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Microsoft Opens Azure Learning Site for IT Pros

Microsoft this week launched Inside Azure for IT, which contains links to "fireside chats" on various Azure topics, aiming "to solve your real-world IT challenges."

MTA To Join List of Other Dead Microsoft Certs Next Year

The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification will end June 2022, joining other dead programs like the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE).

MCSA, MCSD and MCSE Get 6-Month Extensions

Three Microsoft certification programs that had been slated for retirement this summer are being extended by six more months to account for worldwide disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Microsoft Killing Off MCSA, MCSD and MCSE Certs in June

Microsoft announced on Thursday that it'll be "retiring" certain certification educational programs in June, and it notably won't have future separate exams available for Windows Server 2019 and SQL Server 2019.

Microsoft Replacing TechNet and MSDN Forums by 'Mid-2020'

A new site called "Microsoft Q&A" is expected to launch in "mid-2020" as a replacement for Microsoft's TechNet and MSDN forums.

3 Ways To Write Better How-To Technical Articles

Good IT advice isn't worth much if it doesn't land with your audience. Here are Adam's top three tips for writing technical articles that won't leave readers scratching their heads.

The Biggest Mistake Senior IT Administrators Make

How to avoid the "know-it-all" syndrome and keep finding new ways to develop your IT skills.

Microsoft Makes Its In-House AI Training Program Public

Microsoft is giving the general public access to artificial intelligence training courses that mirror its own internal AI education program.

'Linux on Azure' Cert Program Now Live

Microsoft, in conjunction with the Linux Foundation, released a new Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) program for those seeking Linux on Azure certifications this week.

Microsoft May Be Shifting Away from Traditional Certs

Microsoft is working on fundamentally changing the certification process by shifting to skills-specific badges for those who don't want, need, or see the value in MCSE or MCSA certifications.

Microsoft Learning Retakes Available on MCSD Exams

Microsoft Learning's Second Shot program will allow those that have taken an exam and failed to retake the test for free through May 31, 2014.

Pop Quiz: Windows 2012 Installation Options

Applies to the "Install and Configure Servers" objective of Exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012.

Pop Quiz: Keeping Time in Windows 7

Applies to the "Identifying and Resolving Deployment and Client Configuration Issues" objective of Exam 70-686: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator.

Pop Quiz: Resolving Windows 7 Application Compatibility

Applies to the "Designing Application Packages for Deployment" objective of Exam 70-686: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator.

Pop Quiz: High-Volume Deployment in Windows 7

Applies to the "Designing a Windows 7 Client Deployment" objective of Exam 70-686: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator.

Pop Quiz: Reusing Security Settings in Windows 7

Applies to the "Designing Client Configurations" objective of Exam 70-686: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator.

Pop Quiz: Creating a Deployment Image in Windows 7

Applies to the "Designing a Standard Image" objective of Exam 70-686: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator.

Pop Quiz: Windows 7 and Virtual Desktop Infrastructures

Applies to the "Planning and Managing a Client Life Cycle Strategy" objective of Exam 70-686: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator.

Pop Quiz: Accessing Secure Web Sites with Windows 7

Applies to the "Identifying Cause of and Resolving Security Issues" objective of Exam 70-685: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician.

Pop Quiz: Creating a Secure Windows 7 Mobile Device Image

Applies to the "Supporting Mobile Users" objective of Exam 70-685: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician.

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