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I finally finished up my MCSD.NET this week. The last exam I had was the 70-300 Architecture exam. It was pretty hard and very tricky. I've been a little surprised at how much the .NET developer exams on my resume has helped. It at least gets people to talk to me which is one of the hardest things to do these days. Most everyone doing C# in my area happens to be consulting firms so I guess it helps when they talk to a client to say they have x number of MCSDs on staff. It's not going to take the place of work experience but it's not a complete waste I hope.
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Congratulations.
BTW how do you prepared for the exams ?
Cheers,Joao Vaz
And if your dream is to care for your family, to put food on the table, to provide them with an education and a good home, then maybe suffering through an endless, pointless, boring job will seem to have purpose. And you will realize how even a rock can change the world, simply by remaining obstinately stationary.-Shog9
Remember just because a good thing comes to an end, doesn't mean that the next one can't be better.-Chris Meech
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Thanks.
I prepared with books and MSDN. Basically I print the page of "Skills being Measured" that Microsoft has for each exam then research each topic via book/web/MSDN. Here's a link to a website where a guy does basically the same thing. I really didn't have much of a problem with any test except for 70-300. It was hard and very tricky. I bought the MS Press study guide for it hoping that it would help and I guess it did but not enough. I failed 70-300 the first time I took it but was able to pass the second time. Hope this helps.
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ravinggoat wrote:
I prepared with books and MSDN. Basically I print the page of "Skills being Measured" that Microsoft has for each exam then research each topic via book/web/MSDN.
Good way to study . It's the way I passed all other's 7 past Microsoft Exams .
ravinggoat wrote:
I bought the MS Press study guide for it hoping that it would help and I guess it did but not enough.
There is a new one about 70-300 , it looks decent but I'll wait for the reviews ...
I asked your method of study because I'm interested in renewing my certifications and since the company pays it 
But first , this thursday Sun Certified Programmer exam ... it's part of the objectives that I have to achieve ...
Cheers,Joao Vaz
And if your dream is to care for your family, to put food on the table, to provide them with an education and a good home, then maybe suffering through an endless, pointless, boring job will seem to have purpose. And you will realize how even a rock can change the world, simply by remaining obstinately stationary.-Shog9
Remember just because a good thing comes to an end, doesn't mean that the next one can't be better.-Chris Meech
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Joao Vaz wrote:
But first , this thursday Sun Certified Programmer exam ... it's part of the objectives that I have to achieve ...
Good luck on it. I got my Sun Certified Programmer last year. I took the old 310-025 exam though. I assume you're taking the 310-035? I used a couple of books and Javaranch for that one. I just did squeak by it too. Not sure if I can be any help on it since I haven't used java since I took the exam.
Let me know how you do.
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ravinggoat wrote:
taking the 310-035?
Yeah ! Sun dropped the passing score to 52% , but they increased in their opinion the difficulty of the questions , they dropped AWT from the exam and streams !!!!! 
... JavaRanch is a cool place to study , I'm only studying for one book , I don't want read more about the *basic* java stuff ...
What I'm doing is a lot of free and online tests to prepare for it.
Cheers,Joao Vaz
And if your dream is to care for your family, to put food on the table, to provide them with an education and a good home, then maybe suffering through an endless, pointless, boring job will seem to have purpose. And you will realize how even a rock can change the world, simply by remaining obstinately stationary.-Shog9
Remember just because a good thing comes to an end, doesn't mean that the next one can't be better.-Chris Meech
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Joao Vaz wrote:
What I'm doing is a lot of free and online tests to prepare for it.
That's the beauty of the online Java Cert community. Lots of free sample tests. Some even harder than the real thing.
I started studying for the Java Web Component(310-080) certification but I got burned out and never finished it up. I guess I might try to go back and start studying for it again. I'm not sure what I want to do next.
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ravinggoat wrote:
That's the beauty of the online Java Cert community. Lots of free sample tests. Some even harder than the real thing.
True , lot's of good and valuable tests , a lot of times much better than the free microsoft tests out there ...
ravinggoat wrote:
I started studying for the Java Web Component(310-080) certification but I got burned out and never finished it up.
Yep, it's my next one
SCWCD Exam Study Kit [^] it's a great book, and the guys at amazon and at certification lists are saying it's the ONLY thing necessary to pass the exam
Cheers,Joao Vaz
And if your dream is to care for your family, to put food on the table, to provide them with an education and a good home, then maybe suffering through an endless, pointless, boring job will seem to have purpose. And you will realize how even a rock can change the world, simply by remaining obstinately stationary.-Shog9
Remember just because a good thing comes to an end, doesn't mean that the next one can't be better.-Chris Meech
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Joao Vaz wrote:
SCWCD Exam Study Kit [^] it's a great book, and the guys at amazon and at certification lists are saying it's the ONLY thing necessary to pass the exam
I bought it as soon as it came on based on the recommendation of some JavaRanchers. I have heard some good stuff about it both then and since. Just gotta find the time to read it.
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Any tips on how to prepare for the exams. Links / self-test sites etc
thanks
Kannan
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It really comes down to which exam you're interested in. Here's some links.
Transcender - I've never used one other than the samples. I have a friend that swears by them. You should at least download the sample/trial version of the exam you're planning on taking just to get a feel for the questions. Very realistic from what I hear. Also isn't considered a "braindump" as it's not real questions just very similar ones.
cramsession.com has some study guides for different exams that are sorta useful as something to look over but I wouldn't rely on them.
This website is one I mentioned in an earlier post. He does something similar to what I like to do in that he takes the requiresments and researches each one to find the answer.
If you have questions about a specific exam let me know and I can see if I still have notes or links for it.
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Thanks for the site, it looks interesting
Cheers,Joao Vaz
And if your dream is to care for your family, to put food on the table, to provide them with an education and a good home, then maybe suffering through an endless, pointless, boring job will seem to have purpose. And you will realize how even a rock can change the world, simply by remaining obstinately stationary.-Shog9
Remember just because a good thing comes to an end, doesn't mean that the next one can't be better.-Chris Meech
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Hi All,
I'm looking to learn more about the Vantive 8.6 CRM application. I realize that PeopleSoft bought out Vantive back in '99, but my company received this tool via an acquisition and is possibly looking at integrating it into the operations side of the business.
If you could point me in the direction of some good, useful and detailed information I would appreciate it.
Or if you have some knowledge on this subject and would like to share it, that would also be appreciated.
Thanks for your help,
Nick
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I'm curious as to whether anyone has had experience creating an international development team. There doesn't seem to be any real reason that all the developers have to be in the same building, much less the same country.
Specifically, I'm curious as to how to go about interviewing, hiring, and paying people who might be living in different countries.
Thanks mucho
-AAA
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Here's some thoughts and experiences from an international development team I was part of:
Interviewing - email and telephone are essential. Devise a standard interview (perhaps using a web-based questionnaire for pre-screening). Realize that many countries, such as Philippines and India, have only junior people available since experienced programmers move to the U.S. as soon as they can.
Hiring - get a lawyer to write up an employment contract. It may not be easily enforceable internationally but it's a starting point. Make sure you have clear job descriptions.
Ongoing - coordination of effort across time zones was probably the most difficult thing, since they are probably working while you are sleeping. We alternated weekly conference calls so that sometimes I lost sleep, sometimes they did. Even so, a problem that might be solved in 10 minutes with someone in the next cubicle can take up to 2 days because of communication lag.
Tasking - make sure you provide clear and detailed written requirements and design specs. Make sure the requirements and design specs are understood the same way you understand them before work begins. When working with multiple people in one country, designate a senior person as a contact and team leader.
Ed
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Hi,
I've looking for work lately, if you would consider me. Please contact me via email.
I am an experience software developer with skills in .Net and C#, as well as the MCSD credetial.
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I work for a medium-sized manufacturing company. For the most part, the software here falls into one of these categories and uses the corresponding languages or systems:
* Enterprise ERP systems (Finance, HR, AR, etc) - Oracle 11i
* Custom extensions to ERP - Oracle Forms
* Custom database-driven UIs (Portal, reporting, etc.) - ASP
* Shop floor automation control systems (SCADA) - FactoryLink
* Misc. background services (Paging system, misc. data collection) - C++
As you can see, only a small portion of our systems use C++. Since I love, live and breathe VC++, I would like to have some suggestions on new applications that could benefit the company and be written in C++.
What are some good applications you've worked on where C++ would be the language of choice that I could suggest to management?
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Hi,
I'm a MCP in VB. Will this certification is useful for developing the career & get a good job ? Is it advisable to do certification in .NET
Srinivas
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Employers (everywhere it seems) are only interested in commercial experience in specific skills, not qualifications. I think certification only helps if you've already got commercial experience in the skill you're certified in. But just getting certified in .NET without the experience is a waste of money. In the UK, some employers are in fact asking for .NET certification. But they always also ask for commercial experience - usually 6 - 12 months' worth.
Kevin
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Yes. I have started working in .NET from it's Beta 2 i have nearly 1.5 years of experiance in .NET. Also have a certification in VB.
Thanks
Srini
Srinivas
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It might be worth it then.
Kevin
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Wheeee! I am unemployed. A colleague and I have gotten
the MCAD self-paced training kit book from MS Press and
will take the 70-316 course to create that uber drool
C# resume fodder. Any hints this way?
Myself, I would like to venture more into the Unix
woods with Qt, or maybe some OpenGL work on OpenSource
using vtk and etc. Weather graphics would make me really
happy. But I will take what is offered.
Anyone got some best practices for getting technical
programming jobs?
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as a programmer i need to know about different sector types and their requirements like military software, medical software..etc.
thank you...
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i am an university student in electronic engineering dept.
I got 3 years to complete it. I've got a good knowledge of C/C++ and nowadays I'm working on MFC. when I try too look at the future, i cant see so much. so i need advices about fields to be concentrated. i mean i wanna know that what's hot and what's at the top. i also care about the amount of money that i'll be earning.
some keywords about that "fields":
database, TCP/IP, ATL.....
what about Java and C#?
which one should choose?
I've never use'em before.
which one is gonna be most popular at the future?
What about the future of game programming?
thank you...
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I think it depends on whether you want to specialise, or be more of a "jack of all trades". I've done C, C++, Java, C# and .NET and found all to still be in demand however I think it is fair to say that given the investment in .NET that Microsoft have made that it is going to be a major player in the coming years. With that in mind, I would be tending toward C# however I don't think you would find it hard to jump to Java (or vice versa).
Don't know much about game programming (others can probably add more) however I think that C/C++ is probably still the language of choice, along with a comprehensive set of tools for graphics design, animation and so on. However, I have heard arguments for C# but not too sure about that.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
Benjamin
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