Friday, July 24, 2009

MCTS Complete

Certification

Exam_Number*

Windows technologies

MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment

Exam_70-624

MCTS: Connected Home Integrator

Exam_70-625

MCTS: Windows Embedded CE 6.0: Application Development

Exam_70-571

MCTS: Windows Essential Business Server 2008, Configuration


MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0, Applications

Exam_70-540

MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing

Exam_70-500

MCTS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments - Configuration and Management

Exam_70-501

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration


MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration


MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration


MCTS: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuration


MCTS: Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuration


MCTS: Windows Vista – Configuration

Exam_70-620

Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft .NET Framework technologies

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications

Exam_70-536

and


MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications

Exam_70-536

and


MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications

Exam_70-536

and


MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 ADO .NET Applications

Exam_70-536

and


MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 ASP .NET Applications

Exam_70-536

and


MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Communication Foundation Applications

Exam_70-536

and


MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Forms Applications

Exam_70-536

and


MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Presentation Foundation Applications

Exam_70-536

and


MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Workflow Foundation Applications

Exam_70-536

and


Microsoft SQL Server technologies

MCTS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Exam_70-431

MCTS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence

Exam_70-445

MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance

Exam_70-448

MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Database Development

Exam_70-433

MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance

Exam_70-432

Microsoft Office System technologies (including Office SharePoint Server and Office Project Server)

MCTS: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007

Exam_70-633

MCTS: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Configuration


MCTS: Microsoft Office Groove 2007, Configuration


MCTS: Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005

Exam_70-262

MCTS: Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007, Applications

Exam_70-556

MCTS: Microsoft Office Projects 2007, Managing Projects

Exam_70-632

MCTS: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Configuration


MCTS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Configuration


MCTS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 - Application Development

Exam_70-542

MCTS: Microsoft Office Visio 2007, Application Development

Exam_70-545

MCTS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 - Application Development

Exam_70-541

MCTS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Configuration


Microsoft Exchange Server technology

MCTS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 - Configuration


Other technologies

MCTS: BizTalk Server 2006

Exam_70-235

MCTS: Designing and Providing Volume Licensing Solutions to Large Organizations

Exam_70-672

MCTS: Designing and Providing Volume Licensing Solutions to Small and Medium Organizations

Exam_70-671

MCTS: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuration


MCTS: Microsoft Forefront Client and Server – Configuration


MCTS: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, Configuration

Exam_70-351

MCTS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuration


MCTS: Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007, Configuration


MCTS: Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuration

Exam_70-403

MCTS: Microsoft Team Foundation Server: Configuration and Development

Exam_70-510

MCTS: Microsoft Virtual Earth 6.0, Application Development

Exam_70-544

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Certifications

Showcase Your Cutting-Edge Technical Skills

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications enable professionals to aim specific technologies and to distinct themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists are again and again capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology. There are currently twenty 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:

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications Certification

Microsoft's MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications certification has been designed for professionals who have a good knowledge and expertise in Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. The professionals are required to build Windows-based applications based on interfaces with the Windows Presentation Foundation technology. The individuals who pursue this certification must have at least one year of experience using the required technologies of this certification.

Prerequisite for MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications Certification

To achieve this certification, an individual must pass one prerequisite exam, i.e., the Microsoft exam 70-536 (TS: Microsoft .NET Framework, Application Development Foundation) and one required exam, i.e., the Microsoft exam 70-502 (TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Application Development). Following are the descriptions of the two exams:

  • Prerequisite Exam: The Microsoft exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework, Application Development Foundation is designed specifically to measure a candidate's knowledge of .NET development fundamentals. It is not tied to a particular version of .NET. This exam is available in English, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese (Simplified) languages.

    The candidates willing to take this exam must have at least two to three years of experience in developing Web-based, Windows-based, or distributed applications by using the Microsoft .NET Framework with 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.5 versions. Candidates should also have a working and a sound knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 or Visual Studio 2008.

    In order to pass this exam, there can be two variations. If a candidate has already earned the credentials of being a .NET 2.0 developer, he does not need to learn .NET 3.5 in order to pass this exam. Conversely, if a candidate is a .NET 3.5 developer, he does not need to review .NET 2.0 in order to pass the exam.


  • Required Exam: The Microsoft exam 70-502: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Application Development is designed specifically to measure a candidate's knowledge of developing Windows-based applications by using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. The candidate pursuing this exam should have at least one year of experience developing Windows-based applications by using the .NET Framework. He should also have a sound knowledge about Visual Studio 2008 and should be well-versed in the Windows Presentation Foundation technology in the following manner:
    • A sound knowledge about the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) technology in the context of the .NET Framework 3.5 platform.

    • Good programming skills related to the WPF object model.

    • A working experience in creating layouts by using Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML) applications.

    • A working knowledge creating data-driven user interfaces and deploying WPF applications.
Benefits of MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications Certification

The following are some of the benefits of the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications certification:

  • Microsoft products are most widely used today and the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications certification proves expertise on the Microsoft products and technologies.

  • Professionals that have this certification can enhance their employment opportunities.

  • This certification is helpful for professionals who have entry-level certifications in related technologies to upgrade their credentials and get recognition from the industry.

  • MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications certified professionals get special offers and discount on Microsoft products and other selected products from Microsoft.

  • Professionals who achieve this certification can have a sound knowledge of Visual Studio 2008.
Job Roles for MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications Certified Professionals

The MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Presentation Foundation Applications Certified Professionals can become expertise in using Visual Studio 2008 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 in a well-organized business environment. They can excel in some specific job areas as an expert in Windows, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, or Windows Presentation Foundation application development. They can become Windows Applications Developers, administrators, and Enterprise Software Developers.

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Communication Foundation

Microsoft's MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Communication Foundation Applications certification has been designed for professionals who have a good knowledge and expertise in Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and Visual Studio 2008. The professionals are required to build distributed applications by using technologies such as XML Web services, .NET Remoting, and Windows enterprise services. Individuals pursuing this certification must have at least one year experience using the required technologies of this certification.

Prerequisite for MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Communication Foundation Applications Certification

To earn this certification, the candidate must pass one prerequisite exam, i.e. the Microsoft exam 70-536 (TS: Microsoft .NET Framework, Application Development Foundation) and one required exam, i.e. the Microsoft exam 70-503 (TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Communication Foundation Application Development). Following is the description of the two exams:

  • Prerequisite Exam: The Microsoft exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework, Application Development Foundation is designed specifically to measure a candidate's knowledge of .NET development fundamentals. It is not tied to a particular version of .NET. This exam is available in English, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese (Simplified).

    The candidates acquiring this exam must have at least two to three years of experience in developing Web-based, Windows-based, or distributed applications by using the Microsoft .NET Framework with 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.5 versions. Candidates should also have a working and a sound knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 or Visual Studio 2008.

    There can be two variations to pass this exam. If a candidate has already earned the credentials of being a .NET 2.0 developer, he does not need to learn .NET 3.5 in order to pass this exam. Conversely, if a candidate is a .NET 3.5 developer, he does not need to review .NET 2.0 in order to pass the exam.


  • Required Exam: The Microsoft exam 70-503: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Communication Foundation Application Development is designed specifically to measure a candidate's knowledge of developing distributed applications by using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. The candidate pursuing this exam should have at least one year experience developing distributed applications by using technologies such as XML Web services, .NET Remoting, and Windows enterprise services. He should also have a sound knowledge about Visual Studio 2008 and should use the Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) technology, which includes the following path:
    • A sound knowledge about the Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) technology in the context of the .NET Framework 3.5 platform.

    • A working experience in supporting Web services specifications standards.

    • A working experience in creating service model elements.

    • A working knowledge in integrating WCF services with Windows enterprise services such as Message Queuing (MSMQ) and COM+.

    • A good experience of configuring and deploying WCF applications.
Benefits of MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Communication Foundation Applications Certification

Some of the benefits of the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Communication Foundation Applications certification are as follows:

  • Microsoft products are most widely used today and the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Communication Foundation Applications certification proves expertise on the Microsoft products and technologies.

  • Professionals who have this certification can enhance their employment opportunities.

  • This certification is helpful for professionals who have entry-level certifications in related technologies to upgrade their credentials and get recognition from the industry.

  • MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Communication Foundation Applications certified professionals get special offers and discount on Microsoft products and other selected products from Microsoft.

  • Professionals who earn this certification can have sound knowledge of Visual Studio 2008.
Job Roles for MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Communication Foundation Applications Certified Professionals

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 - Windows Communication Foundation Applications Certified Professionals can become expertise in using Visual Studio 2008 and Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 in a well-organized business environment. They can excel in some specific job areas as an expert in Windows, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, or Windows Communication Foundation application development. They can become Windows Developers, ASP.NET Developers, Enterprise Application Developers, Database Administrators, Database Developers, or Business Intelligence Developers.

Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) Certification

Microsoft's MCPD: .NET Framework 2.0 certification is intended for professionals who have a good knowledge and expertise in .NET Framework 2.0. If you are using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and .NET Framework 2.0, and developing applications using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2005. The new Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credentials provide a simple and excellent way to showcase your technical skills in addition to the skills that are required for specific developer job roles.

The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) credentials provide developers who use Microsoft Visual Studio .NET with industry appreciation of their Microsoft .NET development skills and experience.

Visual Studio 2005 Credentials

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credential highlights your knowledge of developing Microsoft Windows application, Web application, or distributed applications that use the .NET Framework 2.0 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2005. There are three MCTS certification paths: The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential

The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential highlights your job role, your specific area of expertise, etc. Now you can easily differentiate yourself as an expert in Windows application development, Web application development, or enterprise applications development. There are three MCPD certification paths:

Visual Studio .NET Credentials

The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) credential provides industry appreciation for professional developers who build powerful applications that use Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2005 and Web services.

Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)

The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET credential is the top-level certification for advanced developers. These developers design and develop enterprise application solutions using Microsoft development tools and technologies in addition to the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.

Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)

Job Roles for MCPD certified professionals

The job roles for MCPD certified professionals include:
  • Windows developers
  • Web developers
  • Enterprise software developers
MCPD: .NET 2.0 certification requirements

To get MCPD: .NET 2.0 certification, you have to take one of the following certifications:

There are three MCPD: .NET certifications (Windows application, Web application, and Enterprise application) and the tests you have to take depend on the type of certification you want to achieve: If you would like to know more about the MCPD: .NET 2.0 certification please visit: MCPD: .NET 2.0 certification exam page.

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Getting MCPD: .NET 2.0 certified is easy. We are here to help you to get this certification effortlessly. We help you pass this certification by providing you PrepKits for the exams required. These PrepKits are developed to test your skills and get you prepared for the certification exams.

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MCPD: .NET 2.0 certifications:

Benefits of MCPD: .NET 2.0 certification

  • Microsoft products are most widely used today and the MCPD: .NET 2.0 certification proves expertise on the Microsoft products and technologies.
  • Professionals holding the MCPD: .NET 2.0 certification enhances employment opportunities for programmers.
  • MCPD: .NET 2.0 certification is helpful for professionals who have entry-level certifications in related technologies to upgrade their credentials and get recognition from the industry.
  • MCPD: .NET 2.0 Certified professional get special offers and discount on Microsoft products and other selected products from Microsoft.

MCPD: Web Developer

The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Developer (MCPD: Web Developer) certification requires that you should have the comprehensive skills that are required to build and deploy data-driven Web applications. It also requires that you should have the skills to create appropriate layouts for user interface, testing Web applications, create high level design for Web applications, flow-logic diagram for Web applications, and consume reusable software components.

MCPD: Web Developer core exam:

MCPD: Web Developer candidates must first complete the requirements by earning the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications certification (two exams). After earning this certification, candidates may earn their MCPD: Web Developer by passing one additional required exam. MCTS: .NET 2.0 Web Applications certification core exams What is .NET 2.0 Application Development (70-536) exam?

Microsoft's 70-536 is designed to test your knowledge of the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 fundamentals. The 70-536 exam measures your skills that include Developing applications, Implementing service processes, threading, and application domains, embedding configuration, diagnostic, management, and installation features into a .NET Framework application, etc. After passing this test along with the other core exams, you will become an MCTS: .NET 2.0 Web Applications, MCTS: .NET 2.0 Windows Applications or MCTS: .NET 2.0 Distributed Applications.

What is the .NET 2.0 Web Application Development (70-528) exam?

Microsoft's 70-528 measures your ability to develop and implement Web-based applications using Visual Basic language on the Microsoft .NET Framework. The exam validates your working knowledge on Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and ASP.NET 2.0. You should pass this exam along with exam 70-536-VB, for completing the requirements for the MCTS: .NET 2.0 Web Applications certification.

Code languages

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 as follows:
  • Microsoft Visual Basic 2005
  • Microsoft Visual C# 2005
Benifits of MCPD: Web Developer certification
  • Microsoft products are most widely used today and the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Developer (MCPD: Web Developer) certification proves expertise on the Microsoft products and technologies.
  • Professionals that have the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Developer (MCPD: Web Developer) certification can enhance their employment opportunities.
  • Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Developer (MCPD: Web Developer) certification is helpful for professionals who have entry-level certifications in related technologies to upgrade their credentials and get recognition from the industry.
  • Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Developer (MCPD: Web Developer) Certified professional get special offers and discount on Microsoft products and other selected products from Microsoft.
Job roles for MCPD: Web Developer certified professionals

The job roles for MCTS certified professionals typically include:
  • Web developers
  • Windows developers
  • Enterprise software developers
How uCertify helps you get MCPD: Web Developer?

The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Developer (MCPD: Web Developer) certification preparation kits (PrepKits) include realistic practice tests containing challenging questions to help you pass the certification exams. Exhaustive study notes, tips and tricks, and "How tos" make these PrepKits a complete preparation solution for the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Developer (MCPD: Web Developer) certification exams. Interactive quizzes help you memorize the essential concepts, terminology, and definitions related to the .NET 2.0 technology.

Microsoft Certifications - Job Roles and Benefits

It is no doubt that today's age is the age of Information Technology. IT certifications can be a way of becoming successful in life, both in terms of job satisfaction and money. Microsoft, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions, has introduced a wide range of IT certification exams for becoming entry level to experienced professionals. The Microsoft certification program consists of MCAD, MCDBA, MCDST, MCITP, MCP, MCSA, MCSD, MCSE and MCTS certifications.

Many multinationals are offering high salary packages to Microsoft certified professionals because these certifications prove that a person is an expert in a particular Microsoft technology. Micrcosoft certifications represent a rich and varied spectrum of job roles and responsibilities.

If you want to work in the area of networking and system administration, you can work as a systems engineer, systems administrator, network administrator, technical analyst or technical consultant. The related certifications are MCSA and MCSE.

If you are certified as MCDBA, MCTS and MCITP, you can work in the field of database administration as a database administrator, analyst, or developer.

With the help of the MCDST certification, you can work for Help Desk and customer support as a support specialist, PC support specialist, help desk technician, or customer support representative.

If your area of interest is Programming and Web Development, the MCAD, MCSD, .NET, MCTS and MCPD provide you job roles as a programmer, software developer, web developer or system analyst, software architect, consultant, enterprise applications developer and senior system analyst.

So you can see that Microsoft certifications provide you a variety of job roles. You can choose the certifications according to your interest and aptitude. Microsoft certifications validate your knowledge in planning, designing and maintenance of Microsoft products and technologies. The certifications also provide better opportunities and promotions, as they help you get your skills and knowledge recognized by organizations and MNCs. Some of the companies provide exclusive discount on products and services to Microsoft certified professionals.