Microsoft Certifications and What they Bring

Microsoft is adapting its certification program running on the latest technological developments. The new strategy "Mobile first, cloud first" is already reflected in the certifications valid worldwide. This article provides an overview of Microsoft certifications and describes their meaning in the market.

The History of Microsoft Certifications for the detection of IT knowledge goes back to 1992 when the company introduced the MCP program (Microsoft Certified Professional) on the market. Followed in 1996, the first certifications in MCSE Windows NT4 (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer), 2001, the first in MCSA Windows 2000 (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator). MCSE MCSA and was for many years the two most widely used Microsoft certificates until the group temporarily abolished the two titles. Since 2012, there are again the two certificates, but with a different meaning: MCSA stands for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, MCSE Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert.

Microsoft is adapting its certification program running on the latest technological developments. "Our certifications are basically designed for customers and partners worldwide, and take into account trends such as cloud , hybrid computing, security or Mobile Enterprise. Our new strategy Mobile First, Cloud First found in the certification again, "said Saima Adney, Senior Regional Director Microsoft Learning Experiences EMEA.

In recent years, the company has also restructured its certificates, more differentiated and increases the requirements. This also has an impact on the Microsoft Partner whose status under the other depends on the number of certified employees.

In addition, a clearer with the certificates now career path mapped out. The entry-level MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate) exam to follow the new MCSE MCSA and. The Windows Server 2008 MCITP new certificate (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) will give up the medium and replace with the Microsoft MCSE. For developers, there is the certifications Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD).

A quick overview of the presented certificates, our stock photos route:
Microsoft certificates for users and IT beginners

The Microsoft certificates are available in different levels: for users, beginners and professionals. The lowest level are the certificates for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) MOS MOS Expert and Master. This point on the user that they each level (basic, advanced knowledge, expert) corresponding to about knowledge in Office applications such as Word, Excel feature, PowerPoint etc. With in-depth knowledge of Excel, for example, can candidate for commercial jobs to increase their job opportunities. Specialist certificates exist also for Microsoft Dynamics, developer and recently on the subject cloud (eg Azure Specialist) and Mobile Enterprise (Enterprise Virtualization Specialist, Enterprise Devices & Applications Specialist).

The Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) bridges the gap between users in the technical world and teaches the basics of technology concepts to aspiring software developers and IT professionals. As part of the MTA knowledge is tested on entry level for the basics of IT in the following areas:
MTA IT Infrastructure: For individuals who aspire to a range desktop or server infrastructure or private cloud computing. There are four tests:

•     Windows Operating System Fundamentals (Exam 98-349)
•     Windows Server Administration Fundamentals (98-365)
•     Networking Fundamentals (98-366)
•     Security Fundamentals (98-367)

MTA Database: For people who want to work in the area of database administration or business intelligence (Exam 364 Database Fundamentals).

MTA Software Development: For those who wish to work as a software developer, this way is a good preparation for the practical product training and MCSD certification. There are the following tests:

•     Software Development Fundamentals (98-361)
•     Web Development Fundamentals (98-363)
•     .NET Fundamentals (98-372)
•     Gaming Development Fundamentals (98-374)
•     HTML5 App Development Fundamentals (98-375)
•     Software Testing Fundamentals (98-379)

Microsoft Certifications for IT Professionals: MCSA

About the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), there are two levels of certification for IT Professionals: MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) as a prerequisite for MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) - both not to be confused with the "old" certificates of the same name ( see Introduction) - as well as for developers the Certificates Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD).

The MCSA certifications prove important core competencies to build a career in IT.They gradually replace the existing MCTS title (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist).

Microsoft offers the following certificates MCSA, also form the first step on the road to MCSE:
MCSA Windows Server 2012 : The holder of the certificate will qualify for a position as a computer network or system administrator. You will need to complete the following three tests:

•     Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 (Exam 70-410)
•     Administering Windows Server 2012 (70-411)
•     Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services (70-412)

MCSA Windows 8 : holder of this certificate will qualify for a position as a Computer Support Specialist, provided that they fulfill the following two tests successfully:

•     Configuring Windows 8.1 (70-687)
•     Supporting Windows 8.1 (70-688)

MCSA Office 365 : holder of this certificate will qualify for a position as a software-as-a-Service ( SaaS ) - or cloud application administrator. The focus is on the management of Office 365 products such as Exchange, SharePoint and Lync.Here, the following two tests must be completed:

•     Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements (70-346)
•     Enabling Office 365 Services (70-347)

MCSA SQL Server 2012 : holder of this certificate will qualify for a position as a database developer or database analyst, if they pass the following three tests:

• •    Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (70-461)
• •    Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases (70-462)
• •    Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (70-463)

Microsoft Certifications for IT Professionals: MCSE

The MCSA is a prerequisite for the acquisition of a total of eight possible certificates Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Microsoft says the "globally recognized standard for IT Professionals". Holders of MSCE certificate to show that they can develop using multiple technologies innovative solutions, both locally locally and in the cloud . MCSE solves the medium from the MCITP Certification (Microsoft Certified IT Professional).

In the Server field below MCSE MCSA certificates to put Windows Server 2012 requires:
MCSE Server Infrastructure: This certificate is the basis for activities as a computer support specialist or as a data security analyst. The following two tests are required:

•     Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure (Exam 70-413)
•     Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure (70-414)

MCSE Desktop Infrastructure : owner of this certification will qualify for job profiles in the desktop and device support as well as data and application manager.For this purpose, the following tests are necessary:

•     Implementing a Desktop Infrastructure (70-415)
•     Implementing Desktop Application Environment (70-416)

MCSE Private Cloud: Possible occupations are here activities as a server administrator, system programmer and network managers. For this purpose, the following tests are necessary:

•     Monitoring and Operating a Private Cloud with System Center 2012 (70-246)
•     Configuring and Deploying a Private Cloud with System Center 2012 (70-247)

The following MSCE certificates set the MCSA Office 365 requires:

MCSE Messaging owner of this certification will qualify for a position in the network and computer systems administration, if it has the following two tests:

•     Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 (70-341)
•     Advanced Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 (70-342)

MCSE Communication: owner of this certification will qualify for a position in the network and computer systems administration, if it has the following two tests:

•     Core Solutions of Microsoft Lync Server 2013 (70-336)
•     Enterprise Voice & Online Services with Microsoft Lync Server 2013 (70-337)

MCSE SharePoint: owner of this certification will qualify for a job as a system or network analyst when they take the following two tests successfully:

•     Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 (70-331)
•     Advanced Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 (70-332)

The following MCSE MCSA Certifications set the SQL Server 2012 requires:
MCSE Data Platform: owner qualify for this certification activities as a database analyst and database designer if it has the following two tests:

•     Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases (70-464)
•     Designing Solutions for SQL Server (70-465)

MCSE Business Intelligence: owner of this certification will qualify for a position as a BI reporting or technician if they have the following two tests:

•     Implementing Data Models and Reports with Microsoft SQL Server (70-466)
•     Designing Business Intelligence Solutions with Microsoft SQL Server (70-467)

Microsoft certificates for developers: MCSD

Especially for developers has been around since Visual Studio 2012 a total of five certificates Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD). Replace the MCPD (Microsoft Certified Professional Developer). Developers show with the acquisition of the MCSD that they have the skills to develop leading business solutions in thecloud and design.

Microsoft offers MCSD certifications:

The MCSD Windows Store apps Developer prove that they Applications forWindows 8 can develop. There are two paths (HTML5 or C #) with the following required tests:
MCSD Windows Store Apps Using HTML5 :

•     Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 (70-480)
•     Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using HTML5 and JavaScript (70-481)
•     Advanced Windows Store App Development Using HTML5 and JavaScript (70-482)

MCSD Windows Store Apps Using C #:

•     Programming in C # (70-483)
•     Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps Using C # (70-484)
•     Advanced Windows Store App Development Using C # (70-485)

MCSD Web Applications: owner of this certification will qualify for a position as a web developer or web administrator if they pass the following three tests:

•     Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 (70-480)
•     Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications (70-486)
•     Developing Microsoft Azure and Web Services (70-487)

MCSD SharePoint Applications: For this certification, developers need a solid knowledge foundation for Web Development with HTML5 and JavaScript and ASP.NET MVC 4. To this end, the following four examinations must be taken:

•     Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 (70-480)
•     Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications (70-486)
•     Developing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Core Solutions (70-488)
•     Developing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Advanced Solutions (70-489)

MCSD Application Lifecycle Management: Careers qualify for this certification activities as a developer, application engineers and IT project managers, if they pass the following three tests:

•     Administering Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server (70-496)
•     Software Testing with Visual Studio (70-497)
•     Delivering Continuous Value with Visual Studio Application Lifecycle Management (70-498)