Microsoft MCSE 2008 No More
In keeping with the changes and advances in the world of technology, Microsoft has inactivated the MCSE 2008 certification. Progressing forward, all of Microsoft's certifications have entered a classification approaching and emphasizing specific job tasks and roles.
Windows Server 2008 MCTS Certifications
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) becomes the new arena to earn a certification in Server 2008 technology. Exam 70-640, the MCTS Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration, the 70-642 MCTS Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration, and 70-643 MCTS Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure Configuration now serves as the entry path to proving successful and useful abilities in the implementation, enhancement creation, and troubleshooting of Windows Server 2008. In passing the MCTS Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration, the user and student receives credit en route towards the professional MCITP certification as a Server Administrator or Enterprise Administrator.
Windows Server 2008 MCITP Certifications
The MCITP 2008 Server Administrator and MCITP 2008 Enterprise Administrator are the highest level of Microsoft certification. As an Enterprise Administrator, the MCITP requires the 70-640, 642 and 643 exams, plus either the Technology Specialist 70-620 Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client, or 70-624 Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops, or 70-680 Windows 7 Configuring, and 70-647 Professional level Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator. In order to become an MCITP 2008 Server Administrator, the 640, 642 and 70-647 Professional level Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator must be accepted and passed.
Since the MCSE certification has been placed in the inactive category, upgrading to one of the MCITP levels is very easy with the assistance of MCITP certification training programs and courses. Windows 2000 and 2003 certifications are still valid, but will expire once these technologies are no longer in use or Microsoft discontinues mainstream support. This new recertification policy means a user will retain their certification, and will remain in force until the technology behind the certification has been phased out. At that point, which this policy covers any level, a new certification will be required.
With the MCITP Windows Server 2008 certification necessitating a more vigorous set of aptitudes, a certification training course suitably fits the bill. As always, the advantage of certification brings the recognition of a professional who remains current with the changes in the IT field and the Microsoft application revisions. Also, certification exhibits your technical set of proficiencies and experience in the tasks and responsibilities of your chosen career discipline.
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