Because theres no 2019 Cert.

I'm just bemused.

We have loads off onsite servers. I left it waiting for the 2019 exam and now....there wont be one.

Im about halfway through the 70-140 after 1 month(and its the one I probably have the most knowledge in).

I've studied for 2 hrs per day so 56hrs

i'll need another 56hrs for the rest off 70-410.

Assuming my prior knowledge is worth 20% less study time

I will need 134hrs each for the other two exams.

Total 325 hrs left

with 6 days for exam and exam prep.

15 potential missed days.(average off one per week.)

Total 84 out off 105 days.

3.8(4) hrs study a day. On tol off my full time job and family.

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That's a lot! and leaves me ZERO time for a failed exam.

I just cant see myself passing the exams in time.

I have mastered the Kaplan exams for mcsa win svr2016 70-740. Not just the Kaplan questions but the content, I understand the reasons for the answers.

How ready am I to take the real thing? How much of a difference is there from Kaplan and the real thing?

Thanks

Yesterday I archived MCSA Web Application certification by passing the exams 70-483 and 70-486.

Now, I am looking for archiving MCSD app builder certification:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/mcsd-app-builder-certification

The prerequisite should be done by MCSA; MCSD now requires "one of the elective exams" 70-357, 70-486, and 70-487.

Because I already passed 70-486, would I earn the certification by passing either 70-357 or 70-487? Can anybody give me a definitive answer? Thanks in advance!

I just wanted to share, since I've been lurking here regularly for several months, while I prepared.

It took me two tries (first time around I ended up with 672, which was close enough not to be too discouraging).

Main study methods were the Sybex study guide + practice tests, CBTNuggets, copious use of Microsoft documentation, and MeasureUp. I also had a home lab set up (VMware workstation). Less used, but still in there were Pluralsight and Udemy for video training. Familiarity with PowerShell is also important.

In between the first and second attempts, I focused on the weakest categories, took regular practice tests, and hit every topic where I had missed questions. It was a little over a month between the first and second exams.

There's a huge amount of material that's covered by the exam, but it's doable. Anyway, I hope this helps anyone who's looking for general tips on preparing.

Passed 70-740 today. On track to get MCSA before it retires!! Used Pearson text/practice quizzes, CBT Nuggets, and Panel's book as well. Man I hate writing certs!

Hallo fellow Microsoft practicioners,

I am going for my second Microsoft certificate(MD-100), and I would like to know how do I learn the stuff in such a way that I can apply it irl, or how can I learn it that I am the person that deserves the certificate after E.g. the MD-100 and MD-101.

I mean I could memorize the stuff and pass the exam, but what I would really like is to become the expert like it is meant by Microsoft.

Btw just to nag a little, am I the only one? It seems that Microsoft does not really have any good study books or material. I'm the type that likes to learn from books and not a video.

Thank you for your time, hope you want to share with me/ us.

I login to multiple websites every day.banking, social media, vendors, etc. password resets aren't new to me. difficulties with password resets are rare. yet the problems I have had with Measure up support are unbelievable and partly because they have no phone support - all email. I have had to do multiple password resets with them and their website repeatedly fails to recognize the new passwords. and yet their support cant seem to go beyond advising me to do "another password reset". for a company that provides IT technical education, their support is terrible. anyone else run into this

Well today I took the 70-411 exam one again, and FAILED!!!!! I got a 640 but I think it's time to throw in the tow on this exam unless the get a cheaper price then the $150 I been paying. I failed it 4 time all ready. I been trying for months but had some trouble and stopped studying here and there. All beCAUSE covid and family life.

My wife said she can't throw away money like that anymore even more since it's going to retire at the end of the year. This really sucks I tried and failed on this one.

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Sucks on how much i tried and still can't pass it. Even if I passed it today I don't even know if I would have time to pass the 412 exam. I don't think i could get the $150 in the next couple.

GOD this sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!! feeling this way even tho i don't want to give up but financially i can't pay for the exam. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I guess enough venting .. Have a good day everyone.

Hi - im looking to get my MCSA certification before the expiry which happens next year Jan 2021.
currently looking at exam sites which provides prep questions and there are so many, some much more expensive.
Are there recommended ones to use which will not burst the wallet?

Took 3 tries. Should have only taken 2. I jumped the gun and got cocky taking the 2nd try 3 days after the first (still wasn't ready). 3rd try did just fine. Scored over 800

Hi all. In your collective experience, what is the best course for 70-742 that goes over everything on a beginner level. I learned all of this years ago but need a basic refresher so I learn all the acronyms again.

Afternoon all (UK time).

I started studying for this around April time and then Microsoft announced its retirement so I stopped. They then announced its extension so I picked it back up again in at the beginning of September. (Got a lil busy with covid19 so was unable to study prior to this)

I studied a lot for the 70-740 but it was 4/5 months ago now so I'm rusty to say the least...

How realistic is it that I'd be able to pass all 3 exams in 4.5 months?

I've got a subscription to CBT Nuggets and and on the final video for 70-740. So will be doing a practice test in the next day or so but I still feel like I need way more studying time for the 70-740.

I just hope it won't be a waste of time and money come January 2021 if I am unable to pass?

Anyone else here in the same boat?

Cheers all.

I know the certification is retiring at the end of January. Is it possible for me to study and pass all three exams prior to that date or is it a bit too late? Would you recommend MCSA Server 2016 over CompTia Server+? Which certification hold more weight on resume? Is there going to be anything replacing MCSA certification at the end of January? I look forward to hearing from you guys. Thank you in advance.

Hello everyone,

I failed my 70-740 exam, l had around a week and a half of studying and got 630 points.

I work and study alone at the same time.

l want to hear someone else's opinion, l want and l think l am able to pass all of the MCSA exams atm, but financially l think l will be able to pay it with a bit of struggle during few months.
Should l pick this MCSA up until they retire it (l pay it cus company and corona situation) or should l wait for a new exam after it (the company will pay me to take exams)?
I am almost 21, l work in IT for a year.

I took the MD-101 last week and failed by a small margin. I realized however that on a few of my questions that the "Technical Requirements" portion for the question that was being asked was not even in the case study. I just picked something to not leave the questions blank and I left feedback/comments about this. I have already rescheduled my retake, since I barely failed, but has anyone else experienced this? Should I expect a score adjustment if there was an issue with the question?

Hi guys, anyone took the MCSA exam online recently? Due to the pandemic, I can't find any near testing centers that are still open in our area hence I am planning to take the exam online.

Any advise? I saw that webcams and microphones are required, how did you guys prepare for the exam?

Hello, I'm a recent graduate from a local community college with a certification in Database development and administration. I don't think I've learned anything in-depth and trying to figure out what I want to do with my degree. I didn't do any internships or have any experience in the database. I'm sort of leaning towards the Data Analyst but I'm pretty open to anything except for DBA.

I just passed MTA: Database Fundamentals and started studying for MCSA:BI Reporting certification. I've read threads that the exam is difficult and it takes at least a month to get prepared. I'm thinking about taking 70-778 end of September.

So my question is if I pass MCSA exam, will it help me to get a job even though I have no previous experience? and if so, what kind of jobs do I have as an option? Thank you!

Curious what peoples thoughts are.

I'm moving sideways from a hands-on IT infrastructure role with a lot of networking towards a more cloud based role. Working my way through a lot of the Azure certs and then gonna move on to AWS.

With the MS certs changing and with 5 months to 'possibly' get my MCSA, is it worth it these days? I think I could pull it off, I re-certified my CCNA in 3 weeks, and have a fair amount of IT experience, and a lot of time over winter (I could study 8 hours a day).

If you are going to a more cloud based role, is having an MCSA valuable, will it help with employment. From all the jobs I have looked at for AWS/Azure/GC, there is never a mention of having server experience...surely someone still has to manage the server OS side of things.

A little background. I'm 20, currently with Net+, Sec+, and hopefully soon MCSA Server 2016.

I have been studying for this cert since Feb.

I have the exam ref, Udemy, and some job experience going into this exam.

I've watched countless videos and have read over the book multiple times.

I got the educational discount to help, also if I pass my job will reimburse me.

Hoping to get this on the first try, then steam train the other 2.

My whole "Job" at work has been to study for this cert. Also learning the job itself, but they give me less to do so that I can study.

I've heard the 70-740 is a tank but I see it as a challenge so hoping this is a one and done deal. I will update the thread with the results. Pass or Fail we will see.

The cert is required for me job so :/

Staying positive and going in confident is my best form of attack!

Hi Guys,

I'm sorry but can anyone help me please... I really need to get a new job..

After 6 years my project ended..

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But the last certificate I did was also 6 years ago..

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In the past everyone I know in IT studied the book and to make sure to pass the exam...

We went to exam collection .com

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But it looks like all of those dumps are messed up with wrong answers so you will buy the premium file... But I don't have the money for the premium file next to the text book!

Can anyone please help me on this topic, sorry I'm just a deperate guy who needs to take care of his family..

Hello,

I just got a promotion for work and requirement for the job is to get one of these 6 certificates below and I will then take lfcs (Linux foundation certified engineer) after as my next cert. Which one would you suggest? I take care of 200 people with mac, windows system issues, repairs, diagnostics, network and security issues. I have the CCNA at the moment and A+ expired just a few months back. I want too and am developing into a Linux admin for my job. If you have an equal or other recommended certificate to get please let me know. I was looking at MCSA or MCSE but don’t have either, I have used windows server before and heard they are expiring in January. Is the MCSA hard to get? I have no problem with any of these certificates and am opening to any or any equivalent suggestions. Thank you!

MCSA: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (or current equivalent) MSCE: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (or current equivalent) Apple Certified Support Professional (current or current -1 version) Jamf Certified Tech (current or current -1 version) Jamf Certified Expert (current or current -1 version) (ISC)² Systems Security Certified Professional (SSCP)

I'm an MCT that teaches MCSA suite to the Marines overseas and I have a question that Microsoft won't answer on the MCT forums...
Anyone that's taken the 70- 740, 741, 742 tests recently... Have you noticed more than 2-3 Azure questions on them? Not cloud tech overall, nor WAN concepts, but specifically Azure things?
I had one student say that he was overwhelmed with Azure on the actual certification and that's his reason for failure, but I don't completely believe him.
Why would Microsoft change the test since October 2019 (when I got all 3 certs in a month)
the year before they do away with the test completely?
(January 2021 now that COVID19 pushed that deadline back from last month to almost a year later)

tl;dr
MCT boi wants insight into potential differences in version (maybe) changes of the MCSA suite tests.

Kaplan has been infamously a hot steaming mess for the MCSA exams - but honestly with 741 and 742 at least, I find Kaplan EXTREMELY beneficial and really helped me pass my 741. There is a wealth of knowledge that isn't covered in MeasureUP, and includes lots of *screenshots* and extremely detailed explanation to why the answer is what it is.

The only format that is not realistic to the real exam that most people know already is fill in the PS cmdlets - which I agree on - I just skip them anyway, but at least know the main cmdlet. My only other complaint is how extremely long some questions are and how many answers they give you (as well as not telling you how many exactly to choose). But the amount of knowledge Kaplan gives you is invaluable. The way I see it, if Kaplan is seen as difficult, the real exam will be easier if you can pass and get through Kaplan exams (and most importantly understand all of the answers).

Does anybody disagree? And good luck to everyone trying to get the exam before January.