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Abhi20

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#136658 4-Dec-2013 20:07

Hi there, i'm a recently finished my graduate diploma in computing from Unitec, And i would like do a IT desktop Certification from Microsoft ie., MCSA Windows Desktop Certification, so now i'm dilemma that which one to do either Windows 7 or Windows 8. So please suggest me which one is best in present NZ market thanks.

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#945621 4-Dec-2013 20:13

windows 7

Abhi20

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#945626 4-Dec-2013 20:18

Hi there thanks for the reply can i know why windows 7? why not windows 8 . Some people said always go with new certification is always better than old one .Thanks.

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#945635 4-Dec-2013 20:24

I'd think you'd be better with the newer cert since it will be valid for longer

Abhi20

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#945651 4-Dec-2013 20:30

That's what i thought, but we need to know about win 7 very well then we can go for Win 8 if necessary in one exam only. And most organisation's here using Win 7 for desktop support.

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#945654 4-Dec-2013 20:33

And this windows certification don't have a expiry date like MCSE, MCSM they do have expiry for 3 years and 2 years.

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#945671 4-Dec-2013 20:52

No enterprize is using W8. Most have barely gotten onto windows 7.

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#945677 4-Dec-2013 21:03

Thanks :)

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#945680 4-Dec-2013 21:08

I doubt having a Win8 cert makes you less employable to a employer that is deploying Win7

Abhi20

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#945714 4-Dec-2013 22:01

Yea that's why i'm going to take win 7 as he said many of the companies hasn't switched to Win 8. Anyways thanks

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#945792 5-Dec-2013 00:39

timmmay: No enterprize is using W8. Most have barely gotten onto windows 7.

there are definately enterprises that are using windows 8 - some are also using Windows Store Apps (aka Metro apps) on tablet devices for their sales reps. There are also many enterprises have been on windows 7 for a few years.

Regarding the training, there is also a lot of cross-product knowledge between windows 7 and windows 8 so i'd also suggest doing the Win8 course. If you're looking for training material, there is a bunch of free training for both Windows 7 and Windows 8 available on the Microsoft Virtual Academy site which is worth checking out.

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#945820 5-Dec-2013 07:12

Win7 may get you a job now. Win8 may help you keep it or get a later job.

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#945857 5-Dec-2013 08:44

Why not get both?

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#945895 5-Dec-2013 09:14

If we do win 7 obviously after that we can do win 8, i'm currently looking which one is best in the NZ market. Thanks for your answers.