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MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credential enables professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies.
Developers who earn the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications certification have demonstrated breadth and depth of skills and knowledge of Web services, .NET Framework remoting, Enterprise Services, and Message Queuing technology.
Technology Specialists typically pursue careers as Web developers, Microsoft Windows developers, or enterprise software developers. They may also be database developers and systems administrators who do not work with the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 daily but who want to show their breadth of technology experience.
How to earn your MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications
Candidates for this certification must pass two exams: one that focuses on .NET Framework foundational skills and one that focuses on developing distributed applications.
You must earn the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications certification in order to earn the following certification:
| • | MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer |
Note If you plan to upgrade from a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) certification to an MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer certification, you do not need to obtain this MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications certification first. You will earn the applicable MCTS certifications when you pass the upgrade exams available for MCSDs to upgrade to MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer.
The following table lists the exams that you must pass to earn the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications certification.
| Required exams (two) | Preparation guide |
Exam 70–536 | Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation |
Exam 70–529 | Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-529: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Distributed Application Development |
