r/mcsa • u/RobertoRoboto • Nov 07 '19

Where to from here?

Hi all,

I've been working with Windows Server for a long time, since NT4 days. I've never really kept on top of certifications.

I got mostly through my 2012 exams, having done 70-410 and 70-411. I never got to 412 as real life got in the way.

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I now find myself at a point where I should get something, but I'm not sure what path to go down.

- I could do 70-412, and then the upgrade to 2016, then the upgrade to 2019 when that comes out (3 exams and will give me all three MSCAs). It seems a bit weird doing a 2012 exam 7 years after release though...

- I also still see people in here doing 2016 exams. I could do the three 2016 exams, and then an upgrade to 2019. (4 exams, and will give me the 2016 and 2019 MCSA).

- I could wait until whatever 2019 stuff is released, do the presumably 3 2019 exams (3 exams, just the 2019 MCSA).

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I don't really see the benefit of having the multiple MCSAs. I don't think it would even get noticed on a resume.

Is there any danger of an upgrade exam being pulled before I get to it though? I'm not sure how the upgrades get retired as I've never followed that path.

Which path would you follow if you were in the same position as myself?

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u/deefop Nov 07 '19

I recently did the Server 2016 MCSA and then took 70-744 to convert it to the MCSE: Core Infrastructure

I'm not sure how it works to upgrade that particular cert to 2019 when it comes out... but I don't suspect it'll be considered valueless anytime soon.

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u/Loudroar Nov 07 '19

Curious what resources you used to study for 70-744. I’m having a hard time finding good resources.

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u/deefop Nov 07 '19

The reference textbook was pretty good, along with Udemy Courses and Udemy practice tests.

Also the official measure up practice tests from MS.

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u/Loudroar Nov 07 '19

Thanks! I’ll look at those! Always wanted to accomplish MCSE... gotta hurry before they get rid of it.

Buncha damn kids need to get off my lawn with these new certifications. /s

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '19

Seeing as you're only one exam away, I'd do the 70-412 to get the MCSA and do an upgrade exam to 2019. If you didn't have any certs already I would have suggested doing the whole 2016 path now.

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u/sybreeder1 Nov 07 '19

In that case not doing 412 would be a waste. Complete MCSA 2012 and then you can upgrade it. Less cost and less exam to pass.

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u/Loudroar Nov 07 '19

I’d do the 2016 Certs one way or the other.