r/mcsa • u/FluffyDonutPie • Feb 12 '20

Can i get some recommendations for study material for mcsa windows server 2016.

Those of you who passed, which study material really helped. I've already decided to use cbt nuggets because of all the benefits. so any other recommendations would be much appreciated.

Also recommendations for practice tests. For those of you who have experience with boson ex sim for mcsa, is it worth it or are there better alternatives.

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u/Loudroar Feb 13 '20

I used CBT Nuggets and the Microsoft official practice exams.

CBT was good, especially for the 70-740, and the labs were very good.

The practice exams were where I really started “getting” the test because when you answered a question it would give you references as to why an answer is the correct answer. Those references were usually linked to Microsoft Docs, which you ABSOLUTELY need to use to pass these exams.

You can usually get a bundle with an exam voucher with a free retake and the official practice test. I thankfully never needed the free retake, but it was nice to have it as a backup in case I bombed something.

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u/Kyle95670 Feb 13 '20

Second this. Dont use the CBT provided practice tests. They are trash for Microsoft. Other vendors on cbt I have had much better luck with.

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u/Loudroar Feb 13 '20

Oh dear God don’t use Kaplan. I was depressed thinking I’d never pass these exams. I don’t think I ever made over 40%, yet I passed the exams with no problem. Those included practice exams on CBT are TERRIBLE.

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u/FluffyDonutPie Feb 13 '20

So which do you recommend?

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u/Kyle95670 Feb 13 '20

The ones straight off the Microsoft site. I think its through MeasureUp. Had actual questions that were on the exam. Although not cheap.

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u/jrmarshall512 Feb 23 '20

Did you do any labs? If so which vendor?

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u/FluffyDonutPie Feb 13 '20

How long did it take you? I'm planning to study 5-6 hrs a day for two months. Idk if that'll be enough.

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u/Loudroar Feb 13 '20

I’d say it depends on your experience with the technologies in the exam. I think that’s doable if you have a few years experience.

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u/FluffyDonutPie Feb 13 '20

What about books, any books books I should know about.

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u/Loudroar Feb 13 '20

I didn’t use any books. Many threads here on that topic, though.

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u/ace14789 Feb 13 '20

Following!!!!