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The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications provide the foundation for Microsoft Certification. These certifications are designed to validate your skills on the features and functionality of key technologies. You can show your depth of knowledge in one specific technology, earn multiple MCTS certifications to show breadth across different products, or build on the MCTS to earn a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential or other Microsoft Certified Professional credentials.
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Note: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist exams are indicated by "TS" in the exam name.
Technology |
Exam titles |
|---|---|
Windows Server 2008 |
Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring |
Windows Server 2008 |
Exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring |
Windows Server 2003 |
Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment |
Windows Server 2003 |
Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
Windows Server 2003 |
Exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
Windows Server 2003 |
Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure |
Windows 7 |
Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring |
Windows Vista |
Exam 70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client |
Windows XP |
Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
Windows XP |
Exam 70-271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System |
Windows XP |
Exam 70-272: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System |
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 |
Exam 70-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance |
SQL Server 2008 |
Exam 70-433: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Database Development |
SQL Server 2008 |
Exam 70-448: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance |
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 |
Exam 70-431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 – Implementation and Maintenance |
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 |
Exam 70-236: TS: Exchange Server 2007, Configuring |
Microsoft Visual Studio/Microsoft .NET |
Exam 70-526: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Windows-Based Client Development |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Web-based Client Development |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-529: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Distributed Application Development |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-536: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework – Application Development Foundation |
Virtualization |
Exam 70-656: TS: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring |
Virtualization |
Exam 70-652: TS: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuring |
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server |
Exam 70-630: TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring |
Office SharePoint Server |
Exam 70-542: TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Application Development |
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Technology |
Exam titles |
|---|---|
Windows Server 2008 |
Exam 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring |
Windows Server 2008 |
Exam 70-648: TS: Upgrading from Windows Server 2003 MCSA to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specializations |
Windows Server 2003 |
Exam 70-297: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure |
Windows Server 2003 |
Exam 70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network |
Windows Server 2003 |
Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network |
Windows Server 2003 |
Exam 70-501: TS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments, Configuration and Management |
Windows Vista |
Exam 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops |
SQL Server 2005 |
Exam 70-445: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence – Development and Maintenance |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-502: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Presentation Foundation Application Development |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-503: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-504: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Workflow |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-505: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Forms Application Development |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-561: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-562: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development |
Virtualization |
Exam 70-403: TS: System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Configuring |
Windows SharePoint Services |
Exam 70-541: TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 – Application Development |
Windows SharePoint Services |
Exam 70-631: TS: Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring |
The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential validates that an individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular job role, (for example, desktop support technician, database administrator, enterprise messaging administrator, or developer related skills). Some of the MCP certifications available include Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD), and Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA). These certifications build on the technical proficiency measured in the MCTS certifications. Therefore, you earn a professional-level certification on your way to earning an MCITP credential.
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Note Microsoft Certified Professional exams are indicated by "PRO" in the exam name.
Technology |
Exam titles |
|---|---|
Windows Server 2008 |
Exam 70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator |
Windows Server 2008 |
Exam 70-649: TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist |
Windows Server 2008 |
Exam 70-647: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator |
Windows Vista |
Exam 70-621: PRO: Upgrading your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support |
Windows Vista |
Exam 70-622: PRO: Microsoft Desktop Support – ENTERPRISE |
Windows Vista |
Exam 70-623: PRO: Microsoft Desktop Support – CONSUMER |
SQL 2008 |
Exam 70-450: PRO: Designing, Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administrative Solution Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 |
SQL 2008 |
Exam 70-451: PRO: Designing Database Solutions and Data Access Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 |
SQL 2008 |
Exam 70-452: PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 |
SQL 2008 |
Exam 70-453: Upgrade: Transition Your MCITP SQL Server 2005 DBA to MCITP SQL Server 2008 |
SQL 2008 |
Exam 70-454: Upgrade: Transition Your MCITP SQL Server 2005 DBD to MCITP SQL Server 2008 DBD |
SQL 2008 |
Exam 70-455: Upgrade: Transition Your MCITP SQL Server 2005 BI Developer to MCITP SQL Server 2008 BI Developer |
SQL 2005 |
Exam 70-441: PRO: Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 |
SQL 2005 |
Exam 70-442: PRO: Designing and Optimizing Data Access by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 |
SQL 2005 |
Exam 70-443: PRO: Designing a Database Server Infrastructure by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 |
SQL 2005 |
Exam 70-444: PRO: Optimizing and Maintaining a Database Administration Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 |
SQL 2005 |
Exam 70-446: PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Solution by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 |
SQL 2005 |
Exam 70-447: UPGRADE: MCDBA Skills to MCITP Database Administrator by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 |
Exchange 2007 |
Exam 70-237: PRO: Designing Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 |
Exchange 2007 |
Exam 70-238: PRO: Deploying Messaging Solutions with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-547: PRO: Designing and Developing Web-Based Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-548: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows-Based Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-549: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-551: UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Web Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-552: UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-553: UPGRADE: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 1 |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-554: UPGRADE: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 2 |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-563: PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-564: PRO: Designing and Developing ASP.NET Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-565: PRO: Designing and Developing Enterprise Applications Using the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-567: UPGRADE: Transition your MCPD Web Developer Skills to MCPD ASP.NET Developer 3.5 |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-568: UPGRADE: Transition your MCPD Enterprise Application Developer Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer 3.5, Part 1 |
Visual Studio/.NET |
Exam 70-569: UPGRADE: Transition your MCPD Enterprise Application Developer Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer 3.5, Part 2 |