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The New Generation of Microsoft
Certifications
The
new
generation
of
Microsoft
certifications
is
more
specific
and
targeted
to
reflect
the
detail
of
what
you
do
and
to
prove
your
expertise
to
those
who
need
to
know.
Consisting of
three series and four credentials, the new generation of
Microsoft certifications provides a simpler and more targeted
framework for IT managers to validate core technical skills,
professional skills, and architectural skills. It also provides
professionals in the IT industry with a more relevant, flexible,
and cost-effective way to showcase their skills.
The Technology Series:
Proven Core Technical Skills on Microsoft
Technologies
The
Technology
Series
certifications
enable
professionals
to
target
specific
technologies
and
distinguish
themselves
by
demonstrating
in-depth
knowledge
and
expertise
in
the
broad
range
of
specialized
technologies.
Microsoft
Technology
Specialists
are
consistently
capable
of
implementing,
building,
troubleshooting,
and
debugging
a
particular
Microsoft
technology.
There
are
currently
five
Microsoft
Certified
Technology
Specialist
certifications.
More
will
become
available
as
new
technologies
are
introduced.
The
five
certifications
are:
The Professional Series:
Professional Skills and a Proven Ability
to Perform on the Job
Professional Series credentials validate a comprehensive set of
skills required to be successful on the job. These skills
include design, project management, operations management, and
planning, and they are contextual to the job role. By validating
a more comprehensive set of skills, these credentials give
candidates and their hiring managers a reliable indicator of
on-the-job performance.
Microsoft currently offers two
Professional series credentials:
Microsoft
Certified
IT
Professional
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer
The Architect Series:
Exemplary Business IT Skills and a Proven
Ability to Deliver Business Solutions
Microsoft Certified Architect Program
The Microsoft Certified Architect Program validates top industry
experts in IT Architecture. These professionals have 10 or more
years of experience in IT with at least 3 years of experience as
a practicing architect, and possess strong technical and
leadership skills and form a distinguished community. Unlike
other IT certifications, this credential was built and is
granted by industry architects, as candidates must pass a
rigorous review board with previously certified architects.
This certification is targeted to practicing solutions
architects and infrastructure architects who have successfully
applied frameworks and methodologies to create an architecture
that serves the entire IT lifecycle. These architects can employ
multiple technologies to solve business problems and provide
business metrics and measurements to describe the success or
failure of the projects they drive.
The certification has already received the thumbs-up from some
of the IT industry's most influential veterans. "Setting
standards is important, especially if those standards are high
enough to create an assurance that someone who meets the
standard is capable of doing a high-quality job," said Tony
Redmond, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for HP
Services, whose team worked with Microsoft Learning to develop
the Microsoft Certified Architect credential. "Apart from
individual achievement, a program like this is great for
customers because you know that when you work with one of the
elite, you truly are working with one of the best."
The Microsoft Certified Architect Program
is currently in its pilot phase and is conducting initial board
reviews with recognized industry architects. Once the pilot
program is complete, the certification will be available to the
general public. Entry into the program will be limited as each
person selected to enter the program will be assessed and
coached by a Microsoft Certified Architect. Those interested in
entering the program will complete an application, and selection
for entrance will be limited by the number of certified
architects available to support the candidates.
Infrastructure Architects
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For a
corporation, the infrastructure architect would use the
specifications provided by the enterprise architect to create an
infrastructure that support the needs of the business and
provide input to the solutions architect with the constraints
and tradeoffs needed to create a viable solution.
Awareness of
business and solutions constraints:
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Create an infrastructure, not necessarily
based on a single technology or vendor. They specify the
technology, and work closely with the engineers to ensure proper
implementation the infrastructure.
Knowledge of
the physical and logical components:
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Examples include network topology, naming
infrastructure, architectural frameworks, storage, backup and
recovery, directories, management frameworks, repositories,
monitoring, security, and ability to apply processes
Communication of a business
case:
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Communicate and defend why an
infrastructure solution is selected and how it will be
implemented.
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Written, verbal, and visual – formal and
ad hoc
Ownership of infrastructure architecture:
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Meets the business needs
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Grows with business needs
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Provides services for the present and
future
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Supports the solution architects requirements
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Drives creation of and passion around the
architecture
Drive to completion:
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Broad set of skills to create a solution
that provides interoperability and efficiency, and a cohesive
infrastructure
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Considers functional and non-functional
requirements
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Has the skills of an infrastructure
engineer
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Creates an integrated enterprise solution
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Creates an infrastructure to support the
goals of the business
Solutions Architects
-
For a
corporation, the solutions architect would use the
specifications provided by the enterprise architect to create
solutions that support the needs of the business and provide
input to the infrastructure architect with the constraints and
tradeoffs needed to create a viable solution.
Awareness
of
business
and
solutions
constraints:
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Create
a
solution,
not
necessarily
based
on a
single
technology
or
vendor.
They
specify
the
technology,
and
work
closely
with
the
developer
community
to
ensure
proper
implementation
the
vision
Knowledge
of
the
physical
and
logical
components:
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Examples
include
business
applications,
LOB
applications,
work
flow
systems,
purchased
applications,
developed
applications
Communication
of
the
business
case:
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Communicate
and
defend
why
a
solution
is
selected
and
how
it
will
be
implemented
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Written,
verbal,
and
visual
–
formal
and
ad
hoc
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Ownership
of
the
application
architecture
space,
and
ensuring
it
meets
the
business
needs,
grows
with
business
needs,
provides
services
for
the
present
and
future
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Creation
of
the
architecture
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Passion
for
the
architecture
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Drive
to
completion
Let Microsoft certifications transform your current skills into a meaningful career.
The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential is for professionals who have the skills to successfully implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business solution in an organization. Candidates are required to pass one current Microsoft certification exam.
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Benefits for Individuals
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Benefits for Organizations
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MCSD
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Microsoft Certified Solution Developers (MCSDs) design and develop leading-edge business solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies, platforms, and the Windows architecture. |
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MCSA
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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrators (MCSAs) administer network and systems environments based on the Microsoft Windows platforms. Specializations include MCSA: Messaging and MCSA: Security. |
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MCSE
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Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSEs) design and implement an infrastructure solution based on the Windows platform and Microsoft Servers software. Specializations include MCSE: Messaging and MCSE: Security. |
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MCDBA
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Microsoft Certified Database Administrators (MCDBAs) design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL Server™ databases.
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MCAD
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Microsoft Certified Application Developers (MCADs) use Microsoft technologies to develop and maintain department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services. |
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