If you are a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), you not only thrive on the continuing challenges of the IT field, but you also take the initiative to develop and hone your skills so that you stay a step ahead. When you become Microsoft certified, you will:
| • | Stand out. Prove your specific, real-world technology skills. |
| • | Be productive. Help increase customer satisfaction, reduce network downtime, and push service to a higher level. |
| • | Achieve success. Each Microsoft certification tales you further along the path to professional recognition. |
An MCTS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments ― Configuration and Management certification validates skills in planning a hosted environment, deploying a core hosting infrastructure, and configuring Internet Information Server (IIS). The successful candidate will have an in-depth and broad understanding of configuring and managing a hosted solution with Windows Server 2003.
MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on the following:
| • | Planning a hosted environment |
| • | Deploying a core hosting infrastructure |
| • | Deploying and configuring Internet Information Server (IIS) |
| • | Deploying hosted services |
| • | Designing and configuring automated provisioning |
| • | Administering, managing, and optimizing hosted solutions |
| • | Troubleshooting a hosted environment |
This certification will retire when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology.
| • | Learn about the new generation of Microsoft Certification lifecycle policies |
| MCTS exam | |
Exam 70-501 | Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-501: TS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments – Configuration and Management |