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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

The new Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification allows you to show specific knowledge and expertise in a Microsoft technology, whether you are an IT Professional or a Developer. The MCTS certification is for professionals who want to demonstrate their capabilities in implementing, building, troubleshooting and debugging particular Microsoft technologies. 

There are nineteen MCTS certifications with new certifications becoming available with the release of new Microsoft products. Currently, the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist covers Microsoft Project, .Net Framework 2.0, SQL Server 2005, BizTalk Server 2006, Live Communications Server 2005, Exchange Server 2007, Windows Mobile 5.0, Windows Server 2003, SharePoint Server 2007 and Windows SharePoint Server 3.0, and Windows Vista.
It will soon cover Windows Server 2008 plus the new versions of SQL Server and Visual Studio.


SharePoint 2007 Configuration

The MCTS – SharePoint 2007 Configuration certification means that you will have a good understanding of how to configure and deploy SharePoint 2007. In addition, you will need an understanding of SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2005 and also .NET2.0 to ensure you have the necessary skills and expertise to configure SharePoint Server 2007.

Is this for me?

This is what you will need to know thoroughly to pass your MCTS exam for SharePoint Server 2007:

• Deploying Office SharePoint Server 2007
• Upgrading Office SharePoint Server 2007
• Managing Search
• Configuring content management
• Configuring business forms
• Managing Business Intelligence
• Managing administration
• Securing Office SharePoint Server 2007

Related Exams and Courses

Exam: 70-630 - Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring
Course: M5061

Exchange Server 2007 Configuration

The MCTS Exchange Server 2007 Configuration certification means that you will have a good understanding of how to configure and deploy Exchange Server 2007:

Is this for me?

This is what you will need to know thoroughly to pass your MCTS exam for Exchange Server 2007

• Installing and configuring Exchange servers
• Creating and modifying recipients and public folders
• Maintaining and optimizing the messaging system
• Monitoring and reporting on the messaging system
• Troubleshooting messaging issues
• Managing data recovery and disaster recovery of a messaging environment

Related Exams

Exam: 70-236 - Exchange Server 2007, Configuring

Related Courses

Courses: M5047, M5049, M5050, M5051

Windows Vista & Office 2007 Desktop, Deploy and Maintain

The MCTS Windows Vista & Office 2007 Desktop, Deploy and Maintain certification Business Desktop Deployment will exhibit your skills at being fully able to successfully deploy and new technology into a business. The following technology encompasses the BDD certification:

  • Deploying the 2007 Microsoft Office system
  • Deploying Windows Vista
  • Using the Business Desktop Deployment Workbench
  • Deploying applications by using the Application Compatibility Toolkit
  • Managing user state migration
  • Managing Windows Vista and the 2007 Office system deployments by using System Management Server (SMS) 2003

Is this right for me?

The MCTS BDD certification is suitable for anyone wanting the ability to deploy a complete operating system within an organization

Related Exams

70-624 – Deploying and maintaining the Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops

Related Courses

MCTS Windows Vista Configuration

The MCTS Windows Vista Configuration will equip you with the skills necessary to troubleshoot any network or application issues surrounding Windows Vista. The candidate for will need to have at least a years experience in working with similar operating systems.

Is this for me?

The MCTS Windows Vista Configuration certification will be very suitable for individuals whose companies are looking to deploy or have already deployed Windows Vista within their organisation.

Related Exams

70-620 – Windows Vista Configuring

Related Courses

M5115 - Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System (three days)
M5116 - Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications (two days)

MCTS – SQL Server 2005

People who study for the MCTS SQL Server 2005 certification will have the ability to implement and maintain databases using specific instructions and specifications. They will have in depth knowledge of the product and will be able to confidently explore the user interface.

Is this right for me?

MCTS – SQL Server 2005 certification specialists are usually related to the following careers:
• Database Administrators
• Database developers
• Business Intelligence Developers
• Developers
• Systems Administrators

Related Exams

70-431 - Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance

Related Courses

M2779 - Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database (three days)
M2780 - Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database (three days)