2. Microsoft Certification Demystified Trika Harms zum Spreckel Microsoft Learning VOC220

3. Call to Action: TechEd 2007 Pass an exam at TechEd, pick up a Tech.Certified cap, and join the photo shoot on Friday at 11 am (MSL booth) Take the Microsoft Learning Challenge and win an Xbox 360 (MSL booth) Buy a book for 20% off at Microsoft Press booth Attend a book signing by Ben Armstrong, Professional Microsoft Virtual Server 2005, today at 3pm (MS Press booth)

4. Agenda The “New Generation” in theory The “New Generation” in practice Windows Vista Exchange Server 2007 Windows Server 2008 What else? You tell me.

5. 15 years of Microsoft certification Many MCPs, many credentials New technologies in the pipeline The State Of Certification MCP MCSE MCSA MCDST MCDBA MCSD MCTS

6. Need for Change: Principles  Technology exams verify depth and currency in using technology  Professional exams verify relevant job role skills  Advance testing technology using simulations, case study, and other complex methodologies  Create straightforward exams paths that test more completely and accurately  Create certifications that reflect specific job roles  Create credentials that allow individuals to identify custom skill sets Create more targeted, relevant and cost-effective certifications Targeted & Flexible Rigorous & Credible Relevant & Simple    Principle

7. New Generation Framework CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS Proven skills on Microsoft technologies  1-3 exams  Certification retires with product support  Focused on key product or technology  Does not include job role skills PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Proven ability to perform on the job  1-3 exams  Technology Specialist Prerequisite  Focused on single Job Role  Recertification required BUSINESS IT SKILLS Proven ability to deliver business solutions  Rigorous entry process  Work closely with mentor  Culminates in oral review board  Recertification required

8. New Logo and Visual Identification Windows Developer Enterprise Application Developer Web Developer Credentials Certification s Easier to understand and to identify the right individuals Easier to distinguish for hiring, promoting, and consulting Cost effective paths The new generation is composed of: 3 Series4 Credentials Many Certifications Simple framework to understand

9. Windows Vista Exchange Server 2007 Windows Server 2008 2007 Office System Visual Studio 2005 SQL Server 2005 Forefront, Systems Center Project 2007 and Project Server 2007… And In Practice…

10. Consumer Support Technician Windows Vista: Configuration Enterprise Support Technician 70-620: TS: Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Client, Configuring 70-622: Pro: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Microsoft® Windows Vista ™ Client for Enterprise Support Technicians 70-623: Pro: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Client for Consumer Support Technicians Windows Vista One MCTS; two paths for support “Big Vista” is Windows Server elective

11. Windows Vista for MCDSTs Enterprise Support Technician 1 Exam 70-621 Pro: Upgrading your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support Technician Earn Vista MCTS and MCITP in one exam Windows Vista: Configuration Save 40%! Register with “DCAUPG”

12. Do I have to take these exams in order? Does my current certification expire? How long will the upgrade exam be available? How do I prepare? Common Questions Learning portal: /learning/windowsvista/default.mspx Related training : /learning/exams/70-620.mspx Learning portal: /learning/windowsvista/default.mspx Related training : /learning/exams/70-620.mspx

13. Exchange Server 2007 Configuration Enterprise Messaging Administrator Exam 70-236: TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuring Exam 70-237: Pro: Designing Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Exam 70-238: Pro: Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 One or three exams to demonstrate messaging expertise Earn MCTS in 1 exam, MCITP in 3 No longer tied to Windows Server 236 is general elective for WS2000/3 Earn MCTS in 1 exam, MCITP in 3 No longer tied to Windows Server 236 is general elective for WS2000/3

14. Do I have to take these exams in order? Does my current certification expire? What do I study? Will there be a Messaging specialization for Windows Server 2008? Common Questions Learning portal: /learning/exchange2007/default.mspx Related training : /learning/exams/70-236.mspx Learning portal: /learning/exchange2007/default.mspx Related training : /learning/exams/70-236.mspx

15. Three technology-specific (MCTS) certifications Two job-role (MCITP) certifications Windows Server 2008 Concise paths to five distinct certifications Active Directory Server Administrator Network Infrastructure Application Platform Enterprise Administrator

16. 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 Platform Configuration 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Platform, Configuring Available RTM +30 Available RTM +30 Windows Server 2008 One exam to earn each of the MCTS certifications

17. Windows Server 2008 Three exams to earn MCITP: Server Administrator 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 Server Administrator 70-646: Pro: Windows Server 2008 Administrator Available RTM +60

18. Windows Server 2008 Application Platform Configuration 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Platform, Configuring 70-647: Pro: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator 70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client OR 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration Windows Vista Enterprise Administrator Available RTM +60 Windows Server 2008 Five exams to earn MCITP: Enterprise Administrator

19. WHA?!@!? There is no MCSE on WS2008? What happens to my MCSA? MCSE? What about specializations? What should I do now? What is the path for people certified on WS2000 or WS2003? Common Questions Learning portal: /learning/windowsserver2008/default.mspx Related training : /learning/exams/70-648.mspx Learning portal: /learning/windowsserver2008/default.mspx Related training : /learning/exams/70-648.mspx

20. MCSE 2003 to MCITP 70-649: TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Window Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 Application Platform Configuration Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration 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 + 70-646 = Earn MCITP: Server Administrator in two exams total Server Administrator

21. MCSA 2003 to MCITP 70-648: TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Window Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration One transition exam to earn two MCTS certifications + 70-643 + 70-620 or 70-624 + 70-647 = Earn MCITP: Enterprise Administrator in four exams total Enterprise Administrator + 70-646 = Earn MCITP: Server Administrator in two exams total Server Administrator

22. Resources Microsoft Learning: www.microsoft.com/learning www.microsoft.com/learning Certification Live Meetings and MCP Newsletter: microsoft.com/learning/community.mspx microsoft.com/learning/community.mspx Trika: http://blogs.msdn.com/trikahttp://blogs.msdn.com/trika

23. Pass an exam at TechEd, pick up a Tech.Certified cap at the MSL booth and join the photo shoot on Friday at 11 am Take the Microsoft Learning Challenge and win an Xbox 360—details at MSL booth Buy a book for 20% off at Microsoft Press booth Attend a book signing by Ben Armstrong, author of Professional Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 today at 3pm at MS Press booth Call to Action: TechEd 2007

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27. Appendix Lifecycle policies Microsoft Certified Architect Visual Studio 2005 SQL Server 2005 2007 Office System

28. Lifecycle Policies MCTS retires with mainstream support 8-10 year cycle MCITP/MCPD requires refresh One exam to update on technology changes, professional best practices/standards every three years Exams always stay on transcripts Currency = confidence to hiring managers, distinction for you

29. Architect C E R T I F I E D Messaging Broad Architecture Skills Architect C E R T I F I E D Infrastructure Architect C E R T I F I E D Solutions Technology-Specific Architecture Skills Architect C E R T I F I E D Database MCA Programs

30. Web Developer.NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications Windows Developer Enterprise Application Developer 70-536: Microsoft®.NET Framework 2.0 - App Dev Foundation 70-528: Microsoft®.NET Framework 2.0 - Web-based Client Dev 70-547: Designing and Developing Web Applications by Using the Microsoft®.NET Framework.NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications 70-536: Microsoft®.NET Framework 2.0 - App Development Foundation 70-526: Microsoft®.NET Framework 2.0 - Windows®-based Client Dev.NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications 70-536:.NET Framework 2.0 - App Dev Foundation 70-529: Microsoft®.NET Framework 2.0 - Distributed App Dev 70-548: Designing and Developing Windows® Applications by Using the Microsoft®.NET Framework 70-549: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications by Using the Microsoft®.NET Framework * Requires all 3 Technology Specializations Visual Studio 2005

31. Developer Upgrade Paths Web Developer Windows Developer Enterprise Application Developer 2 Exams 1 Exam 70-551: UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Web Developer by Using the Microsoft.NET Framework 70-552: UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer by Using the Microsoft.NET Framework 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

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

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

34. Upgrade Path for MCDBAs Exams will focus on professional skills and technology not covered in current credential paths Database Administrator 2 Exams Exam 70-447: 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 http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdba/upgrade/default.mspx

35. 35 2007 Office System: IT pros Office SharePoint Server 2007 Configuration 70-630: TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuration Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Configuration 70-631: TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services, Configuration Office Live Communications Server 2005, Managing 70-262: TS: Office Live Communications Server 2005, Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Business Desktop Deployment 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing 70-500: TS: Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments 70-501: TS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environment, Configuration and Management

36. 36 2007 Office System: Developers Office SharePoint Server 2007: Application Development Windows SharePoint Services: Application Development 70-542 TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007: Application Development 70-541 TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0: Application Development Visual Studio 2005 Tools for Office 70-543 TS: Visual Studio 2005 Tools for Office COMING SOON: 70-556: TS: Microsoft Office Performance Point Server 2007, Applications. Avail: 10/10/07