Hi All,
I've just found out an interesting fact which others may not have noticed...
Unlike the 70-621 (Vista upgrade) where you got two qualifications for passing (an MCTS and a MCITP), by passing 70-682, even though it covers the content of 70-680 and 70-685, you don't get the qualifications you would have got for passing the component exams separately.
In summary:-
If you have MCDST or MCITP:EST and pass 70-682 you only obtain MCITP:EDST7.
If you pass 70-680 and 70-685 then you obtain MCITP:EDST7 and MCTS: Windows 7 Configuring.
So for a current MCDST or MCITP:EST holder, there is a benefit for taking the two component exams separately.
Comments? Was the exam path designed this way on purpose?
Neil
In addition, unlike the 70-621 which counted as 70-620 in ALL MS exam tracks, 70-682 does not count for the 70-680 whatsoever.
Looks like I may have to go back and book the 70-680 at additional cost, even though as I have now passed 70-682 I've already passed exam content on it.
*sigh*
When the MCDST upgrade to MCITP Enterprise Support Technician 70-621 first came out they had the same problem. You were awarded credit for 70-622, but not 70-620, MCTS on Windows Vista – Configuration.
Microsoft, could we get credit for both again? I know there were a LOT of MCP's that were very grateful that you did this with the Vista certifications.
While this doesn't affect me (as I've already taken the 70-680), I'm surprised that it does (if that's the case). I would have thought MS would have learnt from the Vista track???
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I'll wait and see Ken. I've just completed the early bird promotion and have therefore gotten a free 70-680 voucher. I'll go and book in for the MCTS exam separately now as it's free.
If Microsoft decide to change their mind after the fact then at least it's at no additional cost to me, but as it stands it's better to do 70-680 and 70-685 separately in my opinion.
Neil (Qs from CertForums.)
Are there any news about this , if by taking the exam 70-682 you also get the 70-680 Windows 7 Configuring Certification now ?
Hi Marcel,
Unfortunately I've had no official word on this yet. I decided to bite the bullet and went and took 70-680 separately to overcome this problem.