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MCTS 3.5 certifications

richelfox — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:57:45 +0000

Next week I scheduled in training time focused on gaining “MCTS .NET 2.0 web
dev”.

I started to investigate what the differences are between the 2.0 exams and the
3.5 versions. Here is what I have discovered (sharing it because everyone I’ve
asked haven’t had any ideas about the 3.5 certs)

They stripped out the old 3 ‘silos’ that the MCTS 2.0 exams had

* MCTS: .NET 2.0 Web apps

* MCTS: .NET 2.0 Windows apps

* MCTS: .NET 2.0 Distributed apps

and replaced it with a number of certifications that focus on a technology area.

The .NET 3.5 certifications are listed here. The first 3 with prep guides will
be released late March, with the others being released later on.

* MCTS: Windows Presentation Foundation 70-502 prep guide

* MCTS: Windows Communication Foundation 70-503 Prep guide

* MCTS: Windows Workflow 70-504 Prep guide

* MCTS: ADO.NET 70-561 Prep guide

* MCTS: ASP.NET. 3.5 70-562 Prep guide

* MCTS: Windows forms 70-505

All of these .NET 3.5 certifications still have this requirement

* MCTS: .NET 2.0 App development foundation 70-536 Prep guide

Which means you can work towards any of the 3.5 certifications right now. And if
you currently have a MCTS 2.0 certification then you already have passed that
requirement.

They will have “upgrade exams” from
MCTS certifications
to 3.5, but full details haven’t been decided yet. But it is suggested that the
upgrade exams will ONLY cover the differences.

References:

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click here for more info mcst training

Carving out the .NET Certification Path

richelfox — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:19:15 +0000

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.

click here for more info
mcitp training and click here for more info
mcst training

Bravo

Jennifer — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:54:52 +0000

To my dear darling, congratulation! He has just passed one of his Microsoft Certification paper last Sunday. This is his second papers since he started taking the exam, Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure.

He was so worried beforehand and I saw him studying real hard for the exam. I accompanied him to his exams all the time, just to show my support as a loving wife. Haha! At least, all well ends well. He passed with quite high marks, I would say. I'm very proud of him. All his hard work pays off. He said he will continue to take another paper but probably take some time before he does. I hope not that soon. Every time I see him study so hard, I'm feeling guilty cause I would be watching TV while he studies. Hehe! And I should have studied together with him but I never did. Too lazy. Power of the TV is so strong. Hahaha!

Software Development I Part

tomgarvey — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:45:16 +0000

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The software package is developed as a two tier application using Visual Basic 6.0 as the front-end and Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 as the backend. In the project there is a full-fledged use of COM Technology (Dos mode Printing). This software uses ActiveX controls and ActiveX DLL's. This Package is easily converted to three- tier architecture. Accounts split into four firms depends on the infrastructure. One additional module for Operation theatre , Reimbursement bill for patient if they need and Canteen.

In this three-tier architecture ActiveX DLLs were created and deployed in MTS. Single store design was converted to main store and substore design, Staff details with payroll, include Blood bank and centralized accounting

Environment : VB,MS SQL Server 2000, Microsoft Transaction Server.

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Carving out the .NET Certification Path

codeguru — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:47:19 +0000

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):

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.

-Josh (MCP, MCSA, MCDBA, MCSD)

Let the Training begin..

gavinleeuk — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:08:29 +0000

Today my self study books arrived all the way from Amazon USA. To add to my Cisco training I now have the the MCITP exams to study for. Pictured is book 1 MCTS 70-640 although I have the other sat on my desk at work. Oh what fun ...

Download MCTS Framwork2.0 books

Rajesh — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:05:38 +0000

Dot Net Framework

MCTS VS2008

scmay — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:54:04 +0000

Visual Studio 2008 MCTS Exams Available Now
As of today, these two Visual Studio 2008 MCTS exams are available in English for registration worldwide:

· Exam 70-561 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development (NEW!)

· Exam 70-562 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development (NEW!)

These exams, along with the three Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) exams that released in April (Exam 70-502, 70-503, 70-504), make it possible for you to verify your deep technical skills in key Visual Studio 2008 technologies. Passing any of these five exams earns credit toward a corresponding MCTS certification. You must also pass Exam 70-536 TS: Microsoft .NET Framework, Application Development Foundation <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9328048> in order to complete the requirements for the certification.

SQL Server 2008 exams are scheduled to start coming out in September (subject to change based on actual exam release date). Please look forward to another notification and savings voucher at that time.

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

actionthane — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:20:11 +0000

My first IT certification, MCTS. Haha, I just passed this exam yesterday with full marks 1000!! Thanks to Pass4Sure with their exam question. Well my company send me to this exam, as we need a Certified Microsoft Active Directory Specialist to deal with upcoming project.

The training centre is located in Phileo Damansara, so call RedDynamics Training centre. The whole training package including exam is RM3800. Company paid for it. It tooks me around 10 minuets to finish the exam, as all the exam question are 100% same with the pass4sure exam paper. Anyway, there are 3 new questions which is not in the pass4Sure. I am just lucky enough to got it correct. Perhaps all my luck in Poker all in comes here.

For those IT guy out there, I recommend you this website http://www.sadikhov.com/, you can get all the latest pass4sure exam paper version to let you pass the exam. If you do not know what is pass4sure, check this out http://www.pass4sure.com/.

I am here proud to announce that I am a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist in Active Directory Technology.

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tomgarvey — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:46:54 +0000

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Say Yes to Cheaper Fare for Milwaukee County Transit

Jason Haas — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:30:28 +0000

I just came across this message from Milwaukee County Supervisor Patricia Jursik's office. This proposition is laudable. It's exactly the sort of move the County needs to take if it wants to save itself and its citizens from future years of gridlock amid ever-higher gas prices. I have an appointment on Monday morning, but urge friends of transit to attend the hearing and speak in favor of the motion.

Hello Transit Friends:

At a Special Meeting on Monday, July 21, at 10 a.m., the Milwaukee County Board's Committee on Transportation, Public Works and Transit will consider a resolution to reduce bus fares, certain passes and tickets, and paratransit for the month of August ;

Item 2. A resolution by Supervisor Borkowski, authorizing and directing the Managing Director of the Milwaukee County Transit System to reduce Adult Cash fares to $1.00, Half Fare to $.50, Adult Passes to $8.50, Half Fare Tickets to $5.00, Premium Cash Fare to $1.75, Premium Tickets $14.50 and Paratransit to $2.00 for the month of August 2008 to provide relief from high gas prices and encourage transit usage within Milwaukee County. (Recommendation: Refer to County Board staff for a detailed analysis of the effects this will have on the overall County Budget.) [Link to PDF.]

This proposal could encourage riders to increase their frequency and introduce new people to the bus while reducing car trips and pollution. Imagine investing $1 to ride our great Route 15 and other routes in August!

Alexis

Alexis Gassenhuber
Legislative Assistant to Supervisor Patricia Jursik, Milwaukee County's 8th District
www.county.milwaukee.gov/Jursik
414-278-443

Update July 21: It seemed strange that I was agreeing with something Borkowski said. My gut reaction to this, aside from it being necessary, was to wonder how it would be paid for. (Amazingly, I do not blog every one of my thoughts.) Sure enough, the plan was "sidelined today on a 5-0 vote by the Milwaukee County Board's transportation committee." [JSO] It's going to be very hard to pay for without a small sales tax increase.

MCITP SQL Server: Business Intelligence

weldblog — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:33:29 +0000

I need to set some personal objectives for the next six months and I've been considering working towards the Microsoft MCITP SQL Server: Business Intelligence certification.

This requires that I pass two exams:

70-445: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence – Implementation and Maintenance
70-446 exam: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Passing the 70-445 gives you the MCTS SQL Server BI certification. Passing the 70-446 gives you the MCITP. The 70-445 is a prerequisite to the 70-446.

According to the latest MCP figures, there aren't that many MCITP BI developers out there, so this may be a challenge I'll take on.

From the company perspective, it will be a big plus as it will earn them their third competency - Business Intelligence, and will enhance our Microsoft Gold Partner status. Hitting this milestone should also yield a good bonus at the end of the year! On a personal level, it will allow me to build on my existing BusinessObjects and Performance Point Server skills and pick up more of the Microsoft BI toolset.

I've worked with Microsoft SQL Server a great deal and am currently playing around with SQL Server 2008. I've also used most of the Microsoft BI tools as well; SSIS, SSAS (for cubes) and SSRS. Having looked through the exam preparation guides, I think I can clear these two exams in the next few months.

I don't think I'll take any formal classroom based training for these exams. I'd rather use my training budget on something else, possibly Crystal Reports or BusinessObjects Data Integrator. Hence, I'll be using the MS book MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-445): Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005 Business Intelligence—Implementation and Maintenance to get me going.

Once this is out of the way, I might start looking at Sharepoint, and portals in general.

PerformancePoint Certification Exam 70-556

ez — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:17:18 +0000

I recently found the time to sit for the PerformancePoint certification exam, 70-556. I am pleased to say that I'm now a "Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007". To prepare for the exam, I followed the study guide that Microsoft provides at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exams/70-556.mspx . M&A makes up a small portion of the exam as the guide suggests. Good luck!

- ez

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tomgarvey — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:49:43 +0000

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Examen 70-536 Cap 2 Leccion 1

devsoftx — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:23:27 +0000

Navegando por los Archivos del Sistema

Clases File System:

En el espacio de nombre, System.IO , este nos provee una serie de clases para el manejo de archivos , carptes , y unidades de disco.

Ejemplo:

Importar: System.IO

FileInfo file = null;
            Console.WriteLine("Ingrese una ruta:");
            string ruta = Console.ReadLine();
            if (ruta != null)
            {
                file = new FileInfo(ruta);
                if(file.Exists)
                {
                    Console.WriteLine("El Archivo Si Existe");
                    Console.WriteLine("Su Nombre es :" + file.Name);
                    Console.WriteLine("Su Ruta en el Disco es:" + file.FullName);
                    Console.WriteLine("Su tamaño en disco es:" + file.Length.ToString());
                }
            }

Aquí un ejemplo mas visual:

Nuestra Pantalla:

En el Evento Click del Boton

ofdAbrirArchivo: Es el Control OpenFileDialog, para tenerlo en la aplicación , solo arrastrarlo y ponerle el nombre en mención.

using System.IO;

namespace ManejoArchivosIO_CS
{
    public partial class Form1 : Form
    {
        public Form1()
        {
            InitializeComponent();
        }

        private void button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            ofdAbrirArchivo.ShowDialog();
            string ruta = ofdAbrirArchivo.FileName;
            txtRuta.Text = ruta;
            FileInfo file = new FileInfo(ruta);
            StringBuilder str = new StringBuilder();
            str.Append(string.Format("Nombre: {0} \n", file.Name));
            str.Append(string.Format("Tamaño: {0}",file.Length));
            rtxtContenido.Text = str.ToString();
        }
    }
}

Espero les sirva , al terminar este Capitulo , haremos una aplicación con un manejo completo de Archivos.

Muchas Gracias.

Jose Fabricio Rojas

.NET 2.0 in the bag...

daggmano — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:20:54 +0000

I've just completed the Microsoft 70-536 exam, and... I passed!! Passing score was 700, I was able to answer and guess my way to 858!! (I think they're out of approx. 1000).

I must say that I was dissappointed with the quality of the MS Press Self-Training book - there were many errors in the text and on the CD-ROM (including within the practice exams) that were not covered by the 50 or so pages of errata on the MS website, and the book did not cover all areas (in sufficient detail) to enable a passing mark.

That being said, it was enough to put me on the right track. A few years of experience with .NET 2.0 didn't hurt, and the rest is just down to studying the MSDN site and doing as many practice exams from as many sources as possible (they all focus on different areas).

For me, I'm taking a few weeks off from study to finish a few odd jobs around the house, then I'll probably be on to the .NET 3.5 WPF exam (whatever number that is...)

Certificações Microsoft

Bruno Amaral — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:23:44 +0000

Galera.

Vamos falar um pouco da Nova Geração de Certificações da Microsoft.

Existem 4 certificações: MCTS, MCPD, MCITP e a MCA

Veja o quadro comparativo abaixo.

Se você estiver desenvolvendo aplicativos do .NET Framework 2.0 usando o Visual Studio 2005, as novas credenciais de Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) e Microsot Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) oferecem uma estrutura mais simples e mais objetiva para que você possa mostrar as suas habilidades técnicas, assim como as habilidades exigidas por funções específicas de desenvolvimento.

As credenciais de Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) e Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) dão aos desenvolvedores que usam o Visual Studio .NET o reconhecimento da indústria às suas habilidades e à sua experiência no desenvolvimento para o .NET.

A MCPD é dividida em:

Professional Developer: Web Developer
Professional Developer: Windows Developer
Professional Developer: Enterprise Applications Developer

Os exames da MCPD são:

Exam 70–528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Web-Based Client Development
Exam 70–547: PRO: Designing and Developing Web Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework

A MCTS é dividida em:

Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Presentation Foundation Applications
Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Communication Foundation Applications
Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Workflow Foundation Applications
Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration
Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications
Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications
Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005
Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence
Technology Specialist: BizTalk Server 2006
Technology Specialist: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
Technology Specialist: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007
Technology Specialist: Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005
Technology Specialist: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuration
Technology Specialist: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuration
Technology Specialist: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Application Development
Technology Specialist: Windows Mobile 5.0, Applications
Technology Specialist: Windows Mobile 5.0, Implementing and Managing
Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments, Configuration, and Management
Technology Specialist: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Application Development
Technology Specialist: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuration
Technology Specialist: Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops, Deploying and Maintaining
Technology Specialist: Windows Vista, Configuration

Os exames da MCTS são:
Entre neste link para saber mais dos exames.

MCITP
Como um profissional de TI, você pode planejar, desenvolver, dar suporte e gerenciar o software, o hardware e as redes. Deixe que a Microsoft Learning ajude você a desenvolver as habilidades que você precisa para ter sucesso no mercado de TI.

A MCITP é dividida em:

IT Professional: Business Intelligence Developer
IT Professional: Consumer Support Technician
IT Professional: Database Developer
IT Professional: Database Administrator
IT Professional: Enterprise Messaging Administrator
IT Professional: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
IT Professional: Enterprise Support Technician
IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator
IT Professional: Server Administrator

O programa Microsoft Certified Architect identifica os mais competentes especialistas em arquitetura de TI. Esses profissionais de prestígio têm um mínimo de 10 anos de experiência avançada na indústria de TI, três anos ou mais de experiência como arquitetos profissionais, possuem fortes habilidades técnicas e gerenciais, e formam uma comunidade de elite. Ao contrário de outras certificações da indústria, essa credencial foi desenvolvida e é concedida pela comunidade de arquitetos. Os candidatos precisam passar por um rigoroso exame da banca examinadora, que é formada por seus pares arquitetos, já certificados.

As certificações da série Architect:

Têm um processo de ingresso rigoroso e competitivo.
Exigem que o candidato trabalhe em contato estreito com um mentor que seja um Microsoft Certified Architect.
Culminam com um exame oral frente a arquitetos já certificados.
Exigem a renovação da certificação.

Para maiores informações, clique aqui.

O exame custa $80 dólares.

Entretanto, a Microsoft está com uma promoção.

A Promoção Segunda Chance permite que os profissionais da área de tecnologia que não obtiverem sucesso no primeiro exame de certificação, possam realizar gratuitamente uma segunda tentativa.

Como participar?
Para participar é fácil. Basta se cadastrar no site clicando aqui, a partir deste cadastro você receberá um código da promoção (promo code) para utilizar no momento que você adquirir seu exame.

Você tem três formas de adquirir seu exame com Segunda Chance utilizando seu código da promoção:

Através do site Prometric
Através de um Parceiro Oficial de Treinamento Microsoft (CPLS) ou um Centro Oficial de Exames
Através do call center da Prometric 443-751-4300

Valeu pessoal.

Qualquer dúvida, entrem em contato comigo.

Abraços.
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http://www.brunoamaral.com.br

In Demand Skills: Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007

Heather Nasca Dulin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:19:22 +0000

Last week at the Tech Ed 2008 Conference in Orlando, FL, all the buzz was about Microsoft's new SharePoint Server 2007. In short, SharePoint Server 2007 is an enterprise management tool organizations can use to facilitate collaboration, content management, implement business processes, and supply access to information that is essential to organizational goals and processes. One of the great features is that companies can use it to deploy behind the firewall Social Media platforms to facilitate communications and collaboration.

At the date of this publishing, only approximately 6,400 professionals have achieved the MCTS SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring certification to date. Yesterday, I read an article in Redmond Developer reporting a serious shortfall of talented SharePoint developers. My husband, an IT recruiter for a large, national staffing firm agrees with that assessment.

Want to brush up your skills with one of the hottest new technologies and make yourself more employable? Get certified in SharePoint Server 2007! It's a single exam certification for achieving your MCTS.

MCTS Exam Cram

daggmano — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:05:44 +0000

I got about 4 hours sleep last night. Thanks, Round Earth Society! Some days I yearn for a flat earth, where we can all exist in the same time zone. For one, it would save on jetlag - not that I've ever suffered from that (or flown over more than 4 timezones, but that's a story for another day).

Microsoft hosted a LiveMeeting Cram 4 Exams session last night dealing with my flavour of the month, 70-536. At least, it was last night here (12:30am - 1:30am), while Trika and the mob enjoyed a wonderful morning (7:30am - 8:30am the day before) at TechEd.

Of course, I could have just waited for the recording of the session to be released tomorrow, but there's nothing quite like being there... virtually, at least...