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MCSA – Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification will advance your
career by ensuring that you have the skills to successfully manage and troubleshoot
system environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Certification Path Skills-Building Path

Supporting Users Running Windows XP Desktop Operating Systems & Applications, Course 6072 (Exam 70-270)
Microsoft 2003 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, Course 6039 (Exam 70-290)
MCSA Boot Camp OR
Course 6570 Implementing, Managing & Maintaining Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, Course 6043 (Exam 70-291)

Implementing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Windows Vista, Course 6062 (Exam 70-620: TS)

MCSE – Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Earn the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification and prove your
expertise in designing and implementing the infrastructure for business solutions
based on the Microsoft Windows 2003 platform and Windows Server System.

Certification Path Skills-Building Path

Supporting Users Running Windows XP Desktop Operating Systems and Applications, Course 6072 (Exam 70-270)
Microsoft 2003 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, Course 6039 (Exam 70-290)
MCSE Boot Camp OR Implementing, Managing & Maintaining Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, Course 6043 (Exam 70-291)
Course 6565
Microsoft Implementing Windows 2003 Networking, Course 283510 (Exam 70-291 and 70-293)

Planning, Implementing & Maintaining Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure, Course 6045 (Exam 70-294)

Microsoft Windows 2003 Configuring Active Directory Services, Course 6315 (Exam 70-294 and 70-297)

Implementing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Windows Vista, Course 6062 (Exam 70-620: TS)

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Windows Server 2008: Upgrade Path for Current

MCSAs and MCSEs
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to upgrade your MSCA or MCSE on
Windows Server 2003 to the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
certifications for Windows Server 2008.

Certification Path Exams You Will Need To Pass

Current MCSAs on Windows Server 2003 take Exam 70-648: Technology Specialist: Upgrading Your MCSA
on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 to earn two certifications:
Server 2008 • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
Microsoft • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure
Certified Technology
Specialist Upgrade Current MCSEs on Windows Server 2003 take Exam 70-649: Technology Specialist: Upgrading Your MCSE
Boot Camp on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 to earn three certifications:
Course 6109 • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure Configuration

Upgrade Path Summary

Current Pass Exam 70-648: TS and earn: Pass Exam 70-646: MCITP and earn: Pass Exam 70-647: MCITP and earn:
MCSAs

Current Pass Exam 70-649: TS and earn: Pass Exam 70-646: MCITP and earn: Pass Exam 70-647: MCITP and earn:
MCSEs

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MCITP – Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator

The Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator is responsible for hands-on deployment and
day-to-day operations of a subset of servers in an enterprise sized organization. Desktop Support Desktop Support
Technician Technician

Certification Path Exams You Will Need To Pass

Current MCSAs on Windows Server 2003 will take:

Server 2008 MCITP Combo
Boot Camp
Course 6112*
Server 2008 MCITP: Server
Administrator Boot Camp
Course 6113
• 70-648: TS: Upgrading your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008
• 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring
• 70-646: MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Administrator
Current MCSEs on Windows Server 2003 will take:
• 70-649: TS: Upgrading your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008
• 70-646: MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Administrator
New certification candidates will take:
• 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
• 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
• 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring
• 70-646: MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Administrator

MCITP – Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator

Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrators are experienced and highly trained IT professionals
who are responsible for the design of enterprise-wide solutions that accommodate various Windows Server 2008
workloads.

Certification Path Exams You Will Need To Pass

Current MCITP Server Administrators will take:
Server 2008 MCITP Combo
• 70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client
Boot Camp Course 6112* • 70-647: MCITP: Enterprise Administrator

Server 2008 MCITP: Enterprise

Admin Upgrade Boot Camp
Course 6114

*Our Server 2008 MCITP: Combo Boot Camp is just like taking two Boot Camps, but at a savings of $995.
Through this option, you can get MCITP Server Administrator and Enterprise Administrator certified in just
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MCDST – Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician
The MCDST certification will get you started in your IT career by ensuring you have the skills to
successfully troubleshoot desktop environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Certification Path Skills-Building Path

Microsoft Windows 2003 Supporting Users Running Microsoft Windows XP Desktop Operating Systems and Applications
Desktop Support Boot Camp OR Course 6072 (Exam 70-271 and 70-272)
(MCDST) Course 6610

Windows Vista: Upgrade Path for Current MCDSTs

Microsoft Certified Desktop Microsoft Certified IT Professional
Support Technician (MCDST) (MCITP): Enterprise Support Technician

Certification Path Exams You Will Need To Pass

• 70-621 Pro: Upgrading your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support
Microsoft Certified IT Professional:
Enterprise Support Tech Boot Camp,
Course 6515

MCTS – Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:

Windows Vista Configuration
An MCTS: Windows Vista – Configuration certification validates knowledge and skills
necessary to troubleshoot network connectivity and application issues on Windows Vista.

Certification Path Skills-Building Path

Microsoft Certified IT Implementing, Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista
Professional: Enterprise OR Course 6062 (Exam 70-620: TS and 70-622: Pro)
Support Technician Boot Camp
Course 6515

MCITP – Microsoft Certified IT Professional:

Enterprise Support Technician
The Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Support Technician validates the knowledge and skills
required to deploy and support the Windows Vista operating system.

Certification Path Skills-Building Path

Microsoft Certified IT Implementing, Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista
OR
Professional: Enterprise Course 6062 (Exam 70-620: TS and 70-622: Pro)
Support Tech Boot Camp,
Course 6515

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Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Upgrade Path for Current MCDBAs

Microsoft Certified Database Microsoft Certified IT Professional
Administrator (MCDBA- SQL 2000) (MCITP): Database Administrator

Certification Path Exams You Will Need To Pass

Microsoft Certified IT If you are a Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), you may upgrade to the MCITP: Database
Professional: Database Administrator certification by taking one upgrade exam instead of the two MCITP exams for new candidates.
Administrator MCDBAs must still obtain the MCTS: SQL Server 2005 certification as a prerequisite.
Boot Camp • Exam 70-431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance

Course 6510 • Exam 70-447: UPGRADE: MCDBA Skills to MCITP Database Administrator by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005

MCTS – Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (MCTS: SQL Server 2005)
implement and maintain databases using specific instructions and specifications.

Certification Path Skills-Building Path

Microsoft Certified IT SQL Server 2005 Administration, Course 6052
Professional: Database OR SQL Server 2005 for Developers, Course 6063
Administrator
Boot Camp
Course 6510
Exam 70-431: TS

MCITP – Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator

Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator (MCITP: Database Administrator) is the
premier certification for database server administrators. This certification demonstrates that you can
keep up with your enterprise business solutions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Certification Path Skills-Building Path

Microsoft Certified IT SQL Server 2005 Administration, Course 6052
Professional: Database OR SQL Server 2005 for Developers, Course 6063
Administrator
Boot Camp
Course 6510
Exam 70-443: Pro
Exam 70-444: Pro

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 Exchange Server 2007

MCTS – Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist:

Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 – Configuration
certification highlights your area of expertise and validates the knowledge and skills required
to deploy and administer an enterprise messaging environment with Exchange Server 2007.

Accelerated Path Skills-Building Path

Microsoft Certified Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Course 6061
Technology Specialist: OR Ultimate Exchange Server 2007, Course 6084
Exchange Server 2007,
Configuration Boot
Camp, Course 6075
Exam 70-236: TS

The New Generation of Microsoft Certifications

The new generation of Microsoft certifications is more specific and targeted to reflect the detail of what you do and to prove your expert-
ise to those who need to know. Consisting of three series and four credentials, the new generation of Microsoft certifications provides a
simpler and more targeted framework for IT managers to validate core technical skills, professional skills, and architectural skills. It also
provides professionals in the IT industry with a more relevant, flexible, and cost-effective way to showcase their skills.

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