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

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

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

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

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

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

Consumer Support Technician Windows Vista: Configuration Enterprise Support Technician : TS: Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Client, Configuring : Pro: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Microsoft® Windows Vista ™ Client for Enterprise Support Technicians : 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

Windows Vista for MCDSTs Enterprise Support Technician 1 Exam 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”

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/ mspx Learning portal: /learning/windowsvista/default.mspx Related training : /learning/exams/ mspx

Exchange Server 2007 Configuration Enterprise Messaging Administrator Exam : TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuring Exam : Pro: Designing Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Exam : 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

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/ mspx Learning portal: /learning/exchange2007/default.mspx Related training : /learning/exams/ mspx

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

Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration : TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration : TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Windows Server 2008 Application Platform Configuration : 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

Windows Server 2008 Three exams to earn MCITP: Server Administrator Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration : TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration : TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Server Administrator : Pro: Windows Server 2008 Administrator Available RTM +60

Windows Server 2008 Application Platform Configuration : TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring : TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring : TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Platform, Configuring : Pro: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator : TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client OR : 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

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/ mspx Learning portal: /learning/windowsserver2008/default.mspx Related training : /learning/exams/ mspx

MCSE 2003 to MCITP : 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 or = Earn MCITP: Enterprise Administrator in three exams total Enterprise Administrator = Earn MCITP: Server Administrator in two exams total Server Administrator

MCSA 2003 to MCITP : 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 or = Earn MCITP: Enterprise Administrator in four exams total Enterprise Administrator = Earn MCITP: Server Administrator in two exams total Server Administrator

Resources Microsoft Learning: Certification Live Meetings and MCP Newsletter: microsoft.com/learning/community.mspx microsoft.com/learning/community.mspx Trika:

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

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

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

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

Developer Upgrade Paths Web Developer Windows Developer Enterprise Application Developer 2 Exams 1 Exam : UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Web Developer by Using the Microsoft.NET Framework : UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer by Using the Microsoft.NET Framework : UPGRADE: MCSD Microsoft.NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer by Using the Microsoft.NET Framework: Part : UPGRADE: MCSD Microsoft.NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer by Using the Microsoft.NET Framework: Part 2

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

Database Administrator SQL Server 2005 Database Developer Business Intelligence Developer : TS: Microsoft® SQL Server™ Implementation and Maintenance : PRO: Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft® SQL Server™ : PRO: Designing and Optimizing Data Access by Using Microsoft® SQL Server™ : PRO: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft® SQL Server™ : PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution by Using Microsoft® SQL Server™ : PRO: Designing and Developing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure by Using Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Tools : TS: Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 Business Intelligence - Implementation and Maintenance SQL Server 2005

Upgrade Path for MCDBAs Exams will focus on professional skills and technology not covered in current credential paths Database Administrator 2 Exams Exam : UPGRADE: MCDBA Skills to MCITP Database Administrator by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SQL Server 2005 Exam :TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 – Implementation and Maintenance

Office System: IT pros Office SharePoint Server 2007 Configuration : TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuration Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Configuration : TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services, Configuration Office Live Communications Server 2005, Managing : TS: Office Live Communications Server 2005, Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Business Desktop Deployment : TS: Deploying and Maintaining Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing : TS: Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments : TS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environment, Configuration and Management

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