Glossary of Microsoft certification

 

 

Microsoft SQL Server 2008

Microsoft Office Project 2007

Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Microsoft Office Project Server 2007

Microsoft Exchange Server

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

Windows Server 2008

Microsoft Visual Studio 2008

Windows Server 2003

Microsoft Visual Studio 2005

Windows Mobile

Windows Small Business Server

 

Microsoft Server Technologies

 

Technology

Version
 

Technical certifications
 

 Training

Microsoft Exchange Server

2007

MCTS
For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise configuring Exchange Server 2007

MCTS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 – Configuration
Exam 70-236 TS: Exchange Server 2007, Configuring

Course 5047B: Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP1 (three days)

Course 5049A: Managing Messaging Security Using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
(one day)1

Course 5050A: Recovering Messaging Servers and Databases Using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 (one day)2

Course 5051A: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 (two days)

 

Windows Small Business Server

2008*

MCTS: Coming soon

 

Microsoft SQL Server

SQL Server
2008

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in one of three areas: Implementation and Maintenance, Database Development, or Business Intelligence

 

 

MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance
Exam 70-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Installation and Maintenance

Course 6231A: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database (five days)

OR

MCTS Exam 70-432: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 - Implementation and Maintenance
Expected availability: January 2009

MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Database Development
Exam 70-433: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development

Course 6232A: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Database (five days)

OR

MCTS Exam 70-433: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 - Database Development
Expected availability: March 2009

MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance
Exam 70-448: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance

Course 6234A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services (three days)

Course 6235A: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Integration Services (three days)

Course 6236: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services (three days)                        

OR

MCTS Exam 70-448: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 - Business Intelligence Development

Availability expected in March 2009.

Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft SQL Server 2008: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training on implementing database solutions by using Microsoft SQL Server 2008

NOT AVAILABLE YET

 

NOT AVAILABLE YET

 

 

SQL Server 2005

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise maintaining databases by using SQL Server 2005 or their in-depth expertise with SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence

MCTS: SQL Server 2005
Exam 70–431 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 – Implementation and Maintenance

Course 2780B: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database (five days)

·        
Course 2785AL: Implementing and Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database (five Days)


Course 2779B: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database (five days)

OR

MCTS: SQL Server 2005 (Exam 70-431)

 

MCTS: SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence
Exam 70-445 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence – Implementation and Maintenance

Course 2791: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (three days)

Course 2792: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (three days)

 

Course 2793: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services (three days)

OR

    MCTS Exam 70-445: SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence

 

MCITP: Builds on an MCTS prerequisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2005 for one of three specific job roles: Business Intelligence, Database Development, or Database Administration





 

MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer certification
Exam 70-446 PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Course 2794: Designing a Business Intelligence Solution Architecture for the Enterprise Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (two days)

Course 2795: Designing an ETL Solution Architecture Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (two days)

Course 2796: Designing an Analysis Solution Architecture Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (three days)

Course 2797: Designing a Reporting Solution Architecture Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services (two days)

 

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Database Developer (2 Exams)

Exam 70-441 PRO: Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Course 2781: Designing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Server-Side Solutions (three days)

Course 2782: Designing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Databases (two days)

AND

Exam 70-442 PRO: Designing and Optimizing Data Access by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Course 2781: Designing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Server-Side Solutions (three days)

Course 2783: Designing the Data Tier for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (one day)

Course 2784: Tuning and Optimizing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (three days)

 

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Database Administrator (2 Exams)

Exam 70-443 PRO: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Course 2786: Designing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Infrastructure (two days)

Course 2787: Designing Security for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (two days)

Course 2788: Designing High Availability Database Solutions Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (three days)

OR

MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-443): Designing a Database Server Infrastructure Using Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005
Coming Soon

Exam 70-444 PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Course 2787: Designing Security for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (two days)

Course 2789: Administering and Automating Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Databases and Servers (one day)

Course 2790: Troubleshooting and Optimizing Database Servers Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (two days)

MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-444): Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Coming Soon

Windows Server

Windows Server 2008

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their in-depth knowledge of key Windows Server 2008 technologies: Active Directory Configuration, Network Infrastructure Configuration, and/or Applications Infrastructure Configuration

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
 Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring

·         Course 6425A: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services (five days)

·        
Course 6426A: Configuring and Troubleshooting Identity and Access Solutions with Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (three days)

OR

MCTS Exam 70-640 : Configuring Windows Server® 2008 Active Directory®    

 

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
Exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring

Course 6421A: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (five days)

OR

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-642): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

 

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration
Exam 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring

Course 6418A: Deploying Windows Server 2008
(three days)

Course 6427: Configuring and Troubleshooting Internet Information Services in Windows Server 2008
(three days)

Course 6428: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services (two days)

OR

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-643): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure

MCITP: Builds on a combination of MCTS pre-requisites and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills in one of two industry-defined job roles: Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator

 

 

 

MCITP: Enterprise Administrator

Exam 70-647 PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator

Course 6435: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (five days)

Course 6436: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Infrastructure and Services (five days)

Course 6437: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure (three days)

OR

MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, 70-647): Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Core Requirements

Coming Soon

MCITP: Server Administrator
Exam 70-646 PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

Course 6430: Planning and Administering Windows Server 2008 Servers

OR

MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-646): Server Administrator Core Requirements

Coming Soon

Microsoft Certified Master: Windows Server 2008: Directory: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training on Windows Server 2008, with a focus on Active Directory

Coming soon

 

Windows Server 2003

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in designing and implementing business solutions based on the Windows platform and Windows Server system

 MCSE 2003

 

 

 

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

MCTS: Designed for developers and IT professionals who want to demonstrate their deep technical expertise in Application Development or Configuration

MCTS Exam 70-541: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Application Development

Course 50026A: SharePoint 2007 Hands-On Labs – 2 days

Course 50064: Advanced SharePoint 2007 Development- 5 days

MCTS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Configuration certification
Exam 70-631 TS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring

Course 5060A: Implementing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (two days)

Course 50047A: Advanced IT Pro Course for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (five days)

Course 50026A: SharePoint 2007 Hands-On Labs – 2 days

Windows

Windows Mobile 5.0

MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise creating Applications

 

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their skill Implementing and Managing Windows Mobile 5.0
Exam 70-500 TS: Microsoft Windows Mobile: Designing, Implementing, and Managing

Course 6064A:
Planning, Implementing, and Managing Windows Mobile 6 (three days)

 

Microsoft Office Project

2007

MCTS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007: For project managers who want to demonstrate their expertise in project management practices and methodologies (as established by the Project Management Institute)

 

Exam 70-632: TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects

Course 5927A: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects (three days)

 

Microsoft Office Project Server

2007

MCTS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: For project managers who want to demonstrate their expertise in managing and supporting projects in an enterprise environment

 

Exam 70-633: TS: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects

Course 5928A: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects (three days)

MCTS: Office Project Server 2007, Configuration: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise implementing and administering Project Server and network operating systems in a medium-sized to large organization

 

There is no classroom training currently available.

 

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server

2007

MCTS: Application Development: For developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in building Web portals and integrating business applications with SharePoint Server

 

MCTS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 ― Application Development
Exam 70-542 TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 ― Application Development

Course 50046A: Introduction to Development Using Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (Mindsharp) (two days)

Course 50026A: SharePoint 2007 Hands-On Labs – 2 days

 

 

MCTS: Configuration: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in configuring and deploying SharePoint Server

 

MCTS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Configuration

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

Course 5061A: Implementing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (three days)

Course 50048A: Enterprise Search Solution Architect Workshop (two days)

Course 50047A: Advanced IT Pro Course for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 (five days)

Course 50026A: SharePoint 2007 Hands-On Labs – 2 days

Microsoft Visual Studio

2008 (Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5)

MCTS: Three options for developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in using the .NET Framework 3.5; six specialty areas are available: Windows Presentation Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows Forms, ASP.NET, and ADO.NET

 

 

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Foundation Applications
Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation

·         Course 2956B: Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (three days)

·        
Course 2957B: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (three days)

OR

MCTS Exam 70-536: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation

and

Exam 70-502: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Presentation Foundation Application Development

Course 6460: Visual Studio 2008: Windows Presentation Foundation (three days)

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Foundation Applications
Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation

·         Course 2956B: Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (three days)

Course 2957B: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (three days)

OR

MCTS Exam 70-536: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation

and

Exam 70-503: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation Application Development

·         Course 6461: Windows Communication Foundation (three days)

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Workflow Foundation Applications

Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation

·         Course 2956B: Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (three days)

·        
Course 2957B: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (three days)

OR

MCTS Exam 70-536: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation

and

Exam 70-504: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Workflow Foundation Application Development

Course 6462A: Visual Studio 2008: Windows Workflow Foundation (two days)

 

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications
Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation

Course 2956B: Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (three days)

Course 2957B: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (three days)

OR

MCTS Exam 70-536: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation

and

Exam 70-505: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development

NOT AVAILABLE YET

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications
Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation

Course 2956B: Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (three days)

Course 2957B: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (three days)

OR

MCTS Exam 70-536: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation

and

Exam 70-561: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development

Course 6464A: Visual Studio 2008: ADO.NET 3.5 (two days)

 

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Applications
Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation

Course 2956B: Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (three days)

Course 2957B: Advanced Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (three days)

OR

MCTS Exam 70-536: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation

and

Exam 70-562: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development

Course 6463A: Visual Studio 2008: ASP.NET 3.5 (two days)

2005 (Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0)

MCTS: For developers who want to demonstrate their technical expertise using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0; three specialty areas are available: Web Applications, Windows Applications, and Distributed Applications

 

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications
Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation

·         Course 2956B: Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development (three days)

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