| Microsoft has announced the first MS Vista | | | | what some considered a hasty end to the NT |
| certifications exams. Learn about | | | | 4.0 certification. This time around, |
| Microsoft's newest certifications from Chris | | | | Microsoft's website makes a point of saying |
| Bryant, CCIE #12933. | | | | that "although progressive organizations will |
| | | | adopt Windows Vista immediately, Windows XP |
| Microsoft Vista certification is on the way, | | | | will continue to be a driving force in IT for |
| and Microsoft recently announced the first | | | | years to come". MS hasn't announced any |
| Vista exams. In keeping with trends in | | | | further information how Vista will affect XP |
| certification, these particular exams are | | | | or Server certifications, but I suspect they |
| designed for different job roles. These | | | | won't be quite as fast to stop supporting |
| exams are scheduled to be released in "early | | | | earlier certifications. |
| 2007", according to Microsoft's website: | | | | |
| | | | Microsoft does make some recommendations to |
| MCITP - Microsoft Certified IT Professional - | | | | candidates currently working on their MCDST |
| "Consumer Support Technician" and "Enterprise | | | | certification. If you're working on that |
| Support Technician" certifications | | | | cert, visit the Microsoft Learning website to |
| | | | read more. |
| MCTS - Microsoft Certified Technology | | | | |
| Specialist - "Windows Vista, Configuration" | | | | Even if your organization is happy with their |
| | | | current network operating system, you should |
| Unfortunately, there are no blueprints or | | | | still be making long-term plans to get |
| details available right now detailing the | | | | certified in Microsoft Vista. The first step |
| differences between the Consumer Support and | | | | in assuring yourself of a long career in IT |
| Enterprise Support certifications. | | | | is planning to meet changes and challenges |
| | | | along the way. Nothing stays the same, |
| Those of you who were around when MS went to | | | | especially in networking! |
| Server 2000 may remember that MS announced | | | | |