Windows
Server 2008 is generating demand all over the world for skilled IT professionals who can support this new Windows Server operating system. IDC, a global analyst firm, estimates that there will be more than 3.5 million deployments of Windows Server 2008 in its first year (IDC, 2007).
Make sure that hiring managers and project leads notice you—with a Microsoft Certification. Combined with hands-on experience, certification is an excellent way to demonstrate your understanding of new features—new Web tools, virtualization technologies, security enhancements, and management utilities—and inspire confidence in your readiness to evaluate, design, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2008.
Introducing Windows Server 2008 certification
In response to accelerating technology lifecycles, changing roles in IT, and your feedback, we are pleased to introduce a new suite of Windows Server certifications. These new certifications differentiate technology skills and job-role skills; reflect industry skills relevant to today's real-world IT functions; and conserve resources with simplified, specific exam roadmaps.
Demonstrating in-depth technology skills: MCTS
The building blocks of Windows Server 2008 certification are three Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications designed to validate your skills on the features and functionality of key technology areas in Windows Server 2008.
You can show your depth of knowledge in one specific Windows Server 2008 technology, earn multiple MCTS certifications to show breadth across different products, or build on the MCTS to earn a Professional Series credential. The three MCTS certifications on Windows Server 2008 are:
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration
If you are a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003, you can transfer your skills to achieve multiple Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credentials on Windows Server 2008.
For the first time, the transition path is available before the product release—don’t miss your chance to take advantage of these new certifications.