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Microsoft certification program
- January 24, 2014
24 Jan'14
New Microsoft certs changes that IT pros need to know
The Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1 and System Center 2012 R2 releases are responsible for the updated MCSA and MCSE cert exams.
- April 11, 2012
11 Apr'12
Microsoft revamps IT certifications for cloud, requires recertification
Get ready to recertify: Microsoft detailed changes to its certification platform, with a focus on the cloud.
- November 16, 2009
16 Nov'09
Setting a career path via Windows 7 certification
The general state of the economy has increased interest in IT certification training across the board.
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- June 10, 2008
10 Jun'08
Microsoft updates IT on key product releases
The software company has new beta releases for SQL Server 2008, ILM and a handful of new topic-specific certifications in the pipeline.
- February 05, 2008
05 Feb'08
New certifications hit as Windows Server RTM arrives
Microsoft's revamped certification program and the debut of Windows Server 2008 go together, giving IT managers new accreditation choices.
- December 08, 2005
08 Dec'05
New certifications will become reality in 2006
Exams, curricula and processes for Microsoft's revamped certifications will begin to appear in 2006, and the program will expand as Windows Vista, Exchange 12 and Office 12 are released. But IT professionals may be too busy upgrading software to ...
- October 25, 2005
25 Oct'05
New certifications, same old doubts
Microsoft unveils the first entries in its revamped credentials program today, with offerings based on SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk Server 2006. The new program will certify technology specialists in specific product areas and ...
- July 12, 2005
12 Jul'05
Microsoft certification program to get a makeover
Microsoft is introducing sweeping changes to its certification program to make credentials more challenging -- and to reward IT professionals who have extensive on-the-job training.
- May 09, 2005
09 May'05
Microsoft not undercutting its partners, CIO says
Yes, a "limited number" of Microsoft customers are outsourcing some of their IT operations to Microsoft, CIO Ron Markezich says. No, Redmond is not out to challenge IBM Global Services.
- March 25, 2004
25 Mar'04
MOS is the Office badge of honor
Nearly 1.5 million people call themselves a MOS. Experts say there are some good reasons to seek a Microsoft Office Specialist certification.
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- August 14, 2003
14 Aug'03
Two new Microsoft exams in the works
Microsoft is preparing certification exams for Exchange 2003 and Windows Server 2003; detailed exam objectives won't be published for a few months.
- August 07, 2003
07 Aug'03
Windows Server 2003 certification: Answers to all your questions
Microsoft is aware of the overlap in duties among MCSAs and MCSEs, and the company's new certification curriculum has been designed to avoid redundancy and equip students with a training mix that's better suited to the realities of everyday tasks. ...
- June 02, 2003
02 Jun'03
TechEd: Microsoft to offer series of security certifications
After much demand, Microsoft is finally set to offer a series of certifications for Windows security.
- April 15, 2003
15 Apr'03
Microsoft announces Windows Server 2003 exam dates
Microsoft has nailed down the dates for eight upcoming certification exams for Windows Server 2003.
- April 10, 2003
10 Apr'03
Admins curious, but not rushing to Windows Server 2003 certification
With Windows Server 2003 nearly here, admins are curious about certifications for the new OS, but few of them seem to be champing at the bit. For some admins at this week's TechMentor conference, certification is almost more a point of pride than a ...
- February 20, 2003
20 Feb'03
Microsoft shakes up certification program
Microsoft has now released details on changes to its certification programs. This detail may make your life easier -- if you're certified in Windows 2000, you will have to study for only two exams to become certified in Windows 2003.
- December 12, 2002
12 Dec'02
5. What certifications will still be important in 6-10 years?
The no. 5 Ask the Expert question of 2002, based on page views.
- May 22, 2002
22 May'02
Pros and Cons of MCSE and MCSA Certification
As two of the best-known and most widely-pursued IT certifications, it's important to understand the costs and benefits of MCSE and MCSA. Come along as certification guru Ed Tittel describes the pros and cons of both options.
- February 06, 2002
06 Feb'02
SQL Server management dos and don'ts
Think of your SQL Servers as data centers with the goal of making them as highly available as possible. How can I do that, you ask? We've got your tips and tricks right here in this dos and don'ts.
- February 28, 2001
28 Feb'01
We're not giving up on MCSE just yet
- January 29, 2001
29 Jan'01
NT certification is dead. Long live Linux?
Why some fed up MCSEs are letting their certifications lapse or jumping to Linux.