| Microsoft Vista certification is on the way, and | | | | certification. This time around, Microsoft's website |
| Microsoft recently announced the first Vista exams. In | | | | makes a point of saying that "although progressive |
| keeping with trends in certification, these particular | | | | organizations will adopt Windows Vista immediately, |
| exams are designed for different job roles. These | | | | Windows XP will continue to be a driving force in IT |
| exams are scheduled to be released in "early 2007", | | | | for years to come". MS hasn't announced any further |
| according to Microsoft's website: | | | | information how Vista will affect XP or Server |
| MCITP - Microsoft Certified IT Professional - | | | | certifications, but I suspect they won't be quite as fast |
| "Consumer Support Technician" and "Enterprise | | | | to stop supporting earlier certifications. |
| Support Technician" certifications | | | | Microsoft does make some recommendations to |
| MCTS - Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist - | | | | candidates currently working on their MCDST |
| "Windows Vista, Configuration" | | | | certification. If you're working on that cert, visit the |
| Unfortunately, there are no blueprints or details | | | | Microsoft Learning website to read more. |
| available right now detailing the differences between | | | | Even if your organization is happy with their current |
| the Consumer Support and Enterprise Support | | | | network operating system, you should still be making |
| certifications. | | | | long-term plans to get certified in Microsoft Vista. The |
| Those of you who were around when MS went to | | | | first step in assuring yourself of a long career in IT is |
| Server 2000 may remember that MS announced | | | | planning to meet changes and challenges along the |
| what some considered a hasty end to the NT 4.0 | | | | way. Nothing stays the same, especially in networking! |