Virtualization helps organizations save costs, increase resource availability, and improve agility. Virtualization is a rapidly growing trend in the IT marketplace and a vital step in moving your IT infrastructure to the cloud. But to get the most value, you need the right skills.
To join the ranks of the most skilled IT virtualization professionals, start with Exam 70-659: MCTS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization.
Passing this exam earns you the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification and proves your technical expertise in server virtualization. This exam is also an elective exam toward your Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Private Cloud Certification.
Whether you need a refresher or you’re already a virtualization expert, we’ve designed some great deals to help you get up to speed and beyond. Review the offers below and see which one is right for you.
The Virtualization Challenge means that for a limited time, you can take Exam 70-659: MCTS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization, at no cost, from a Microsoft Learning Partner near you. If you pass, you’ve earned your Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification. If you don’t pass, you may enroll in a class offered by the Learning Partner to acquire additional virtualization skills. Then retake the exam, free of charge. What do you have to lose? Find a Learning Partner near you, and ask to take the Virtualization Challenge.
The Virtualization Challenge is the opportunity for IT professionals to register and take Exam 70-659: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization, free of charge. If they do not pass the exam, then they may take training offered by the Learning Partner. At the end of the training, they can retake Exam 70-659 at no additional charge.
This offer expires on May 31, 2012. All vouchers must be redeemed and exams taken by that date.
You can purchase one exam at the Prometric website:
This offer is only for Exam 70-659.
No.
Yes.
You should use the same voucher number you used to take the original exam to schedule your second exam. This exam is registered to you and will allow you to retake only Exam 70-659.
No, the voucher is nontransferable and will only work for Exam 70-659.
The Virtualization Jump Start program helps you gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to take and pass Microsoft Certification Exam 70-659: Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Virtualization.
Jump Start 1-Day Online Class
Next session:
US$99 cost includes exam voucher
Sign up today for online class 70-659: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization Jump Start. This fast-paced, accelerated course will be team taught by two of the most respected technologists in the field. The course is designed for IT professionals with experience working with Microsoft Hyper-V Server who are ready to validate their skills with the MCTS: Windows Server 2008, R2, Server Virtualization. Cost for the package is $99 and includes the online class and an exam voucher for Exam 70-659.
The package includes attendance at one online Jump Start training session and a voucher for Exam 70-659.
This offer expires on May 31, 2012. All training sessions must be taken and all vouchers must be redeemed and exams taken by that date.
No, you can use the voucher to register for and take the exam as soon as you receive it.
You will receive the voucher code in the confirmation email sent to you within seven (7) days of registering and paying for the offer.
No, once you have registered you may attend only the session for which you have registered. You may, however, review the recording of the session at any time prior to May 31, 2012.
No, the presenters may refer you to additional study materials, which would be optional and not included in the course.
No, to facilitate as broad an audience as possible, the Jump Start training will be delivered online only.
This voucher is good only for Exam 70-659.
In addition to Exam 70-659, if you take the following two exams you can earn the MCITP Virtualization Administrator Certification:
Go broad—prove your desktop virtualization expertise. Pass Exam 70-669: MCTS: Windows Server 2008 R2 Desktop Virtualization
Go deep—prove yourself as an IT leader by demonstrating your design and deployment expertise. Pass Exam 70-693: PRO: Windows Server 2008 R2, Virtualization Administrator
Now, Microsoft makes it easy for you to get the MCITP Virtualization Administrator Certification in one easy purchase. You can purchase all the exams (70-659, 70-669, 70-693) necessary to achieve this credential when you download one voucher and pay for it via Prometric.
Interested in signing up for all three exams?
The Microsoft Virtualization Certification package includes three vouchers for the exams that are requirements for the MCITP Virtualization Administrator Certification.
This offer expires on May 31, 2012. All vouchers must be redeemed and exams must be taken by that date.
You can purchase one exam.
This offer includes the following exams: 70-659, 70-669, 70-693.
Yes, if you fail an exam you can use the same voucher code to retake the exam. However, this will decrease the number of vouchers you have left.
No, the vouchers in the exam pack are assigned to only one person.
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