Thursday 1 August 2013

Step in to Share Point Administration



Microsoft Exam 70-668 or PRO: Microsoft Share Point 2010, Administrator course is a specially designed track for the IT professionals working in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010. This proctored exam can be taken in the following languages: English, Japanese, French, German and Brazilian Portuguese. A candidate’s ability to administer the SharePoint 2010 is measured in Microsoft 70-668 exam that gives a guarantee to your employer that you have enough potential to handle the administrative tasks in SharePoint. 

The coursework covers the following areas:

  • Designing a SharePoint 2010 Farm Topology (27 %)
  • Planning SharePoint 2010 Deployment (26 %)
  • Planning for Search and Business Solutions (22 %)
  • Defining a SharePoint 2010 Operations Strategy and Business Continuity (25 %)

All the areas mentioned above have their own value. Some people drop some topics because they think that they can get through the exam without preparing the topics with low percentage. These students may pass the exam but can’t ever succeed in the professional life. So, it’s strongly recommended that you should prepare for the exam whole heartedly. All that glitters is not gold! There are no shortcuts for success, those who think that they can get instantaneous success without putting any effort, they loose that success the same way.

Detailed study of each and every topic is required to make sense of the Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010.  For example, planning SharePoint 2010 Deployment includes the planning of service applications, SharePoint component strategy, an upgrade strategy, designing migration strategy and security architecture, deployment of the authentication methods.

There are many web portals where you can find helping materials for exam preparation including practice software. The study guides are develop with the exam point of view, that means you always need to go an extra mile ahead for achieving the optimal competency in the field. You can download the study guides in PDF format or buy a book from a bookstore.

You can register the test only from Pearson VUE or Prometric centers by getting the form from their campus or online by paying the due fees. After the payment of the fees, the candidate will be given the option to select the exam date and schedule the session accordingly.

Friday 12 July 2013

Microsoft 70-291 Exam

If you are seeking a career in IT industry and need related qualifications, Microsoft certifications should be your first choice. These professional courses act like magic-powder when added in the CV and employers take you serious. It gives an instant impression to your employer that you are skilled and can resolve the complex issues efficiently. The best part is that these exams have the global credibility and add incredible value to your profile.

The purpose of the Microsoft exam 70-291 is to gauge the aptitude of an IT professional to implement, manage and maintain the network infrastructure of Windows Server 2003 which is also referred as Win2k3. Windows Server 2003 has great number of users in the business industry all over the world. Most of the medium and large size business organizations prefer working on Windows Server 2003 environment because it is available in numerous editions to meet the a range of requirements of all the business settings. 

Although Microsoft 70-291 Exam is a basic course but this is the base of many other professional courses that you cannot jump on without having a strong base. After completion of this course, you will have core credits for the following professional exams:

Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)

All three courses that are mentioned above have great importance for the IT professionals who need to learn to work in the windows 2003 environment. These courses are recognized all over the world and directly put you to the administrative level in the IT field. 

The coursework makes the IT professionals expert in implementing, managing and maintaining the following:

IP addressing
Name resolution
Network security
Network infrastructure
Routing 
Remote access

It is a multiple-choice proctored exam.  You need to score 700 out of 1000 to get through the exam. The candidate can choose to take exam in any of the following languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Simplified).
The marks division is as follows:

Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining IP Addressing - 52 questions
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Name Resolution - 30 questions
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Network Security - 26 questions
Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access - 47 questions
Maintaining a Network Infrastructure - 10 questions

It is recommended to give more importance to the areas that have higher weightage but never skip any part with low weightage as it will badly affect your performance at work. Skipping can create missing links in understanding a particular phenomenon which could be acceptable for mediocre but not for masters. Only thorough comprehension of the coursework will bring you a win-win situation for good.

The variety of reading and practice material is available on bookstores, libraries and of course online. Choosing the right material is an important decision that will reflect how clear you are about your goals. There are many smart tricks to pass the exam but one must keep in mind that there are no shortcuts for a long-term success.

Another issue that candidates face during exam is the limitation of time. No matter how efficient you are at a particular field, if you are unable to finish your test in time, it will not work. You must be aware about the marks and time distribution. 

Thorough understanding of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure is highly appreciated in the business environment and a rough estimate is that it will be equally relevant even after a decade. It includes the following basic features which are necessary for an organization: sharing printers and files, work as an application server, users authentication, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) directory services inbuilt email services and many other server-oriented tasks.

Finding the right material and pilling it up does not bring you success. You need to practice well to be successful in a particular field. Yes! You can’t be considered as a triumphant unless you perform well at workplace. Who would like to hire a below-average resource anyway? So be prepared to become a matchless resource for your company. 

Tuesday 30 April 2013

Microsoft certified system administration 2003


Microsoft has introduced various certifications. Every Microsoft certification has its own demand and value in its field. MCSA 2003 is one of the best certification and is very famous in IT field. Before taking admission in this certification the individual must have advance and basic knowledge about the certification. This certification is very helpful and will succeed you in your future career. It will not only expand your knowledge but also increase yours earning potential in the market.

This certification is very different from MCSE. You will be able to manage your tasks easily. An individual who has earned the MCSA certification is an expert in operating the server technologies and is familiar with the best ways to deploy their various features and has an in-depth knowledge of the networking, security and function of server operating systems. He is not responsible for designing the architecture or coordinating the actual implementation of a server running Server 2000 or 2003 but are, rather, concerned with keeping those systems running at their most efficient and with installing and maintaining the various components that allow a company to tailor those systems to their specific needs. This certification is designed to handle the server administrator issues. The individual will become the IT specialist and manage the server tasks easily.

While getting this certification the individual has to select the specialization in security or messaging field. MCSA security specialization certification has great demand in IT field which is very helpful to keep the company's system as secure from outside and inside threats as possible.

MCSA messaging specialization certification is for those individuals who have knowledge of Server 2000 and Server 2003's various mail server components. Exchange Server is the most frequently-used email server program by those companies that use Microsoft Server products.

This certification is very helpful in changing your future career. It demonstrate you skills and your knowledge towards your field. Achieving this certification it is a best way to display your professional skills on Windows Server 2003. If you have earned this certification you can acquire windows 2008 certification which will obviously helpful to manage and troubleshoot system environments.More Read