Microsoft Office Communications Server and Microsoft Lync Server 2010 Certification

Microsoft Certifications for Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and Microsoft Lync Server 2010 help you make the most of the growing demand for improved communications. Validate your expertise to perform as a lead IT professional and support more effective communication in an enterprise organization. Choose a certification path that relates to your current job role or your next career step.

Microsoft Certified Master program

Are you a highly skilled technical expert on Microsoft Lync Server 2010? Differentiate yourself as the technical expert. The Microsoft Certified Master program helps the best professionals in the IT industry become even better. Whether you want to enhance and validate your advanced skills or take your career to the next level, achieving a Microsoft Certified Master certification will help differentiate you from others in the competitive ranks of senior IT professionals.

This unique program consists of three weeks of mandatory, hands-on training led by experts, and extensive written and lab-based testing. Candidates' practical product knowledge, technical acumen, knowledge of best practices, personal and professional stamina, and communication skills are constantly challenged as they work toward attaining this premier Microsoft technical certification.

Microsoft Certified Architect certification

Validate your ability to translate business problems into technology solutions. When you earn the Microsoft Certified Architect credential, you can be recognized by Microsoft and the IT industry worldwide as an expert who holds the highest level of professional certification from Microsoft.

Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 – Configuring

Demonstrate that you possess the knowledge and skills that are required to deploy and administer an enterprise communications environment with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2.

Candidates for this certification should have a minimum of one year of experience installing, managing, deploying, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining Office Communications Server 2007 or Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and related technologies. In addition, candidates should have experience using and configuring Active Directory and network infrastructure components that support the deployment and ongoing management of Office Communications Server 2007 versions.

The best way to prepare for Microsoft Certification exams is to spend time with the technology. Review the exam preparation guides, and work with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and related tools as much as you can. To earn the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 – Configuring, you must pass one exam.

Note This certification will be retired when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology.

Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005

The MCTS in Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 is ideal for individuals who possess a deep and broad understanding of all aspects of the Office Live Communications Server infrastructure, including deployment of additional Active Directory and network infrastructure components and services to support the deployment and ongoing management and operations of Office Live Communications Server.

Candidates for this certification should have a minimum of one year of experience deploying and managing ongoing issues with Office Live Communications Server infrastructures. One exam is required.

¹This exam retired on October 31, 2010.

Note This certification will be retired when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology.

Microsoft Certified Master (MCM)

The Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) for Microsoft Lync Server 2010 program provides in-depth and comprehensive training for Lync Server 2010. This three-week training program is delivered by recognized experts from Microsoft and Microsoft partner organizations to deepen and broaden the technical skills of experienced professionals who work with Microsoft communications technologies.

Through presentations, white-board discussions, and goal-based labs, MCM training covers the individual core Lync Server 2010 technologies as well as broader architectural and operational areas, such as telephony integration, upgrade and migration, application integration, performance analysis, management, and operations.

To be accepted into the MCM program, applicants must meet or exceed the prerequisite, which includes:

*Exam 83-640 has been suspended and replaced with Exam 70-640.

Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA)

The Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) credential is for technical or solutions architects who specialize in using a specific Microsoft server technology. MCAs are recognized by Microsoft and the IT industry worldwide as experts who hold the highest level of professional certification on Microsoft server products.

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