WS2003-->WS2008 betas at TechEd, Orlando
Number 1. Reminder that all cert exams are $50US on site at TechEd Orlando. Here's info.
Number 2. You might recall that we will be offering the beta exams for the two server transition paths (from MCSA 2003 and MCSE 2003 to Windows Server 2008 certs) at TechEd in Orlando, the first week of June. If you are an MCSA or MCSE 2003 attending the event and are interested in taking the beta, you can register in advance with VUE using the exam numbers below. There will not be a charge for the beta exams.
- These two betas are only for current MCSA 2003 or MCSE 2003 customers. The rest of the exam betas will be months from now...
- Here are the transition, or upgrade, exam numbers to request when you register with VUE:
- 71-648 for MCSA (use promotion code LOU648)
- 71-649 for MCSE (use promotion code PIE649)
- Only register for the exam appropriate to your certification--i.e. if you are MCSE, you only need to take 649. You won't get anything more on your transcript for taking 648, too. 649 will earn three of the MCTS requirements for Windows Server 2008 certifications - 648 will earn two of those. So if you take both, you just end up with the same three MCTS certs that you would have had you taken only 649. Make sense?
- More on what's coming for Windows Server 2008 certification: MCPs can visit the MCP site.
If you are NOT going to TechEd but are interested in the Windows Server 2008 betas (upgrade or not), you can make sure you are eligible for betas by reviewing the info here. If we do not fill the beta seats for the 2003-->2008 exams we will open those up after the event.
Comments
Anonymous
May 18, 2007
I'm scheduled for both.Anonymous
May 18, 2007
I don't have the chance to visit TechEd in US. I want to take the "open" beta, if any. Now, what I can do is play with Windows Server 2008. Try each feature. However, it would be muct better if you can get an exam preparation guide. Which topics are tested? I saw in Vista exams, not all the new functionalities are tested. It's hard to prepare everything. Do I need remember each GPO entries? Do I need to remember all the comment prompt setup steps for Windows 2008 Core installation? Another question is: do MCSA need to take both 648 and 649? Unlike MCSA2000, in 2003, all MCSE are MCSAs. If someone passed 648 but failed 649, should he re-try 649 again? More specifically, is exam already 648 includes all topics tested in 649?Anonymous
May 19, 2007
Hi Trika I see the MCSE is being replaced with a "simpler" list of FIVE qualificationsMCTS: Windows Server "Longhorn" Active Directory Configuration
MCTS: Windows Server "Longhorn" Networking Infrastructure Configuration
MCTS: Windows Server "Longhorn" Application Platform Configuration
MCITP: Server Administrator (three or four exams total)
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (five exams total) Although I suspect the TS's will be subsets of the ITP's. (I've moaned to you before about this ... but let me do so again just to vent - ditching the MCSE is dumb dumb DUMB - now back to my comment) The MCP site you pointed to notes that the "certification roadmap is not public or final". I really appreciate the heads up you're giving on all of this as it develops. Please drop a note on your blog when the roadmaps, including individual exam topics, becomes less private. Even a draft/beta roadmap would be interesting.
Anonymous
May 19, 2007
VUE.com is down for maintenance.Anonymous
May 20, 2007
When I try to register for either 71-648 for MCSA 71-649 for MCSE neither are listed, can you please advise? MarkAnonymous
May 21, 2007
Windows 2008 Beta Exams Available at Teched 2007 OrlandoAnonymous
May 21, 2007
Mark did you try registering via this info http://www.pearsonvue.com/ms/teched/Anonymous
May 21, 2007
The exams are listed at VUE.com now but don't allow scheduling for the TechED week yet.Anonymous
May 21, 2007
Yes i did try registering at that address but no joy, the ladyon the end of the phone did not know what i was talking about when i rang to ask too. Are there any prep guides available for the beta exams too?Anonymous
May 21, 2007
Hi, can you point me to a post where you talk about the need to maintain the MCSE and not retire it? I would love to read your take on that. Thanks.Anonymous
May 21, 2007
Tried to register using http://www.pearsonvue.com/ms/teched/ When I tried to select a date I got the message, "This exam is not available for delivery. You cannot create a registration for the exam at this time."Anonymous
May 22, 2007
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May 22, 2007
" beta seats for the 2003-->2008 exams we will open those up after the event." Hope So Beta is another way to ensure veracity on exams, no testing or braindumps available ... way to go ....Anonymous
May 22, 2007
I am interested in upgrading my MCDST to a MCITP as promised in this page http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/vistaupgrade/default.mspx with 40% off is there any further news on this?Anonymous
May 23, 2007
Hi Trika, I've tried to schedule a beta exam 71-648 but it's not available. I'm very interested to take this examn. I hope your soon answer, thanks.Anonymous
May 23, 2007
Still getting the message, "This exam is not available for delivery. You cannot create a registration for the exam at this time."Anonymous
May 24, 2007
Also, trika, I hope that Microsoft adjusts thier analysis of the exam passage and other factors given that the audience that is being invited to take the exam at teched is a more solid audience than would normally be assumed. This is one of the reasons that I had some unease about the 2008-beta-exams-only-at-teched announcement. Do you know if there are plans to look at the metrics that come back from the beta process and adjust analysis to account for demographic irregularities in the attendee bsae of TechEd?Anonymous
May 24, 2007
I tried today to register and was not able to. The message is: "This exam is not available for delivery. You cannot create a registration for the exam at this time" . Please advise.Anonymous
May 24, 2007
Microsoft arbeitet bereits mit Hochdruck an den Zertifizierungen zum neuen Windows Server 2008. Nach Windows NT, Windows 2000 Server und Windows Server 2003 haben die Titel MCSA und MCSE nun ausgedient, wie bereits in anderen Produktbereichen halten aucAnonymous
May 24, 2007
OK, we're making progress. Now VUE allows me to register for the test but they want to charge me $125. I tried the promo code listed on the web page ("TE2007MCP") but it was not accepted for the Server 2008 test. There must be another promo code for the beta exams -- at least that's the way it usually works.Anonymous
May 24, 2007
You write "There will not be a charge for the beta exams", but when I try to register for the exam pearsonvue.com scheduling wizard list a price of $US 125.00. I'm confused. (Haven't completed the wizard yet because of this)Anonymous
May 24, 2007
OK, first problem was they hadn't opened the registration for pre-event registration... 2nd was you didn't have the promo codes. Those have been added in my post, above. Check, and check. Now try. (just for TechEd attendees, mind you... please don't register if you're not going to the event, because you can't take it anywhere besides on-site in Orlando).Anonymous
May 24, 2007
OK, the site works, the promo code works, I'm in.Anonymous
May 25, 2007
Hi Trika, Unfortunnaly i'm not one of the lucky ones that go to TechEd, if Beta exams are open after the event, when should I expect to find the promo code for both exams? Also I tried to start scheduling 71-648 on vue, and pointing to my usual testing center it let's me schedule the exam (didn't went all the way - but enought to get sure of this) Only on teched dates, still my usual testing center. The question is, these BETA can only geographicaly be taken on teched or anywere during teched dates? ThanksAnonymous
May 25, 2007
Are we allowed to take both exams if we are MCSE2003?Anonymous
May 25, 2007
Wayne, I'm sure the exam development team is taking that in to consideration in their scoring. GOod point to raise. Andy, Nexor: I updated the poast above with info on taking both exams. (short story: don't do it!) Pedmil, registration should only be allowed for the TechEd test center--not your local site; i just confirmed with VUE/Prometric that that is the case. If anyone finds differently, please send your registration info to me, as taht should not be happening. For post-event betas, I'm not sure. That is up to the development team and they'll communicate the beta info via our standard invite-only process. Capt. Kirky, will have info on the 40% savings for 70-621 next week. Will keep you posted. Can I call you Capt. Kwirky?Anonymous
May 25, 2007
Well, Trika ... unfortunally :)you are correct, I can do the exam but no using this promocode. RegardsAnonymous
May 26, 2007
Hi Trikah, Is the Beta exam already been sent out for MCSEs? for the 71-649 to upgrade to Win 2008.Anonymous
May 27, 2007
Will the beta exams also come available to the people outside the USA??Anonymous
May 31, 2007
I created account on VUE but I receive information: "Create a Web Account: Confirmation Test Program Profile Contact Additional Information Username Confirmation Thank You If you provided a valid email address, you will receive your username and password within one business day." It is problem because I fly to Orladno today eveng :(Anonymous
June 01, 2007
You can signup onsite when you arrive.Anonymous
June 10, 2007
Are there any leftovers ??? :S on 71-649 not taken on TechEd ??Anonymous
June 10, 2007
http://blogs.msdn.com/trika/archive/2007/06/11/if-you-were-about-to-ask-about-server-or-forefront-beta-exams.aspxAnonymous
June 12, 2007
So, did anyone take them? Maarten did. http://www.techlog.org/archive/2007/06/08/windows_server_2008_upgrade_exAnonymous
September 29, 2007
Are there also beta exams at TechEd 2007 in Barcelona?Anonymous
September 29, 2007
Good question. Will it be possible to do MS exams at TechEd Barcelona ?