{HOT}Free Microsoft Win2k Pro & Server Certification Exams

[tigerbait]

In the last hour, Prometric removed both the 76-210 and 76-215 from their list. And Pearson is giving me this message "This discount cannot be used after May 17, 2003."

Guess I waited too long. I was waiting to see my friend at work who did a bunch of MS tests to see if there was a best local testing center to sign up for.

 

[Toddlizzle]

Just got a cancellation notice also. Damn it all to hell! That's no way to run a business.

 

[wondersteve]

too bad they are not giving away 70-216 .. thats the last one i need

thanks for the link

 

[codeyf]

Well, shyt. Makes me want to take this $50 book back that I got to study from!!!

 

[Toddlizzle]

Originally posted by: codeyf
Well, shyt. Makes me want to take this $50 book back that I got to study from!!!

Nah man, maybe you'll get lucky. Hold out I say!

 

[JRez]

Originally posted by: Cleaner
Man free or not its a 4 HOUR test!!! I'm not in college anymore. I'll just pay the $125 and take the abridged version. Thanks anyways.

It didn't take anywhere near 4 hours to complete. I finished in 1 hour, 40 minutes, and PASSED this time . Thanks all!

 

[jimmyjam]

wo who's cancelling this? vue? prometric? both? i cant check my email till im off work tonight to see if i got cancelled. that would be a bummer, at least it got me studying again though.

 

[Coraanu]

Looks good, thanks man!

 

[DarkWarrior2]

Thanks for this awesome deal! Just passed 76-210 an hour ago.

JRez, your brain must work like lightning! It took me a little over 3.5 hours to finish.

 

[layne]

Originally posted by: Toddlizzle
Just got a cancellation notice also. Damn it all to hell! That's no way to run a business.

Did you get a confirmation email then got cancelled? I got a confirmation email. In it they say I need to bring the Testing ID (Is it my driver's license?) along with the registration ID (given in the email).

If they cancel it after the confirmation email, that would be a big bum....

 

[DumbGuy]

have u guys tried signing up with VUE?

 

[treidenb]

I tried signing up with VUE Tuesday, but the deal was already dead. I tried signing up online, but couldn't get the correct time. I then went to the testing center and watched them enter the registration. The system would not accept the code for the 2000 Pro exam and it wouldn't allow me to sign up without the code (The exam appeared as $50 before the rebate, so even that price would have been a deal). I contacted VUE and they said that it was limited to 3000 people and was filled already.

I received the e-mail the night before this was posted, but did not have access to the computer that I stored my VUE account information. I did not want to post the deal immediately, because I was worried that I would lose out on it. I guess I still did!:|
I only had access with AOL at the time anyway, so I couldn't have posted if I wanted to.

 

[uchau]

pass one and you're a MCP, pass all 7 and you're a mcse

Wooohooo... Finish my test today so now I'm a MCP.. which means nothing. Of course I was little scared because someone came in and finish in like 15 mins and I was there for like 2 hours already. Anyways I look at his screen and he was doing his A+ certification.

 

[Sammas]

Dang, why don't they ever have general vouchers? I've completed 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, 70-217, 70-229. After I pass 70-228 I get my MCDBA, then after I pass 70-219 I get my MCSE, then after 70-218 I will have my MCSA.

Anybody have codes for Cisco Tests?

 

[Nafod]

Thanks for passing along this info - I signed up and passed both tests.

Question: How do you go about applying for your Microsoft certificate? I haven't received anything from Microsoft, just from the testing centers. I checked their website and you have to have some reg. number from Microsoft.

TIA

 

[Sammas]

Once you've passed your first test, Microsoft will send you a large envelope with a bunch of reading materials about being a Microsoft Certified Professional. You get a MCP membership card that has your registration number on it and a spiffy little pin. After that you can go to the Microsoft Certification & Training site to register. After registering, you can go to the MCP site Link using your .NET password. Being an MCP is cool in itself. You get to use and download little Microsoft logos you can use on your web pages, emails, business cards and resumes.

 

[DarkWarrior2]

Thanks for that info, Sammas. I was just about to post asking the same question you answered.

Take care.

 

[jimmyjam]

so my vue testing center in gardena, ca just called me to let me know they decided not to be open on saturdays so my test tomorrow is cancalled. i tried to reschedule with vue, but their website requires you to register 4 days in advance. so i called vue and there computers are down so they cant find me another test center. how can they just decide on friday that they dont wanna be open on weekends anymore? my 2nd test is scheduled there for next saturday.

so is prometric still accepting the coupon?

 

[jimmyhaha]

Thanks for original poster & the info from Sammas

I pass the 76-210 today

I will have 76-215 on next week.

* Can anyone who have take both exam comment on the similarity / difficulty on 76-215 (server) compare to 76-210 ?

Thanks in advance.

 

[mobogasm]

THanks! passed the win2k pro test today in about 2 hours. Have the 2k server test next friday.

 

[ultatryon2k2]

Originally posted by: jimmyhaha
Thanks for original poster & the info from Sammas

I pass the 76-210 today

I will have 76-215 on next week.

* Can anyone who have take both exam comment on the similarity / difficulty on 76-215 (server) compare to 76-210 ?

Thanks in advance.

The 210 was very easy.. not a problem at all (other than the computer kept crashing on me.. damn windows 98 first edition).. however the 215 was alot harder than i thought.. alot of Active Directory, Local Policies, and VPN Questions.

As far as I know, VUE is still accepting people to take this test, just not with the coupon anymore. Prometric was the only company canceling peoples registrations, which I think is just low.

 

[NormanTheCow]

I suppose to have a test for 2000 Professional this morning in Irvine at 9. I went there and waited until 9:30 and no one showed up for the test...there was like 3 of us there waiting at the test center...I am so mad right now!!!

 

[Sammas]

Originally posted by: ultatryon2k2

Originally posted by: jimmyhaha
Thanks for original poster & the info from Sammas

I pass the 76-210 today

I will have 76-215 on next week.

* Can anyone who have take both exam comment on the similarity / difficulty on 76-215 (server) compare to 76-210 ?

Thanks in advance.

The 210 was very easy.. not a problem at all (other than the computer kept crashing on me.. damn windows 98 first edition).. however the 215 was alot harder than i thought.. alot of Active Directory, Local Policies, and VPN Questions.

As far as I know, VUE is still accepting people to take this test, just not with the coupon anymore. Prometric was the only company canceling peoples registrations, which I think is just low.

If you've ever worked with Active Directory, then 215 should be a snap for you. Remember kids, you're trying to take this to learn the Win 2k Server OS, not just to pass some exams. 70-215 is relatively easy and goes over the basics of what the server line of products can do. I don't really consider 210 to be only Professional and 215 to be only server. They both make sure that you have a fundamental understanding of the OS and Active Directory. The core of the material for the MCSE is in the next 2 tests plus the design tests. I must say though, that 70-216 is the hardest test in the series. I failed it 3 times before I passed it. 70-217 is easier, but by no means cake.

If you're really interested, I can give you information on how to get 3 certifications by passing only 8 tests. Plus I can give you free resources for easily passing each exam. Just email me at samfrumsd@yahoo.com with the subject MCSE.

 

[psteng19]

Passed the 76-210 today.
I thought I did pretty bad.
I was very unprepared, didn't know some of the stuff but I still managed to pass.

Good luck to all!

BTW, stay away from the Exam Cram Coriolis books.
They really weren't that helpful and didn't cover a lot of the material

 

[relaxandreflect]

Just passed 76-210, now for 215 on thurs. thanks for the deal.