Microsoft Certification: The New MCTS Tracks And Exams by Chris Bryant
Microsoft is revamping its certification tracks, and will eventually retire the familiar MCSE certificatons. The new certification setup is much like Cisco's, where there are specialist certifications to go along with the more general CCNA, then mid-level certifications such as the CCNP, and... There is also a one-exam SQL Server 2005 certification, as well as a BizTalk Server 2006 single-exam certification. ... Instead of the more-general MCSE, which does still suffer from the overcertification of NT 4.0 MCSEs back in the day, these more-specific certifications will make it easier for the...

What You Must Do to Get a MCSE Certification by Mark Kessler
Being an MCSE, or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, can bring in some good money and give you a greater range of jobs to be obtained. To obtain an MCSE certification , you need to be able to pass six core curriculum exams, an elected exam, and a design course exam. ... This forty day, intense training session covers every single requirement needed in order to take the final MCSE certification exam and start your new career. ... Taking the exam and passing with at least an eighty five percent is needed to become a certified MCSE according to an MCSE who took the actual Microsoft courses.

MCSE Certification by Ken Marlborough
To get a Microsoft certification is no easy task. It requires systematic study, completion of coursework and an examination. Candidates need to face multi-level testing of their design implementation and administration skills in Microsoft Windows platforms to provide business solutions. ... To help MCSE aspirants pass the certification exam with decent grades, there are boot camps that comprise of intense classes stretching over two to three weeks. ... MCSE certification requires lot of hard work and focused studying.

The Hidden Value Of Computer Certifcations by Chris Bryant
The web is covered with stories regarding the benefits of professional computer certification, and most of them are backed up with salary surveys and the like. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with making more money and having better job prospects, there’s one benefit of certification that... If you buy one of these things and happen to skate by a certification exam, did you learn anything? ... Secondly, I’m referring to the hope that the certification you earn was earned by taking a demanding exam.

MCSE Certification Exam by Elizabeth Morgan
There are two types of MCSE certifications available by Microsoft, and the examination requirements for both are different. The MCSE 2003 has six core exams and one elective exam, and extensive study and preparation is required for clearing these. Of the core exams, four of them are the... For the elective exam there are fifteen options. ... It is compulsory to pass one elective exam out of these options. ... For the MCSE 2000 option, there are five core examinations, three of which are based on the Windows 2000 networking, implementing, operating and updating support skills from Windows...

Microsoft Certification: Farewell To The MCSE by Chris Bryant
Microsoft is in the middle of a major push to overhaul its certification program. Last year, they announced the new Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) certification, which is not a written exam but rather a practical exam that will be graded by a board of examiners. ... For those holding MCDBAs, your current certification will remain valid and you'll have a chance to upgrade to the new certification with SQL Server 2005. ... Those of us who have been on the certification track for a while remember the outcry when Microsoft planned to phase out the much-maligned NT 4.0 certification in the...

The History of Microsoft Certifications - Now and Then by Natalie Aranda
When Microsoft announced recently that the new generation of Microsoft Certifications had just arrived, they inevitably made one stop for a moment remembering how all started and evolved throughout history with over 10 years of certifications to date. ... Other certifications, like the acclaimed MCSE Certification and MCSE training that everybody loves, is about to become a thing of the past, when a series of specialization exams and IP Professional certification tracks take its place with a new approach to qualify as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer.

Be Certifiable! The Basics of MCSE and MCP by James Croydon
It is not always who you know, but what you know. That is why obtaining Microsoft certification can be a valuable asset to your career. Of course, it does depend on what career path you want to take as to whether you want to get either MCSE training or MCP training or anything else for that matter. ... These MCSE boot camps are intense classes often packed into a full two week period instead of the traditional weekly MCSE training classes in preparation for the MCSE exams. ... MCSE certification is standard in the IT field and prepares you for anything from the design of a system's...

Boost Your Career and Benefit from a Microsoft Certification or Two or Three by James Croydon
You went to college and thought you were prepared for the job market. If you are going for entry-level work, yeah, you are prepared. However, to really get ahead, you need Microsoft certification, whether it is an MCP, MCSA, MCSE or any other string of letters. ... In fact, some people will not only partake of the standard MCSE training, but also MCSE boot camps for more in-depth studies into their certification. ... Without that Microsoft certification on your resume, these employers would have no idea about your skills and most likely would consider someone else, someone with a...

MCSE Certification - Better Than Novell? by Michael Russell
In this article we're going to cover the pros and cons of getting a Microsoft Certification as opposed to getting a Novell certification. To start with, the arguments as to which networking software is actually better will no doubt go on for as long as these two companies are in business. ... The first glaring difference between a Novell certification and an MCSE certification is the intensity of the courses required for each certification. ... Because an MCSE is a windows based certification and Microsoft Windows is pretty much the most popular operating system on the market, that means...