The New World of Microsoft Certifications Mike Wells Application Architect Sarasota SQL Server User Group - Leader SQL Saturday 10 – Tampa 2009

Agenda Why Should I Get Certified? What Certification Do I Get? Review new certification categories Review different technologies How Do I Get It? Starting from scratch Upgrading from an existing certification Brief Look At The Master And Architect Certifications.

Why Should I Get Certified? To Prove My Skills To Keep My Knowledge Current To Demonstrate Commitment to Continued Development To Push Myself I Really Dig All The Letters After My Name

Why Should I NOT Get Certified? Career advancement is for corporate big-shots concerned with success, not for me. My idea of personal growth is that stuff growing in my belly button. The whole process of figuring out which certification I should get is just too confusing. Who has time to study? Certainly not me. Money can't buy happiness, so why do I need more?

What Certification Should I Get? MCPD Professional-series with focus on single job-role Builds on MCTS 2-6 exams total path MCTS Validates core technical skills Focus on single Microsoft technology Earn multiple MCTS to show breadth or build on MCTS to earn professional-series 1-2 exams All MCTS and MCPD certifications retire with mainstream product support

What Certification Should I Get? Master Series – The Microsoft Certified Master certifications identify individuals with the deepest technology skills on the Microsoft Platform. Master Architect Series – The Certified Architect program makes it easy for companies to identify experienced IT architects who have completed a rigorous peer review process. Professional Series – Professional credentials validate a comprehensive and current set of skills required to be successful on the job. Microsoft Certifications feature succinct paths to help you become Microsoft Certified. Different series highlight technology expertise by job function. Provides a clear, concise way to highlight your specific skill set and validates your abilities at every stage of your professional development. Technology Series – Targeted certifications let you gain in-depth skills on specific Microsoft technologies.

What Certification Should I Get? Technologies That We Will Cover: Developers Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist 2005 and 2008 Microsoft Certified Professional Developer Database Professionals Microsoft Certified IT Professional IT Professionals 2008

Developers .Net 2.0 Framework .Net 3.5 Framework Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Windows Applications Web Applications Distributed Applications Microsoft Certified Professional Developer Windows Application Developer Web Application Developer Enterprise Application Developer .Net 3.5 Framework Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Windows Forms Applications ASP .Net Applications ADO .Net Applications Windows Presentation Foundation Applications Windows Communication Foundation Applications Windows Workflow Foundation Applications Microsoft Certified Professional Developer Windows Application Developer ASP .Net Application Developer Enterprise Application Developer

Developers – MCTS 2005 Required for all MCTS certifications. 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework, Application Development Foundation Required for all MCTS certifications. .NET Framework 2.0, Windows Applications 70-526: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Windows-Based Client Development .NET Framework 2.0, Web Applications 70-528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Web-Based Client Development .NET Framework 2.0, Distributed Applications 70-529: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Distributed Application Development

Developers – MCPD 2005 Windows Developer (.Net 2.0) Exam 70-548: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0, Windows Forms Applications + Web Developer (.Net 2.0) Exam 70-547: PRO: Designing and Developing Web Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0, Web Applications + Enterprise Application Developer (.Net 2.0) MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0, Windows Forms Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0, Web Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0, Distributed Applications Exam 70-549: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework +

Developers – MCTS 2008 Required for all MCTS certifications. 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework, Application Development Foundation Required for all MCTS certifications. .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications 70-505: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Applications 70-561: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications 70-562: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development

Required for all MCTS certifications. Developers – MCTS 2008 Cont. 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework, Application Development Foundation Required for all MCTS certifications. .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Presentation Foundation Applications 70-502: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Presentation Foundation Application Development .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Foundation Applications 70-503: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Foundation Application Development .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Workflow Foundation Applications 70-504: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Workflow Foundation Application Development

Developers – MCPD 2008 Windows Developer 3.5 Exam 70-563: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications + ASP .NET Developer 3.5 Exam 70-564: PRO: Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications + Enterprise Application Developer 3.5 MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Foundation Applications Exam 70-565: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 +

Database Professionals Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist 2005 SQL Server 2005 SQL Server 2005: Business Intelligence Microsoft Certified IT Professional 2005 Database Administrator Database Developer Business Intelligence Developer Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist 2008 SQL Server 2008: Implementation and Maintenance SQL Server 2008: Database Development SQL Server 2008: Business Intelligence Microsoft Certified IT Professional 2008 Database Administrator Database Developer Business Intelligence Developer

Database Professionals - 2005 Database Administrator 70-443: PRO: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure 70-444: PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution SQL Server 2005 Database Developer 70-431: TS: Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance 70-441: PRO: Designing Database Solutions w/ SQL Server™ 2005 70-442: PRO: Designing and Optimizing Data w/ SQL Server™ 2005 SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Tools Business Intelligence Developer 70-445: TS: Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 Business Intelligence - Implementation and Maintenance 70-446: PRO: Designing and Developing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure by Using Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005

Database Professionals – MCTS 2005 SQL Server 2005 70-431: TS: Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance SQL Server 2005, Business Intelligence 70-445: TS: Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 Business Intelligence - Implementation and Maintenance

Database Professionals – MCITP 2005 Exam 70-443: PRO: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure Exam 70-444: PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution Database Administrator MCTS: SQL Server 2005 + Exam 70-441: PRO: Designing Database Solutions w/ SQL Server™ 2005 Exam 70-442: PRO: Designing and Optimizing Data w/ SQL Server™ 2005 Database Developer MCTS: SQL Server 2005 + Exam 70-446: PRO: Designing and Developing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure by Using Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 Business Intelligence Developer MCTS: SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence +

Database Professionals – MCTS 2008 SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance 70-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance SQL Server 2008, Database Development 70-433: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance 70-448: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance

Database Professionals – MCITP 2008 Exam 70-450: PRO: Designing, Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Server Infrastructure using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database Administrator MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance + Exam 70-451: PRO: Designing Database Solutions and Data Access Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database Developer MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Database Development + Exam 70-452: PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Developer MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance +

IT Professionals Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Active Directory, Configuration Network Infrastructure, Configuration Application Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Administrator Enterprise Administrator

IT Professionals – MCTS 2008 Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure Configuration 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure, Configuring

IT Professionals – MCITP 2008 Focus is day-to-day operations and management Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Server Administrator 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring 70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008 Administrator Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring

IT Professionals – MCITP 2008 Cont Focus is on Windows infrastructure design Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Enterprise Administrator 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring 70-647: PRO: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure Configuration Tip: 70-621 (MCDST upgrade) fulfills the 70-620 requirement 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure, Configuring Windows Vista 70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client or 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Vista Client and 2007 Office System Desktops

Price Reduction On Retiring Exams Complete your Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD), Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD), or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) certification or upgrade your certifications to Visual Studio 2005 or SQL Server 2005 with a 40 percent automatic price reduction on retiring and upgrade exams. The price reduction is valid on: All exams scheduled to retire on March 31, 2009 Upgrade exams from MCAD and MCSD to Visual Studio 2005 and from MCDBA to SQL Server 2005 MCITP... you benefit from the shorter upgrade path AND you get set up for another upgrade path to 2008 Here are the exams with reduced price: Exam 70-228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition Exam 70-229: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition Exam 70-447: Upgrade: MCDBA Skills to MCITP Database Administrator by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Exam 70-300: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures Exam 70-301: Managing, Organizing, and Delivering IT Projects by Using Microsoft Solutions Framework 3.0 Exam 70-305: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Exam 70-306: Developing and Implementing Windows-Based Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Exam 70-310: Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework Exam 70-315: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Exam 70-316: Developing and Implementing Windows-Based Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Exam 70-320: Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and the Microsoft .NET Framework Exam 70-330: Implementing Security for Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET Exam 70-340: Implementing Security for Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET Exam 70-551: Upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCPD Web Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework Exam 70-552: Upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework Exam 70-553: Upgrade: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 1 Exam 70-554: Upgrade: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 2 Exam 70-558: Upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCTS Windows Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework Exam 70-559: Upgrade: MCAD Skills to MCTS Web Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework

Upgrade Paths Visual Studio SQL Server Windows Server MCAD/MCSD .Net 1.1 to MCPD 2005 MCAD .Net 1.1 to MCTS 2005 MCPD 2005 to MCPD 2008 SQL Server MCDBA to MCITP Database Administrator 2005 MCITP 2005 to MCITP 2008 Windows Server MCSA 2003 to MCITP 2008 MCSE 2003 to MCITP 2008

MCAD/MCSD to MCPD 2005 Convenient upgrade paths for current credential holders: Exams will focus on professional skills and technology not covered in current credential paths Enterprise Application Developer 2 Exams 70-553: UPGRADE: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 1 70-554: UPGRADE: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 2 Windows Developer 1 Exam 70-552: UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework Web Developer 1 Exam 70-551: UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Web Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework

MCAD to MCPD Enterprise Apps First, take both MCAD upgrade exams 1 Exam Windows Developer 70-552:UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 1 Exam Web Developer 70-551: UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Web Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework Then, take two additional exams .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications Enterprise Application Developer 70-529: Microsoft® .NET Framework 2.0 - Distributed Application Development 70-549: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications by Using the Microsoft® .NET Framework

MCAD to MCTS 2005 Convenient upgrade paths for current credential holders: Exams will focus on technology skills 1 Exam Windows Applications 70-558: UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCTS Windows Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 1 Exam Web Applications 70-559: UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCTS Web Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework

MCPD 2005 to MCPD 2008 - Windows Windows Developer (.NET 2.0) Exam 70-566: Upgrade: Transition your MCPD Windows Developer Skills to MCPD Windows Developer 3.5 Take 1 Exam Windows Developer 3.5 .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications Earn 2 Credentials

MCPD 2005 to MCPD 2008 - Web Web Developer (.NET 2.0) Exam 70-567: Upgrade: Transition your MCPD Web Developer Skills to MCPD ASP.NET Developer 3.5 Take 1 Exam ASP.NET Developer 3.5 .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications Earn 2 Credentials

MCPD 2005 to MCPD 2008 -Enterprise Enterprise Application Developer (.NET 2.0) Exam 70-568: Upgrade: Transition your MCPD Enterprise Application Developer Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer 3.5, Part 1 Exam 70-569: Upgrade: Transition your MCPD Enterprise Application Developer Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer 3.5, Part 2 Take 2 Exams Enterprise Application Developer 3.5 .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Applications .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Foundation Applications .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications Earn 5 Credentials

MCDBA to MCITP 2005 Database Administrator Exam 70-441: UPGRADE: MCDBA Skills to MCITP Database Administrator by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SQL Server 2005 Exam 70-431: TS: Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance

MCITP 2005 to MCITP 2008 Database Administrator 2008 Exam 70-453: Upgrade: Transition your MCITP Database Administrator Skills to MCITP Database Administrator 2008 MCITP: Database Administrator 2005 + Database Developer 2008 Exam 70-454: Upgrade: Transition your MCITP Database Developer Skills to MCITP Database Developer 2008 MCITP: Database Developer 2005 + Exam 70-455: Upgrade: Transition your MCITP Business Intelligence Developer Skills to MCITP Business Intelligence Developer 2008 Business Intelligence Developer 2008 MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2005 +

MCSA 2003 to MCITP 2008 One transition exam to two MCTS certifications 70-648: TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist + 70-646 = Earn MCITP: Server Administrator in two exams total Server Administrator Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration

MCSE 2003 to MCITP 2008 One transition exam to earn all three MCTS certifications + 70-620 or 70-624 + 70-647 = Earn MCITP: Enterprise Administrator in three exams total Enterprise Administrator 70-649: TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Window Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration + 70-646 = Earn MCITP: Server Administrator in two exams total Server Administrator Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure Configuration

That’s Not All! www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/certifications.mspx Windows Vista, Configuration BizTalk Server 2006 Exchange Server 2007 Office Communication Server 2007 Live Communication Server 2007 Business Desktop Deployment Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Server Office Groove 2007, Configuration Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Network Infrastructure or Application Infrastructure Forefront Server ISA Server System Center Configuration Manager or Operations Manager Business Intelligence SharePoint Server or Services, Configuring .NET Framework 3.5 Web, Windows, or Distributed Applications Workflow, WPF, or WCF Mobile 5.0 SharePoint Services or Server, Application Development …and more Your choice here! www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/certifications.mspx

Microsoft Certified Master Design | Build | Troubleshoot Provide the highest level of technical certification on the Microsoft platform that recognizes the ability of an IT Professional to meet complex business requirements using Microsoft products and technologies.

Microsoft Certified Master

+ + + Master - Requirements Do you have what it takes? 3. Speak, understand and write in fluent English 2. Resume submission 1. Minimum 5 years hands-on experience on the respective technologies For Exchange MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator MCSE 2003 + OR Exam 70- 640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configurin g For SQL MCITP: Database Developer certification MCITP: Database Administrator certification For Directory MCSE 2000 or 2003, or MCITP: Enterprise Administrator Exam 70-219 Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure OR Exam 70-297 Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure + + + http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/master

Master Pricing Package: $18,500 Retakes 3 weeks of training 3 written tests 1 Qualification Lab Retakes Written tests: $250 each Lab Test: $1,500

Master Rollout 1st Year Training in Redmond Total number trained = 250 (40% internal, 60% external) Increase instructor pool Starting July 2009, begin worldwide rollout 7 locations: 3 United States. 2 EMEA, 2 APAC Total number trained = 500

Microsoft Certified Architect Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) program registration is suspended while the program undergoes some restructuring. The restructured program will include, in part: a new registration site, new pricing, and additional program tiers to better align with the needs of architects of all experience levels.

Questions?

Resources http://www.microsoft.com/learning/ - Official Microsoft Learning site http://blogs.msdn.com/gerryo/default.aspx - Blog for Developer and SQL Certifications http://blogs.technet.com/betaexams/ - Blog for announcing Beta Exams http://blogs.msdn.com/trika/default.aspx - No longer with MS Learning, but still filled with great info https://mcp.microsoft.com/mcp/default.mspx - Official MCP site – must be certified to login!