Technology

Version

Certification

Microsoft BizTalk Server

2006

MCTS : For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise configuring BizTalk Server 2006

Microsoft Exchange Server

2007

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise configuring Exchange Server 2007
MCITP: Builds on the MCTS certification and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise designing and deploying messaging solutions by using Exchange Server 2007
Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007: For senior-level IT professionals who want to greatly improve their understanding and implementation of messaging solutions

2003

MCSA: Messaging or MCSE: Messaging: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their skills with earlier versions of Exchange Server and related messaging technologies

Messaging Architecture

Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA): For Microsoft employees and Microsoft Certified Partners who have high-level expertise in architecting Exchange Server

Windows Small Business Server

2008*

MCTS: For IT professionals who work in or consult for small businesses that use Windows Small Business Server

Microsoft SQL Server

2008

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in one of three areas: Implementation and Maintenance, Database Development, or Business Intelligence
MCITP: Builds on an MCTS prerequisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2008 for one of three unique job roles: Database Administrator, Database Developer, or Business Intelligence Developer
Microsoft Certified Master: Microsoft SQL Server 2008: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training in implementing database solutions by using SQL Server 2008

2005

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise maintaining databases by using SQL Server 2005 or their in-depth expertise with SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence
MCITP: Builds on an MCTS prerequisite and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in using SQL Server 2005 for one of three unique job roles: Business Intelligence, Database Development, or Database Administration

2000

Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise designing, implementing, and administering SQL Server 2000 databases

Database Architecture

Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA): For Microsoft employees and Microsoft Certified Partners who have exceptional expertise in architecting database solutions for organizations of all sizes

Windows Server

2008

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their in-depth knowledge of key Windows Server 2008 technologies: Active Directory Configuration, Network Infrastructure Configuration, and/or Applications Infrastructure Configuration
MCITP: Builds on a combination of MCTS prerequisites and is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical skills in one of two industry-defined job roles: Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator
Microsoft Certified Master: Windows Server 2008: Directory: For senior-level IT professionals who seek in-depth and comprehensive training on Windows Server 2008, with a focus on Active Directory

2003 or 2000

MCTS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments: For IT professionals who manage a Windows-based network and want to demonstrate their hosting experience
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise in designing and implementing business solutions based on the Windows platform and Windows Server system
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA): For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their technical expertise managing and troubleshooting system environments running on Windows operating systems

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

MCTS: Designed for developers and IT professionals who want to demonstrate their deep technical expertise in Application Development or Configuration

Windows Essential Business Server 2008

MCTS: For IT professionals who work in or consult with medium-sized businesses that use Windows Essential Business Server 2008

Microsoft Systems Center

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their in-depth technical skills in one of two key System Center technologies: Configuration Manager or Operations Manager

Microsoft Virtualization

MCTS: For IT professionals who want to demonstrate their in-depth technical skills in these areas of Microsoft virtualization: Server Virtualization, Application Virtualization, Presentation Virtualization, and Virtualization Management