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Microsoft Certified IT Professional- MCITP

The new Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential lets you highlight your specific area of expertise. Now, you can easily distinguish yourself as an expert in database administration, database development, or business intelligence.

There are currently three Microsoft Certified IT Professional certifications.They are:

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IT Professional: Database Developer

MCITP candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: SQL Server 2005 credential (one exam). After earning this credential, candidates earn their MCITP: Database Developer by passing two required exams. The following table provides a complete list of exams and related training resources. For exam dates and specific areas of focus, see individual Exam Preparation Guides as the exams become available.


Core Network Requirements Exams: 2 Required

2781: Designing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Server-Side Solutions (3 days)

2782: Designing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Databases (2 days)

70–441: PRO: Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Open License 6.0

2781: Designing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Server-Side Solutions (3 days)

2783: Designing the Data Tier for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (1 day)

2784: Tuning and Optimizing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (3 days)

70–442: PRO: Designing and Optimizing Data Access by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005


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IT Professional: Database Administrator

MCITP candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: SQL Server 2005 certification (one exam). After earning this certification, candidates earn their MCITP: Database Administrator by passing two required exams.

If you are a Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), you may upgrade to the MCITP: Database Administrator certification by taking one upgrade exam instead of the two required exams. MCDBAs must still obtain the MCTS: SQL Server 2005 certification as a prerequisite. The following table provides a complete list of exams and related training resources. For exam dates and specific areas of focus, see individual Exam Preparation Guides as the exams become available.


Core Network Requirements Exams: 2 Required

2786: Designing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Infrastructure (2 days)

2787: Designing Security for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (2 days)

2788: Designing High Availability Database Solutions Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (3 days)

70–443: PRO: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005

2787: Designing Security for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (2 days)

2789: Administering and Automating Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Databases and Services 2005 (1 day)

2790: Troubleshooting and Optimizing Database Servers Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (2 days))

70–444: PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005


Upgrade for MCDBA Exams: 1 Required

2786: Designing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Infrastructure (2 days)

2787: Designing Security for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (2 days)

2788: Designing High Availability Database Solutions Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (3 days)

2789: Administering and Automating Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Databases and Services 2005 (1 day)

2790: Troubleshooting and Optimizing Database Servers Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (2 days))

70–447: UPGRADE: MCDBA Skills to MCITP Database Administrator by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005


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IT Professional: Business Intelligence Developer
  • Prerequisite
    MCTS: SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence

MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence certification (one exam). After achieving this Technology Specialist certification, candidates earn their MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer by passing one required exam. The following table provides a complete list of exams and related training resources. For exam dates and specific areas of focus, see individual Exam Preparation Guides as the exams become available.


Core Network Requirements Exams: 1 Required

2794: Designing a Business Intelligence Solution Architecture for the Enterprise Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (2 days)

2795: Designing an ETL Solution Architecture using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (2 days)

2796: Designing a Multi Dimensional Solution Architecture Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (3 days)

2797: Designing a Reporting Solution Architecture using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services (2 days)

70-446: PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005

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IT Professional: Server Administrator

MCITP:Server Administrator candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration (one exam) and the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration (one exam). After achieving these Technology Specialist certifications, candidates earn their MCITP: Server Administrator by passing one required exam. The following table provides a complete list of exams and related training resources. For exam dates and specific areas of focus, see individual Exam Preparation Guides as the exams become available.


Core Network Requirements Exams: 1 Required

6430: Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers (5 days)
(course is not yet available)

70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008 Administrator


Upgrade for MCSE 2003 Exams: 2 Required

6415A: Updating your Network Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (Beta 3) (3 days)

6416A: Updating your Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (Beta 3) (3 days)

6417A: Updating your Applications Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (Beta 3) (3 days)

OR

6416B: Updating your Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (5 days)
(course is not yet available)

6417B: Updating your Applications Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (3 days)
(course is not yet available)

70-649: TS: Upgrading your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008

6430: Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers (5 days)
(course is not yet available)

70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008 Administrator


Upgrade for MCSA 2003 Exams: 2 Required

6415A: Updating your Network Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (Beta 3) (3 days)

6416A: Updating your Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (Beta 3) (3 days)

OR

6416B: Updating your Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (5 days)
(course is not yet available)

70-648: TS: Upgrading your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008

6430: Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers (5 days)
(course is not yet available)

70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008 Administrator

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IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator

MCITP: Enterprise Administrator candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: Windows Vista Configuration (one exam), MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure Configuration (one exam), MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration (one exam), and MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration (one exam). After achieving these Technology Specialist certifications, candidates earn their MCITP: Enterprise Administrator by passing one required exam. The following table provides a complete list of exams and related training resources. For exam dates and specific areas of focus, see individual Exam Preparation Guides as the exams become available.


Core Network Requirements Exams: 1 Required

6435: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (5 days)
(course is not yet available)

6436: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Infrastructure and Services (5 days)
(course is not yet available)

6437: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure (3 days)
(course is not yet available)

70-647: PRO: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator


Upgrade for MCSE 2003 Exams: 3 Required

6415A: Updating your Network Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (Beta 3) (3 days)

6416A: Updating your Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (Beta 3) (3 days)

6417A: Updating your Applications Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (Beta 3) (3 days)

OR

6416B: Updating your Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (5 days)
(course is not yet available)

6417B: Updating your Applications Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (3 days)
(course is not yet available)

70-649: TS: Upgrading your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008

5115: Intalling and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System (3 days)

5116: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications (2 days)

OR

5105: Deploying Microsoft Windows Vista Business Desktops (3 days)

5058: Deploying Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 (2 days)

70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client

OR

70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops

6435: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (5 days)
(course is not yet available)

6436: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Infrastructure and Services (5 days)
(course is not yet available)

6437: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure (3 days)
(course is not yet available)

70-647: PRO: Windows 2008 Enterprise Administrator


Upgrade for MCSA 2003 Exams: 4 Required

6415A: Updating your Network Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (Beta 3) (3 days)

6416A: Updating your Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (Beta 3) (3 days)

OR

6416B: Updating your Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (5 days)
(course is not yet available)

70-648: TS: Upgrading your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008

6418: Deploying Windows Server 2008 (3 days)

6427: Configuring and Troubleshooting Internet Information Services in Windows Server 2008 (3 days)
(course is not yet available)

6428: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services (2 days)
(course is not yet available)

70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring

5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System (3 days)

5116: Configuring Windows Vista Applications and Tools (2 days)

OR

5105: Deploying Microsoft Windows Vista Business Desktops (3 days)

5058: Deploying Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 (2 days)

70-620: TS: Microsoft Windows Vista Client, Configuring

OR

70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office Systems Desktops

6435: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (5 days)
(course is not yet available)

6436: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Infrastructure and Services (5 days)
(course is not yet available)

6437: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure (3 days)
(course is not yet available)

70-647: PRO: Windows 2008 Enterprise Administrator


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