Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Certification, Tracks, Exams And FAQ's

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Certification, Tracks, Exams And FAQ's
Demonstrate your range of expertise, real-world skills, and mastery of Microsoft technologies by earning a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential.

Level: Two or more years of experience as an IT professional
Audience: IT professional
Type: Microsoft Certification

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The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential validates that an individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular job role, such as database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator. MCITP certifications build on the technical proficiency measured in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications, therefore you will earn one or more MCTS certifications on your way to earning an MCITP credential.

MCITP candidate profile
MCITP candidates are capable of deploying, building, designing, optimizing, and operating technologies for a particular job role. They make the design and technology decisions necessary to ensure successful technology implementation projects.

Why get certified?
Earning a Microsoft Certification validates your proven experience and knowledge in using Microsoft products and solutions. Designed to be relevant in today’s rapidly changing IT marketplace, Microsoft Certifications help you utilize evolving technologies, fine-tune your troubleshooting skills, and improve your job satisfaction.

Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a seasoned IT professional, becoming certified demonstrates to customers, peers, and employers that you are committed to advancing your skills and taking on greater challenges. In addition, certification provides you with access to exclusive Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) resources and benefits, including opportunities to connect with a vast, global network of MCPs.

Certifications
By earning an MCITP credential, you distinguish yourself as an IT professional with the skills and proven job-role capabilities to effectively work with Microsoft technologies.

Windows Client
MCITP: Consumer Support Technician
Exam 70-620
Exam 70-623

MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician
Exam 70-620
Exam 70-622

Windows Server

MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
Exam 70-640
Exam 70-642
Exam 70-643

plus either

Exam 70-620 or Exam 70-624
and
Exam 70-647

MCITP: Server Administrator

Exam 70-640
Exam 70-642
Exam 70-646

Microsoft SQL Server

MCITP: Database Administrator 2008
Exam 70-432
Exam 70-450

MCITP: Database Developer 2008
Exam 70-433
Exam 70-451

MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer 2008
Exam 70-448
Exam 70-452

MCITP: Database Administrator
Exam 70-431
Exam 70-443
Exam 70-444

MCITP: Database Developer
Exam 70-431
Exam 70-441
Exam 70-442

MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer
Exam 70-445
Exam 70-446

Microsoft Office Project Server

MCITP: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
Exam 70-632
Exam 70-633
Exam 70-634

Microsoft Exchange Server

MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator
Exam 70-236
Exam 70-237
Exam 70-238

Most Asked FAQ's
Q. Is there a recertification policy for the MCITP credential?
A. We no longer require a "refresh" or recertification of the MCITP credential within three years. To better meet our customers’ needs, we now retire a certification when mainstream support for the related technology phases out. If you earned an MCITP certification before the policy change, no action is required—the updated policy applies to your certification, which will remain valid until mainstream support for the related technology ends.

Q. Does MCSA equate to MCITP: Server Administrator and does MCSE equate to MCITP: Enterprise Administrator?
A. No, not exactly. The MCITP on Windows Server 2008 certification requires a new skill set—in some cases, a more robust one—that differs from the skill set needed for MCSA and MCSE certifications.

* MCITP: Server Administrator certification covers more operations-related job skills than the MCSA certification.
* MCITP: Enterprise Administrator maps to an actual job role profile, whereas the MCSE certification does not. The latter combines technology and job skills.

Q. Are the MCTS and MCITP certifications replacing the MCSA and MCSE credentials?
A. No. The MCSA and MCSE certifications are not being replaced. There is no change to the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 tracks and certifications. The MCTS and MCITP certifications are for Windows Server 2008.

Q. Am I a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) if I earn an MCITP certification?
A. Yes and no. The term MCP is used both as a general term for all Microsoft Certified Professionals and as the name of a credential. As an MCITP, you become part of the Microsoft Certified Professional community, with access to all related benefits, information, and activities. You do not earn a credential titled "MCP". You should use the MCITP credential on your resume and in business collateral, which indicates your specialty and shows that you are a member of the MCP community.

Q. How long will my certification be valid?
A. All next-generation certifications, including Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), MCITP, and Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD), will retire when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology. After a credential retires, it will still appear on your transcript but will be listed as retired. In most cases, an upgrade path will be available to individuals holding that credential so they can demonstrate their skills on the newest version of the technology, without completing all exams associated with the new credential. This policy does not apply to legacy credentials, including Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), and Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD).

Upgrading Your MCSE Certification on Windows Server 2003

Upgrading Your MCSE Certification on Windows Server 2003

You have your MCSE on Windows Server 2003, and you want to upgrade to Windows Server 2008. The first thing to remember is that this is a series of new certifications and, while there is an upgrade path, you are not earning an MCSA or MCSE on Windows Server 2008. Rather, you will earn a MCTS or MCITP on Windows Server 2008. Also remember that the era of the MCSA/MCSE certifications has ended – it is now MCTS and MCITP (and others beyond the scope intended here), and they have an entirely different focus.





The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) is concerned with and focused on a deep understanding and use of a specific Microsoft product. The MCITP, on the other hand, represents a broader view of a series of products or integrated products, and it is concerned with planning and developing of the network architecture and design. The important thing to remember is that the MCTS is not
a prerequisite for the MCITP,

per se. In other words, you earn the MCTS de facto by simply passing the required tests for MCITP. You will earn the MCTS on several products if your goal is to earn the MCITP Server Administrator or Enterprise



Administrator on Windows Server 2008.

There are two MCITP tracks available for Windows Server 2008, the MCITP: Server Administrator or the MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (doesn’t mean you can’t get both; they are two separate certifications with different requirements and target audiences). Regardless of which track you
wish to pursue, you will need to take the 70-649 TS: Upgrading your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008,
Technology Specialist exam. Passing this exam will earn you the: MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration (equivalent to the 70-640 exam), the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration (equivalent to the 70-642 exam), and the MCTS: Window Server 2008

Application Infrastructure Configuration (equivalent to the 70-643 exam). One thing to keep in mind is that if you take and pass the 70-649 test, you also earn the same MCTS certifications that you would have earned by just taking the 70-648 exam.



Now that you have the 70-649 exam, you can decide which of the
MCITP tracks you
wish to pursue. If you want to earn the MCITP: Server Administrator, then you will need to pass the 70-646 Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator exam. If, on the other hand, you are interested in the MCITP: Enterprise Administrator, you still need to take the 70-649 TS: Upgrading your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist, but in addition, you
will also need to take two other tests (for a total of 3 tests).

You can take either the 70-620: TS Microsoft Windows Vista,
Configuring OR70-624 TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktop (your choice here, but one of the two is required). The last test you need to take is the 70-647: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator. Once
you have taken all three – congratulations, you are now a MCITP: Enterprise Administrator. The value of certifications cannot be over-emphasized. A certification clearly demonstrates that an individual has met certain requirements and has a specific level of knowledge and skills. There have been significant changes to the Microsoft Certification programs in response to new technologies,
and pressure from companies and individuals. Introducing a differentiation of the ubiquitous MCP
Certification (take a test, any test, and you are an MCP) and the MCTS (product-specific) provides a qualitative approach to certification and applicability to job roles. The new MCITP certification relates more closely to the real job roles of IT professionals as it
can cover multiple disciplines. Understanding the upgrade path from Windows Server 2003 to 2008 can be daunting. There are several exams that can be used for different certifications and just understanding the difference
between the MCTS and the MCITP can be challenging, but very rewarding in the end.



Conclusion

There must be value and worth in earning a Microsoft certification if the program has lasted over 16 years and granted over 2 million certifications. Our old friend the MCSE is soon to phased
out. Those who hold this cherished certification should be proud of their achievements, and those who are on the path to earn the new
MCITP will continue the Microsoft Certification tradition established in 1992. While the new certifications have different names and professional focus, they will still command respect within the IT community. Their relevancy is assured by tying the MCTS to a particular product and demanding a deep knowledge of this product. The MCITP assures that anyone possessing this certification has a breadth of knowledge on various products and is concerned with the network architecture and design. These are exciting times in the Microsoft Certification world.



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MCITP: Server and Enterprise Administrator Combo Self Study

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MCTS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuration Self Study



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Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 Certification

Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 Certification

Let us say that you have your MCSA on Windows Server 2003, and you want to
upgrade your certification to Windows Server 2008, or you are not certified at
all on Windows Server 2003 and want to earn your
MCTS on Windows Server 2008. The first
thing to remember is that this is a series of new certifications and while there
is an upgrade path from Server 2003 to Server 2008, you are NOT earning an MCSE
on Windows Server 2008,

rather an MCTS or MCITP on windows
Server 2008. Also remember that the era of the
MCSA/MCSE certifications has ended –
it is now MCTS and MCITP (and others beyond the scope covered here) and have an
entirely different focus.

MCITP Online Training
- MCITP Online Certification -
MCITP Online Exams

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) has a different focus
then the Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP), and
the former is not a prerequisite for the latter (nor is it a “lesser”
certification!). The MCTS certification
is aimed at IT professionals who work with a specific Microsoft product or
platform. An IT pro who has earned an MCTS is expected to possess depth and
breadth of knowledge

and skills on a particular product or platform. They are expected to manage and
maintain the product or platform on a daily basis. They are also more concerned
with the day-to-day operations and short-term planning rather than long-term
planning and design and design.









There are three MCTS tracks available on Windows Server 2008:

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration; MCTS: Windows Server
2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration, and MCTS: Windows Server 2008
Applications Infrastructure Configuration. You can take each of the tests
individually, or you can take the upgrade path by taking only one test. The
easiest route to upgrade your certification, if you are already an MCSA on
Windows Server 2003, is take (and pass, of course) the 70-648 TS: Upgrading your
MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist exam.
Passing this exam will earn you the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory,
Configuration (equivalent to the 70-640 exam) and the MCTS: Windows Server 2008
Network Infrastructure Configuration (equivalent to the 70-642 exam). The last
of the three MCTS certifications – MCTS: Window Server 2008 Application
Infrastructure Configuration – is earned by passing the 70-643 exam. The other
part to earning your MCTS on any one of the three paths is to pass the 70-646
exam Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.

How to study for Mcse on windows server 2003

How to study for Mcse on windows server 2003
-effective study procedure


As you know, to get mcse credential on windows server 2003,,, you have to clear out 7 exams...











MCITP Training - MCITP Certification

Even you might have noticed...

In mcse on windows server 2003 certification,
there are many different types of exams...

You will see mostly core exams are related to actual win server 2003..
&
Other are based on
different topics,,
applications,,
& even different operating systems...

but mostly related to win server 2003...


In MCSE on windows server 2003 ,

you should study win server 2003 in five different aspects of it's different features...

1. Win server 2003's environment
2. Win 2003's network infrastructure
3. Win server 2003' s active directory
4. Desinging & planning of active directory & network infrastructure
5. Win server 2003's security


&

there are some other studied too...

like you can say..

client operating systems
&
sudy of other elective exam depending upon what you choose..


but,,,
as it is Mcse on win server 2003, these five aspect are important..
& they are totally related to each other...

As in enviorment study... obivously basic of every features of win server 03 will be included.
but it will mainly focused on It's installations. drivers, comppatibility Etc. so it is same to other aspects...

So while studing for MCSE on Windows server 2003 ,


it's better idea to learn everything all together
&
get clear idea of all factor come to you while studying.


Further,
during revision period you can divide study material for different exams. & revise the only sections related to exams...


Mcse on windows server 2003' s exams & each exam's pattern go on changing
to maintain it's value..

if you check out old core exams for mcse on 2003 server...
You will find different exams...
changes are made as per new & outdated products..

Now mcse on windows server 2003 contain all networking core exam relate to each other...

so it's easy to study them altogether...
&
this is the effective procedure to study to pass mcse on windows server 2003.

Trend Is Moving On…

I’m changing jobs and moving to the Trustworthy Computing organization under
Adrienne Hall’s leadership. This was a difficult choice for me to make, but the
right one for my career development. I’ve really enjoyed working in the
Microsoft Certified Professional Community Space, and working with all the great
team players such as Lilia Taylor, Rolando Zarate, Ken Rosen, Trika Harms Zum
Spreckel, and many others who have helped make the MCP community more active and
vibrant over the last year.



We got to see MCP Benefits get launched in October, 2007. There was a lot of
work in involved and some challenges in making this happen for you guys, but it
was worth it. It’s a step in the right direction, and Microsoft Learning is
looking for ways to reward our MCP and MCTS
Training for being Microsoft Certified. We straightened out the MCP welcome
kit mess for now, but we need to keep our eye on it.



If you recall, many of you received vouchers for delays caused by us for not
getting the welcome kits shipped to you in a timely fashion for welcome kits you
placed an order for. You go to see downloadable versions of the certificates for
the new generation certifications such as MCITP, MCPD. We now have a revamped
process, along with plans to shorten the welcome kit shipment times thanks to
the collaborative efforts of many hands chipping in to make this a better
process. We’re looking to utilize the “pizza box” delivery package utilized by
the MCT program to ensure your welcome kits get there undamaged the first time.



We’ve seen our active participation increase almost 20 % last year from all the
MCP who logged in and accessed their benefits and resources from the MCP Secure
Site at https://mcp.microsoft.com/mcp. There’s more cool stuff coming for the
MCP program. You’ll find that being Microsoft Certified does mean something, and
will help you with your career.



Thanks to the assistance of Rajesh Mohan, Rahul Parikh, Donal Cavanagh, and
Venumadhava rao Yandapally, we’ve got better customer issue escalation in place
from the regional service centers to tier 1 to Tier 2 to handle MCP issues
coming in.



There’s still more work to do for us, but I’m confident it’s going to happen.
Quite a few good ideas have come up from the MCP Community on how to add value
to being certified. Microsoft Learning is listening and they are serious about
adding value to certification, and I’ve seen quite a few amazing folks step up
to make things happen in this space behind the scenes.



I’d like to thank Noury Bernard-Hasan, Wayne Anderson, Adam Jaffe, Howard
Dierking, Trika Harms Zum Spreckel, Lilia Taylor, Rolando Zarate, Rob Linsky,
Rick Grindley, Bill Wall, Steve Sheppard, Max Myrick, Helmer Zandenberg, and
many others for their assistance and feedback to help me get ramped up on the
MCP program. In my absence, Ken Rosen will be covering down until we can
identify the next MCP community lead. If you know of any good candidates (must
be Microsoft Certified) who are passionate about adding value to Microsoft
Certifications, and growing the MCP Community, please send them to Ken Rosen to
see if they’re a good fit.



Additional Resources and Prepration:

check testkingdom.com for the best in MCP, MCTS, MCITP-- and more they provide
you the best training 100% guarantee.

“Consider your-self Certified”



Warmest Regards,



Richel

Vista exams; MCDST upgrade offer code

This is not just in, but worth repeating: Vista exams 70-620, 70-621 and 70-622
exams are all open for registration now at VUE and Prometric.



Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technicians (MCDST
Training): your upgrade code to save 40% on 621 is DCAUPG



For MCDSTs who find the above a bit terse for your taste*, a little more detail:
If you hold an MCDST (Desktop Support for XP), you can take exam 70-621 to earn
two credentials: MCTS: Vista and MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician--without
your MCDST this is a two-exam path (70-620 and 70-622). We promised that
XP-certified customers would have a period of time to take the upgrade at a 40%
discount. We will send this info directly to MCDSTs, but I know many of you are
waiting on the code, so here is the 411:



* Save 40% on exam 70-621 at both VUE and Prometric: register using promotion
code DCAUPG

* Good through September 30, 2007

* Can not be combined with other offers

* 70-621 only applies to MCDST-certified customers (i.e. if you don't have an
MCDST, 70-621 doesn't do anything for you)

* Objectives for 70-621: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/70-621.mspx

* Is there a 70-621 Training Kit? No, but 70-620 should help you quite a bit.
Watch the Vista portion of this LIve Meeting recording for up-to-date details on
the credentials and available MCDST
training.

 

Carving out the .NET Certification Path

I know it’s a bit early, but in North America we have an autumn holiday tenderly
called “Turkey Day.” This is a time where friends and family put aside
differences and distances to share a large feast together in the pretense of
harmony. The event usually revolves around the traditional meat of turkey, and
the carving ceremony in my family has always been a moment of great anticipation
and even greater contention.



So, sitting down at the .NET certification table, you might be wondering what
happened to the big MCSD/MCAD turkey. Back in the day, the MCSD/MCAD
certification represented a master developer, a jack-of-all-trades. So if you
wanted a developer certification beyond the MCP, you had to eat the whole MCSD/MCAD
turkey, even if you were just a Windows developer or only developed ASP Web
sites; you had to eat both dark and white meat, leg and drumstick - everything.



With the introduction of the .NET Framework, the situation became even more
complicated. Developing a Windows application became very similar to harnessing
Web power, but you had to know everything about both to get the MCSD. The MCAD
certification attempted to alleviate the pressure, but it was never as
successful a certification as the MCSD.



So for the last few years Microsoft Learning has been busy carving the
certification turkey, trying to spread the slices across a much wider spectrum
of Microsoft technologies. We’ve entered a new age of smaller, more
technology-specific certifications, so that there’s a little bit of
certification for everyone to share. Rather than the MCSD and MCAD designation,
there are now the TS (Technology Specialist) and PD (Professional Developer)
designations.



So how is the certification table currently laid out? Something like this (click
the image for a larger version):



NETCertification



The TS exams represent a basic proficiency in specific technology domains. Each
exam comes in at least two flavors: VB.NET or C#. Before you go too far over to
the dark meat, all candidates for Microsoft .NET certification must pass the
070-536 exam. If you use ASP.NET 2.0, you would also take the 070-528 exam (.NET
Framework 2.0 Web applications). If you use ASP.NET 3.5, you would also take the
070-562 exam (.NET Framework 3.5 ASP.NET Applications). There are also TS exams
for BizTalk, Windows SharePoint Services, and most other Microsoft products.



Once you clear the preliminaries, then you can put it all together by taking PD
exams. These certifications focus on applying the technologies to real-world
scenarios. You might know code, but do you understand the team environment and
the phases of software development? There are only three exams in this category:
Windows Developer, Web Developer, and Enterprise Application Developer, each for
.NET 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005.



The exams themselves contain a lot more code, more best practices from the
Microsoft Solution and Agile Frameworks, and have a lot less configuration and
property trivia. So, the exam you take will be honed in on the technology you
use with the language you know. Seems a lot more digestible, doesn’t it?



So, seriously, no MCSD anymore? Well… not by name, per se. The MCPD: Enterprise
Application Developer is now the jack-of-all-trades certification, much like the
old MCSD. To get this certification, you need to get through all the .NET 2.0 TS
certifications and then pass the 070-549 exams.



Of course, if you have your MCSD/MCAD certification, then you could take an
upgrade path, but that may be a longer meal than most can handle. And I think
the tryptophan is kicking in, so I may need to sleep before posting on that
topic anytime soon. (But if you want an appetizer, here’s an hors d’oeuvre from
the horse’s mouth.)



But before I doze off, remember this: The new .NET certification isn’t for
marathon competitive eaters anymore. Take your time and savor the certification
in each bite.

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