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MCSA Certification and its Exams
Microsoft certified system administration certification will suit best to the candidates who have work experience for at least 6 months to 1 year in the information technology field like network operating system, networking infrastructure and desktop operating system etc. Candidates will earn all credentials from this MCSA certification like managing, implementing and troubleshooting the new network from the existing network.
Examinations for MCSA certification:
According to the examination point of view, candidates need to take up three core test (2 exams on network system and one with client operating system) which are mandatory and one elective paper in which large options of subjects will be available and candidates can choose one elective paper that suits best with their requirement. The following are the exam information which will help the candidates for exam preparation.
Examinations on network system: (both exams are required):
1) Exam code: 70-290 and exam name is MS windows 2003 server environment.
2) Exam code: 70-291 and exam name is MS windows 2003 server network infrastructure.
Examinations on client operating system: (any one examination can be selected from the below)
1) Exam code: 70-270 and exam name is Microsoft windows XP professional.
2) Exam code: 70-620 and exam name is MCTS windows vista.
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How to prepare and what are the exams included in MCP certification?
Microsoft certified professional is one of the recommended certification courses that the IT professionals need to earn in order to grow with their career range. Since this certification includes several classifications, candidates can choose up the best according to their knowledge or specialization. There is no stop to this certification until all classifications have been completed.
Examinations of MCP certification:
1) Exam code: 70-228 and exam name is SQL 2000 server administration
2) Exam code: 70-229 and exam name is SQL 2000 server design.
3) Exam code: 70-270 and exam name is windows XP professional
4) Exam code: 70-271 and exam name is troubleshooting the windows XP operating system.
5) Exam code: 70-272 and exam name is Microsoft XP operating system
6) Exam code: 70-284 and exam name is exchange 2003 server installation.
7) Exam code: 70-290 and exam name is Microsoft 2003 windows server environment
Exam code: 70-291 and exam name is implementation of windows 2003 server network infrastructure.
9) Exam code: 70-293 and exam name is planning up of windows 2003 sever network infrastructure.
10) Exam code: 70-294 and exam name is active windows 2003 planning directory.
11) Exam code: 70-297 and exam name is windows 2003 design directory
12) Exam code: 70-298 and exam name is design security of windows 2003 server.
13) Exam code: 70-299 and exam name is implementation security of windows 2003 server.
14) Exam code: 70-300 and exam name is defining and analyzing the requirements of Microsoft .NET
15) Exam code: 70-305 and exam name is web applications related with VB, .NET and VS .NET
16) Exam code: 70-306 and exam name is window based application with visual studio .NET
17) Exam code: 70-310 and exam name is development of XML web services
18) Exam code: 70-315 and exam name is web application related with C#, .NET and VS. NET
19) Exam code: 710-316 and exam name is window based application related with C#, VS. NET
20) Exam code: 710-320 and exam name is development of XML web services with C#.
Candidates can choose as many exams in order to choose best with their requirements.
Top ten IT Certifications for 2008
MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)
Like I even had to list this one. This will probably always be number 1 for the next 1,000 years. There are over 2 million people with this certification
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
This one comes in 2nd as most network administrator jobs right now are IP related and they are in more demand at higher professional level as compared to Microsoft Certifications
MCPD (Microsoft Certified Profesional Developer)
This has been a rocket since last year. Demand for these developers are up over 80% compared to last year, and does not seem to be slowing down any time soon.There are only a little over 3000 currently with the certification. If you are looking for a certification track, I would give this one alot of consideration.
SCJP (SUN Certified Java Programmer)
Today, a Java credential is one of the most valuable credentials that a programmer or developer can have. About 70% of business entities’ development projects are done through J2EE.
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
One of the elite certifications.With CISSP’s earning $94,070 a year on average, it is easy to see why this one is on the list. The exam lasts up to six hours, and includes 250 multiple choice questions. It is also $500, so you might want to study for this one.
Comptia A+
I figured everyone had this already, but I guess not. This is the first certification almost everyone gets when first starting in the I.T field. It is by far the most popular entry level certification.
Comptia Network +
Coming in right behind A+. This is usually the 2nd certification that most I.T. Professionals aquire. Which is great because Network systems and data communications analysts is ranked Number 2 on the Most in demand jobs list
MCTS SQL Server 2005 (The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist)
SQL Server 2005 is going to be hot next year. Alot of companies are switching to SQL Server 2005 and these guys are going to be in big demand. Companies of all sizes need these professionals to manage everything from planning a new database to managing and supporting existing databases.
RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)
About 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical business applications on the Linux open source operating system by 2009, according to a survey by Saugatuck Technology and BusinessWeek Research Services. By the end of 2007 the figure will be 18%. RHCE is called the “crown jewel of Linux certifications”
Comptia Security+
Growth in Security+, which covers topics like communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control and authentication, shows no signs of slowing down. Comptia’s Security+ Credential is must have in todays world.
