Mcsa Win srv 2012 - path and prereq

[Best1980]

Hi,

i'm a newbie of Microsoft certification.

if i want to begin to self study for mcsa of windows 2012 i need a prereq?? Training in microsoft or others?

can i self study on microsoft press for 70-410 , schedule exam on prometeo, pass the exam and nothing?? How much the exam??

for mcsa i need to pass 70-410 70-411 and 70-412???

How many question in the exam? Multiple choiche?? Labs??

many many thanks

best regards

[cyberguypr]

Welcome aboard. First of all make sure you go to MCSA: Windows Server | Microsoft Learning and read as much as you can. Also, make sure you visit Certification exams | Microsoft Learning to learn about type of questions and other useful stuff.

To answer a few of your questions:
- Exam cost: depends on your country, currently $150 per exam in the US
- Official training is NOT required. Self-study is what many of us do. A book or two, Technet website, evaluation software (or a Technet subscription), and a lab machine(s) should be all you need
- You are correct, MCSA 2012 needs to pass 70-410,411, and 412

The community here will be more than glad to help you out clear any questions. Just make sure you do your homework and then come to us for questions. Best of luck.

[Slowhand]

No, you don't need any formal training nor do you need to meet any prerequisites to take the MCSA exams. The exams cost $150 each, and you schedule them through Prometric.

While I can't answer your question regarding what's on the exam, that would violate Microsoft's NDA, but as for your other questions you can look at this thread to see more about the exams, the new certs, and what they cover: MCSA and MCSE on Windows Server 2012 Info

[Best1980]

Hi an many thanks for the reply.

i read several posts on this forum and I have a question.

For a newbie on microsoft certifications, for you is better to begin with mcsa for win server 2012 or to begin with mcsa for win server 2008???

many thanks!

[Essendon]

Since you are just starting out on the cert front, it will make sense for you to do the latest cert. Ne aware though that the learning curve for you will be steep. Never fear, people at TE are always here!

Welcome to the forums!