From: JimW <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 7:20 AM
Subject: Re: Whistler and 2000 MCSE Exams
Even more authoritative, on this page
http://www.microsoft.com/trainingandservices/default.asp?PageID=mcp&PageCall
=faq&SubSite=cert/mcse&AnnMenu=mcse#3title
it says:  "MCSEs in the Windows 2000 track will not be required to pass
Windows XP Professional/Whistler exams to retain MCSE certification."
"LB3" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Check this link for an article on Whistler and how 2000 MCSE will not need
to be re-certified because of it's release.
http://www.wininformant.com/Articles/Index.cfm?ArticleID=19710

From: Kevin <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 3:06 AM
Subject: Re: Results from 70-225 Beta
You are supposed to receive beta scores before the exam goes public.
According to the MS site, 225 will be live as of 3/30.  So if you don't get
your score this week, I'd suggest calling/emailing MS.
"Carlos Batista" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Has anyone found out if they passed or failed the 70-225 beta exam and/or
what their score was?  It's been almost three months since I've taken it
and I still don't know whether I've passed or failed yet.  Thanks.
Carlos

From: gbe8023x <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 6:36 AM
Subject: Re: Two acelerated exam voucher
LMAO...Yup...I am insane...SORRY!  Next time, I'll just bit my lip!
"Michael" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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What?  Are you insane?  Learn it on my own when I can fake it?
Youse gots to be a crazy-man.  Go-way, crazy-man.  Learn on my
own....sheesh.
"gbe8023x" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Why not STUDY adequately and KNOW your stuff, so you only have to take it
one time!?
People like you simply amaze me...
Desire SUCCESS?  Act, think, eat, sleep, breath, study and LIVE
SUCCESSFULLY!
"George" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Hello,
I heard that there were someone who can get two accelerated exam voucher.
Anyone know how to do that?

From: Robert Moir <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 3:30 AM
Subject: Re: exams in the uk
"Chris Luther" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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where in the uk can I sit the mcp for win 2k exam (70-210)
any VUE or Prometric testing centre.

From: Alphonzo <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2001 10:35 AM
Subject: Re: 70-223 - clustering services
The passing score is 777/1000
Trickly Questions.  Only know how to use MSCS is not enough.  You must
know SCSI and network hardwares settings.  To pass the exam, you should
also have high IQ, and if you are not native English speaker, like me, your
langaugs skill is also important.
Only one book can help:
Windows 2000 Cluster Server Guidebook / David Libertone
Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-028469-6
During a training course, an instructor with a good practical experience
on the field told me he failed the beta exam and the 70-243 clustering service
exams.
Have any of you the same impression it is a difficult exam? What knowledge
is needed?
Any advise welcome
Best regards

From: Roger Abell <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 10:05 AM
Subject: Re: Windows 2000 Server Question
"tja" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:3aba916f$0$27807@reader2...
as far as im told that isnt possible,
you cant upgrade a evaluation version.
Rob.
MCP.CCNA. AI.
Well someone told you wrong.
http://microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/deployment/evalupg
"Roger Abell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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The only legal way to do this is by upgrade install over the
eval version using the retail CD.
"Powerslave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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I have been told that you can get the missing files that make the 120-day
evaluation copy of Server into the full blown OS.  I don't want to install
the trial version on my hard drive.
Thanks
Powerslave

From: Roger Abell <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 9:41 AM
Subject: Re: 244 Beta Exam
Your memory may be great, but neither your use of the language nor
your knowledge of the teminology is.
It is SCE, not from ResKit, introduced with NT 4 SP 4 as an option,
and not directly related to the C2 tool.
This industry lives by precision.  You do need to get with it.
Regards,
Roger
--
Roger Abell
Windows 2000 MVP, MCT, MCSE, MCDBA, CTT
"Dean Gjedde" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Whatever jerk. Security Advisor make template THAT YOU CAN APPLY!! It cam
from the C4 tool in the NT resource kit. I don't care what questions you
had. I TOOK IT TODAY! My memory is great. And there is a POOL of
questions!
This mean the questions are randomly selected. I am just trying give
people a heads up. I till people what to expect on these tests.
Dean Gjedde
"Roger Abell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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"Dean Gjedde" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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I took the 244 beta today. It was MCSE for 4 with TCP/IP and IIS4 rolled
into one exam. It will be hard for people have never used the Security
Advisor, or other Resouce Kit tools. Plus you must know why L0pht Crack
works with NT and how you can stop it.
Huhhhh !
Security Advisor is something very different from the Security Configuration
Editor, which by the way is not a Resource Kit tool.
For that matter, I do not recall any ResKit tools being on the exam.
The BD sites are the place for b**fing up misinformation and faded memories.
We try to be more factual here

From: SteveS <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 1:18 PM
Subject: Re: post transcender
On Tue, 20 Mar 2001 04:47:51 GMT, "nolan r campbell"
<[email protected]> wrote:
someone please post w2k transcenders
Do you wear a clown ball on your nose?...  soliciting software piracy
apparently from a server at work and using a real email address... in
a newsgroup that Transcender is predictably going to read.  You are a
special kind of fool.
Even if you were a little slick about it, I doubt that anyone here
will throw away what we've worked so hard for just to help you avoid
paying for what you want.

From: Eric Mattoon <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 3:49 AM
Subject: Re: 70-029 Designing and Implementation SQL Server DB
I did not pass this one the first time through, but did the second.
Here are some things to note that worked for me the second time:
1) Use the restroom before you sit the test, it is very, very long!
2) Don't start the test the minute you sit down.  Write out all of the
important notes that you will need before starting the exam.  Make sure you
write down the appropriate syntax order and also which options are
appropriate with particular syntax clauses.
3) Take maximum advantage of the test setup.... When you begin the test work
your way through all of the questions.  Only answer the short multiple
choice questions with short answers the first time thorugh.  Do not even
read the long questions with long answers - simply mark these!
4) Once you have answered the short Q's and marked the long ones go back to
the beginning and start working through the long Q's.
5) On the long Q's I worked the Q's backward.  First I drew a diagram of the
data structure.  Then I cruised down the to see how many possible answers
there were for that question.  Next I wrote them down (A,B,C,D,E etc....)
After that I skimmed the answers and crossed off the answers that were
definitely incorrect due to syntax problems (usually there were one or two
that were incredibly obviously wrong due to missing clauses in the sytnax -
or the clauses were ordered incorrectly).  Once I had it narrowed down, I
then read each of the possible correct answers and worked through them to
see which was indeed the correct solution.....
HTH
E
"Jason Mauss" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Hello Group,
I'll be taking this beast of a test in a week or two. I've just got two
questions.
1. Are there any good books/material I've missed and should read before
taking the test? So far I've read/used:
Wrox Professional SQL Server 7.0 Programming - Rob Vieira
MS Press MCSE Readiness Review 70-029
Numerous BrainDump sites
Transcender Flash & SQL Design Cert Transcenders
MS Press "Inside SQL Server 7" - Soukup & Delaney
Any other "don't miss out on"-type materials?
2. Anyone have any advice to someone taking this test in regards to what to
be ready for? I have about 1 1/2 - 2 years experience w/ SQL Server and
developing database applications. Are there alot of questions about cursors
or locking or event categories or DBCC SHOWCONTIG? that's the kind of stuff
I'm looking for.
Thanks to anyone with any advice/help,
Jason

From: Ralph J. Ratliff <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 2:01 PM
Subject: Re: Sybex Books
When I took my exams for the MCSE for NT 4.0 I used books published by
Microsoft Press, New Riders, and Sybex for each test.  I found with each
exam that the most useful and quality information came from the Sybex books.
The Sybex books were written in a clear, easy to understand method.  Sybex
is by far the best, and I know from the experience of using three of the
major selling publishers.
"david scott" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Are Sybex books any good?  I was given these when I took a 15 week win2k
mcse course.  Right now I'm studying for 210.  What are the best books out
there?

From: Patrick Mol <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2001 7:50 PM
Subject: Re: What 4 exams are inside the 70-240 Accelerated?
70-210    Windows 2000 Professional Administration
70-215    Windows 2000 Server Administration
70-216    Network Infrastructure Implementation
70-217    Active Directory Implementation
"MCSE" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:eC#izEzrAHA.2344@tkmsftngp05...
Hi folks, I am getting started on studying the 70-240 Accelerated, I am
now curious as to what are the numbers of all the exams with their names
(titles) that are INSIDE this 70-240?
thanks.

From: Ralph J. Ratliff <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2001 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: How much does it cost to take an MCSE exam?
As far as I know all exams cost the same, $100 pass or fail.
I found that when i was taking my exams the first one was the most
difficult.  It was partially because of preparation, but mostly because of
difficulty.  These exams are difficult, otherwise just about anyone could
certify and the certification would be meaningless.  Before taking a test
make sure that you know the material inside and out, and most of all try to
obtain some experience with the material inwhich you are about to test.
Most important prepare, prepare, prepare!  As I said Microsoft made the
tests difficult so that not just anybody could pass the tests.  They wanted
to make sure that if they permited a person to call themself a Microsoft
Certified Profesional that the person really does know the information.  I
hope I have not discourage you.  It is difficult, but it can be done, you
just need to really apply yourself.
If you need guidance in what the process is check out the following link:
http://www.microsoft.com/trainingandservices/default.asp?PageID=mcp
"Scott Pratt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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I'm sure there are different costs for each exam but I'd appreciate
any info I could get on this subject.
In addition, it appears that many ppl bomb the first time on an exam.
Is it because the tests are that difficult or is it simply because
there alot of the ppl that take the exams don't bother to prepare.
TIA
Scott

From: SteveS <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2001 12:25 PM
Subject: Re: Training advice
It could also be torture and a disservice for the students.  I would
not teach it under these circumstances.  I would also start looking
for an employer with better scruples... they should know better than
to ask you to do this.
Regards,
Steve
MCSE, N+
On Thu, 15 Mar 2001 23:19:59 -0700, "Roger Abell" <[email protected]>
wrote:
Where have you been asked to do this ?
If it is at a CTEC then they are violating their agreement with MS,
while, if it is an AATP they you need to have passed the relevant
exams (but do not need to be an MCT).
Either way, you are risking your own professional relationship
with MS.  Finally, while instructing can be fun and gratifying,
it can also be torture when you are not prepared.
"Andrew" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Hi
I have been asked to present MOC 1561 & 2151. My problem is I am an MCSE (
NT 4.0 ) with limited experience and have done the 1560 course, also
currently preparing for exam 240. I am not an MCT nor have I taken any W2K
exams yet.
What would you do???

From: test <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2001 4:28 AM
Subject: Re: Windows 2000 Beta Exams
Roger, thanks for the info.
"Roger Abell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:#Jvi#0NrAHA.2204@tkmsftngp05...
When you schedule a beta you should ask first how long it is, and
then find the timeslot to book.  For 244 they say 4 hours, so figure
that some of that time is for the survey and comments.
The W2k betas went, if I remember correctly, as high as 5 hours.
It is good to make separate notes on questions about which you want
to provide feedback - I just use a separate sheet where I write the
question number and only enough to jog my memory of what I wanted
to say.
You do not get to use any leftover time from finishig the exam early
to have a longer comment period, which is too bad.  So, pace your
comments knowing that you have a fixed time to make them, and
make the most significant ones first.
Good luck
"test" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:#nCqYt9qAHA.1804@tkmsftngp04...
To anyone who has taken a Windows 2000 Beta Exam, how much time did you have
to take it?  How many questions?  I am going to be taking 70-244 on Friday
and am curious how beta exams work.  Thanks in advance.

From: David Chen <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2001 3:51 AM
Subject: Re: MCSE BOOT CAMPS
Good if you're committed to humble yourself even after your MCSE
certification.  Meaning you realize you're still a beginner and willing to
learn and gain experience through entry level jobs.
Bad if you think that afterwards somehow your "value" is worth the "average
MCSE" salary... nonsense.
David Chen, MCSE, A+, Citrix CMA
"paco759" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Anyone have any opinions - good or bad - on the MCSE BOOT CAMPS?
TIA

From: Dragon <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 9:54 AM
Subject: Re: IEAK 5-----Question?
Rob,
IE exam is a simple exam. I do not think one needs much material or
recommendations for this exam. As long as you KNOW the exam objectives,
which aren't that many, you shouldn't have any problem. just make sure you
take water with you in the exam room, as it can get a bit confusing.
"Rob Nash" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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Do you have any reccomendations?
On Tue, 13 Mar 2001 14:14:05 -0500, "BrianK" <[email protected]> wrote:
There's an Exam Cram, Transcender's, a CramSession, and a TroyTech...
how much more study material were you looking for?
"Rob Nash" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
I have found limited study material for IEAK 5 and eveless practice
test material.
Any reccomendations?

From: Jtyc <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 3:46 AM
Subject: Re: 70-210 Failed
Correct me if I'm wrong but, if you get the questions to a test beforehand,
isnt that cheating?  I know if I somehow got the questions for a final exam
in college, I could be expelled.  Why is this different?
I guess I just don't understand how you can hold your head up high knowing
that you wouldn't have passed the test without having the questions
beforehand.
"Mike Shepperd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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you guys, I passed 70-210 quite a while ago....It was not an easy test but
I can say the most of the questions where on this brain dump
www.mcsebraindumps.com . You won't pass without throughly knowing the
material, but these dumps will give you a good idea of what to expect.
Hope this helps
Mike

From: Hugo <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 10:53 PM
Subject: Re: Failed 70-224
Did you have the keyword, so you can take the beta exam?
"Mabek" <[email protected]> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:Oxivr2IrAHA.1724@tkmsftngp05...
They rally want 755 to pass?? Most of the time the pass mark is around
650-690.
I am about to take it. Any ideas where to get practice questions
Thanks
"Jerry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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My fist beta didn't go well.  Passing was 755, I only got a 422.
C.J. Decker
A+, Network+, MCSE

From: Pete <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 3:09 AM
Subject: Re: Can anyone help me with this erroe code?
Based on what I've been able to dig though on our TechNet Subscription
here at work, it would appear that the DEVICE DRIVER for your Turtle Beach
Sound card has some memory incapatibility.  You might
try checking for a NEW driver at the Turtle Beach website.
regards,
"Anton" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:_Xlr6.4962
[email protected]...
I keep getting the blue screen of death with the following error code:
*** STOP: 0x000000D1 (0xFD54FFFC,0x00000002,0x00000000,0xBECACD22)
***Address BECACD22 base at BEC7E000, DataStamp 3a63638f - tbcwdm.sys
Beginning dump of physical memory.
If you could help me I would appreciate it. The "tbcwdm.sys" has something
to do with the Turtle Beach sound card.
 
I lost my materials and could not post it for Mar 1 - 13. I am sorry for your
inconvenience.