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Microsoft BizTalk Server | 2006* | MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise configuring BizTalk Server 2006 | Microsoft Exchange Server | 2007 | MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise configuring Exchange Server 2007 MCITP: Builds on the MCTS certification and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise designing and deploying messaging solutions by using Exchange Server 2007 | | 2003 | MCSA: Messaging or MCSE: Messaging: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their skills with earlier versions of Exchange Server and related messaging technologies | | Messaging Architecture | Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA): For Microsoft employees and Microsoft Certified Partner employees who have exceptional expertise in architecting Exchange Server | Windows Small Business Server | 2008* | MCTS: Coming soon | Microsoft SQL Server | 2008 | MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in one of three areas: Implementation and Maintenance, Database Development, or Business Intelligence MCITP: Builds on an MCTS pre-requisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2008 for one of three specific job-roles: Database Administrator, Database Developer, or Business Intelligence Developer | | 2005 | MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise maintaining databases by using SQL Server 2005 or their deep expertise with SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence MCITP: Builds on an MCTS pre-requisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2005 for one of three specific job-roles: Business Intelligence, Database Development, or Database Administration | | 2000 | Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise designing, implementing, and administering SQL Server 2000 databases | | Database Architecture | Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA): For Microsoft employees and Microsoft Certified Partner employees who have exceptional expertise in architecting database solutions for companies of all sizes | Windows Server | Windows Server 2008 | MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their deep knowledge of key Windows Server 2008 technologies: Active Directory Configuration, Networking Infrastructure Configuration, and/or Application Infrastructure Configuration MCITP: Builds on a combination of MCTS pre-requisites and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills in one of two industry-defined job roles: Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator | | Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server | Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in designing and implementing business solutions based on the Windows platform and Windows Server system Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise managing and troubleshooting system environments running on Windows operating systems | | Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 | MCTS: Designed for developers and IT professionals who want to demonstrate their deep technical expertise in Application Development or Configuration | Microsoft System Center | | MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their deep technical skills in one of two key System Center technologies: Configuration Manager or Operations Manager |
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Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Specialist: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their proficiency in one module of a Microsoft Dynamics or related business product. Specializations include: Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their professional proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics. Specializations include: Microsoft Dynamics CRM: | Microsoft Dynamics AX: | Microsoft Dynamics GP: | Microsoft Dynamics NAV: | Microsoft Dynamics SL: |
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2007 Microsoft Office system | | MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise deploying and maintaining client desktops with Business Desktop Deployment or configuring Microsoft Office Groove 2007 MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise developing applications with Microsoft Office Virtual Earth 6.0 or Microsoft Office Visio 2007 Microsoft Business Certifications: For office workers who want to demonstrate their skills using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office applications in the workplace | Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server | 2007 | MCTS: Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills implementing and configuring PerformancePoint Server | Microsoft Office Project | 2007 | MCTS: Managing Projects with Office Project 2007: For project managers who want to demonstrate their expertise in project management practices and methodologies (as established by the Project Management Institute) | Microsoft Office Project Server | 2007 | MCTS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: For project managers who want to demonstrate their expertise in managing and supporting projects in an enterprise environment MCTS: Office Project Server 2007, Configuration: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise implementing and administering Project Server and network operating systems in a medium-sized to large organization MCITP: Enterprise Project Manager with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate how they manage and support projects by using Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007 and Office Project Server 2007 in an enterprise project management (EPM) environment | Microsoft Office Live Communications Server | 2007 | MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise using and configuring Active Directory and network infrastructure components that support the deployment and ongoing management of Office Communications Server 2007 | | 2005 | MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in configuring Office Live Communications Server 2005 | Microsoft Office SharePoint Server | 2007 | MCTS: Application Development: For developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in building Web portals and integrating business applications with SharePoint Server MCTS: Configuration: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in configuring and deploying SharePoint Server Microsoft Certified Application Professionals (MCAP): For office workers who want to demonstrate their advanced cross-industry and cross-job role capabilities by using the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server sites | Microsoft Office 2003 | | Microsoft Office Specialists (MOS): For office workers who want to demonstrate their advanced skills with Microsoft desktop software |
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Microsoft Visual Studio | 2008 (Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5) | MCTS:Three options for developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in using the .NET Framework 3.5; six specialty areas are available: Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows Forms, ASP.NET, and ADO.NET
MCPD: Builds on an MCTS pre-requisite(s) and is designed for developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in using Visual Studio 2008 for one of three specific job roles: Windows Developer, ASP.NET Developer, or Enterprise Application Developer
| | 2005 (Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0) | MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0; three specialty areas are available: Web Applications, Windows Applications and Distributed Applications MCPD: For developers who want to demonstrate their advanced skills in one or more of three job-role tracks: Web Developer, Windows Developer and Enterprise Applications Developer | | Microsoft .NET Framework | Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD): For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise using Microsoft Visual Studio, the Microsoft .NET Framework, and Web services Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD): For developers who want to demonstrate their advanced skills designing enterprise solutions by using Microsoft development tools and technologies, including the Microsoft .NET Framework |
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Microsoft Forefront | | MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills deploying Microsoft Forefront business security products for client and server configurations | Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server | 2006 | MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise implementing and administering networks and operating systems using ISA Server 2006 | | 2004* | Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) – Security and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) – Security: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their skills in earlier versions of ISA Server and related security technologies |
Glossary of certification titlesMCTS: The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credential displays your expertise in one specific technology. MCITP: The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential builds on your core technology expertise to demonstrate your key IT professional job-role skills. MCPD: The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential complements your core technology expertise to demonstrate your key developer job-role skills. MCP: The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential is a one-exam certification that demonstrates your skills on legacy Microsoft technologies.
* Exams and certifications for earlier versions of Microsoft technologies may be available. | |
