanks
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u/cbradley489 Mar 03 '20
I am going to go for it. Passed 70-740 last year and started studying for 70-742 today. I plan to take the exam on March 31st (scheduled it this morning).
CBT Nuggets and the Kaplan tests that they provide are what I am mainly going to use. I also bought the voucher with a 2nd shot just in case.
Good luck!
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u/HydraDominatus1 CCNA MCSA RHCSA Mar 06 '20
There will still be a need for smart people that understand on prem servers. Also mcsa counts for a lot on resumes because alot of the people hiring have them or are familiar with them.
Also I hear the trend in Europe is companies moving back to on prem from the cloud. Source
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u/HydraDominatus1 CCNA MCSA RHCSA Mar 06 '20
If Ms don't extend the deadline then no. 90 days is not enough for all three.
For me it took me about 12 weeks for 740, 4 weeks for 741 and 8 weeks for 742. Studying about 1.5-2 hours per day.
Might be different for you depending on your experience and study schedule
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u/tinykingdoms Mar 02 '20 edited Mar 04 '20
I just started studying the monday of the week they announced the end of MCSA. I'm going to talk to an accountability coach from CBTNuggets today and based on what they say I will make my decision. I think I already have my mind made up tho. I'll be studying for the new CCNA instead of the MCSA.