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Overview of Windows 7 MCITP Certifications

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:00:57 +0000

Microsoft released Windows 7 to the public in 2009 and several certifications based on this new technology. These include the MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7 and the MCITP Enterprise Administrator 7 . Candidates for both these Microsoft certifications should have knowledge and hands-on experience in implementing, managing and configuring Microsoft Windows 7 in an enterprise environment.

The 70-680 exam, is required for both MCITP certifications. Prior to taking this exam you should understand how to upgrade to Windows 7, overcome compatibility issues and manage and maintain the Windows 7 system. Mainly, this exam measures your initial ability to configure windows and perform a clean installation/upgrade of Windows 7. The exam will test your ability to deploy Windows, configure applications and hardware, network connectivity, access to resources (i.e. shared folders, printers etc), backup and recovery options, maintaining the personal computer and mobile computing. This exam covers everything from the essential process of installation to the configuration of software, hardware and resources.

The Desktop Enterprise Technician 7, next you will need to take exam 70-685, which focuses on identifying issues, from initial setup and configuration issues to failure issues. Exam 70-685 tests these skills in the following areas; Desktop applications, networking, hardware, performance, wireless connectivity, remote access and security. This exam focuses on understanding the causes of such issues and how to resolve them.
For the Enterprise Administrator 7, the next required exam is the 70-686 exam, which tests your ability to develop the strategy for managing and supporting the infrastructure as well as applications. The exam mostly focuses on the administrative side and concentrates on creating standard images for windows clients, designing Windows 7 client configurations and deployment, planning and managing a strategy for hardware, software and licensing, acknowledging any issues or problems (i.e. network issues) and managing applications.

To prepare for these exams, it is recommended that you study using a variety of resources. You should also have hands on experience with Windows 7. Microsoft certification exams are knowledge based as well as practical, so you’ll need to be able to put your knowledge into practice.

What’s the difference between Windows Server 2008 and R2?

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:30:19 +0000

Windows Server 2008 R2 is basically the server release of Windows 7. It is actually a new release of the operating system and includes many new features. These include new virtualization technologies, management utilities, web tools and scalability enhancements. Many IT professional also encounter that Window Server 2008 R2 is much more secure than regular Windows Server 2008.

Windows Server 2008 R2 has five key areas that add existing functionality and new features to Windows Server 2008.

Windows Server 2008 R2 has new features to reduce the ongoing management of Windows Server 2008 R2 and to reduce the administrative effort for common day-to-day operational tasks.

Virtualization

Windows Server 2008 R2 provides the following virtualization types: Client and Server virtualization provided by Hyper-V and Presentation virtualization with Remote Desktop Services.

Scalability and Reliability

Updated features include leveraging sophisticated CPU architectures, increased operating system componentization, and improved performance and scalability for applications and services.

Management

Windows Server 2008 R2 has added features reducing the ongoing management of Windows Server 2008 R2 and increasing the efficiency by which administrative and common day-to-day operational tasks are performed.

Windows 7 Compatiblity

Windows Server 2008 R2 has many features that are designed specifically to work with client computers running Windows 7..

Exchange Server Certification: MCITP

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:39:57 +0000

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 and Exchange Server 2007 assist companies and organizations in guarding their messaging with built-in protective technologies; offers anywhere access to e-mail, voice mail, calendars, and contacts; and enables new levels of operational efficiency.

Exchange Server – Microsoft Certified IT Professional Certifications:

The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification helps demonstrate the proficiency and skills necessary to perform a particular job role, such as database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator. MCITP certifications build on the technical skills measured in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Therefore, you will earn one or more MCTS certifications on your way to earning an MCITP certification.

MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator 2010

This MCITP certification helps validate the knowledge and skills that are associated with performing as the lead engineer for messaging solutions within an enterprise organization, as well as the ability to design and deploy messaging solutions with Exchange Server 2010. To achieve the MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator certification, you must successfully complete two exams: one Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (TS) on Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 prerequisite exam and one Professional Series (PRO) exam.

Required: Exam 70-662 – This exam completes the requirements for Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuration. It also counts as credit toward the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Messaging Administrator 2010 certification.

Skills Measured:

Installing and Configuring Exchange Servers (15 percent)
Configuring Exchange Recipients and Public Folders (14 percent)
Configuring Client Access (15 percent)
Configuring Message Transport (15 percent)
Monitoring and Reporting (13 percent)
Implementing High Availability and Recovery (15 percent)
Configuring Message Compliance and Security (13 percent)
Required:

Required: Exam 70-663 – This exam is designed for candidates who are responsible for the Exchange messaging environment in an enterprise environment. They are senior administrators who act as the technical lead over a team of administrators. These candidates are a third level of support between the Exchange Recipient Administrator and the Exchange Server Administrator.

Skills Measured:

Planning the Exchange Server 2010 Infrastructure (20 percent)
Deploying the Exchange Server 2010 Infrastructure (20 percent)
Designing and Deploying Security for the Exchange Organization (20 percent)
Designing and Deploying Exchange Server 2010 Availability and Recovery (21 percent)
Designing and Deploying Messaging Compliance, System Monitoring, and Reporting (19 percent)

MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator 2007

To achieve the MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator certification, you must successfully complete three exams: one Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (TS) on Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 prerequisite exam and two Professional Series (PRO) exams.

Required: Exam 70-236 – This exam completes the requirements for Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuration. It also counts as credit toward the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Messaging Administrator 2007 certification.

Skills Measured:

Installing and Configuring Microsoft Exchange Servers
Configuring Recipients and Public Folders
Configuring the Exchange Infrastructure
Monitoring and Reporting
Configuring Disaster Recovery

Required: Exam 70-237 Pro: Designing Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
The qualified candidate for Exam 70-237 will have experience in an enterprise environment of more than 500 users and 100 servers,

Skills Measured:

Designing and planning messaging services
Designing and planning server high availability
Designing and planning coexistence and migration
Defining policies and security procedures

Required: Exam 70-238 Pro: PRO: Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
The qualified candidate for Exam 70-238 will have experience in an enterprise environment of more than 500 users and 100 servers,

Skills Measured:

Planning Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Upgrades and Migrations
Planning for High Availability Implementation
Planning the Exchange Topology Deployment
Planning Messaging Security and Compliance Implementation
Planning for Messaging Environment Maintenance

The MCTS Certification for Exchange Server

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:12:57 +0000

Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 and Exchange Server 2007 assist organizations in guarding their messaging with built-in protective technologies; offers anywhere access to e-mail, voice mail, calendars, and contacts; and enables new levels of operational efficiency.

Exchange Server – Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Certifications:

MCTS – Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 – Configuration

Earning this MCTS certification, demonstrates in-depth technical knowledge and proficiency in using the key technology areas in Microsoft Exchange Server 2010. Certification will highlight your skills in deploying and administering an enterprise messaging environment with Exchange Server 2010. Potential candidates for the MCTS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 – Configuration certification have experience installing, managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Exchange Server 2010; managing messaging security; and recovering messaging servers and databases. One exam must be passed to earn the MCTS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 – Configuration certification.

Required: Exam 70-662 This exam completes the requirements for Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Configuration. It also counts as credit toward the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Messaging Administrator 2010 certification.

Skills Measured:

Installing and Configuring Exchange Servers (15 percent)
Configuring Exchange Recipients and Public Folders (14 percent)
Configuring Client Access (15 percent)
Configuring Message Transport (15 percent)
Monitoring and Reporting (13 percent)
Implementing High Availability and Recovery (15 percent)
Configuring Message Compliance and Security (13 percent)

MCTS – Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 – Configuration

Required: Exam 70-236 This exam completes the requirements for Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuration. It also counts as a credit toward the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Messaging Administrator certification.

Skills Measured:

Installing and Configuring Exchange Servers
Configuring Recipients and Public Folders
Configuring the Exchange Infrastructure
Monitoring and Reporting
Configuring Disaster Recovery