MCDSTs in the Real World

     

In the next section, we describe an ideal MCDST candidate, knowing full well that only a few real candidates will meet this ideal. In fact, our description of that ideal candidate might seem downright scary. But take heart: Although the requirements to obtain an MCDST may seem formidable, meeting them is by no means impossible . However, you should be keenly aware that getting through the process takes time, involves some expense, and requires real effort.

Increasing numbers of people are attaining Microsoft certifications, so the goal is within reach. You can get all the real-world motivation you need from knowing that many others have gone before you, so you can follow in their footsteps. If you're willing to tackle the process seriously and do what is required to obtain the necessary experience and knowledge, you can take ”and pass ”the certification tests involved in obtaining an MCDST.

In addition to MCDST, some of the other Microsoft certifications available include the following:

  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) ” By now, almost anyone who's been involved in the IT community for longer than a week has heard of the venerable MCSE certification. This premier -level certification is targeted at senior administrators who not only have responsibility to maintain and expand existing networks, but also to plan, design, and implement new networks using Microsoft technologies. This certification includes a total of seven exams.

  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) ” Microsoft has provided this newer certification for those Microsoft professionals who are not going to design networks but rather administer them. This certification includes three core exams and a single elective .

  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) ” This certification is aimed at software developers and requires one specific exam, two more exams on client and distributed topics, plus a fourth elective exam drawn from a different, but limited, pool of options.

  • Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) ” This certification is aimed at software developers functioning at a departmental level with one to two years of application-development experience. The MCAD certification requires two specific exams, plus a third elective exam drawn from a limited pool of options.

  • Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) ” This certification is aimed at database administrators and developers who work with Microsoft SQL Server. The MCDBA certification requires three core exams and one elective exam.

  • Other Microsoft certifications ” The requirements for these certifications range from one test (MCP) to several tests (MCSE).



MCDST 70-272 Exam Cram 2. Supporting Users & Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Windows XP Operating System (Exam Cram 2)
MCSA/MCSE 70-291 Exam Cram: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0789736187
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 119
Authors: Diana Huggins

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