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TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Presentation Foundation

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When you pass Exam 70-502: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Presentation Foundation, you earn credit toward the following certification:

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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 3.5 Windows Presentation Foundation Applications

Preparation tools and resources

To help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft Learning recommends that you have hands-on experience with the product and that you use the following training resources. These training resources do not necessarily cover all of the topics listed in the "Skills measured" section.
Classroom training

Course 6460: Visual Studio 2008: Windows Presentation Foundation (three days)
 
TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation

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 When you pass Exam 70-503: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Communication Foundation, you earn credit toward the following certification:

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Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 3.5 Distributed Applications

Preparation tools and resources

To help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft Learning recommends that you have hands-on experience with the product and that you use the following training resources. These training resources do not necessarily cover all of the topics listed in the "Skills measured" section.

Classroom training

Course 6461: Windows Communication Foundation (three days)
 
MCTS: SQL Server 2005 Certification Requirements
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The Technology Specialist certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies.

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (MCTS: SQL Server 2005) implement and maintain databases using specific instructions and specifications. They have thorough knowledge of the product, understand how to use the tools and Transact-SQL language, and know how to explore the user interface. Technology Specialists typically pursue careers as database administrators, database developers, or business intelligence developers. They may also be developers and systems administrators who do not work with SQL Server daily but who want to show their breadth of technology experience.

Microsoft Skills Assessments for SQL Server 2005 help database administrators, database developers, and business intelligence developers focus their exam preparation training and find learning resources.

How to earn your MCTS: SQL Server 2005

MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on the implementation and maintenance of SQL Server 2005. The following table lists Official Microsoft Learning Products and Microsoft Press books that are designed to help you prepare for the required exams. See the individual exam preparation guides for exam availability.
Required exams for MCTS: SQL Server 2005 (one exam required) Classroom training

Exam 70–431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance

Course 2779: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database

Course 2780: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database

 
MCTS: SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence
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The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies.

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence (MCTS: SQL Server 2005 BI) implement and maintain business intelligence solutions. They have thorough knowledge of the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Development tool suite. They have knowledge of database schemas and of debugging, monitoring, and troubleshooting Business Intelligence solutions, and they know how to work with Microsoft .NET Framework. They can write database queries, use SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) data mining algorithms, and create and deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) reports. Additionally, they author and deploy SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages. Typically, Technology Specialists pursue careers as database administrators, database developers, or business intelligence developers. They may also be developers and systems administrators who do not work with SQL Server daily but who want to show their breadth of technology experience.

Microsoft skills assessments for SQL Server 2005 help business intelligence developers focus their exam preparation training and find learning resources.

How to earn your MCTS: SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence

MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on the implementation and maintenance of SQL Server 2005. See the following table for related training resources.
Required exams for MCTS: SQL Server 2005 BI (one exam required) Classroom training

Exam 70-445: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence—Implementation and Maintenance

Course 2791: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (three days)

Course 2792: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (three days)

Course 2793: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services (three days)
 
MCTS: BizTalk Server 2006

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A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist in Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 (MCTS: BizTalk Server) has a deep and broad understanding of the design and development of distributed applications that use BizTalk Server 2006. The credential holder has also demonstrated expertise in deploying and managing a BizTalk Server 2006 solution and can create a BizTalk orchestration, integrate business rules and human workflow services, manage business processes, troubleshoot BizTalk solutions, and consume and publish Web services.

The MCTS: BizTalk Server 2006 credential is part of the new generation of Microsoft certifications, which enables professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies.
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This certification will be retired when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology.
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How to earn your MCTS: BizTalk Server 2006 certification

MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on the design and development of distributed applications that use BizTalk Server 2006 in addition to the deployment and management of BizTalk Server 2006.

Required exam  

Exam 70–235

Course 2933: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006
 
TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development

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When you pass Exam 70-562: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Application Development, you earn credit toward the following certification:

• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications

Preparation tools and resources

To help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft Learning recommends that you have hands-on experience with the product and that you use the following training resources. These training resources do not necessarily cover all of the topics listed in the "Skills being measured" section below.
Classroom training

Course 6463: Visual Studio 2008: ASP.NET 3.5 (2 days; expected in June 2008)