The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Flash is a monthly newsletter that announces program updates; training, exam, and credential availability and retirements; and special offers for MCPs. Find more information on the MCP member site or on the Microsoft Learning site.
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Register for Tech·Ed 2007: Top Five Ways to Make Your Mark (Worldwide)
Tech·Ed 2007, the premier annual conference for IT professional and developer technical training, is June 4-8, 2007, in Orlando, Florida. Look for Microsoft Learning (MSL) in the Testing and Certification Center on the second floor of the conference center or at the MSL booth in the Community area. Here are the top five reasons you won't want to miss us:
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Attend Lunchtime Learning sessions on "How to Become an Author" and our new certifications for Windows Server Code Name "Longhorn" operating system, Exchange Server 2007, Windows Vista operating system, and 2007 Microsoft Office system.
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Get help from 88 MCTs from around the world who will be on hand as ambassadors, proctors, and tutors.
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Try E-Learning and other MSL resources in the Certification Study Hall with 80 machines available for use; or study at the last minute with one-on-one mentoring from MCTs in the "Cram 4 Exams" room.
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Celebrate with the influencers. To recognize the contribution of our MCP community, we are pleased to invite MCP attendees to the Tech·Ed Influencer Party. Learn more. |
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Announcements
Looking Ahead: Windows Server "Longhorn" Training and Certification (Worldwide)
The much-anticipated release of Windows Server "Longhorn" is fast approaching. Although we're still finalizing details for post-release training and certification, we know many of you are eager to learn more about the technology and our certification plans. Since the beta 3 release of Windows Server "Longhorn" on April 25, we have the following updates:
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For MCPs only: A preview of Windows Server "Longhorn" certification plans and roadmap to help your certification planning. Log in to the MCP site.
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Details on the Windows Server "Longhorn" Certification Roadmap will be announced to the public in a June 13 Live Meeting at 7:30 A.M. Pacific Time or 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time.
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Twenty-two Microsoft Certification Exams Scheduled for 2008 Retirement (Worldwide)
Microsoft Learning will retire 22 exam titles on March 31, 2008. These titles are focused on technologies no longer supported by Microsoft mainstream support and include part of the MCSA and MCSE tracks for Windows Server 2000 and the MCSA and MCSE upgrade paths from Windows Server 2000 to Windows Server 2003.
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Find training specials to help you complete your upgrade exams 70-292 and/or 70-296 before they retire next year.
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Events and More
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Try a Windows Vista boot camp from Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions in Singapore to become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist for Windows Vista. The special price of SGD$900 per person includes Exam Insurance. The three-day boot camps run May 14-16 and 28-30.
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Discover more about Microsoft Learning's increasing range of learning products and certifications in a new online, animated magazine for customers and partners in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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Register for Upcoming Live Meetings (Worldwide)
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Protecting the Integrity of Microsoft Certification on May 23, 2007, at 7:30 A.M. Pacific Time or 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time |
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Review of Windows Vista and Exchange Server 2007 Training and Certification on May 30, 2007, at 7:30 A.M. Pacific Time or 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time |
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Introducing the Windows Server "Longhorn" Certification Roadmap on June 13, 2007, at 7:30 A.M. Pacific Time or 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time |
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1 Year In: The Microsoft Certified Architect Program on June 20, 2007, at 7:30 A.M. Pacific Time or 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time |
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Find recordings of past MCA-led live meetings on the MCP home page. |
Special Offers
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Select from 15 training kits and reference books from Microsoft Press to help you prepare for MCSA or MCSE Windows Server 2003 exams or upgrade path, and save 30% through May 31, 2007.
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Save 15% and Study at Your Own Pace for SQL Server 2005 Exams 70-431 and 70-447 (Select Currencies)
If you are planning to take SQL Server 2005 exam 70-431, or 70-447 for an MCDBA upgrade, you can prepare at your own pace with Microsoft Learning's E-Learning, available for purchase in more than 25 currencies. Microsoft E-Learning products may feature interactive study, multimedia labs, and e-reference materials; and always let you study at your own pace with a one-year subscription. To save 15%, use the promotion code DBA5 at checkout for the following courses. Find additional training offers and exam pointers on the MCDBA upgrade page.
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For Exam 70-431: Collection 2778: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Transact-SQL (18-hour series) |
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For Exam 70-447: Collection 2786: Designing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Infrastructure |
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For Exam 70-447: Collection 2787: Designing Security for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 |
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For Exam 70-447: Collection 2788: Designing High Availability Database Solutions Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 |
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For Exam 70-447: Collection 2789: Administering and Automating Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Databases and Services |
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For Exam 70-447: Collection 2790: Troubleshooting and Optimizing Database Servers Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 |
Show Your Skills on the Go: NeoTec Computer Brief with MCP Logo (Worldwide)
During the month of May, MCPs can purchase their NeoTec Computer Brief with the MCP logo for only US$34.95. Regularly priced at US$38.95, the NeoTec Brief is made of durable nylon with a compression guard to protect your laptop. Visit the MCP site today to purchase yours.
News for MCPs and Partner Organizations
The Ideal Training Solution for MCPs (Gold and Certified Partners, North America)
Now there's an ideal learning solution to help you attain your Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Technology Specialist certification. Microsoft Official Distance Learning Course 2785 is a highly interactive online course that combines live training sessions with real-world scenarios and Hands-On Labs. Course 2785 helps you prepare for Exam 70-431. For a limited time, this training is available at a 50% savings. Register today.
A New Certification Planning Guide from Partner Skills Plus (Worldwide)
IT professionals working for Microsoft partner organizations can visit the Partner Skills Plus (PS+) Web site to review a free Certification Planning Guide and sign up for special PS+ certification training offers. This five-step Guide can help certification candidates navigate the exam process and access discounted learning resources available exclusively to partners.
New Exams
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The following certification exams went live between March 31 and April 17, 2007, and are now available for registration at both Pearson VUE and Prometric sites around the world.
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TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
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Progettazione, distribuzione e gestione di una soluzione di rete per aziende di piccole o medie dimensioni
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TS: Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server
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New Books
Hot off the Press: New Books from Microsoft Press (Worldwide)
Five new titles from Microsoft Press are ready to hit the bookshelves of your favorite retailers. Review the following links and find out where to buy.
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Microsoft Learning in the News
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