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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist - MCTS
This series validates core technology and product skills, such as how-to or implementation skills. These exams are targeted to a specific technology so individuals can demonstrate expertise in that area. A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) is consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular technology. The Technology Specialist has the depth of skills to fully support the technology.
Listed below are the current Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certifications. More will become available as new technologies are introduced.
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| MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications |
Candidates for this certification must pass two exams, one focusing on .NET Framework 2.0 foundational skills and one focusing on Web-based client development. 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.
If you plan to upgrade from an MCAD or MCSD on .NET certification to a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer certification, you do not need to first obtain an MCTS certification. You will earn the applicable MCTS certifications when you pass the upgrade exam(s) for MCPD: Windows Applications Developer, MCPD: Web Applications Developer, or MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer. |
| Core Network Requirements |
Exams:
2 Required |
There are no official Microsoft learning products currently available. |
70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation |
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2543:
Core Web Application Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (3 days)
2544:
Advanced Web Application Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (2 days)
2541: Core Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (3 days)
2542:
Advanced Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (2 days) |
70–528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Web-Based Client Development |
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| MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications |
Candidates for this certification must pass two exams: one focuses on .NET Framework 2.0 foundational skills and the other focuses on Windows-based client development. 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.
If you plan to upgrade from an MCAD or MCSD on .NET certification to a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer certification, you do not need to obtain an MCTS certification first. You will earn the applicable MCTS certifications when you pass the upgrade exam(s) for MCPD: Windows Applications Developer, MCPD: Web Applications Developer, or MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer. |
| Core Network Requirements |
Exams:
2 Required |
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There are no official Microsoft learning products currently available. |
70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation |
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2546:
Core Windows Forms Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (3 days)
2547:
Advanced Windows Forms Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (2 days)
2541: Core Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (3 days)
2542:
Advanced Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (2 days) |
70–526: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Windows-Based Client Development |
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| MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications |
Candidates for this certification must pass two exams: one that focuses on .NET Framework 2.0 foundational skills and one that focuses on developing distributed applications. 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.
If you plan to upgrade from an MCAD or MCSD on .NET certification to a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer certification, you do not need to obtain an MCTS certification first. You will earn the applicable MCTS certifications when you pass the upgrade exam(s) for MCPD: Windows Applications Developer, MCPD: Web Applications Developer, or MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer. |
| Core Network Requirements |
Exams:
2 Required |
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There are no official Microsoft learning products currently available. |
70–536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation |
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2548:
Core Distributed Application Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (3 days)
2549:
Advanced Distributed Application Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (2 days) |
70–529: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Distributed Application Development |
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| MCTS: SQL Server 2005 |
MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on the implementation and maintenance of SQL Server 2005. See the following table for related training resources. For exam availability dates and specific areas of focus, see the Exam Preparation Guide. |
| Core Network Requirements |
Exams:
1 Required |
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2779: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database (5 days)
2780: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database (5 days) |
70–431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance |
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| MCTS: BizTalk Server 2006 |
MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on the design and development of distributed applications that use BizTalk Server 2006 in addition to the deployment and management of BizTalk Server 2006. See the following table for related training resources. For exam availability dates and specific areas of focus, see the Exam Preparation Guide. |
| Core Network Requirements |
Exams:
1 Required |
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2933: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 (5 days)
2934: Deploying and Managing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 (2 days) |
70–235: TS: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using BizTalk Server 2006 |
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| MCTS: Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 |
MCTS candidates must pass one exam that measures their ability to plan, implement, configure, and manage, a Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 environment. See the following table for related training resources. For exam availability dates and specific areas of focus, see the Exam Preparation Guide. |
| Core Network Requirements |
Exams:
1 Required |
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7034: Implementing Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 (4 days) |
70–262: TS: Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 - Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting |
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| MCTS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuration |
MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on installing and configuring Exchange servers, creating and modifying recipients and public folders, maintaining and optimizing the messaging system, monitoring and reporting on the messaging system, troubleshooting messaging issues, and managing data recovery and disaster recovery of a messaging environment. See the following table for related training resources. For exam availability dates and specific areas of focus, see the Exam Preparation Guide. |
| Core Network Requirements |
Exams:
1 Required |
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5047: Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 (3-days)
5051: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 (2-days) |
70-236: TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuring |
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| MCTS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuration |
MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Portal, managing Search, configuring Content Management, configuring Business Forms, managing Business Intelligence, managing Administration, and deploying/upgrading Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. For exam availability dates and specific areas of focus, see the Exam Preparation Guide. |
| Core Network Requirements |
Exams:
1 Required |
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5061: Implementing Microsoft Office 2007 SharePoint Server (3 days) |
70-630: TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring |
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| MCTS: Microsoft SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuration |
MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on the knowledge and skills that are associated with deploying Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, including monitoring and configuring security settings, administering Windows SharePoint Services, managing customization, and configuring network infrastructure for Windows SharePoint Services. For exam availability dates and specific areas of focus, see the Exam Preparation Guide. |
| Core Network Requirements |
Exams:
1 Required |
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5060: Implementing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 |
70-631: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 |
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| MCTS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops |
MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on the knowledge and skills that are associated with deploying the 2007 Office system, deploying Windows Vista, using the Business Desktop Deployment Workbench, deploying applications by using the Application Compatibility Toolkit, managing user state migration, and managing Windows Vista and the 2007 Office system deployments by using System Management Server (SMS) 2003. For exam availability dates and specific areas of focus, see the Exam Preparation Guide. |
| Core Network Requirements |
Exams:
1 Required |
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5105: Deploying Microsoft Windows Vista Business Desktops, (2 days)
5058: Deploying Microsoft Office 2007 Professional (2 days) |
70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops |
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| MCTS: Windows Vista, Configuration |
MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on supporting end-user issues about network connectivity, security, and applications installation and compatibility, and logon problems that include account issues and password resets. See the following table for related training resources. For exam availability dates and specific areas of focus, see the Exam Preparation Guide. |
| Core Network Requirements |
Exams:
1 Required |
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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
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70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office Systems Desktops |
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| MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration |
Candidates for this certification must pass one 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 |
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6425: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services (5 days)
(course is not yet available)
6426: Configuring and Troubleshooting Identity and Access Management in Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (3 days)
(course is not yet available) |
70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring |
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| MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure, Configuration |
Candidates for this certification must pass one 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 |
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6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (5 days)
(course is not yet available) |
70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring |
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| MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration |
Candidates for this certification must pass one 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 |
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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 |
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| Upgrade Windows Server 2003 MCSE, MCSA IT Pro to MCTS: Windows Server 2008 |
If you plan to upgrade from a Windows Server 2003 MCSE or MCSA IT Pro to the credentials for Windows Server 2008, you do not need to obtain an MCTS certification first. You will earn the applicable MCTS certifications when you pass the upgrade exam(s) for MCSE: Windows Server 2008 and/or MCSA: Windows Server 2008. |
| Upgrade for MCSE (Windows Server 2003) |
Exams:
1 Required |
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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 |
| Upgrade for MCSA (Windows Server 2003) |
Exams:
1 Required |
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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 |
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