MCITP Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrative Elective Exams. Which one is the easiest?
Certification: Microsoft MCITP - c614
In the IT industry, gaining this certification is considered as one of the most important steps in one’s career in terms of the knowledge and skills acquired making it possible to maintain and also implement a window server 2008 its network and above all the network infrastructure. One who has gained this accreditation is assured a good job opportunity and a high salary. To be able to enjoy these privileges one has to first pass the five exams that consists of four core exams (exam 70-640TS, 70-642TS, 70-643TS and 70-647Pro) and one of the possible four MCITP elective exams that include:
Exam 70-680 TS: Configuring Windows 7.
The purpose of this exam is to give the candidates sound knowledge and also the appropriate skills when it comes to all the aspects of window 7 configuration. This exam is the most popular and as such widely offered by the Microsoft Corporation.
The examination syllabus covers eight areas to be more precise,
- Installing, upgrading and migrating to windows 7
- Deploying windows 7
- Configuring hardware and application
- Configuring network connectivity
- Configuring access to resources
- Configuring mobile computing
- Monitoring and maintaining systems that run windows 7
- Configuring backup and recovery options
Once successfully completed one can acquire these certifications; Enterprise support technician on windows 7, MCITP Enterprise Administrator on windows server 2008 or Enterprise desktop Administrator on windows 7.
Exam 70-681 TS: Developing Windows 7 and office 2010
When it comes to this exam the examination syllabus tends to shorten and an individual is able to gain skills and knowledge that relate to installing, managing and also configuring windows 7 and an extra knowledge when it comes to certain special features, network application and also matters of window security. The four examination areas are;
- Configuring deployment infrastructure
- Creating and configuring images
- Deploying windows 7
- Configuring and deploying office 2010
The examination contains between forty to sixty questions and takes a total of 120 minutes to complete the paper and requires a pass score of 700. One is then able to acquire certification under this field and gets an option to work as a Systems Administrator, Network administrator or Technical Support Specialist.
Exam 70-620 TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista client
To be able to sit for this examination one is required to have at least one year experience when it comes to a corporate environment that is at least middle sized. The main objective of this examination is to give one knowledge under some basic areas of the IT industry; the base operating system when it comes to configuration and also functionality, troubleshooting all issues that relate to Microsoft Windows Vista and those dealing with the customers.
The examination covers the following areas:
- Installing and upgrading Windows vista
- Configuring windows security features
- Configuring applications included in Windows vista
- Configuring network connectivity
- Configuring and maintaining mobile computing
- Maintaining and optimizing systems that run windows vista
One can then be proudly addressed with one of the titles once they pass and be accredited with this MCITP certificate; Enterprise support technician, Certified Systems engineer or Consumer support technician.
Exam 70-624: Developing and maintaining Vista client and 2007 Microsoft office system desktop
Anyone who opts to take this MCITP examination is considered to be at the stage that prepares them for other Microsoft credentials or certifications. One advantage about this MCITP examination is that its topics are of a limited scope and they include;
- Installing and configuring office 2007
- Installing windows vista either manually or automatically
- Application compatibility kit
- Deploying windows vista using LTI and ZTI
- User state migration
This exam helps to develop skills and knowledge when it comes to operating window systems and other specifications necessary and common in most business industries. One is able to be a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist.
Which one is the easiest?
It is well known as the degree of any examination is determined by the examinee in that the exam will appear to be much easier only if they are well prepared and are complacent with most of the exam questions. In as much as this is the case, there is an easier paper when it comes to selecting which one of the elective exams to choose from. The MCITP Exam 70-624 TS this is because it prepares the candidates to obtain the Microsoft certification since the topics are limited and cover a relatively medium margin. These examination areas can be easily understood and one does not necessarily need to be taught some of the topics before tackling any questions; like installing windows vista manually or automatically unlike the other exams that are very detailed and require in depth studying.
The other thing that makes it quite easy compared to the other elective exams is that the questions are always answered in the same format and this increases the chance of it being easily passable. The topics also have hyperlinks and this allows the candidates to easily access the topics.
Another exam that is considered to be easy among the candidates is the MCTIP Exam 70-680 TS. This is because it is offered most by Microsoft and also the fact that it mainly deals with a single concept of configuring windows 7. It is also the most popular when it comes to the job market an indication that most of the candidates prefer to sit for this exam and since the exam aspects are basically on the obvious features like the desktop that are known to every person. All in all in for an exam to be easy one has to have interest in the paper and fully prepare for it.
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