Starting new Certification Study

Hi. I'm interested in the MCSA certification, but am unsure if I should
wait until the Longhorn / Vista exams become available. I dont want to
invest all the time / effort / expense in something that will not be
valid for as long. Just wanted to get everyone's opinion.

-Chris

cbullock@columbiacomputers.com

Not be valid long?

I wonder how many computers are still running Win98.

I think XP will be around a long time

Richard...IMHO


<> wrote in message
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> Hi. I'm interested in the MCSA certification, but am unsure if I should
> wait until the Longhorn / Vista exams become available. I dont want to
> invest all the time / effort / expense in something that will not be
> valid for as long. Just wanted to get everyone's opinion.
>
> -Chris
>

Richard

[alica]

yea i am also agreed with Richard

alica

Hi, I guess you'll have to wait for a long time...I just got my MCSE in
2003, at least in Brazil and other countries than USA, NT and 98, as well as
2000 are still being used...Microsoft will probably release the new exams to
these new products in 2008! And if you get certified now you'll just need
one exam to upgrade your certification...

Best Regards,

Vanessa Curcio, MCT
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

<> wrote in message
news: ups.com...
> Hi. I'm interested in the MCSA certification, but am unsure if I should
> wait until the Longhorn / Vista exams become available. I dont want to
> invest all the time / effort / expense in something that will not be
> valid for as long. Just wanted to get everyone's opinion.
>
> -Chris
>

Vanessa Curcio

Though I agree that the MCS certs will be good for years to come (though
support for Windows NT and 98 are defunct Server 2000 will be supported
through 2008 or 2009, and Server 2003 will be supported into the next decade.
It is not a waste!

Having said that the exams for Longhorn are being prepared as we speak and
will be ready before the end of the year. As well there will not be a single
upgrade exam from MCSA or MCSE to MCITP.

Good luck!

M
--
MDG, MCSA
MCSA (2003), MCSA (2000)
Certified Small Business Specialist
Visit my blog at http://www.mitpro.ca/Blogs/tabid/55/...2/Default.aspx


"Vanessa Curcio" wrote:

> Hi, I guess you'll have to wait for a long time...I just got my MCSE in
> 2003, at least in Brazil and other countries than USA, NT and 98, as well as
> 2000 are still being used...Microsoft will probably release the new exams to
> these new products in 2008! And if you get certified now you'll just need
> one exam to upgrade your certification...
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Vanessa Curcio, MCT
> Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
>
> <> wrote in message
> news: ups.com...
> > Hi. I'm interested in the MCSA certification, but am unsure if I should
> > wait until the Longhorn / Vista exams become available. I dont want to
> > invest all the time / effort / expense in something that will not be
> > valid for as long. Just wanted to get everyone's opinion.
> >
> > -Chris
> >
>
>
>

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"Montreal MCSA" <> wrote in message
news:28AADB81-DA1A-4BAD-B90D-...
> Having said that the exams for Longhorn are being prepared as we speak and
> will be ready before the end of the year. As well there will not be a
single
> upgrade exam from MCSA or MCSE to MCITP.
>

Have you heard when the betas are due out? Also, can you clarify your last
statement? There won't be an upgrade path?

Jonathan Roberts

The beta exams will start to trickle in around the 4th quarter of 2006. As
for my last statement, I have since read conflicting reports that there MIGHT
be an upgrade path, but it is not clear yet.

M
--
MDG, MCSA
MCSA (2003), MCSA (2000)
Certified Small Business Specialist
Visit my blog at http://www.mitpro.ca/Blogs/tabid/55/...2/Default.aspx


"Jonathan Roberts" wrote:

> "Montreal MCSA" <> wrote in message
> news:28AADB81-DA1A-4BAD-B90D-...
> > Having said that the exams for Longhorn are being prepared as we speak and
> > will be ready before the end of the year. As well there will not be a
> single
> > upgrade exam from MCSA or MCSE to MCITP.
> >
>
> Have you heard when the betas are due out? Also, can you clarify your last
> statement? There won't be an upgrade path?
>
>
>

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Hi, Hope this helps, but I was sent the MCP Flash Newsletter inviting me to
take the Beta exam:

Register for Beta Exam 71-620: TS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring
You are invited to take Exam 71-620: Technology Specialist: Microsoft
Windows Vista, Configuring in its beta version. You were specifically chosen
to participate in the beta of 71-620 because of your current Microsoft
Certification status or other participation with Microsoft Learning; this
opportunity will not be offered to the general public. If you pass the beta
exam, the credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need to
take 70-620 in its released form.

Registration Information
You must register at least 24 hours prior to taking the exam.
Please use the following promotional code when registering for the exam:
BTA620

To register in North America, please call:
• Prometric: (800) 755-EXAM (800-755-3926)
• VUE: 800 TEST REGistration (800-837-8734)
Outside the U.S./Canada, please contact:
• Prometric: http://www.register.prometric.com/ClientInformation.asp
• VUE: http://www.vue.com/ms/

Availability
Registration begins: October 23, 2006
Beta exam period runs: October 31 - November 13, 2006

Testing is held at Prometric and Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide,
although this exam may not be available in all countries (all testing centers
will have the capability to offer this exam in its live version).

Useful Links:

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/71-620.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/register/

Again, hope this is useful, although I haven't registered yet but would like
to.


"Montreal MCSA" wrote:

> The beta exams will start to trickle in around the 4th quarter of 2006. As
> for my last statement, I have since read conflicting reports that there MIGHT
> be an upgrade path, but it is not clear yet.
>
> M
> --
> MDG, MCSA
> MCSA (2003), MCSA (2000)
> Certified Small Business Specialist
> Visit my blog at http://www.mitpro.ca/Blogs/tabid/55/...2/Default.aspx
>
>
> "Jonathan Roberts" wrote:
>
> > "Montreal MCSA" <> wrote in message
> > news:28AADB81-DA1A-4BAD-B90D-...
> > > Having said that the exams for Longhorn are being prepared as we speak and
> > > will be ready before the end of the year. As well there will not be a
> > single
> > > upgrade exam from MCSA or MCSE to MCITP.
> > >
> >
> > Have you heard when the betas are due out? Also, can you clarify your last
> > statement? There won't be an upgrade path?
> >
> >
> >

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Yes I received the same invite and am registered to take the exam on the 31st.

Good luck!

M
--
MDG, MCT
MCSA (2003), MCSA (2000), MCDST.
Certified Small Business Specialist
Visit my blog at http://www.mitpro.ca/Blogs/tabid/59/...2/Default.aspx


"Steve Derrick" wrote:

> Hi, Hope this helps, but I was sent the MCP Flash Newsletter inviting me to
> take the Beta exam:
>
> Register for Beta Exam 71-620: TS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring
> You are invited to take Exam 71-620: Technology Specialist: Microsoft
> Windows Vista, Configuring in its beta version. You were specifically chosen
> to participate in the beta of 71-620 because of your current Microsoft
> Certification status or other participation with Microsoft Learning; this
> opportunity will not be offered to the general public. If you pass the beta
> exam, the credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need to
> take 70-620 in its released form.
>
> Registration Information
> You must register at least 24 hours prior to taking the exam.
> Please use the following promotional code when registering for the exam:
> BTA620
>
> To register in North America, please call:
> • Prometric: (800) 755-EXAM (800-755-3926)
> • VUE: 800 TEST REGistration (800-837-8734)
> Outside the U.S./Canada, please contact:
> • Prometric: http://www.register.prometric.com/ClientInformation.asp
> • VUE: http://www.vue.com/ms/
>
> Availability
> Registration begins: October 23, 2006
> Beta exam period runs: October 31 - November 13, 2006
>
> Testing is held at Prometric and Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide,
> although this exam may not be available in all countries (all testing centers
> will have the capability to offer this exam in its live version).
>
> Useful Links:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/71-620.mspx
> http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/register/
>
> Again, hope this is useful, although I haven't registered yet but would like
> to.
>
>
> "Montreal MCSA" wrote:
>
> > The beta exams will start to trickle in around the 4th quarter of 2006. As
> > for my last statement, I have since read conflicting reports that there MIGHT
> > be an upgrade path, but it is not clear yet.
> >
> > M
> > --
> > MDG, MCSA
> > MCSA (2003), MCSA (2000)
> > Certified Small Business Specialist
> > Visit my blog at http://www.mitpro.ca/Blogs/tabid/55/...2/Default.aspx
> >
> >
> > "Jonathan Roberts" wrote:
> >
> > > "Montreal MCSA" <> wrote in message
> > > news:28AADB81-DA1A-4BAD-B90D-...
> > > > Having said that the exams for Longhorn are being prepared as we speak and
> > > > will be ready before the end of the year. As well there will not be a
> > > single
> > > > upgrade exam from MCSA or MCSE to MCITP.
> > > >
> > >
> > > Have you heard when the betas are due out? Also, can you clarify your last
> > > statement? There won't be an upgrade path?
> > >
> > >
> > >

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what is it about?

"Montreal MCT" <> wrote in message
news:6E7B50E3-1FF3-4C0F-8A13-...
> Yes I received the same invite and am registered to take the exam on the
> 31st.
>
> Good luck!
>
> M
> --
> MDG, MCT
> MCSA (2003), MCSA (2000), MCDST.
> Certified Small Business Specialist
> Visit my blog at http://www.mitpro.ca/Blogs/tabid/59/...2/Default.aspx
>
>
> "Steve Derrick" wrote:
>
>> Hi, Hope this helps, but I was sent the MCP Flash Newsletter inviting me
>> to
>> take the Beta exam:
>>
>> Register for Beta Exam 71-620: TS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring
>> You are invited to take Exam 71-620: Technology Specialist: Microsoft
>> Windows Vista, Configuring in its beta version. You were specifically
>> chosen
>> to participate in the beta of 71-620 because of your current Microsoft
>> Certification status or other participation with Microsoft Learning; this
>> opportunity will not be offered to the general public. If you pass the
>> beta
>> exam, the credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need
>> to
>> take 70-620 in its released form.
>>
>> Registration Information
>> You must register at least 24 hours prior to taking the exam.
>> Please use the following promotional code when registering for the exam:
>> BTA620
>>
>> To register in North America, please call:
>> • Prometric: (800) 755-EXAM (800-755-3926)
>> • VUE: 800 TEST REGistration (800-837-8734)
>> Outside the U.S./Canada, please contact:
>> • Prometric: http://www.register.prometric.com/ClientInformation.asp
>> • VUE: http://www.vue.com/ms/
>>
>> Availability
>> Registration begins: October 23, 2006
>> Beta exam period runs: October 31 - November 13, 2006
>>
>> Testing is held at Prometric and Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide,
>> although this exam may not be available in all countries (all testing
>> centers
>> will have the capability to offer this exam in its live version).
>>
>> Useful Links:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/71-620.mspx
>> http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/register/
>>
>> Again, hope this is useful, although I haven't registered yet but would
>> like
>> to.
>>
>>
>> "Montreal MCSA" wrote:
>>
>> > The beta exams will start to trickle in around the 4th quarter of 2006.
>> > As
>> > for my last statement, I have since read conflicting reports that there
>> > MIGHT
>> > be an upgrade path, but it is not clear yet.
>> >
>> > M
>> > --
>> > MDG, MCSA
>> > MCSA (2003), MCSA (2000)
>> > Certified Small Business Specialist
>> > Visit my blog at http://www.mitpro.ca/Blogs/tabid/55/...2/Default.aspx
>> >
>> >
>> > "Jonathan Roberts" wrote:
>> >
>> > > "Montreal MCSA" <> wrote in
>> > > message
>> > > news:28AADB81-DA1A-4BAD-B90D-...
>> > > > Having said that the exams for Longhorn are being prepared as we
>> > > > speak and
>> > > > will be ready before the end of the year. As well there will not
>> > > > be a
>> > > single
>> > > > upgrade exam from MCSA or MCSE to MCITP.
>> > > >
>> > >
>> > > Have you heard when the betas are due out? Also, can you clarify
>> > > your last
>> > > statement? There won't be an upgrade path?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >

Thor