Tag: certification

  • MCTS SQL Server 2008 beta exam 71-432 taken

    I just got off from taking exam 71-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance – which will become 70-432 when it goes live and is the successor of 70-431 (for SQL 2005)and here are just a few thoughts [more] This is sort of "SQL Server 2008" foundation exam and required to move on…

  • MCTS ASP.NET 3.5 Applications Passed

    Despite seeing my site being down due to “cannot connect to SQL server” error it was getting for some hours (courtesy of GoDaddy – again not recommended for production), I just received the good news today. I passed MCTS .NET Framework 3.5 – ASP.NET Applications [more] Received an email with subject “Congratulations on Your Microsoft…

  • FREE MCTS SQL Server 2008 DBA 71-432 and BI 71-448 beta exams

    SQL Server 2008 Beta Exams Extended, Open Invitation. [more] All SQL Server developers are invited to take the following beta exam for free. 71-432: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance – this is the successor of 70-431 (for SQL 2005) use promo code for 71-432 = 943F6 71-448: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008,…

  • My First .NET 3.5 Cert – MCTS on Windows Workflow Foundation

    Just received email results of .NET 3.5 beta exams I took last December 2007 Surprisingly I passed exam 70-504 – Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Workflow Foundation Applications [more]but failed the other two I took at that period: 70-503 – TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation 70-502 TS: Microsoft…

  • Link: WCF, WPF, WF exams live today

    Just a quick announcement that the following MCTS exams went live today. 70-502: Windows Presentation Foundation 70-503: Windows Communication Foundation 70-504: Windows Workflow Foundation[more] Those who took the related beta exams should expect results this week (according to Gerry). Don’t have mine yet, I haven’t worked enough on those so I don’t expect any good…

  • Ateneo Professional Schools Prometric Testing Center Experience

    UPDATE: Got a number of queries regarding prometric exam locations in Philippines (e.g. Makati) and schedule times etc. To get those information please visit http://www.register.prometric.com/Index.asp For my latest ASP.NET and ADO.NET 3.5 beta exams I took them at Ateneo Professional Schools[more]. Prior exams I have taken where in DBWizards, MISNET and once at EduPro. I…

  • Link: MCAD, MCSD, SQL 2000 Exams Scheduled for Retirement

    Taken from Exams To Retire Page from Microsoft: [more] The Microsoft policy for exam retirement is modeled on the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy for technology releases. In accordance with this policy, Microsoft Learning will retire 12 exams on March 31, 2009. These exams focus on technologies that are no longer included in Microsoft mainstream support.…

  • ASP.NET and ADO.NET Beta Exams Extended

    Beta Exam Promo Codes (go share them) 70-561 – beta code = 561B1 70-562 – beta code = 562B1 ASP.NET 3.5 and ADO.NET 3.5 has just been extended until May 4th. [more] To quote “So, if you are well versed in ADO.NET and ASP.NET, even if you don’t want the certification, consider taking one of…

  • ASP.NET 3.5 and ADO.NET 3.5 beta exam update

    Notes on recently taken .NET 3.5 exams [more] Beta exam period for MCTS ASP.NET and ADO.NET 3.5 is nearing its end and just got back from the two straight beta exam marathon today. I’m hoping I will still make those two despite lack of preparation but I did learn a lot and it was worth…

  • Feedback on Second Shot exam offer

    Reposting a post from GerryO about Feedback on Second Shot I don’t have to reiterate the advantage of these exams and consequently offers like these so if you have time I think completing surverys for these do improve our certification experiences. Complete this short survey (just 12 questions) Some people might not like the idea…