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Friday, November 20, 2009 5:29 PM
Get up to 25 percent off select Microsoft Certification exams
If you’re looking at catching up on your certifications, this is a deal you might not want to miss. Until December 31st 2009, or while supplies last, you can get up to 25% off Microsoft certification exams. For a full listing of exams that
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Thursday, July 09, 2009 4:01 PM
Certification: Exam # 70-680 - TS: Windows 7, Configuring
If you’re interested in certification and Windows 7 then you’ll probably be interested in this exam. I was one of the fortunate ones to be able to take the beta exam back in May. If any of you have ever taken a beta exam, you know they’re quite long and
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Monday, April 20, 2009 10:18 AM
Certification: Register for the Beta Exam 71-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring – Registration opens April 27th
I know many of you are interested in keeping your certification up-to-date. What better way to do this than to take the Windows 7 beta exam and be one of the first to get certified in Windows 7!!! Registration doesn’t open up until April 27th and the
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Friday, February 06, 2009 3:16 PM
Are You Certifiable?
Fun and certification? An oxymoron? Not at all!!!! Are you looking to test your expertise? If you’re an IT pro or a developer considering certification, or if you simply want to sharpen your skills, then you may be interested in
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Thursday, November 13, 2008 1:00 AM
Certification 101: Getting Started with Microsoft Certification
Are you interested in Microsoft Certifications but aren't sure where to start? Then you might want to join us for one of these Certification 101 webcasts. Who's the Audience? IT Professionals, developers who think they might like to get certified, but
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008 7:00 AM
eWeek Article: 10 Steps Techies Should Take to Keep Their Jobs in a Financial Meltdown
I thought in the current economic climate this article has some good pointers, although I'm not sure I'd agree with all of them. I'd like to add some other steps you might want to take if you're a Microsoft Technologist: KNOWLEDGE: Have you updated your
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Wednesday, October 08, 2008 6:00 PM
New Virtual Lab based Exam 70-113: TS: Windows® Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring - Registration open till October 25th for testing!!!!
Want to help us out with the new Virtual Lab based exams!!! This is NOT a normal beta exam and so make sure you read the information in BLUE below. This is a pilot to test the exam experience only. Still interested? Then read on below!! Responding to
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Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:19 PM
Just Announced - Beta Exam 70-403: TS: Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuring
The latest System Center Beta exam has been announced and registration will start on September 23, 2008. Exam period runs from September 30, 2008– October 24, 2008. This is a great opportunity to test your knowledge and get certified
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Thursday, September 18, 2008 4:23 PM
Another SQL 2008 Beta Exam: 71-433 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development
Are you a SQL Server 2008 database developer? Then you might want to look at taking this beta exam. Registration opens up September 19th and the actuall exams must be taken between September 22, 2008– October 10, 2008. Go
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Friday, September 12, 2008 8:00 AM
JUST RELEASED: Server Virtualization Certification Exams 70-652!!!!
Are you using Microsoft virtualization technologies in your environment? Do you need/want to get certified on those technologies? Then take a look at the just released ( August 25, 2008) certification exam 70-652 TS: Windows Server Virtualization,
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Saturday, August 23, 2008 12:24 PM
Time to take the Beta Exam: 71-653 TS Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuring!!
Yes folks!! Another beta exam opportunity!!! If you're an SBS specialist and want to get a head start on your peers, then take the Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuring beta exam. What do I need to know for this exam? Go to http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/Exams/70-653.aspx
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008 1:44 PM
Are you a SQL Server 2008 BI guru??? Then you need to take this new Beta Exam!!
Yeah, I'm pushing certification again, although in this case I won't be taking the exam as I am so not a SQL guru. But if YOU are and you want to test your skills, as well as help guide the resulting final exam, then show your worth and take this beta
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Thursday, August 14, 2008 10:56 AM
Are you taking 070-620 Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client?
On my quest to encourage people to upgrade their certifications, I found a neat resource from the online Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine . They have regular exam reviews that help you better understand what knowledge you need in
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Monday, August 11, 2008 8:00 AM
Certification: Second Shot Offer - Retake exam for FREE!
Here's an offer that you shouldn't pass up if you're looking to upgrade your certifications!!!! Hopefully my previous posts on certification got you fired up to upgrade your MCSA or MCSE to the new MCITP certifications. If so, you will be interested
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Sunday, August 03, 2008 9:27 AM
MS Press Self-Paced Training Kits to help you get your MCTS and MCITP Certifications
I did a post last week about the NEW MCTS and MCITP Certifications. It occurred to me that you might want to know what MS Press books are available to help you prepare for the tests. Just click on the book icons below to get on the specific training kit.
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