Microsoft - Certification Paths - Server Technologies

Microsoft BizTalk Server

2006*

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise configuring BizTalk Server 2006 R2

Microsoft Exchange Server

2010

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in configuring Exchange Server 2010

MCITP: Builds on the MCTS certification and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in designing and deploying messaging solutions by using Exchange Server 2010

Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010: For senior-level IT professionals who want to greatly improve their understanding and implementation of messaging solutions

2007

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise configuring Exchange Server 2007

MCITP: Builds on the MCTS certification and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise designing and deploying messaging solutions by using Exchange Server 2007

Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007: For senior-level IT professionals who want to greatly improve their understanding and implementation of messaging solutions

2003

MCSA: Messaging or MCSE: Messaging: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their skills with earlier versions of Exchange Server and related messaging technologies

Messaging Architecture

Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA): For Microsoft employees and Microsoft Certified Partners who have high-level expertise in architecting Exchange Server

Windows Small Business Server

2008*

MCTS: For IT professionals who work in or consult for small businesses that use Windows Small Business Server

Microsoft SQL Server

2008

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in one of three areas: Implementation and Maintenance, Database Development, or Business Intelligence

MCITP: Builds on an MCTS prerequisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2008 for one of three unique job roles: Database Administrator, Database Developer, or Business Intelligence Developer

Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft SQL Server 2008: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training in implementing database solutions by using SQL Server 2008

2005

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise maintaining databases by using SQL Server 2005 or their in-depth expertise with SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence

MCITP: Builds on an MCTS prerequisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2005 for one of three unique job roles: Business Intelligence, Database Development, or Database Administration

2000

Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise designing, implementing, and administering SQL Server 2000 databases

Database Architecture

Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA): For Microsoft employees and Microsoft Certified Partners who have exceptional expertise in architecting database solutions for organizations of all sizes

Windows Server

2008

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their in-depth knowledge of key Windows Server 2008 technologies: Active Directory Configuration, Network Infrastructure Configuration, and/or Applications Infrastructure Configuration

MCITP: Builds on a combination of MCTS prerequisites and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills in one of two industry-defined job roles: Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator

Microsoft Certified Master: Windows Server 2008: Directory: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training on Windows Server 2008, with a focus on Active Directory

2003 or 2000

MCTS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments: For IT professionals who manage a Windows-based network and want to demonstrate their hosting experience

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in designing and implementing business solutions based on the Windows platform and Windows Server system

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise managing and troubleshooting system environments running on Windows operating systems

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

MCTS: Designed for developers and IT professionals who want to demonstrate their deep technical expertise in Application Development or Configuration

Windows Essential Business Server 2008

MCTS: For IT professionals who work in or consult with medium-sized businesses that use Windows Essential Business Server 2008

Microsoft Systems Center

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their in-depth technical skills in one of two key System Center technologies: Configuration Manager or Operations Manager

Microsoft Virtualization

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their in-depth technical skills in these areas of Microsoft virtualization: Server Virtualization, Application Virtualization, Presentation Virtualization, and Virtualization Management