From: Dragon <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 9:23 AM
Subject: Re: 70-217 This Friday
Get some rest before going into the exam center.
"Farid Ibrahim" <faridibrahim@[email protected]> wrote in message
news:efRM3gFqBHA.2180@tkmsftngp07...
Hello
Planing to take 70-217 this friday.any last word for me ?
bye :)
catfish

From: Chris Birchby <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: alt.certification.mcse,microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse,
microsoft.public.certification.mcse
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 3:28 AM
Subject: Re: Can't edit Boot.ini
Bogdan...
Try using the command line editor (of course, while logged in as
Administrator - which you already know).  You should not have to change any
attributes for reading this file or for editing it.
If it still gives you problems, confirm the attributes are as follows:
C:\>attrib boot.ini
A           C:\boot.ini
And, finally, you can have your security settings on this file set to
"Everyone", which is the default setting after server is installed.
Hope this helps...and let me know how it goes...
.Chris.
Scottsdale, AZ
"Bogdan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
Please help with this strange problem.
I try editing boot.ini but it won't allow me. It says access is denied.
The security button shows full access for administrator, and system. I am the
administrator. I am running a windows 2000 Server. I tried removing system
from the list but still nothing works out. I also checked if it's in read
only mode, but it isn't.
Anybody seen this before?

From: S O'Brien <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: alt.certification.mcse,microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 12:52 AM
Subject: Re: Passed 70-217
Well done!!
"pony" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
Congratulations Jose, your rocked!!
Jimmy
AKA
pony
"J Figueredo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
Hi all,
I passed 70-217, not an easy test if you don't have lots of hands on
experience with AD, I had a lot of GPO, and DNS questions, most of them
the all that apply type, I am glad to have this one behind me.
The Exam Cram book for this one is a good last minute review, I used ALS,
and Transcenders.
I am taking Migration on Monday.
3 down four to go,
Regards,
Jose
MCP, A+

From: Doug Sherman <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 1:22 AM
Subject: Re: Mirrored volume failure
Make sure you understand the difference between repairing mirror sets on
machines that were upgraded from NT 4.0 and mirror volumes created on
dynamic disks.
Doug Sherman
MCSE Win2k/NT4.0
MCSA
"Don Julio" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:#FxAMEzoBHA.2084@tkmsftngp04...
My study guide is not clear on this particular question but I suspect the
answer is yes.  When a mirrored volume fails, is the volume set regenerated
on the replacement drive or will it just start to mirror any new data from
that point???.

From: JayDubb <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 2:39 AM
Subject: Re: MSCE or MCSA
Wrong... you need to refer back to the certification requirements.
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert
The MCSE and MCSA tracks share some common exams, but the MCSE does not
require 70-218.  That exam is required for MCSA but optional in MCSE.
Therefore, if your MCSE track is not mapped accordingly, you can still become
MCSE without meeting all the requirements of MCSA.
Charter membership means you are among the first 5,000 people to attain that
certification.
Shadow Warrior wrote:
Let me get this straight. If I am on the track for MCSE, I will
automatically get MCSA on the way when I have done four MCPs, right? If
thats right, then its cool!

From: S O'Brien <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 3:00 AM
Subject: Re: Books, Classes, or Boot Camp - Oh My!
I am a 30 yr old single mother retired from the military in Oct 2000.  In
november that same year I started at my local college to get my MCSE ...
This school starts with the easy stuff (DOS and Windows and typing skills),
then goes on to Microsoft Office and help desk and html basics.  THEN you go
into the MCSE track including A+ and Cisco as additional requirements.  I
have been out of school since 89 but have managed to work my way back into
studying.  I doubt very much I could just pick up a book and read it.  I
took the classes to get the real hands on work in the labs and class
instruction.  But each person is different and somethings work for them that
does not for others.  If you are already working in the field, you might be
ok using just the books.  But for newcomers into the field, such as I,
attending classes is the way to go in my opinion.  But then, thats just my
opinion.
Just a thought
Sue
"DetroitDavid" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
Today I embark on the winding road of becoming an MCSE. A somewhat belated
New Years resolution, I still have 11.5 months to make it. I am starting on
this quest in an attempt to keep up with the young whipper-snappers at my
company who are going after certifications to look good. Ahh, I remember the
days when *I* was a "whipper-snapper," unfortunately it was never in the IT
business.
Question: What is your opinion on learning necessary skills from books
(recommendations? I have Sybex and WROX for Exam 70-210), or am I going to
be better off with classes at a local place over 8 months, or a 3-week
bootcamp?
What have YOU done, and would you recommend it to me?
Finally, what daily disciplines would you recommend for any of the three?
David
(A 41-year old husband and father far removed from formal college education
study habits.)
Posted Via Binaries.net = SPEED+RETENTION+COMPLETION =
http://www.binaries.net

From: "Georges" <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2002 4:34 AM
Subject: Re: MCSA
I did not received a responce yet but vue has marked my test Passed. Guess
I am MCSA..
"Kevin Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:Vuf28.2008$Qc6.640769
@news1.rdc2.pa.home.com...
: George
: Got the notice from Microsoft yesterday from taking the Beta test... I'm
: MCSA
: K Smith   MCSA MCSE MCP
: "George Simonishvili" <[email protected]> wrote in message
: news:[email protected]...
: Hello all,
: Is anybody here already MCSA?
: P.S here in later postings I found information that the 70-218 exam will
: be released to 22 January. Is it true?

From: Daniel Wilson <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse,microsoft.public.cert.mcdba
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 12:55 AM
Subject: Re: 70-228 study resources
Cool!  It's moved to 2000trainers.com ... but that looks like an excellent
source.  I'll read more tonight.
Thanks.
Daniel Wilson
CompuSoft Solutions and The Worthwhile Company http://www.worthwhile.com
Your complete e-business solution partners.
"Consultant? <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:ebyoULqnBHA.1860@tkmsftngp04...
have you seen the sql section over at www.win2000trainers.com? pretty good
stuff as well as exchange & server/pro
"Daniel Wilson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:OCTds6pnBHA.1696@tkmsftngp03...
I am putting together a list of study resources for 70-228 at
http://www.geocities.com/firepower_50ae/CodeNote/70-228.html for anyone who
is interested.  At present, it is mostly links to important sections in BOL
& chapters to be sure to read in Delaney's Inside SQL Server 2000, but it
will be growing.  Also, there will be more links & less unlinked text...
all in good time.
--
Daniel Wilson
CompuSoft Solutions and The Worthwhile Company http://www.worthwhile.com
Your complete e-business solution partners.

From: Steven <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse,alt.certification.mcse
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 7:40 PM
Subject: Re: MS Transcript
I'm pretty sure the last recorded activity thing is altered when you change
your personal details eg.your address spelt wrongly etc, I wouldn't worry
about it too much, in any case...it doesn't show up on the print out.
Stevie.
"DeathStalker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
I just noticed something on my Microsoft transcript.
I failed the Windows XP exam on the 4th Jan (perhaps more than 20
minutes study outside the test centre would have been advisable ! :) )
I know it doesn't show the exams that you failed however it does
update the last recorded activity date. So now my transcript say "Last
recorded activity 4th Jan 2002" and show's my last exam pass as 21st
September 2001.
Anyone with half a brain can work out that I failed one on the 4th.
Hmmm. Better study a bit more for XP (might read a book and play with
the OS this time !) and get it passed so I can update the last
recorded activity counter.

From: "toneburst" <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse,alt.certification.mcse
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 1:06 AM
Subject: Re: Stop an application from loading at startup?
Check out 'startup' in menu or use MSCONFIG as command line util.
"WPR" <[email protected]> schreef in bericht
news:B867183A.16376%[email protected]...
Can someone please help me?
How can you stop a program from automatically loading & starting with
Windows 2000 Pro at startup? This happens every time the computer boots up.
Thanks
Will

From: "Eric" <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 12:06 AM
Subject: Re: Paper-Certs, Difficulty of NT4 vs 2000 Tracks
More material and slightly more difficult questions.  So overall it is a
little harder.  But not THAT much harder.  The main thing is the breadth of
the material.  There is a LOT more material covered for these exams.
I also notice that Microsoft EXPECTS candidates to have a much better handle
on basic tcp/ip addressing.
E
"JayDubb" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
Microsoft made such a big deal about the Win2000 MCSE track being more
difficult than for NT4, to weed out so many paper certs that dilute the
certification's value.
The three exams I've taken so far in the 2K track did not seem that difficult,
so I wonder if this was all hype from Microsoft trying to convince people that
the Win2000 track is "better".
For those who previously earned the MCSE in NT4, and then have gone on to the
Win2000 track, is Microsoft's claim valid?  Is the newer path really more
difficult, or will we probably have just as many paper-2Ks as paper-NT4s?
Also, does anyone know if the boot camps are pumping out just as many clueless
folks or have their pass/success rates gone down?

From: "MC$E" <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 9:48 AM
Subject: Re: Exam Price
You will find that the exam prices are the around the
world when you consider exchange rates i.e. $125 (UD)
equates to (approx) $248 (AUD) Exam prices here in Oz have gone upto $245.00
And a tip for wannabees - Books online through VUE - To
avoid GST! - Saves you $25.00!!!
-----Original Message-----
hmmmm I looked at Prometirc and it was ��103 ,there's not a VUE center near
me :o(  It pisses me off its $125 in the US
Kerry Hoskin
PC Network Manager
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
[email protected]
"Sadiqur" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
Hi,
I am aware that Microsoft have increased the price of exams from ��65 to ��88
in the UK however I just rang Prometric and they told me it cost ��103
including VAT however I've just booked an exam with VUE next week for ��88.
Does anybody know what's going on???
Which one is better?
Si

From: "rwv911" <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: alt.certification.mcse,microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 10:32 PM
Subject: passed 70-220
Hi all
i sat 220 yesterday and scored 905 passmark is still 675 with 40
questions, the case studies i had were, miller textiles,proseware,contoso
and hiabove toys. i enjoyed sitting this exam. i have just got 216 to do.
any comments on 216 would be great ( that is constructive comments!!)
thanks to you all
steve CCNA,MCP

From: "Hocus Pocus" <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 8:25 PM
Subject: Re: INFO
They send you a shirt with an "S" on it.
50% Knowledge, 25% Best Guess, 25% Sweat,  50% Hocus Pocus
"George Simonishvili" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
Hello,
I have passed the following exams:
70-028
70-029
70-210
70-215
70-216
70-217
70-219.
So now I want to pass more elective exams like 70-220, 70-221, 70-224.
Will I be able to take this exams or what happens when you are already
MCSE and MCDBA and want to pass more electives?

From: "Matthew J Re Sr." <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 9:33 AM
Subject: Re: 70-219 Informamtion sorted.
Exam 219
I got a 958
What I did
I took a online course for three weeks.
I studied all info on tech net that refered to design AD
I recieved e-mail questions for three weeks everyday from a couple of web sites.
Then I downloaded scenarios from web sites that where said to be similiar to
Microsoft exams
Test Time
Use the View all View form for scenarios , that way you can scroll through
the non essential items and double check all essential material
When it comes time to answer the questions, you should have taken quick note
on how many forest and domains and sites and maybe an idea of how many
servers might be needed.
Bare in mind How you would set it up the way microsoft recommends.
Remember Seperate Web presence means seperate forest
Seperate security planning may mean a seperate domain needed
Matty
"The Enforcer" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:3c38c5b1$1@slave...
I have found the number of questions time frame etc from cramsession but I
was wandering those that have sat this exam is what is the best approach to
take when answering the 4 case studies.
Do you read all the information first then answer the questions or are some
sections in the case study more important than the others and if there is
a question you need more info on go find the section.
Also do you review all marked questions  at the end of the exam or do you
review all marked questions at the end of each case study like in 70-240.
Any general thoughts on this exam and the best way to study it.
Thanks

From: "Paul Adare" <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 12:13 AM
Subject: Re: Loooking for MCSE XP server class
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected] says...
there is no class for a product that is still in BETA.
That's not true at all. Microsoft, on a regular basis, releases classes
on beta products.
--
Paul Adare
A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.

From: "Kev Howell" <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse,alt.certification.mcse
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 10:22 PM
Subject: Re: 70-216--For those of you new; standby to standby
I've got my 70-216 exam this Monday at 10.30am - I have not studied as much
as you have done so I'm a little concerned. Any last minute advice before I
face this exam.
Thanks in advance,
Kev Howell
"Jeff Koviack" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
I have been in the process of attaining my MCSE seriously for about 6
months.   I past server and professional (in that order) in mid-July and
really hammered down for Network Infrastructure (70-216).  I've taken
the MOC twice; Completed an array of web based courses that apply to the
various topics covered; read the appropriate chapters numerous times
from the Minasi book; I don't think i've missed a Microsoft white paper
on any of these topics; Transcender (perfect scores on all three exams,
random, and CAT); and I've bugged my MCTs more times than I can even put
into words.
Six months of review led to a 660 score on a need of 620.
This exam is no joke.
For those who have said they passed this with any score (nevermind the
700s, 800s, or 900s); you should be dog-gone proud of yourselves.
For those who haven't taken it; or for those of you who have failed it
keep pounding away.
~Jeff

From: "eddie" <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 6:00 AM
Subject: Re: IEAK5--anyone take the exam
Download the kit and play with it.  Since setting up a package is wizard
based, I did a screenshot of each dialog box and pasted into a document that
I could carry around.  Made studying the wizard options easier than
re-running the entire wizard.
Eddie
"Philippe" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:OoMQ1bLlBHA.2204@tkmsftngp07...
planning on taking IEAK 5 soon.anyone have any info to pass on about this
test. what was the test like etc

From: "Michelle" <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 1:55 AM
Subject: Re: MCSE Prep Books?
The Exam Prep book from Coriolis for the 70-240 exam provides a good
introduction and some level of detail for these 4 tests but I felt that the
scenarios and sample questions were quite different than those found on the
real exams. Plus, there were many errors in the answers to the questions
(sometimes the text on the subject in the book itself contradicted the
answer to the question). Some of the questions on the CD just didn't work
(drag and drop questions that couldn't be dragged and dropped).
Michelle
"Jonathan Meged" <null> wrote in message
news:OMZ4zT1kBHA.2552@tkmsftngp02...
I'm sure many of you have used Prep books to help study for the MCSE, and
I would like to know which one to get.  I do not need evaluation software.
Thanks,
Jonathan Meged

From: "Tekkie" <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 12:41 AM
Subject: Re: Pass Mark for 70 210
The exams are marked out of 1000 points, so its basically the same thing. I
wrote 210 a few weeks ago and I believe the passing mark for it is only 550.
"Huw Weatherhead" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:OqckStskBHA.396@tkmsftngp02...
Hi,
I've just started on the certification trail using the MS readiness
Review tests, but it doesn't say anywhere what score I should be getting
before trying the actual exam! I've seen 'pass marks' quoted of 500 - 600
but how does this relate to the percentage score you get from the readiness
review tests?
Any ideas?
Huw

From: "paul" <[email protected]>
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 11:44 PM
Subject: Re: DHCP Server and Routing
The DHCP server would read the giaddr field in the request packet and
would automatically give an address from the correct range. Search
Microsoft's site for "giaddr" and you should find lots of information
about how this works.
Laura
Thanks for your help I went to the microsoft site and foung this
A relay agent that conforms to RFC 1542 relays DHCP packets to the
remote side even though they are broadcast packets. Before relaying a
DHCP message from a DHCP client, the agent examines the GIADDR
(gateway IP address) field. If the field has an IP address of 0.0.0.0,
the agent fills it with the router's IP address. When the DHCP server
receives the message, it examines the Relay IP Address field to see if
it has a DHCP scope (a pool of IP addresses) that can be used to
supply an IP address lease. If the DHCP server has multiple DHCP
scopes, the address in the Relay IP Address field identifies the DHCP
scope from which to offer an IP address lease. This process allows one
DHCP server to manage different scopes for subnets.
Paul