From: Peter <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2000 1:32 AM
Subject: Help me out here with MCSE question.
I have completed:
WK 4.0
Server 4.0
Enterprise server 4.0
********************************
My question is should I go for MCSE 4.0 and then upgrade to Win 2000 MCSE or
just forget about MCSE 4.0 move towards MCSE 2000.
To be done with MCSE 4.0 I n??eed to take: 3 tests. ***  but, I want to have
MCSE 2000***
To be done with MCSE 2000 I need to take: 4 tests. But, if I fail 240 test,
I will need to take 8 tests total.
What is everyone else doing in my situation??

From: thomas colson <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse,microsoft.public.exchange2000.beta.
active.directory.integration,microsoft.public.exchange2000.beta.administration,
microsoft.public.exchange2000.beta.setup.installation,microsoft.public.win2000.
active_directory,microsof
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2000 5:09 AM
Subject: Roaming Profile and Folder Redirection
I have folder redirection enabled in the default domain security policy.
Using the %username% /sharename method, and each users home directory and
profile path in user manager is set to the unc path of their home dir on the
server. In theory, according to M$, is that the registry entries for the
location of the my documents folder and application data will contain the
UNC names for the location of the profile and will load the unc path of the
profile on whatever workstation the user logs on to. Now, some users have
application data/ my docs folders that approach 1 GB in size. Here's the
problem. The entire contents of their home dir is copied from the server to
their workstation on log on, then copied back on log off. with a 10 mb lan,
this is seriously throtteling my lan! not to mention irate users, 20 minutes
to log on for some of them. How do I fix?
[email protected]

From: Stephen Lee <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 3:17 PM
Subject: Pass NT WKS
Hi all,
I passed my NT WKS yesterday with 933 with 700 as passing mark. Hope to
pass NT Server and Enterprise the coming Monday.
Stephen Lee, MCP
2 down and 4 to go

From: John Eldwood <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2000 8:59 PM
Subject: Re: Where to find the latest MCSE books and test
David wrote:
Where to find the latest books and test in order to prepare
for MCSE exams?
David
Go to http://www.softforces.com/shop3.htm
They have all the latest books and test
I used their books from their site before
I have become an MCSE
John Eldwood
MCSE, St. Analyst

From: MarkM <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2000 11:22 PM
Subject: MCSE Exam discounts ???
I read a Microsoft web page several months ago saying that certain MCSE
exams were being discounted in cost because of being phased out. For
example, Exchange Server was one of them.
I am going to write Exchange Server 5.5 (70-081) on Monday as the final exam
in my MCSE, but the official testing centre still wants $100 US (approx 150
CDN). They say they can only give a discount with an "official Microsoft"
referral number (or some such thing).
Does anyone know if discounts are being offered, and how to apply them?
Thanks,
Mark M.

From: Jennifer <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2000 11:44 AM
Subject: MCSE 2000 track advice
I am an MCSD planning to go after the MCSE 2000 track.  I am looking to
buy the Transcender exams and it seems that I need to pick which
elective I will take.  (No, I will not resell/trade them--don't ask).
So, which of the following is the most benifical/easiest to pass?
Exam 70-219: Designing a MicrosoftR WindowsR 2000 Directory Services
Infrastructure
Exam 70-220: Designing Security for a MicrosoftR WindowsR 2000 Network
Exam 70-221: Designing a MicrosoftR WindowsR 2000 Network Infrastructure
I plan to take Exam 70-028: Administering MicrosoftR SQL ServerT 7.0
since I have already passed Exam 70-029: Designing and Implementing
Databases with MicrosoftR SQL ServerT 7.0.  Which other elective for
Transcender should I purchase for future use?
-Jen

From: Paul Grasha <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2000 10:54 AM
Subject: Passed TCP/IP!!!!!!!!!!!
I just passed TCP/IP with a 800/1000!
One left!
See the MCSE page on my website....
Cheers!
Paul
Paul Grasha, MCP, A+
E-Mail: [email protected] | ICQ#: 77135417
Web: http://www.kaycee.net/lightningcomp/
PII-266, 128MB, 4.3GB HDD; MS-DOS 6.22, WFW 3.11, Win98 SE, WinNT WS 4

From: Pudge <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2000 3:46 AM
Subject: Repost :: NT + 98 Partitioning Setup Question
I'm getting ready to assemble a PC to work on during my home MCSE study.
I would like to have my computer dual boot NT workstation and Win98.  I
wanted to get a little help with how to set the drive up and where to
install the O/S.  Which should I install first 98 or NT??  Also, I would
want to do the same on the machine I load NT server on also (for network
gaming of course  :-D ).  Any advice would be helpful...  I believe I read
somewhere that 98 should be installed on like a D partition with NT on C.
Is this correct?  And like I asked before in which order should they be
installed??  Then would I simply need to boot into NT or 98 to create
additional partitions that each (I mean 98 can see 98, NT -> NT) can use?
Thanks,
Pudge

From: Roni Kahn <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2000 1:19 PM
Subject: The impossible MCSE 2000 track and Microsoft's attitude
I read in the Microsoft web site that the new Win2000 exams will be
difficult and relay on 'hand on experience'. I guess that only a small
presenting of the companies we work in will immigrate to win2000 in the near
future (expensive, needless and win2000 not tested in the real world). So is
this the way Microsoft will 'encourage' us to upgrade our networks. I know I won't.
Maybe they should keep the NT 4.0 track for a little longer and give us a
chance to get this hand on experience for a couple of years.
Microsoft is on the verge of a new trial (in the supreme court), the trial
is about being a bully, is that what it is doing all over again now with
here own alleys (the MCSE's)?

From: NetworkExams.com <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: alt.certification.mcse,microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse,microsoft.
public.certification,microsoft.public.certification.networking,microsoft.public.
certification.winnt-9x
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2000 9:58 PM
Subject: Windows2000 practice exams
http://networkexams.com
All new Windows2000 practice exams are now available!!
Good luck on your certification.
TheStaff
NetworkExams.com
http://networkexams.com

From: Technical Prima Donna <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2000 5:27 AM
Subject: Bootcamp for accelerated exam
Has anyone seen any bootcamp training seminars for the Win2K
accelerated exam?   I've convinced my boss that if I pass my MCSE 4.0
that I'd like to do the accelerated exam and would love to have the
company send me to a training seminar so that I get the training and
less of a chance of failing.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Technical Prima Donna
email:  jjf_71athotmaildotcom

From: Paul Dawson <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 12:46 AM
Subject: The answer to my question.
Q. If I have passed all core exams in the Windows NT 4.0 MCSE track by
December 31, 2000, but have not yet passed my elective exams by that date,
can I still continue to earn my certification?
A. Yes, if you have passed all core exams in the Windows NT 4.0 MCSE track
exams by December 31, 2000, you may continue to earn your MCSE certification
in the Windows NT 4.0 track, as long as the electives you select have not
retired.
paul

From: Julius Caesar <[email protected]>
Newsgroups:alt.certification.mcse,microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse,microsoft.
public.certification.mcp,microsoft.public.certification.mcse,microsoft.public.
certification.networking,microsoft.public.certification.winnt-9x,microsoft.public.
pk.certification.mcse
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2000 12:45 PM
Subject: 3 down, 3 to go:-)
Grin... Passed TCP/IP yesterday afternoon (833/1000)... Now in the process
of 'sobering-up', 'cause I've gotta go to school today and start
Enterprise... (hmmm, has that got something to do with Captain Kirk??)...
Three more...:-)
Greetz,
Julius Caesar ( [email protected] ), A+, MCP
HP: http://caesar.dynip.com

From: Steve Brace <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2000 12:00 AM
Subject: Failed NT4 Server
I need a hug...
I just failed NT4 Server today :-(((
Steve Brace
//\oo/\\ There are no more bugs //\oo/\\

From: Brian Wheeler <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2000 9:08 AM
Subject: I Passed NT Workstation
I Passed NT Workstation today with a score of 1000. WOW!!!! I was so Nervous
before this test I had no idea, I had a 1000 score in me. On to NT Server in
Enterprise now. Thanks For All the Support.
Brian K. Wheeler
MCP
Three down Three to go
At the halfway point

From: news.cox-internet.com <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2000 11:25 AM
Subject: Tired of Buying Damn Books and Eating Ramen Noodles
Damnitt!!!  I need to vent a little . I HATE!!!! Microsoft.. Ive been
studying and working and buying study guides and books and they all cost a
kings ransom. .Im sick and tired of it . Id like to kick Bill Gates in his
big Fat 8 Billion dollar Ass. I want an MCSE more than anything but man its
so expensive trying to eat and buy thiere stupid books. I contacted a
training center down here in Louisiana and they wanted 12,000.00 for the
basic courses , not including the $100.00 per test . Is anyone else just
pissed off. ? Im just blowing off a little steam and it feels better to do
it. if anyone wants to talk or trade anything or just bitch my ICQ number is
59999840. jgive me a buz.
ps. i wouldnt actually kick Bill in the ass. lol

From: Jonathan Hume <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 8:07 AM
Subject: UK Trainees ?
Is there anyone out there in the UK who has studied \ is studying for
their MCSE thru a company called NBC (IT Training company).  I am
possibly about to start on the course, but it is for NT, rather than
2000, which will be included at the end, or at least when the changeover
happens.
Those of you that have, is it good value for money ( ￡3500 ), as my wife
is thinking this is a bit expensive. But I say it would be worth it at
the end.
Any advice \ Comments from anyone would be appreciated.

From: John Mish <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 2:54 AM
Subject: MCSE Core Req'ts Traing Kit by Microsoft Press
I have a MCSE Core Requirements Traing Kit for auction on Ebay.  I bought it
thinking that I could teach myself NT.  After reading one chapter I realized
that NT was way over my head.  The CD's have never even seen a computer.  I
paid about $150 several months ago.  The current bid is $33.77.  If you're
looking for a cheap way to get a nearly brand new kit, click here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=351287305
Thanks for reading,
John

From: Nasty <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse,microsoft.public.certification.
networking,microsoft.public.certification.winnt-9x,microsoft.public.cn.
mcspmember.technical,microsoft.public.color,microsoft.public.ddk.win9x.
printer.drivers,microsoft.public.ddk.win9x.p
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2000 11:37 PM
Subject: Re: PRINTER HP 2000C FAILS PRINTING DOCUMENTS
I'd check to see what the printer settings are. Whether the document is set
to start printing immediately or has to be completely spooled first. My
guess is that you should set it to be completely spooled.
Good luck
"Marc" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:elunuznv$GA.181@cppssbbsa03...
I have a a Microsoft Domain network, with the PDC server (NT Server 4.0) and
the workstations (Windows 95). All the clients are printing to a HP 2000C
printer and have the same problem: when a document is printing, it doesn't
continue printing, but when restarts to continue printing, it begins at page
1, not at the last printed page. For example, the document has 60 pages,the
printing process stops at page 40, and when restart, reprint all the
document, not from page 40 to end page.
All the clients have the latest printer driver for Windows 95 installed
locally. The NT Server has their last version installed on. Both NT and 95
driver version is 2.3. It happens with normal documents and transparences
too. Apparently this hardware is supported by 95 and NT according to
Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List.
I've obtained a temporal solution activating the "optime quality" on printer
properties, but then documents are printed slowly, and taht's not the solution.
Any suggestion?
Thanks in advanced.

From: Mark Hatfield <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2000 5:35 AM
Subject: Judge orders breakup of Microsoft
A federal judge Wednesday ordered software giant Microsoft to be split into
two separate companies.
Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson issued his decision in the "penalty phase" of
the long-running case after finding in April that Microsoft broke U.S.
antitrust law by abusing a monopoly power in personal computer operating
systems.

From: phyberlink <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2000 1:58 AM
Subject: Score Report Format to Change for MCP's
Score Report Format to Change
Microsoft has been introducing innovative, complex exam item types in recent
years, including item types that allow partial credit for responses that are
partially correct. To reflect these and other complex item types more fairly
and accurately to candidates, Microsoft is changing the format of exam score
reports. Candidates will continue to receive the passing score and their own
score. Beginning in June, candidates will no longer receive feedback on each
exam section - information that does not meaningfully reflect complex item
types. Microsoft certification exams are designed to validate a candidate's
ability to perform a specific job function or set of tasks in the real
world. They are neither designed nor intended to provide feedback on areas
for potential improvement. To obtain diagnostic feedback, we recommend that
candidates use MCP Practice Test Provider practice tests. Please learn more
about MCP Practice Test Providers.

From: Mark Vermeer <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2000 4:21 AM
Subject: Passed Workstation
Took Workstation today and passed - 2 down 4 to go.
Just a note to those who are taking it in the near future.  The format has
change slightly it is still a fixed lenght exam, but there are now 35
questions instead of 30 questions and you have 75 mins instead of 60 mins to
finish.  Passing score is still 700.
Good Luck to all.
Mark Vermeer MCP

From: Mark Hatfield <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 8:59 PM
Subject: TCP/IP Exam
Passed TCP/IP yesterday.  30 questions, 60 minutes.  Very few questions on
subnetting (less than 5).  I expected more.  Transcender is good preparation
as most of the questions are very similar. (Couple of goofy questions, but
not too bad.)
Mark Hatfield

From: Paul Dawson <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 4:55 PM
Subject: Some places.
I was looking at a few IT jobs in South Africa, and I was shocked.
I know that this certification is no easy task, and IM not surprised all the
MCSEs are leaving South Africa.
If there are any other SA dude's in the group, I would like to hear you
opinions.
I know that I cannot compare the currencies to each other, but please R6000
($1000 ..... 600pounds) for an MCSE with 1 years experience.
Thank the lord that I have a British passport.
Also while on the topic... If I want to migrate to say... Australia, how
would my MCSE qualifications and  experience
help me succeed in getting into the country? ( I know that Australia are
quite picky when it comes to this)
Do you think that because the WIN2k exams are apparently much harder, the
price tag on the WIN2k MCSE will increase?
paul

From: Ray <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2000 3:56 AM
Subject: Re: 70-087 IEAK 4.0. solution for activating the product.
I have began studies for this exam and downloaded the IEAK 4.0 kit from the
microsoft's web site.  However I have not been able to locate the link for
generating  the necessary customization key to activate this version of the
product.  I understand that the link  used to be present on the same
download page prior to the release of version 5.0 and rearrangement of the
site.  This must be an oversight by Microsoft since it  still make the
product freely available for download, and the exam is still current.   I
Would be most grateful if anybody has a solution for aquiring a  Comp name /
Customization key pair that can be used to activate this product for my
study  practice.
Please mail me at  [email protected]

From: Tom Winchester <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2000 11:43 PM
Subject: NT4 to 2000
I have passed the core 4 NT4 track and am formulating a plan to
continue. I can take 2 electives that won't expire ie. Exchange 5.5 and
SQL server, get my MCSE in NT4 track, later take 2000 update test and 1
add'l core test.
Will this get me an MCSE 2000 track? I'm not sure about these 2
electives qualifying is 2000 electives even after reading the
requirements page. I'm espedially not sure if MCSE will be updated
automatically to 2000 track after being issued for NT4 track.

From: Katherine Gambrel
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2000 5:54 AM
Subject: O.T. Good Day, Eh?
Allow me to introduce myself... my name is Katherine, and I'm a lurker.
Or, at least, I *was* a lurker.  I'm also a newsgroup "newbie".  That being said,
I apologize in advance for asking what will likely be considered "stupid questions"
by some.  I am currently enrolled in a 45 week course called Network Engineering
Professional + Win2K (dual track) up here in Canada.  I'm seeking my MCSE in
Windows 2000.  I started April 24th and just completed NT 4.0 Core.  Wow, what
a "reality check" after the cake-walk that was NT Admin.  I am starting Network+
on Monday, and sensing a pattern... <assumes silly accent> that there's a
mighty big book for two weeks of Instructor-led class and lab time!!!  Personally,
I don't start writing the Microsoft exams for a few more weeks when I finish
Exchange 5.5 -- we'll be taking the Win2K exams.  (So sayeth the Vice Principal)
I'm just hoping to gain some advice and/or insight from my "peers" out there, and
possibly contribute a little along the way.  I hope everyone has a good (albeit
short) weekend.
Katherine
http://www.midwestern.mb.ca/programs_networkEngProf.html

From: Technical Prima Donna <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2000 1:17 AM
Subject: semi OT ... DOS question
We often have the argument in here about Paper MCSE's and how they are
hurting those MCSE who actually have alot of experience.    (my
girlfriend emailed me the other day saying that an MCSE with "no
experience" is starting off at $80K in Connecticut.   I told her that
is a big fat falsehood - and if they did get hired, they'd fall flat
on their faces).
Anyhow...  My question is - how do you feel about future Net admins
and sys admins that have very little if any DOS experience.     Take
me for instance.   I've been in the IT field for 5 yrs now.   I've
been playing with computers for 9 yrs now.   But, when it comes to
DOS, my feelings are, its like stumbling around in a strangers house
with all the lights off.   You can find your way around by stumbling
across things.
In the coming years - how do you feel DOS knowledge will come into
play?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Technical Prima Donna
email:  jjf_71athotmaildotcom

From: NetworkExams.com <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: alt.certification.mcse,microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse,microsoft.
public.certification,microsoft.public.certification.networking,microsoft.public.
certification.winnt-9x
Sent: Friday, June 02, 2000 6:55 AM
Subject: Microsoft practice exams
http://networkexams.com
Good luck on your certification!
TheStaff
NetworkExams.com

From: Tom Kelsall <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Friday, June 02, 2000 6:00 AM
Subject: PASSED!!!
Today I passed Exchange Server 5.5 - required 633, passed with 733.  35
Fixed questions, 75mins given.  Took 45 mins.  This exam had a HEAVY focus
on interoperability, with an even heavier focus on Microsoft Mail
interoperability/migration.
I cannot emphasise this enough:- I had at least 12 questions on
interoperability, and about 8-10 of those were on Microsoft Mail.  I was
scared - I thought I had failed, until I got the result on screen.
Thanks for everyones help & encouragement - I am not leaving this group,
because I feel more worthwhile by participating in it.
Tom Kelsall HND MCSE
"Integer vitae scelerisque purus"
(Quintus Horatius Flaccus - Odes)

From: Dale Casey <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2000 1:31 AM
Subject: Cyber Pass\ExamEssentials TCP/IP
Has anyone used CyberPass Exam Essentials in prep for TCP/IP?
I used the Sybex study guide and found it very well done, however
before I write exams I like to prep with variuos practice test`s and was
wondering if this one was worth a look.
Thanks.