http://mcpmag.com/rss-feeds/exam-reviews.aspx Be prepared for performance-based exams from Microsoft. First up: How will you do under pressure configuring Active Directory in a Windows 2008 environment? http://mcpmag.com/articles/2008/08/19/windows-server-2008-exam-performing-under-pressure.aspx Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2008/08/19/windows-server-2008-exam-performing-under-pressure.aspx What's the difference between a retail and business installation of Vista? If you don't know, you're not ready to take this new-generation MCP exam for Vista. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2007/10/03/70623-a-vista-exam-for-consumer-support-techs.aspx Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2007/10/03/70623-a-vista-exam-for-consumer-support-techs.aspx Do not study lightly for this Windows Vista exam -- you'll need to have complete understanding of application rollouts to Windows Vista desktops. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2007/09/18/70622-road-to-enteprise-support-and-vista.aspx Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2007/09/18/70622-road-to-enteprise-support-and-vista.aspx What to expect with Microsoft's first Windows Vista exam aimed at MCTS candidates. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2007/06/05/what-mcps-must-know-about-configuring-vista.aspx Tue, 05 Jun 2007 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2007/06/05/what-mcps-must-know-about-configuring-vista.aspx Don't be fooled by the introductory nature of this SQL Server 2005; be prepared to get tested on a broad spectrum of topics. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2006/08/08/exam-70431-covering-the-bases.aspx Tue, 08 Aug 2006 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2006/08/08/exam-70431-covering-the-bases.aspx You'll need to come fully prepared to take on exam 70-443, both as a developer and as a database designer. This one is tough. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2006/05/08/70443-new-generation-new-database-designer.aspx Mon, 08 May 2006 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2006/05/08/70443-new-generation-new-database-designer.aspx This Microsoft Solutions Framework 3.0 exam is less technical, but requires some solid analytical thinking in order to pass. Even if you're an MSF practitioner, don't take this exam too lightly. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2005/11/01/70301-project-management-the-microsoft-way.aspx Tue, 01 Nov 2005 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2005/11/01/70301-project-management-the-microsoft-way.aspx This exam for Exchange presents a challenge that should only be taken with broad, in-depth knowledge and intense preparation. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2005/09/28/70285-design-exchange-with-confidence.aspx Wed, 28 Sep 2005 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2005/09/28/70285-design-exchange-with-confidence.aspx You'll need experience with PKI, permissions, patch management, and troubleshooting under Windows 2003 before tackling this security exam. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2004/10/21/70299-security-troubleshooter.aspx Thu, 21 Oct 2004 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2004/10/21/70299-security-troubleshooter.aspx These two new exams for developers really put your secure coding expertise to the challenge. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2004/06/01/70330-and-70340-sweating-over-security.aspx Tue, 01 Jun 2004 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2004/06/01/70330-and-70340-sweating-over-security.aspx This exam tests your work with XP installations, gaining access to resources, hardware, the desktop and user environments and network protocols and services. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2004/04/01/70271-desktop-support-challenge.aspx Thu, 01 Apr 2004 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2004/04/01/70271-desktop-support-challenge.aspx This exam tests your work with XP installations, gaining access to resources, hardware, the desktop and user environments and network protocols and services. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2004/04/01/70272-application-support-challenge.aspx Thu, 01 Apr 2004 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2004/04/01/70272-application-support-challenge.aspx This exam review jump-starts your study efforts to becoming an expert in Microsoft's newest messaging system. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2004/01/01/70284-master-of-messaging.aspx Thu, 01 Jan 2004 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2004/01/01/70284-master-of-messaging.aspx This exam covers lots of Windows 2003 ground, including new security, backup and recover, and software updating methods. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2003/12/01/70292-an-administrators-view-of-windows-server-2003.aspx Mon, 01 Dec 2003 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2003/12/01/70292-an-administrators-view-of-windows-server-2003.aspx This MCSE upgrade exam will test your Windows 2003 expertise, especially in the areas of DNS, group policies, trusts and Active Directory maintenance. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2003/12/01/70296-the-systems-engineer-challenge.aspx Mon, 01 Dec 2003 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2003/12/01/70296-the-systems-engineer-challenge.aspx Learning how to work with directory services is a long journey that involves trusts, policies and organizational understanding, along with the tools that make the operating system hum. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2003/09/03/70294-active-directory-planner.aspx Wed, 03 Sep 2003 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2003/09/03/70294-active-directory-planner.aspx This new Windows Server 2003 exam requires expertise with TCP/IP, DNS, NLB, clustering and security—emphasis on security. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2003/08/27/70293-securing-the-network-infrastructure.aspx Wed, 27 Aug 2003 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2003/08/27/70293-securing-the-network-infrastructure.aspx This exam requires you to show expertise with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, RRAS and ISA Server-as well as a few services not mentioned on the objectives list. http://mcpmag.com/articles/2003/08/22/70291-underpinnings-of-a-windows-2003-network.aspx Fri, 22 Aug 2003 20:00:00 GMT http://mcpmag.com/articles/2003/08/22/70291-underpinnings-of-a-windows-2003-network.aspx Been through exam 70-218? 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