Breakout #3 – Changes in Microsoft Certifications
Is there an MCSE on Windows Server 2008? The new generation of Microsoft certifications is more specific and targeted to reflect the detail of what you do and to prove your expertise to those who need to know. Consisting of three series and four credentials, the new generation of Microsoft certifications provides a simpler and more targeted framework for IT managers to validate core technical skills, professional skills, and architectural skills. It also provides professionals in the IT industry with a more relevant, flexible, and cost-effective way to showcase their skills.
Here's what we'll talk about, probably.
what a technical certification* can do for you--what is the goal?
if that sounds good, then how to choose a certification track that will help you meet your goal
how do you know when you're ready (expected experience level, time/money involved, etc)
preparation options (what you need to know, how to learn it)
the testing experience (registering, during the test, what happens when you're done)
Agenda
• 6:00 – 6:30 Pizza / Social Time
• 6:30 – 6:45 Introduction
• 6:45 – 8:30 Event: Breakout #1, #2, #3
• 8:30 – 8:45 Q&A / Door Prizes
Speaker Bio:
Jimmy May is a SQL Server Senior Performance Consultant for the Microsoft Application Consulting & Engineering (A.C.E.) team. He has recently been nominated for SQL Ranger training, is collaborating with the SQL Server Customer Advisory Team (SQL CAT) on a series of SQL I/O best practices papers, & has been selected for the Microsoft Oracle Center of Excellence. He is the Visionary-in-Chief of SQL Server Pros & was formerly the Senior Database Architect for a high throughput SQL Server OLTP VLDB. He is a founder & on the executive committees of both the Indiana Windows User Group (
www.iwug.net) & Indianapolis Professional Association for SQL Server (
www.indypass.org). Jimmy lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with his lovely bride, Phyllis, & Fannie May the Wonder Dog.
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