Microsoft revealed Windows 7 to the world in 2009 and has
now created several certifications based on this new technology. These include
the MCITP:
Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7 and the
MCITP Enterprise Administrator 7. Candidates for both these
certifications should have experience of implementing, managing and configuring
Microsoft technologies in an enterprise environment. For the 70-680 exam, which is included in
both certifications, you are required to already understand how to upgrade to
Windows 7, overcome compatibility issues and manage and maintain the Windows 7
system.
To certify under any of these two certifications, you need
to pass the 70-680 exam, which tests your initial ability to configure windows.
You should be able to perform a clean installation of Windows 7 and upgrade
from prior Microsoft technologies or versions of Windows 7. The exam will go on
to test your ability in deploying Windows, configuring applications and
hardware, network connectivity, access to resources (i.e. shared folders,
printers etc), backup and recovery options, maintaining the personal computer
and mobile computing. This exam covers everything from the essential process of
installation to the configuration of software, hardware and resources.
For the Desktop Enterprise Technician 7, next you will need
to take exam 70-685, which focuses on identifying issues, from initial setup
and configuration issues to failure issues. Exam 70-685 tests these skills in the
following areas; Desktop applications, networking, hardware, performance,
wireless connectivity, remote access and security. This exam focuses on understanding the causes
of such issues and how to resolve them.
For the Enterprise Administrator 7, the next exam to take is
the 70-686 exam, which aims to test your ability to set the strategy for
managing and supporting the infrastructure as well as applications. This exam
mostly focuses on the administrative side and concentrates on creating standard
images for windows clients, designing Windows 7 client configurations and
deployment, planning and managing a strategy for hardware, software and
licensing, acknowledging any issues or problems (i.e. network issues) and
managing applications.
To prepare for these exams, it is recommended that you study
for these exams, as well as have hands on experience with Windows 7. Since
Microsoft certifications are knowledge based as well as practical, you’ll need
to be able to put your knowledge into practice. You can access training
resources whether by attending classes, or self study (book or computer based
training).
If interested in computer based training resources for Microsoft
technologies, including MCITP training, check out what www.cvision.co.uk have to offer.