MCTS: Windows Vista – Configuration
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The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies.
The MCTS: Windows Vista, Configuration certification is designed to validate the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the functions and features of Windows Vista and to troubleshoot network-connectivity and applications issues.
Candidate profile
The successful candidate has at least one year of IT experience resolving network connectivity issues and working with desktop operating systems, security, and applications.
How to earn your MCTS: Windows Vista – Configuration certification
MCTS candidates must pass one exam. Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) candidates can transition skills to Windows Vista by passing an upgrade exam.
| • | Learn about the transition path for an MCDST |
This certification will be retired when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology.
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| Required exam | |
Exam 70-620 | Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring |
Transition path for a Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
In recognition of existing expertise, Microsoft Learning offers an MCDST the opportunity to transition to MCTS: Windows Vista - Configuration by passing an upgrade exam, as shown in the following table.
| Transition exam for an MCDST | |
Exam 70-621 |
