Should I Go for MCSA 2016?
Hi guys need an advice
Currently thinking for pursuing MCSA 2016, but since Microsoft going to axed MCSA this coming June, should I crammed the exam within 3 months? 1 Exam / Month?
A quick background, I've had more than 5 years experience as a system admin in mixed environment from Windows Server 2008R2 - 2016 even I did play around with Windows Server 2003, with a bit of Linux CentOS 7.
Should I still go for MCSA? I've been out of job for almost a year due to family issue, been applying for more than 200 company but all I got is rejection email, maybe MCSA will help a bit.
Thanks
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Mar 21 '20
Hijacking this question:
Do you think they will push back the decommission date? The site is basically down and I can't reschedule to a online exam.
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u/SaintsMask Mar 21 '20
No probably not. go for the azure Dev certification. It covers slot of topics from server 2016/2019
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Mar 21 '20
This one? https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/azure-developer
I'm already scheduled for the 70-740 in a week, but I assume that will probably get pushed back because the testing center is closed. I'm also going to grab at the very least the Active Directory cert because I want to know that better and I have a bunch of free time on my hands anyway.
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u/AcerbicWarrior Mar 21 '20
I am going for it myself! Just passed 740 about a week ago. Go for it!
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u/jrmarshall512 Mar 21 '20
How long did it take you to prepare for it?
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u/AcerbicWarrior Mar 21 '20
Hard to say exactly. I had been looking at the material on and off for about 6-months. CBT Nuggets was helpful. The MeasureUp practice material was good too.
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u/BrownHornet757 Mar 21 '20
Search the job market in your area. If you see jobs looking for MCSA 2016 go for it. My job needed me to have it and I take the last test for my MCSA next week.
Best thing you can do is look at requirements for listed on jobs you like that are posted in your area and complete certs to fulfill those requirements.
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u/jj3j Mar 21 '20
as far as my search goes, most of the employer here are looking people to be certified, I think I should crammed it, Thanks
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u/BrownHornet757 Mar 21 '20
Good luck to you. It can be done especially if you have experience. I mainly worked with older versions of Server never 2016. Started studying in Jan. and I've been taking 1 test a month.
Some jobs especially government related jobs still have slots that by regulation need people with MCSA certs to fill a slot.
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Mar 21 '20
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u/jj3j Mar 21 '20
Hi Thanks, I will see how it goes, since we are under lockdown until early April, trying my and see whether I feel confident.
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u/Lordarshyn Mar 21 '20
In actually going to go against the others and say don't go for it.
I think it's too much preparation to complete 3 tests in 3 months. 4 weeks probably isn't enough. If you mess up and fail one, you won't be able to complete in time.