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Microsoft
Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Certifications
The
Microsoft Certified Technology
Specialist credential enables professionals to target specific
technologies,
and are generally the first step toward the professional-level
certifications.
Though no longer in development, the MCTS certifications are however,
still good for those who already have it. The MCSA will gradually
replace all
MCTSs.
MCTS certifications are available
for:
- Exchange Server
- Lync Server
- Project and Project Server
- SharePoint and SharePoint Server
- SQL Server
- System Center
- Virtualization
- Visual Studio
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Certifications
The Microsoft Certified IT
Professional credential helps validate that an individual has the comprehensive
set of skills necessary to perform a particular job role, such as database
administrator or enterprise messaging administrator. To obtain an MCITP
certification, you must first obtain one or more prerequisite MCTS
certifications, and then pass the qualifying "PRO" exam(s).
MCITP certifications are available
for:- Windows Client
- Windows Server
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft Office Project Server
- Microsoft Exchange Server
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Lync
Microsoft
Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Certifications
The Microsoft Certified Solutions
Associate certification is the foundation for higher certifications and
prerequisite for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE). This new
certification replaces the older Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
(MCTS).
Server
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
Database
- SQL Server 2012
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert ( MCSE) Certifications
The Microsoft Certified Solutions
Expert certification comes after the MCSA. This level of certification requires
recertification every three years. MCSEs will gradually replace the Microsoft
Certified IT Professional (MCITP).
Server
- Server Infrastructure
- Desktop Infrastructure
- Private Cloud
- Messaging
- Communication
- Sharepoint
Database
- Data Platform
- Business Intelligence
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
(MCSE) A previous certification path under Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows
2003.
