| Microsoft have produced numerous courses, available | | | | as well as knowing how to install Windows 7 and |
| as a class, online or on DVD, to I.T professionals all | | | | make the necessary changes and configurations. |
| over the world. 2008's TS (technology specialist) | | | | What will be tested? |
| exam in Enterprise Administration has improved many | | | | The MCITP certification will test the knowledge and |
| I.T professionals' prospects in the work place. | | | | skills that you have already gained in employment. It |
| Who is it for? | | | | will also upgrade any knowledge, if you have been |
| The Enterprise Administration qualification is best for | | | | out of the loop since the invention of Windows 7, on |
| those who have worked within a medium sized to a | | | | other new technologies or improvements to systems. |
| large company as an I.T professional for a year or | | | | Why take a MCITP Certification? |
| more. You must have experience of implementing | | | | Although you may have the experience behind you, it |
| and administrating a network and operating system | | | | is still very important to keep your qualifications up to |
| for a large amount of users. The Microsoft website | | | | date in a rapidly expanding and transforming industry. |
| suggests that a large amount is between 250 to | | | | With the recent introduction of Windows 7 - a |
| 5,000 users plus. You will also need to understand | | | | system that has become a favourite among the |
| how to convert business goals into the technological | | | | computer nerds of the I.T industry, large and small |
| structure. | | | | businesses and regular home users - it is necessary |
| Experience is also required in these areas: | | | | to adapt your skills to the new technology out there. |
| (1) Dealing with systems in several different locations; | | | | The 2008 MCITP certification will expand your |
| (2) Dealing with more than two separate domain | | | | knowledge base and skills, making you an important |
| controllers; | | | | asset to employers. |
| (3) A comprehensive understanding of databases, | | | | If you're still a beginner in this industry, an MCITP can |
| internet, firewall, intranet, client computer | | | | help you speed up your career progression. It |
| management, remote access, messaging and other | | | | exemplifies your commitment to continuous learning |
| network services and resources; | | | | and improvement - an important trait in a consistently |
| (4 Dealing with corporate connectivity issues, inside | | | | changing industry. |
| the office and outside. | | | | How Can I Access it? |
| (5) Addressing security issues and resolving any | | | | This is one of the easiest courses to access, as it is |
| problems with the desktop. | | | | currently available online, in DVD format and as a |
| You will also need a comprehensive understanding of | | | | teach yourself guide. Classes are also available in |
| Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops, | | | | certain areas. |