Upgrade with a New Generation of Microsoft Certifications The roles of IT professionals must evolve with the changing scenery; thus, Microsoft has launched a new generation of Microsoft certifications to better meet the needs of its customers and those working in various IT positions. The new certification program is more specific and diverse, allowing individuals to gain credentials more relevant to their position or expertise. Among this new generation is the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. While technology specialist certifications enable professionals to obtain specialized in-depth knowledge within a broad spectrum of technologies, all technology specialists are capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology. What is the relationship between MCSA/MCSE and MCTS? There is no MCSA or MCSE on Windows Server 2008, but your MCSAs and MCSEs are not retiring or expiring; however, if you plan to upgrade to Windows Server 2008, Microsoft has made it easy for IT professionals who hold a current MCSA or MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to make this transition to a MCTS on Windows Server 2008 by creating a specific exam for the MCSAs and MCSEs looking to upgrade. Certifications: MCSA: Windows Server 2003 to MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Professionals with an MCSA on Windows Server 2003 must pass the 70-648 exam to become an MCTS on Windows Server 2008. Once you pass this exam, you will earn two separate MCTS certifications:   MCTS: Windows Server 2008 -Active Directory Configuration   MCTS: Windows Server 2008 -Network Infrastructure Configuration MCSE: Windows Server 2003 to MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Professionals with an MCSE on Windows Server 2003 must pass the 70-649 exam to become an MCTS on Windows Server 2008. Once you pass this exam, you will earn three separate MCTS certifications:   MCTS: Windows Server 2008 -Active Directory Configuration   MCTS: Windows Server 2008 -Network Infrastructure Configuration   MCTS: Windows Server 2008 -Application Platform Configuration Our 5-day 2008 Upgrade program is all-inclusive and includes:   5-Night (check in Sunday night/check out Friday) hotel accommodations at Homewood Suites by Hilton - single occupancy in a King Executive room with a full-kitchen, spacious living room and separate bedroom and bath.   24/7 Complimentary High Speed Internet Service for use in the student's hotel suite and lab room.   Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast Buffet served daily   Complimentary Dinners (Mon - Thur) served in the hotel daily   Lunches daily at the Training Center   Discount for airfare expenses   All required courseware   Pre-test study material   Onsite testing   All exam vouchers - plus the cost of any second re-take on the exams included in the course.   Instructor (William Panek) is the author of Sybex's Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (70-640) and Infrastructure (70-642) books, a practicing consultant, engineer, and architect who brings his experiences, challenges, and years of insight into the classroom.   Your Microsoft Upgrade Exam.   Private Tutoring available   And much more... Cost: The cost of the program is $3995 w/air or $3695 w/o air. Syllabus: Sunday: Arrive at the hotel - check in anytime after 3:00 pm. Monday: Classroom - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday: Classroom - 9:00 am - 4:00 PM Wednesday: Classroom - 9:00 am - 4:00 PM Thursday: Classroom - 9:00 am - 4:00 PM Friday: Exam - either 70-648 (MCSA) or 70-649 (MCSE). Departure. Next Upcoming Session: Dallas, TX: March 3rd - 7th, 08 (Arrive: Sun., Mar. 2nd; Depart: Fri., Mar. 7th) July 7th - 11th, 08 (Arrive: Sun., July 6th; Depart: Fri., July 11th) October 6th - 10th, 08 (Arrive: Sun., Oct. 5th; Depart: Oct. 10th) The Prometric/VUE testing center is available to you on-site. We have a Proctor on staff who stays at the hotel with you. We will provide you with all of your courseware, MCT Instructor lead training, and everything that you will need to pass this Microsoft exam. You will still be responsible for reading the material and practicing labs during down time. We will do everything in our power to help you reach your goal - obtaining your Microsoft certifications. If you happen to have any problems picking up the material - we will provide you with additional one-on-one instruction to help you prepare for the exam. Our goal is to help you reach your goal - CERTIFICATION!