MCSA 70-411 Administering Window Server 2012

Feature

Transitioning Certification Goals: Windows Server to Data Warehousing

Navigating professional development milestones and study schedules

Chapters

Days

~190

Pages

Section I

Revised Study Plan

I initially planned to take the optional exam 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012 but decided to focus on 70-463: Implementing a Data Warehouse instead, as it aligns better with my career goals. However, I’m still excited about the knowledge gained from studying Windows Server basics, as it will contribute to my overall understanding of the platform.

→2/6 — Chapters 1, 2, 3
→2/7 — Chapter 4
→2/10 — Chapter 5
→2/16 — Chapter 6
→2/17 — Chapter 7
→2/18 — Chapter 8
→2/19 — Chapter 9
→2/24 — Chapter 10

HOLD: All further progress on this track is paused until I pass the 70-462 certification.

Section II

Progress Updates

February Updates

Date	Chapter Progress	Notes
2/7	Chapter 5	Studied while using Omega watch and Grado headphones.
2/10	Chapter 5	Falling behind; aiming for Ch. 6 & 7 tomorrow to catch up.
2/16	Chapter 6	Illness slowed progress; need to finish book by week's end.
2/18	Chapter 7	Skipped a day for interview prep; eager to continue.
2/19	Chapter 8	Substantial progress—nearly 100 pages covered.
2/21	Chapter 9	Lengthy chapter (~90 pages); finishing on Saturday.
2/24	Chapter 10	Finished reading; moving to exam practice and review.

Tip: When tackling heavy technical reading, break the chapters into smaller blocks and use dedicated audio gear to maintain focus during long study sessions.

Section III

Final Thoughts

I’m excited about the progress I’ve made, even though I’m shifting my focus to 70-463. The material I've covered so far has provided valuable insights into Windows Server that will be beneficial in my career moving forward.

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