Hi Guys,
I took the 70-680 exam today and got 700/1000! I didn't study for the test and haven't really used it. I do know Vista quite well though. I just wanted to get opinions of anyone else that has taken this test?
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07-17-2009 06:43 AM #1
70-680 Windows 7 Exam - Just passed
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07-17-2009 07:33 AM #2Congrats!!
I would be keen to see some answers of that too
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07-17-2009 10:08 AM #3Congratulations
I was thinking about taking a shot but I want a break from MS exams for a few weeks
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07-17-2009 12:04 PM #4hmmmmm, have you not got enough certs already??
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Congratulations
I was thinking about taking a shot but I want a break from MS exams for a few weeks greedy!! 
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07-17-2009 12:19 PM #5LOL. I want one that says Charter Member, I don't have any of those at the moment Originally Posted by mrmcmint hmmmmm, have you not got enough certs already?? greedy!! 
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07-18-2009 05:38 AM #6I just looked at my Win7 Cert online and it says Charter Member Originally Posted by stupidboy LOL. I want one that says Charter Member, I don't have any of those at the moment
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07-18-2009 08:55 AM #7Well that's gone and done it now. I have been using Windows 7 for a bit and done a fresh install just yesterday. I have just found Windows 7 Feature Walkthroughs and I think a week of intense Windows 7 fun I might go book this one up for the 30th. Originally Posted by allegiance I just looked at my Win7 Cert online and it says Charter Member
With the NDA you agreed to in mind, how did the Windows 7 exam compare to the Windows Vista exam?
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07-18-2009 01:24 PM #8It was more challenging, the Vista exam seemed more "home" based, whereas the Windows 7 exam seemed more business/domain based. Originally Posted by stupidboy
A couple of tips would be to learn HomeGroups, DirectAccess, Bitlocker/Bitlocker to go.
That's about all I can remember. I will have a think about it overnight and come back to you!
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07-18-2009 01:41 PM #9Thanks for the pointers, I have begun collecting materials. Originally Posted by allegiance It was more challenging, the Vista exam seemed more "home" based, whereas the Windows 7 exam seemed more business/domain based.
A couple of tips would be to learn HomeGroups, DirectAccess, Bitlocker/Bitlocker to go.
That's about all I can remember. I will have a think about it overnight and come back to you!
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07-18-2009 01:52 PM #10You guys know there is a sticky for study resources for this exam in the MCTS/MCITP General forum, right?
http://www.techexams.net/forums/mcts...resources.html
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07-18-2009 01:56 PM #11Now that ticks me off.... I passed the Beta exam and mine doesn't say that! Urgh..... Originally Posted by allegiance I just looked at my Win7 Cert online and it says Charter Member
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07-18-2009 02:06 PM #12Me neither - what gives?! I want that "charter member" moniker too! Originally Posted by RobertKaucher 
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07-18-2009 02:07 PM #13I got an 816 on the beta, no studying
They need to give us beta takers the charter member thing.
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07-18-2009 02:14 PM #14Yes I have seen this, thanks for pointing it out. Originally Posted by RobertKaucher
Nice score with no study. Originally Posted by Hyper-Me I got an 816 on the beta, no studying
They need to give us beta takers the charter member thing.
I thought all the beta takers also got Charter Member, I must be wrong. Taken from http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en...rship.aspx#E3G
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Charter Members are the pioneering group of individuals who achieve a certification shortly after the certification becomes available. When a Charter Member certification is offered, it is available to candidates who achieve the new certification within six months after the certification exam is released. Charter Members are recognized by receiving the Charter version of the certificate.
I guess shortly after the certification becomes available means release rather than beta.Last edited by stupidboy; 07-18-2009 at 02:17 PM. Reason: Added Link
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07-18-2009 02:15 PM #15Wow, I guess I'm out of the loop. What's the deal with the charter member thing?
Congrats to the OP!
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07-18-2009 02:20 PM #16 duuuuuuuuuude
Wow, that kinda bites. Although I can't complain too much since I got to take the test for free. But I can still complain a little... Originally Posted by stupidboy
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07-18-2009 02:20 PM #17Q. What is Charter Member certification? Originally Posted by dynamik
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Charter Members are the pioneering group of individuals who achieve a certification shortly after the certification becomes available. When a Charter Member certification is offered, it is available to candidates who achieve the new certification within six months after the certification exam is released. Charter Members are recognized by receiving the Charter version of the certificate.
AKA You get a certificate with the Charter Member stamp
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07-18-2009 02:21 PM #18This made me laugh. Originally Posted by skrpune Wow, that kinda bites. Although I can't complain too much since I got to take the test for free. But I can still complain a little...
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07-18-2009 02:22 PM #19I have charter member for my MCITP Enterprise Admin and it does not show on the digital cert either....
Beta takers have traditionally gotten the charter member stamp.
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07-18-2009 02:29 PM #20It shows up as a green banner sort of thing on my digital cert, I will post a pic later on. Originally Posted by RobertKaucher
Thanks! Originally Posted by dynamik
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07-18-2009 02:34 PM #21Oh Branch Cache and System Images are probably the last two things, everything else you should be right from Vista. Originally Posted by stupidboy
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07-18-2009 02:39 PM #22Saw these whilst out hunting Originally Posted by allegiance Oh Branch Cache and System Images are probably the last two things, everything else you should be right from Vista. I figured they looked new and exam worthy. Thanks again for the input.
You have not said what's up next for you?
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07-18-2009 02:48 PM #2370-640. I have already been studying for about a month, I have the MCITP-EA press books from Microsoft. It is difficult to stay motivated through the 1000 page 70-640 book though. Originally Posted by stupidboy Saw these whilst out hunting I figured they looked new and exam worthy. Thanks again for the input.
You have not said what's up next for you? Trying to juggle work/study/life is a tedious balance. I got the CBT nuggets videos for 70-640 today so I want to take a look at them tomorrow. 
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07-18-2009 10:40 PM #24Allow me to ease your pain... the MS 640 book is only about 820 pgs, not 1000. Originally Posted by allegiance 70-640. I have already been studying for about a month, I have the MCITP-EA press books from Microsoft. It is difficult to stay motivated through the 1000 page 70-640 book though. Trying to juggle work/study/life is a tedious balance. I got the CBT nuggets videos for 70-640 today so I want to take a look at them tomorrow.
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07-18-2009 10:54 PM #25952 including all contents and index Originally Posted by TravR1 Allow me to ease your pain... the MS 640 book is only about 820 pgs, not 1000.
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