subject: Microsoft Certifications For It Professionals [print this page] The Microsoft certifications for IT certification provide a series of credentials for individuals to demonstrate their levels of knowledge and proficiency for using Microsoft technology in the realm of computer systems, networking infrastructure,and database infrastructure. The following Microsoft certification titles are available to IT professionals:MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional)The MCITP credentials offer technology professionals the opportunity to highlight their particular skills in a specific area of expertise. The MCITP certification titles include such specialized expertise as a database developer, a database administrator, and a business intelligence developer. The current IT Professional certifications include the following designations:
. IT Professional: Database Developer
. IT Professional: Database Administrator
. IT Professional: Business Intelligence Developer
. MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator)This certification is for anyone who possesses a high level of networking expertise with Microsoft
operating systems and software products. This credential is designed to prepare individuals to manage, maintain, and support information systems,
networks, and internetworks built around the Microsoft Windows Server System and Windows XP and Windows 2000 desktop computers. MCSA
candidates must pass four exams to become certified. Microsoft currently offers two tracks for the MCSA credentialMCSA on Windows 2000 and
MCSA on Windows Server 2003. The exam requirements for attaining each MCSA credential are detailed in Tables I.1 and I.2.MCSA on Windows 2000 SpecializationsAfter a candidate successfully passes the three required core exams, he has the options to specialize in the areas of Messaging and/or
Security. A candidate earns the specialization title of MCSA on Windows 2000:Messaging by passing one of the following elective exams as listed in Table I.1Exam 70-680 covering Exchange 2000 Server or Exam 70-680 covering Exchange Server 2003. A candidate earns the specialization title of MCSA on Windows 2000:Security by passing two of the following elective exams also listed in Table I.170-680 Exam covering security in a Windows 2000 network plus one of the following three exams:
Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCITP 70-680 Exam and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully objective. Then, reinforce and apply what youve learned through real-world case scenarios and practice exercises. This official Microsoft study guide is designed to help you make the most of your study time.
