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Boot Camps include experienced certified instruction, professional courseware, corresponding practice exams, all certification exam vouchers (extra available). Exclusive attention and open lab time. Pass guarantee. Fine catered breakfast and lunch daily, refreshments and snacks. Quality travel and lodging arranged, if needed. ______________________________________________________________________________________ The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) credential proves that you have the skills to successfully support end-users and to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments that are running the Microsoft Windows operating system. MCDST candidates are required to pass two core exams. Elective exams are not required. The following table lists Official Microsoft Learning Products courses and Microsoft Press books that are designed to help you prepare for these exams. See individual exam preparation guides for exam availability. The MCDST credential will not retire with the release of Windows Vista certifications; it will continue to be supported by Microsoft and valued by employers and decision makers who use Microsoft Windows XP. Core Exams (Two Exams Required) Exam 70–271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Exam 70–272: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Upgrade path from MCDST to Windows Vista: MCDST to MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician Microsoft has introduced a new structure of certifications to better reflect both technology and job-role skills. Aligned with the release of Windows Vista, these new IT professional certifications will be available in early 2007: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Vista, Configuration MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician Although progressive organizations will adopt Windows Vista immediately, Windows XP will continue to be a driving force in IT for years to come. If you have taken only Exam 70-271 or 70-272, we recommend that you complete your MCDST in early 2007 to validate your skills on Windows XP and position yourself to take advantage of a one-exam upgrade path—and limited-time 40 percent savings on the exam—to Windows Vista certifications when they become available. With both MCDST and MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician, you can offer an employer, a client, or a project team confidence on any platform. All Rights Reserved. 303-317-3130 • Registration Policies • FAQ's • Locations • Privacy • Legal |