Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Certifications
Showcase Your Cutting-Edge Technical Skills
The Technology Specialist certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists are consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology. There are currently 20 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications, including the new, upcoming Microsoft Office Project 2007 certification family. More will become available as new technologies are introduced. The 20 MCTS certifications are as follows:
•New – Technology Specialist: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007
•New – Technology Specialist: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
•New – Technology Specialist: Microsoft Forefront Client and Server, Configuration
•Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications
•Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
•Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications
•Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005
•Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence
•Technology Specialist: BizTalk Server 2006
•Technology Specialist: Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005
•Technology Specialist: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuration
•Technology Specialist: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuration
•Technology Specialist: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Application Development
•Technology Specialist: Windows Mobile 5.0, Applications
•Technology Specialist: Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing
•Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments, Configuration, and Management
•Technology Specialist: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Application Development
•Technology Specialist: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuration
•Technology Specialist: Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops, Deploying and Maintaining
•Technology Specialist: Windows Vista, Configuration
MCTS: Windows Vista – Configuration
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies.
The MCTS: Windows Vista, Configuration certification is designed to validate the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the functions and features of Windows Vista and to troubleshoot network-connectivity and applications issues.
Candidate profile
The successful candidate has at least one year of IT experience resolving network connectivity issues and working with desktop operating systems, security, and applications.
How to earn your MCTS: Windows Vista – Configuration certification
MCTS candidates must pass one exam. Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) candidates can transition skills to Windows Vista by passing an upgrade exam.
Required exam
Candidates for this exam should have at least one year of experience in the IT field. They typically provide phone support at the Tier 1 or Tier 2 level in a wide range of environments, including retail stores and the upper midsize organization or enterprise environment.
Candidates should have experience resolving issues concerning network connectivity, desktop operating systems, security, and applications. Their experience should also include addressing logon problems, performing password resets, and resolving most issues with desktop applications.
Credit toward certification
When you pass Exam 70-620 TS: Windows Vista, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification:
The MCTS: Windows Vista, Configuration certification is designed to validate the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the functions and features of Windows Vista and to troubleshoot network-connectivity and applications issues.
Candidate profile
The successful candidate has at least one year of IT experience resolving network connectivity issues and working with desktop operating systems, security, and applications.
How to earn your MCTS: Windows Vista – Configuration certification
MCTS candidates must pass one exam. Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) candidates can transition skills to Windows Vista by passing an upgrade exam.
Required exam
- Exam 70-620
Candidates for this exam should have at least one year of experience in the IT field. They typically provide phone support at the Tier 1 or Tier 2 level in a wide range of environments, including retail stores and the upper midsize organization or enterprise environment.
Candidates should have experience resolving issues concerning network connectivity, desktop operating systems, security, and applications. Their experience should also include addressing logon problems, performing password resets, and resolving most issues with desktop applications.
Credit toward certification
When you pass Exam 70-620 TS: Windows Vista, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification:
Exam 70-620 is also credit toward the following certifications:
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Consumer Support Technician
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Support Technician
- MCSA on Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows 2000
- MCSE on Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows 2000
- MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (available in 2008)
- Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technicians (MCDSTs) can use Exam 70-621: Pro: Upgrading Your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support as credit for certifications that list Exam 70-620 as a required or elective exam.
MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment
Consider earning the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) certification to let your enterprise employer know you are ready to lead an upcoming deployment, or if you want your resumé to stand out to a hiring manager looking for BDD expertise.
An MCTS credential in Business Desktop Deployment can demonstrate to clients and employers your ability to successfully deploy and maintain client desktops using the appropriate Microsoft tools during the various stages of the deployment lifecycle. This certification validates your familiarity and expertise with the BDD technology, encompassing:
• Deploying the 2007 Microsoft Office system
• Deploying Windows Vista
• Using the Business Desktop Deployment Workbench
• Deploying applications by using the Application Compatibility Toolkit
• Managing user state migration
• Managing Windows Vista and the 2007 Office system deployments by using System Management Server (SMS) 2003
The MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment credential is an excellent compliment to your Windows Server administration skills set. It can be used as an elective for a number of Windows Server certifications.
How to earn Your MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment
To achieve this certification, you must pass one exam. This certification will be retired when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology.
Required exam
Exam 70–624
Audience profile
Candidates for this exam are IT professionals who deploy and maintain Windows Vista desktops. Candidates have a minimum of one year of experience managing day-to-day issues with desktop deployments. This exam is the Windows Vista version of Exam 74-134: Pre-Installing Microsoft Products and Technologies, focused on the OEM Pre-installation Kit (OPK).
An MCTS credential in Business Desktop Deployment can demonstrate to clients and employers your ability to successfully deploy and maintain client desktops using the appropriate Microsoft tools during the various stages of the deployment lifecycle. This certification validates your familiarity and expertise with the BDD technology, encompassing:
• Deploying the 2007 Microsoft Office system
• Deploying Windows Vista
• Using the Business Desktop Deployment Workbench
• Deploying applications by using the Application Compatibility Toolkit
• Managing user state migration
• Managing Windows Vista and the 2007 Office system deployments by using System Management Server (SMS) 2003
The MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment credential is an excellent compliment to your Windows Server administration skills set. It can be used as an elective for a number of Windows Server certifications.
How to earn Your MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment
To achieve this certification, you must pass one exam. This certification will be retired when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology.
Required exam
Exam 70–624
Audience profile
Candidates for this exam are IT professionals who deploy and maintain Windows Vista desktops. Candidates have a minimum of one year of experience managing day-to-day issues with desktop deployments. This exam is the Windows Vista version of Exam 74-134: Pre-Installing Microsoft Products and Technologies, focused on the OEM Pre-installation Kit (OPK).
The candidate for Exam 70-624 will have experience in the following areas:
- Deploying desktop operating systems
- Automating and customizing deployments by using scripts and answer files
- Deploying applications during and after operating system deployments
- Deploying upgrade packages
- Using the Business Desktop Deployment tools
- Windows PE
- Upgrading existing systems
MCTS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Configuration
If you are a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), you not only thrive on the continuing challenges of the information technology (IT) field, but you also take the initiative to develop and hone your skills so that you stay a step ahead. When you become Microsoft certified, you will:
Candidates seeking the MCTS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Configuration credential must pass one exam that focuses on the following:
Exam 70-631: TS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring
Audience profile
A typical candidate for this exam has a minimum of one year of experience in configuring Windows SharePoint related technologies. In addition this exam will assume that the candidate is proficient in configuring the following technologies.
When you pass Exam 70-631 TS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification:
- Stand out with proof of your specific, real-world technology skills
- Be productive and help increase customer satisfaction, reduce network downtime, and push service to a higher level
- Achieve success with each Microsoft certification that you earn, which takes you further along the path to professional recognition
A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Configuration certification validates the skills to configure Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and focuses on deploying, monitoring, administering customizing, securing, and configuring network infrastructure for Windows SharePoint Services. The successful candidate has the skills to configure Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and has a general understanding of Internet Security and Acceleration Server and network load balancing for applications.
How to earn your MCTS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Configuration certificationCandidates seeking the MCTS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Configuration credential must pass one exam that focuses on the following:
- Monitoring and configuring security settings
- Administering Windows SharePoint Services
- Managing customization
- Configuring network infrastructure for Windows SharePoint Services
Exam 70-631: TS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring
Audience profile
A typical candidate for this exam has a minimum of one year of experience in configuring Windows SharePoint related technologies. In addition this exam will assume that the candidate is proficient in configuring the following technologies.
- Web administration/Internet Information Services 6.0
- General Windows Server 2003 directory administration
- General networking infrastructure
- General knowledge of Windows SharePoint Server 2007
- General understanding of Microsoft .NET 2.0 as it relates to Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
- General understanding of Internet Security and Acceleration Server
- Network load-balancing for applications
- Administering SQL Server 2000 or 2005 for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
- General security/authentication practices
- Back-up/restoration of data
When you pass Exam 70-631 TS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring, you complete the requirements for the following certification:
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring
Monday, January 14, 2008
MCTS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Application Development
If you are a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), you not only thrive on the continuing challenges of the information technology (IT) field, but you also take the initiative to develop and hone your skills so that you stay a step ahead. When you become Microsoft certified, you will:
MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on the following:
This exam is intended for consultants who provide Windows SharePoint Services development or corporate developers who build systems using the Windows SharePoint Services platform. The qualified candidate for this exam typically has:
When you pass this exam, you earn credit toward the following certifications:
When the exam begins, you can choose the programming language in which the code segments will appear. The available code languages for this exam are:
A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Application Development certification validates the knowledge and skills required to develop applications for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0. The successful candidate will have experience building systems by using the Windows SharePoint Services platform.
- Stand out with proof of your specific, real-world technology skills
- Be productive and help increase customer satisfaction, reduce network downtime, and push service to a higher level
- Achieve success with each Microsoft certification that you earn, which takes you further along the path to professional recognition
MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on the following:
- Deploying Windows SharePoint Services and custom components
- Creating site and feature provisioning components
- Creating metadata and workflow provisioning components
- Developing Windows SharePoint Services components by using the .NET Framework
- Manipulating site content and configuration by using the API
- Exam 70-541: TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Application Development
This exam is intended for consultants who provide Windows SharePoint Services development or corporate developers who build systems using the Windows SharePoint Services platform. The qualified candidate for this exam typically has:
- 2-3 years of experience working with ASP.NET
- 1-2 years of experience developing ASP.NET Web Parts
- Experience working with Master pages
- 1-2 years of experience working with XML documents
- 2-3 years of experience developing and consuming Web Services
- Working knowledge of Windows WorkFlow Foundation
When you pass this exam, you earn credit toward the following certifications:
- MCTS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0: Application Development.
When the exam begins, you can choose the programming language in which the code segments will appear. The available code languages for this exam are:
- Microsoft Visual Basic 2005
- Microsoft Visual C# 2005
A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Application Development certification validates the knowledge and skills required to develop applications for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0. The successful candidate will have experience building systems by using the Windows SharePoint Services platform.
MCTS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments, Configuration, and Management
If you are a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), you not only thrive on the continuing challenges of the information technology (IT) field, but you also take the initiative to develop and hone your skills so that you stay a step ahead. When you become Microsoft certified, you will:
MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on the following:
This exam is intended for IT Professionals who have 2 or more years of experience in managing a Microsoft windows-based network and at least 12-18 months hosting experience.
It is recommended that the candidate have the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003 credential or equivalent knowledge.
It is also recommended that the candidate possess knowledge equivalent to that taught in Course 2576: Implementing and Administering Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0.
In addition, familiarity with operational best practices such as those described in the Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) or Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is also recommended.
When you pass Exam 70-501 TS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments, Configuration and Management, you complete the requirements for the following certification:
- Stand out. Prove your specific, real-world technology skills.
- Be productive. Help increase customer satisfaction, reduce network downtime, and push service to a higher level.
- Achieve success. Each Microsoft certification tales you further along the path to professional recognition.
A Microsoft Technology Specialist in Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments ― Configuration and Management certification validates skills in planning a hosted environment, deploying a core hosting infrastructure, and configuring Internet Information Server (IIS). The successful candidate will have a deep and broad understanding of configuring and managing a hosted solution with Windows Server 2003.
How to earn your MCTS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments – Configuration and Management certificationMCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on the following:
- Planning a hosted environment
- Deploying a core hosting infrastructure
- Deploying and configuring Internet Information Server (IIS)
- Deploying hosted services
- Designing and configuring automated provisioning
- Administering, managing, and optimizing hosted solutions
- Troubleshooting a hosted environment
Required exams (one exam required)
- Exam 70-501: TS: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments, Configuring and Managing
This exam is intended for IT Professionals who have 2 or more years of experience in managing a Microsoft windows-based network and at least 12-18 months hosting experience.
It is recommended that the candidate have the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003 credential or equivalent knowledge.
It is also recommended that the candidate possess knowledge equivalent to that taught in Course 2576: Implementing and Administering Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0.
In addition, familiarity with operational best practices such as those described in the Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) or Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is also recommended.
- The candidate should have the ability to configure and manage:
- IIS
- Active Directory
- Network storage
- Network and Security infrastructures
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2
- Multiple Web sites
- Managed and unmanaged servers
- Static and dynamic Web sites
- Multiple servers
- Shared and dedicated servers
- Automate administrative tasks
When you pass Exam 70-501 TS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments, Configuration and Management, you complete the requirements for the following certification:
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2003 Hosting, Configuration and Management
MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0 Implementing and Managing
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies.
A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist in Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing (MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing) possesses a deep and broad understanding of designing, implementing, and managing mobile infrastructures, mobile devices, and mobile applications in a business environment. The qualified candidate for this certification typically has experience with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 or Exchange Server 2007 and knowledge of concepts such as Outlook Web Access (OWA), Outlook Mobile Access (OMA), and Exchange ActiveSync (EAS). The candidate also has one to two years of experience working with Active Directory directory services, at least one year of experience working with mobile devices, and experience using or managing Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 with the Messaging and Security Feature Pack. The successful candidate also has knowledge of mobile and general network security concepts such as firewalls, reverse proxy, certificates, and configuring security protocols (EAP, TLS, WPA, WEP, and 802.1x); Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1 or later; and messaging protocols such as Short Message Service (SMS) and Hotmail (HTTP).
How to Earn Your MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing
MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on designing, implementing, and managing mobile infrastructures, mobile devices, and mobile applications in a business environment.
Required Exams for MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications (One Exam Required)
This exam is intended for IT professionals who design, implement, and manage mobile infrastructures, mobile devices, and mobile applications in an enterprise or small or medium-sized business environment. The qualified candidate for this exam typically has:
When you pass the TS: Microsoft Windows Mobile Designing, Implementing, and Managing exam, you complete the requirements for the following certification:
A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist in Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing (MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing) possesses a deep and broad understanding of designing, implementing, and managing mobile infrastructures, mobile devices, and mobile applications in a business environment. The qualified candidate for this certification typically has experience with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 or Exchange Server 2007 and knowledge of concepts such as Outlook Web Access (OWA), Outlook Mobile Access (OMA), and Exchange ActiveSync (EAS). The candidate also has one to two years of experience working with Active Directory directory services, at least one year of experience working with mobile devices, and experience using or managing Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 with the Messaging and Security Feature Pack. The successful candidate also has knowledge of mobile and general network security concepts such as firewalls, reverse proxy, certificates, and configuring security protocols (EAP, TLS, WPA, WEP, and 802.1x); Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1 or later; and messaging protocols such as Short Message Service (SMS) and Hotmail (HTTP).
How to Earn Your MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing
MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on designing, implementing, and managing mobile infrastructures, mobile devices, and mobile applications in a business environment.
Required Exams for MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications (One Exam Required)
- Exam 70-500: TS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing
This exam is intended for IT professionals who design, implement, and manage mobile infrastructures, mobile devices, and mobile applications in an enterprise or small or medium-sized business environment. The qualified candidate for this exam typically has:
- Experience with/Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 or Exchange Server 2007 concepts such as OWA (Outlook Web Access), OMA (Outlook Mobile Access), and EAS (Exchange ActiveSync).
- One to two years of experience working with Active Directory directory service.
- At least one year of experience working with mobile devices.
- Experience using or managing Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 with the Messaging and Security Feature Pack.
- Experience with/Knowledge of mobile and general network security concepts such as firewalls, reverse proxy, certificates, and configuring security protocols (EAP, TLS, WPA, WEP, and 802.1x).
- Experience with/Knowledge of Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1 or later.
- Experience with/Knowledge of messaging protocols such as SMS (Short Message Service) and HTTP (Hotmail).
When you pass the TS: Microsoft Windows Mobile Designing, Implementing, and Managing exam, you complete the requirements for the following certification:
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Mobile 5.0, Configuration
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