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MCA Windows Server 2008 R2: Directory

Successfully pass the MCA Board Examconducted by Microsoft and industry experts

MCMWindows Server 2008 R2: Directory

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Apply, attend and successfully complete a two week training program, pass the required computer-based-tests during the training, and successfully complete

the final qualification lab exam.

MCSE Microsoft Windows 2000 Server OR MCSE Windows Server 2003 OR MCITP Enterprise

Administrator and one of the following: Exam 70-219 OR Exam 70-297

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MCITP Enterprise Administrator

ExAM 70-646PRO: Windows Server 2008,

Server Administrator

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

MCTS (2 ExAMS):Exam 70-640 (1) and

Exam 70-642 (2)

MCTS (4 ExAMS):Exam 70-640 (1), Exam 70-642 (2), Exam 70-643 (3),

and one of the following: Exam 70-680 (4), Exam 70-681 (4), Exam 70-620 (4) OR Exam 70-624 (4)

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MCTS Windows Server

2008 Active Directory Configuration

MCTS Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

Configuration

MCTS Windows Server 2008

Applications Infrastructure Configuration

MCTS Windows 7

Configuration

MCTS Windows 7 and Office

2010, Deployment

ExAM 70-640TS: Windows Server

2008 Active Directory, Configuring

ExAM 70-642TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure,

Configuring

ExAM 70-643TS: Windows Server 2008

Applications Infrastructure, Configuring

ExAM 70-680Windows 7, Configuring

ExAM 70-681Windows 7, Deploying

Windows and Office 2010

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MCTS (2 CERTIFICATIONS) Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration (1) and Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Configuration (2)

MCTS (3 CERTIFICATIONS) Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

Configuration (1), Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Configuration (2),

and Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration (3)

ExAM 70-648TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008,

Technology Specialist

ExAM 70-649TS: Upgrading your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008,

Technology Specialist

MCSAWindows Server 2003

MCSEWindows Server 2003

1 2006 Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Customer Satisfaction Survey2 “Impact of Training: Functional Excellence Leads to Operational Productivity”, IDC, Doc #215762, Dec. 20083 2007 Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Customer Satisfaction Survey

Windows Server 2008 Certification PathsThere has never been a better—or more important—time to upgrade your IT skills. As companies struggle through the economic downturn, they are increasingly relying on their IT professionals to maximize their organizational efficiency. Individuals who can prove their skills in key technologies may have a distinct advantage over their peers. Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or just getting started in a new career, obtaining your Microsoft® Certification now can help you differentiate yourself in the IT marketplace and may help you get a new job, excel in your current job or advance your career. Invest in your career with Microsoft Certification.

Microsoft Certification makes a difference:

> 55% of hiring managers think certification is a criterion for hiring.1

> 75% of managers believe that certification is important to team performance.2

> 71% of Microsoft Certified Professionals believe that Microsoft Certification helped them receive a promotion or raise from their current employer.3

Required Exam(s)

Required Certification(s)

Microsoft Learning Resources

To prepare for Microsoft Certification exams:CLASSROOM TRAINING MICROSOFT E-LEARNING MS PRESS BOOKS

ExAM 70-640TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring

Course 6425C: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services ANDCourse 6426C: Configuring and Troubleshooting Identity and Access Solutions with Windows Server 2008 Active Directory ORCourse 6419B: Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Windows Server 2008-based Servers

Collection 10272: MCTS (Exam 70-640): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-640): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, 2nd Edition

ExAM 70-642TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring

Course 6421B: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure ORCourse 6419B: Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Windows Server 2008-based Servers

Collection 10268: MCTS (Exam 70-642): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-642): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, 2nd Edition

ExAM 70-643TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring

Course 6418C: Deploying Windows Server 2008 ANDCourse 6427A: Configuring and Troubleshooting Internet Information Services in Windows Server 2008 ANDCourse 6428A: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services

Course 7247: Creating a Windows Server 2008 Server Deployment Plan ANDCollection 6427: Configuring and Troubleshooting Internet Information Services 7.0 in Windows Server 2008 ANDCollection 6428: Configuring Win-dows Server 2008 Terminal Services

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-643): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, 2nd Edition

ExAM 70-646PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

Course 6430C: Planning for Windows Server 2008 Servers ORCourse 6419B: Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Windows Server 2008-based Servers PLUSCourse 10325A: Automating Adminis-tration with Windows PowerShell 2.0

Collection 10274: MCITP (Exam 70-646): Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-646): Windows Server 2008 Administrator, 2nd Edition

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

Course 6435A: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure ANDCourse 6436A: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Infrastructure and Services ANDCourse 6437A: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure

Collection 10271: MCITP (Exam 70-647): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-647): Windows Server Enterprise Administration, 2nd Edition

ExAM 70-648TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008

Course 6416D: Updating Your Windows Server 2003 Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

Collection 6517: Updating your Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 ANDCollection 6528: Updating your Network Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-648 and 70-649): Transitioning your MCSA/MCSE to Windows Server 2008 Technology Specialist

ExAM 70-649TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008

Course 6416D: Updating Your Windows Server 2003 Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

Collection 10273: MCTS (Exam 70-649): Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-648 and 70-649): Transitioning your MCSA/MCSE to Windows Server 2008 Technology Specialist

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