Bootcamp for professionals

Can anyone recommend a good MCSE bootcamp for experienced Windows pros ?

I did MCSE NT3.51 and 2000 and now just want to get away and grind out the
latest certs.

Thanks

Consultant
Thu Dec 04 14:10:36 CST 2003

if you are a pro, why do you need a bootcamp?

"Win" <win@home.com> wrote in message
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> Can anyone recommend a good MCSE bootcamp for experienced Windows pros ?
>
> I did MCSE NT3.51 and 2000 and now just want to get away and grind out the
> latest certs.
>
> Thanks
>
>
>

cadman
Thu Dec 04 14:15:36 CST 2003

He didn't say he was a pro.

"Consultant" <consultant_mcngp_removepants@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:OJEHdJquDHA.2260@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> if you are a pro, why do you need a bootcamp?
>
> "Win" <win@home.com> wrote in message
> news:eBleTIquDHA.3140@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > Can anyone recommend a good MCSE bootcamp for experienced Windows pros ?
> >
> > I did MCSE NT3.51 and 2000 and now just want to get away and grind out
the
> > latest certs.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> >
>
>

oncebitten
Thu Dec 04 14:21:07 CST 2003

cadman wrote:
> "Consultant" <consultant_mcngp_removepants@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:OJEHdJquDHA.2260@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> "Win" <win@home.com> wrote in message
>> news:eBleTIquDHA.3140@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>>> Can anyone recommend a good MCSE bootcamp for experienced Windows
>>> pros ?
>>>
>>> I did MCSE NT3.51 and 2000 and now just want to get away and grind
>>> out the latest certs.

>> if you are a pro, why do you need a bootcamp?

> He didn't say he was a pro.

I dunno, cadman... I've read and re-read the OP several times. How can you
NOT get that the guy has stated he's a pro? Are you suggesting that he's
asking specifically for a bootcamp for pro's, yet even though he's already
NT and 2k certified, and he wants to "get away", he's not a pro? What does
he want to get away from, then? Family?

Perhaps he should have asked for a nice bootcamp for the unemployed?

--
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http://www.mcngp.tk
The MCNGP Team - We're here to help

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/certaholics
Certaholics - We're here if you're beyond help

Marlin
Thu Dec 04 14:34:40 CST 2003

The day's of "grinding out certs" at boot camps went out with the ark
(or even with NT4). Sure you can do a boot camp on 2003 and spend 3
weeks in the class room and pass the exams but guess what ?

You'll still need to put in over 100 hours in the lab running through
course material (home study) before passing a mock exam or two before
being allowed on the course in the first place so for "boot camp" read
home study and intense 3 week revision session.

Boot camps are no short cut to pass the exams you gotta know the stuff
and to know the stuff you gotta put in the hours at the screen.
Focussing for 3 weeks and getting the exams out of the way is the only
benefit but it may still take you 6 months to be ready for the course.

NT4 Boot camps really diluted the skills pool and hence Consultant's
comment. I take it that you are not expecting someone who knows the
material to sit the exam for you and that you really want to know this
stuff ?

A quality boot camp to focus you on the exams may be the perfect thing
for a busy professional but dont kid yourself you'll have to know the
suff and/or give up weekends and evenings like the rest of us to pass
the certs.

Which country are you in ?


On Thu, 4 Dec 2003 12:10:36 -0800, "Consultant"
<consultant_mcngp_removepants@yahoo.com> wrote:

>if you are a pro, why do you need a bootcamp?
>
>"Win" <win@home.com> wrote in message
>news:eBleTIquDHA.3140@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>> Can anyone recommend a good MCSE bootcamp for experienced Windows pros ?
>>
>> I did MCSE NT3.51 and 2000 and now just want to get away and grind out the
>> latest certs.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>>
>

cadman
Thu Dec 04 14:57:39 CST 2003

I read it as he was looking rub with some pro's at a nice little bootcamp
getaway....

"Frisbee® MCNGP" <oncebitten@twiceshy.com> wrote in message
news:OfAxnQquDHA.2316@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> cadman wrote:
> > "Consultant" <consultant_mcngp_removepants@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:OJEHdJquDHA.2260@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> >> "Win" <win@home.com> wrote in message
> >> news:eBleTIquDHA.3140@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> >>> Can anyone recommend a good MCSE bootcamp for experienced Windows
> >>> pros ?
> >>>
> >>> I did MCSE NT3.51 and 2000 and now just want to get away and grind
> >>> out the latest certs.
>
> >> if you are a pro, why do you need a bootcamp?
>
> > He didn't say he was a pro.
>
> I dunno, cadman... I've read and re-read the OP several times. How can
you
> NOT get that the guy has stated he's a pro? Are you suggesting that he's
> asking specifically for a bootcamp for pro's, yet even though he's already
> NT and 2k certified, and he wants to "get away", he's not a pro? What
does
> he want to get away from, then? Family?
>
> Perhaps he should have asked for a nice bootcamp for the unemployed?
>
> --
> Fris "Reading Comprehension 101" bee® MCNGP #13
>
> http://www.mcngp.tk
> The MCNGP Team - We're here to help
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/certaholics
> Certaholics - We're here if you're beyond help
>

cadman
Thu Dec 04 15:01:18 CST 2003

Excuse me, that was "grind", not rub. Hmmmm

"cadman" <cadman@examnotes.net> wrote in message
news:uD%23sDlquDHA.2180@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> I read it as he was looking rub with some pro's at a nice little bootcamp
> getaway....
>
> "Frisbee® MCNGP" <oncebitten@twiceshy.com> wrote in message
> news:OfAxnQquDHA.2316@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > cadman wrote:
> > > "Consultant" <consultant_mcngp_removepants@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:OJEHdJquDHA.2260@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > >> "Win" <win@home.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:eBleTIquDHA.3140@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > >>> Can anyone recommend a good MCSE bootcamp for experienced Windows
> > >>> pros ?
> > >>>
> > >>> I did MCSE NT3.51 and 2000 and now just want to get away and grind
> > >>> out the latest certs.
> >
> > >> if you are a pro, why do you need a bootcamp?
> >
> > > He didn't say he was a pro.
> >
> > I dunno, cadman... I've read and re-read the OP several times. How can
> you
> > NOT get that the guy has stated he's a pro? Are you suggesting that
he's
> > asking specifically for a bootcamp for pro's, yet even though he's
already
> > NT and 2k certified, and he wants to "get away", he's not a pro? What
> does
> > he want to get away from, then? Family?
> >
> > Perhaps he should have asked for a nice bootcamp for the unemployed?
> >
> > --
> > Fris "Reading Comprehension 101" bee® MCNGP #13
> >
> > http://www.mcngp.tk
> > The MCNGP Team - We're here to help
> >
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/certaholics
> > Certaholics - We're here if you're beyond help
> >
>
>

Consultant
Thu Dec 04 15:03:56 CST 2003

well, you go rub with him then, lol

"cadman" <cadman@examnotes.net> wrote in message
news:uD%23sDlquDHA.2180@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> I read it as he was looking rub with some pro's at a nice little bootcamp
> getaway....
>
> "Frisbee® MCNGP" <oncebitten@twiceshy.com> wrote in message
> news:OfAxnQquDHA.2316@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > cadman wrote:
> > > "Consultant" <consultant_mcngp_removepants@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:OJEHdJquDHA.2260@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > >> "Win" <win@home.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:eBleTIquDHA.3140@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > >>> Can anyone recommend a good MCSE bootcamp for experienced Windows
> > >>> pros ?
> > >>>
> > >>> I did MCSE NT3.51 and 2000 and now just want to get away and grind
> > >>> out the latest certs.
> >
> > >> if you are a pro, why do you need a bootcamp?
> >
> > > He didn't say he was a pro.
> >
> > I dunno, cadman... I've read and re-read the OP several times. How can
> you
> > NOT get that the guy has stated he's a pro? Are you suggesting that
he's
> > asking specifically for a bootcamp for pro's, yet even though he's
already
> > NT and 2k certified, and he wants to "get away", he's not a pro? What
> does
> > he want to get away from, then? Family?
> >
> > Perhaps he should have asked for a nice bootcamp for the unemployed?
> >
> > --
> > Fris "Reading Comprehension 101" bee® MCNGP #13
> >
> > http://www.mcngp.tk
> > The MCNGP Team - We're here to help
> >
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/certaholics
> > Certaholics - We're here if you're beyond help
> >
>
>

cadman
Thu Dec 04 15:09:21 CST 2003

From what I read about you, that sounds more like your area of expertise.

LOL to ya


"Consultant" <consultant_mcngp_removepants@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:u3gDQnquDHA.2180@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> well, you go rub with him then, lol
>
> "cadman" <cadman@examnotes.net> wrote in message
> news:uD%23sDlquDHA.2180@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > I read it as he was looking rub with some pro's at a nice little
bootcamp
> > getaway....
> >
> > "Frisbee® MCNGP" <oncebitten@twiceshy.com> wrote in message
> > news:OfAxnQquDHA.2316@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > cadman wrote:
> > > > "Consultant" <consultant_mcngp_removepants@yahoo.com> wrote in
message
> > > > news:OJEHdJquDHA.2260@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > >> "Win" <win@home.com> wrote in message
> > > >> news:eBleTIquDHA.3140@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > >>> Can anyone recommend a good MCSE bootcamp for experienced Windows
> > > >>> pros ?
> > > >>>
> > > >>> I did MCSE NT3.51 and 2000 and now just want to get away and grind
> > > >>> out the latest certs.
> > >
> > > >> if you are a pro, why do you need a bootcamp?
> > >
> > > > He didn't say he was a pro.
> > >
> > > I dunno, cadman... I've read and re-read the OP several times. How
can
> > you
> > > NOT get that the guy has stated he's a pro? Are you suggesting that
> he's
> > > asking specifically for a bootcamp for pro's, yet even though he's
> already
> > > NT and 2k certified, and he wants to "get away", he's not a pro? What
> > does
> > > he want to get away from, then? Family?
> > >
> > > Perhaps he should have asked for a nice bootcamp for the unemployed?
> > >
> > > --
> > > Fris "Reading Comprehension 101" bee® MCNGP #13
> > >
> > > http://www.mcngp.tk
> > > The MCNGP Team - We're here to help
> > >
> > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/certaholics
> > > Certaholics - We're here if you're beyond help
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Consultant
Thu Dec 04 15:17:35 CST 2003

only if it's with a female

"cadman" <cadman@examnotes.net> wrote in message
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> From what I read about you, that sounds more like your area of expertise.
>
> LOL to ya
>
>
> "Consultant" <consultant_mcngp_removepants@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:u3gDQnquDHA.2180@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > well, you go rub with him then, lol
> >
> > "cadman" <cadman@examnotes.net> wrote in message
> > news:uD%23sDlquDHA.2180@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > I read it as he was looking rub with some pro's at a nice little
> bootcamp
> > > getaway....
> > >
> > > "Frisbee® MCNGP" <oncebitten@twiceshy.com> wrote in message
> > > news:OfAxnQquDHA.2316@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > cadman wrote:
> > > > > "Consultant" <consultant_mcngp_removepants@yahoo.com> wrote in
> message
> > > > > news:OJEHdJquDHA.2260@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > >> "Win" <win@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > >> news:eBleTIquDHA.3140@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > >>> Can anyone recommend a good MCSE bootcamp for experienced
Windows
> > > > >>> pros ?
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> I did MCSE NT3.51 and 2000 and now just want to get away and
grind
> > > > >>> out the latest certs.
> > > >
> > > > >> if you are a pro, why do you need a bootcamp?
> > > >
> > > > > He didn't say he was a pro.
> > > >
> > > > I dunno, cadman... I've read and re-read the OP several times. How
> can
> > > you
> > > > NOT get that the guy has stated he's a pro? Are you suggesting that
> > he's
> > > > asking specifically for a bootcamp for pro's, yet even though he's
> > already
> > > > NT and 2k certified, and he wants to "get away", he's not a pro?
What
> > > does
> > > > he want to get away from, then? Family?
> > > >
> > > > Perhaps he should have asked for a nice bootcamp for the unemployed?
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Fris "Reading Comprehension 101" bee® MCNGP #13
> > > >
> > > > http://www.mcngp.tk
> > > > The MCNGP Team - We're here to help
> > > >
> > > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/certaholics
> > > > Certaholics - We're here if you're beyond help
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

kooltrade223
Thu Dec 04 17:20:21 CST 2003


Hi,

I tested successfully after taking a bootcamp from Unitek ... u ca
visit www.unitek.com

they have 2 instructors who are real brains

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Win
Fri Dec 05 07:51:24 CST 2003

By "get away " I mean to an offiste traning company where I can be immersed
in training for about two weeks 16 hours a day. Otherwise I just dont have
the time. My company is encouraging the certs and will even let me study
onsite but that just doesnt happen, too busy. In the past i self studied
through MCSE certs at home in the evenings but no longer have that luxury.
Grind, cram, whatever it takes. Main goal for me at this time is the cert.
Cert = endgame.



"Consultant" <consultant_mcngp_removepants@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:OJEHdJquDHA.2260@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> if you are a pro, why do you need a bootcamp?
>
> "Win" <win@home.com> wrote in message
> news:eBleTIquDHA.3140@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > Can anyone recommend a good MCSE bootcamp for experienced Windows pros ?
> >
> > I did MCSE NT3.51 and 2000 and now just want to get away and grind out
the
> > latest certs.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Win
Fri Dec 05 08:34:11 CST 2003

Thank you. I'll take a look at them


"kooltrade223" <kooltrade223.xxtua@mail.mcse.ms> wrote in message
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>
> Hi,
>
> I tested successfully after taking a bootcamp from Unitek ... u can
> visit www.unitek.com
>
> they have 2 instructors who are real brains !
>
>
> kooltrade223
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Win
Fri Dec 05 08:41:13 CST 2003


"Marlin Munrow" <MarlinMunrow-the-PFY@gonefission.com> wrote in message
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> The day's of "grinding out certs" at boot camps went out with the ark
> (or even with NT4). Sure you can do a boot camp on 2003 and spend 3
> weeks in the class room and pass the exams but guess what ?

Stop right here. I want to spend 2-3 weeks and pass the certs.
Thats what this post is about. Nothing more nothing less

I've had 2003 in quite a nice lab at work for a long time now and have spent
100s of hours
with it and will spend 1000s of more hours with it.

>Which country are you in ?

USA

>
>
> On Thu, 4 Dec 2003 12:10:36 -0800, "Consultant"
> <consultant_mcngp_removepants@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >if you are a pro, why do you need a bootcamp?
> >
> >"Win" <win@home.com> wrote in message
> >news:eBleTIquDHA.3140@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> >> Can anyone recommend a good MCSE bootcamp for experienced Windows pros
?
> >>
> >> I did MCSE NT3.51 and 2000 and now just want to get away and grind out
the
> >> latest certs.
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
>

Ken
Fri Dec 05 10:21:04 CST 2003

> Stop right here. I want to spend 2-3 weeks and pass the certs.
> Thats what this post is about. Nothing more nothing less

Bootcamp will not help you. See below.

> I've had 2003 in quite a nice lab at work for a long time now and have
spent
> 100s of hours
> with it and will spend 1000s of more hours with it.

100s of hours (with more to come) of "real" experience with the product
should be sufficient if you're already a professional on both NT and 2000.
2003 is a whole new product, but it's not so different that you need to
spend 10 years learning it if you already know NT and 2000. Spending 2
weeks having someone tell you about the product is no match for diving in,
hands on work with it. Continue to do this, and get yourself a book or two.
MS Press, Sybex, and a host of others publish excellent books for people in
your situation. (that is, ones who know Windows, but need to get caught up
on the newest features of the newest product).

> >Which country are you in ?
>
> USA

WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES! MAY I SEE YOUR GREEN CARD?

--

KB - MCNGP #26

first initial last name AT hotmail DOT com

Marlin
Sat Dec 06 15:05:02 CST 2003

Ooooh You *are* a "card"!


On Fri, 5 Dec 2003 11:21:04 -0500, "Ken Briscoe"
<youcant@sendmespam.com> wrote:

>> Stop right here. I want to spend 2-3 weeks and pass the certs.
>> Thats what this post is about. Nothing more nothing less
>
>Bootcamp will not help you. See below.
>
>> I've had 2003 in quite a nice lab at work for a long time now and have
>spent
>> 100s of hours
>> with it and will spend 1000s of more hours with it.
>
>100s of hours (with more to come) of "real" experience with the product
>should be sufficient if you're already a professional on both NT and 2000.
>2003 is a whole new product, but it's not so different that you need to
>spend 10 years learning it if you already know NT and 2000. Spending 2
>weeks having someone tell you about the product is no match for diving in,
>hands on work with it. Continue to do this, and get yourself a book or two.
>MS Press, Sybex, and a host of others publish excellent books for people in
>your situation. (that is, ones who know Windows, but need to get caught up
>on the newest features of the newest product).
>
>> >Which country are you in ?
>>
>> USA
>
>WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES! MAY I SEE YOUR GREEN CARD?

Marlin
Sat Dec 06 15:11:08 CST 2003

I still stand by what I said in the first place.

I dont believe that anyone can (or should) pass the exams without
knowing the material. All you would do by working 16 hours a day for 3
weeks would be to cram your short-term memory meaning the first pretty
girl (or boy - dont know your orientation) that walked past and youd
have lost the lot.

Boot camps are still effective ways to learn provided that you follow
a structured study approach of at least 100 hours before starting the
course.

To do a boot camp as you want cant possibly give you the knowledge to
pass the exams and then to pass a technical interview with people like
me. I wouldnt bother getting the paper like you suggest it aint
worth it down the line when you gotta pay in an interview.


On Fri, 5 Dec 2003 09:41:13 -0500, "Win" <win@home.com> wrote:

>
>"Marlin Munrow" <MarlinMunrow-the-PFY@gonefission.com> wrote in message
>news:lr5vsv0i4me8jjssv0kfmvtqgjglo13rh0@4ax.com...
>> The day's of "grinding out certs" at boot camps went out with the ark
>> (or even with NT4). Sure you can do a boot camp on 2003 and spend 3
>> weeks in the class room and pass the exams but guess what ?
>
>Stop right here. I want to spend 2-3 weeks and pass the certs.
>Thats what this post is about. Nothing more nothing less
>
>I've had 2003 in quite a nice lab at work for a long time now and have spent
>100s of hours
>with it and will spend 1000s of more hours with it.
>
>>Which country are you in ?
>
>USA
>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, 4 Dec 2003 12:10:36 -0800, "Consultant"
>> <consultant_mcngp_removepants@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> >if you are a pro, why do you need a bootcamp?
>> >
>> >"Win" <win@home.com> wrote in message
>> >news:eBleTIquDHA.3140@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>> >> Can anyone recommend a good MCSE bootcamp for experienced Windows pros
>?
>> >>
>> >> I did MCSE NT3.51 and 2000 and now just want to get away and grind out
>the
>> >> latest certs.
>> >>
>> >> Thanks
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>>
>

anonymous
Fri Dec 19 14:31:20 CST 2003

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