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Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician

Two Exams Required

The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) credential proves that you have the skills to successfully support end users and to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments running on the Microsoft Windows operating system.

MCDST candidates are rewuired to pass two core exams. Elective exams are not required. The following table lists Official Microsoft Learning Products courses designed to help you prepare for these exams. See individual exam preparation guides for exam availability.

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Client OS Requirements Exams: 2 Required
2261: Supporting Users Running the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System 70-271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
2262: Supporting Users Running Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System 70-272: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Recommended Additional Certifications Exams

CompTIA A+ Certification

A200: Core Hardware Third Edition (2003 Objectives)

A201: Operating System Third Edition (2003 Objectives)

CompTIA A+ Core Hardware

CompTIA A+ OS Technological

Note: both CompTIA certifications are required to equal one Microsoft elective



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