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71-669 : Win2k8 R2 Desktop Virtualization Beta Exam available on March 1st

February 25, 2010 | Author Helmer

A few days ago I already blogged that MS Learning would announce the last out of three new Virtualization exams. Next week, on Monday March 1st, the registration for the (beta) exam will open!

Registration old school Until now the first possibility to register for an exam was at 12:00 am EST (6:00am CET), because the last time Prometric made a beta exam available there were ‘a few’ things that didn’t go that well! The beta exam code leaked to the internet several times which allowed everybody to register for the beta’s, instead of the people that were originally invited!

During the last beta exam, the 71-693, everybody in Europe was awake very early (the exam became available around 6am in Europe), but we were unable to register for the exam. Later that day MS Learning fixed the issues and the Europeans were able to register for the 71-693.

Registration 2010 This time everything is different. A couple of hours ago I received a ‘beta-exam’ notification which told me registration for the beta exam will open on March 1st (Next Monday that is!) at 9:00am EST (What time is this in my region?). The beta code will be e-mailed on March 1st at 9:00am EST, so let’s hope the e-mail system does what it has to do and everybody will receive the beta code in time!

Will this be the solution? I think something has to change to give, at least the SME’s, a fair change to be the first to register for the exam. So if the new procedure works the way it should, this could be a proper solution to prevent the code to be posted on the web before the beta registration opens. And if something goes wrong the Prometric office at the Eastern part of the USA will be opened up so MS Learning peeps can contact them to fix the issues that may appear.

So, when is the registration for the 71-669 is available?

What : 71-669 : TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization Time : 9:00am EST (What time is this in my region?)

At the moment it’s not known when you can attend the exam, but this will probably be part of the e-mail of March 1st!

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UPDATE : Passed the first Windows 7 MCITP exam!

November 4, 2009 | Author Helmer

image  When logging into the Prometric Candidate History pages I noticed that I passed the first Windows 7 MCITP exam. I’m not sure if passing this exam gives me a new credential. According to this page in the Microsoft Learning Catalog it should give me a new credential : Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7. But for now, it’s not showing (yet) on my transcript.  For now you still need pass the HDI exam to earn the MCITP Desktop Support Technician 7 credential, but according to this blogpost at the MSLearning blog things can change :-) .

UPDATE : Just received an update from one of my sources over at Microsoft Learning. The results of the 71-686 are already at Prometric. Prometric is processing the results as-we-speak and they should pop up on your Prometric Candidate History within 2 weeks from now!

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Windows 7 Learning Portal is live!

April 26, 2009 | Author Helmer

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Tjeerd Veninga (Microsoft) blogged about it on the Born to Learn blog. The Windows 7 Learning Portal is live…so let’s get prepared for the upcoming Windows 7 Exams!

Built on the foundation of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, Windows 7 is the desktop operating system you need as an IT professional to enhance your organization’s desktop environment. Windows 7 provides greater security and manageability for remote and local PCs, and improves the fundamentals of performance and reliability.

Become the Windows 7 expert in your company. Discover the wide variety of Microsoft training, books, and certifications that are available to help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed

 

Did I already tell you that from tomorrow (April 27th) you can register for the 71-680 – TS Windows 7, Configuring?

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MCTS : Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Beta

July 24, 2008 | Author Helmer

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I already receive a comment about it, but Trika posted the promotion code on her blog today. So everybody can schedule the 71-654 – TS: Windows Essential Business Server 2008, Configuring today.

About EBS: “Windows Essential Business Server 2008 combines software for management, messaging, and security features into one integrated server solution that will help customers increase the manageability and reliability of their IT systems, and boost businesses productivity and growth.”

This credential is designed for information technology (IT) professionals working in or consulting with medium sized businesses that use Windows Essentials Server 2008. A candidate for this exam should have at least one year of experience deploying, configuring, and managing network solutions in an environment with the following characteristics:

  • 75+ company network connections
  • Company networks with Internet connectivity
  • Individual users or user groups that connect to the company network from remote locations
  • Messaging (Internet, and Exchange)
  • Anti-spam

The promo code is “EBS08”

The beta is initially scheduled from 7/22  to 8/12.

No prep guide yet.

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MCP : Some Exams That Are Going To Retire Somewhere in 2009

March 12, 2008 | Author Helmer

Trika published a list on her blog today with exams that are going to retire somewhere in 2009 :

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