The Windows NT 3.51 exams were discontinued on June 30, 2000. MCSEs who passed the Windows NT 3.51 core exams were required to upgrade their certifications by June 30, 2001 to remain certified. See Discontinuation of Exams for more information.

The Windows NT 4.0 exams have not been available since March 1, 2001. However, MCSEs who have passed the required exams remain certified as MCSEs on Windows NT 4.0.

No. To obtain the MCSE: Security on Windows 2000 certification, individuals must pass four core exams and three prescribed security specialization exams. However, candidates can choose either Exam 70-227: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 Enterprise Edition, or CompTIA Security+ certification to satisfy one of the specialization options.

No. To obtain the MCSE: Security on Windows Server 2003 certification, individuals must pass five core exams and three prescribed security specialization exams. However, candidates can choose either Exam 70-227: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000, Enterprise Edition, or CompTIA Security+ certification to satisfy one of the specialization options.

The purpose of core exams is to test skills required by a candidate who designs and implements the infrastructure for business solutions that are based on an operating system or architecturally significant platform. The purpose of elective exams is to test skills that are outside the typical system environment. Windows NT 4.0 core exams do not test skills outside the system environment.

Standard NT drivers will automatically be upgraded from the NT CD. 3rd party drivers may not work and the supplier should be contacted. In particular Video drivers and Printer drivers were moved for NT4.0 from Win32 to the NT executive to improve performance and reduce memory use (basically moved from Ring 3 - user mode to Ring 0 - kernel mode). This does have the effect that a graphics driver could crash NT.

No. A certification specialization proves and identifies a focus on a specific technical field. However, the job role proficiency that is validated by the certification is the same for an MCSE with or without a specialization.

Windows NT (both the Workstation and Server) is a 32-bit Operating System. It is a preemptive, multi-tasking Operating System, which means that the Operating System controls allocation of CPU time, not the applications, stopping one application from hanging the OS. NT supports multiple CPU's giving true Multi-tasking, using symmetrical multiprocessing, meaning the processors share all tasks, as opposed to asymmetrical multiprocessing, where the OS uses one CPU and the applications another.

The MCSE on Windows 2000 credential is appropriate for IT professionals who work in the typically complex computing environment of medium-to-large organizations. We recommend that an MCSE on Windows 2000 have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a server operating system.

Due to differences in the user interfaces, users must use NT 3.51 equivalent commands to install e-Valuator, to start e-Valuator, and to open application programs. Due to slight differences in the Windows interface users will have to use NT 3.51 equivalent commands to close windows and perform other common operations. times Windows NT 3.51 will pause for a second or two when the user moves to a new page, clicks a Skill Reference, or clicks a Tips button.

No. The MCDST certification is being supported for current platforms (Windows 2000 and Windows XP) and future platforms only.

Candidates may retake the same exam one time without restriction. However, candidates who wish to retake the exam a second or subsequent time must wait a minimum of seven days before retaking the exam. This waiting period between exam retakes discourages memorization of exam content. Candidates must pay the exam fee or offered discount fee for all exam retakes. Candidates participating in exam beta testing may take each beta exam only once.

the heart of the MCP program are carefully developed, computer-administered exams that measure your ability to perform a specific job function or set of tasks in the real world.

No. The MCSA certification is being supported for current operating systems (Windows 2000 and Windows XP and Windows Server 2003) and future operating systems only.

The MCSE: Messaging certification is for IT professionals in a systems engineer job role who specialize in designing, planning, and implementing an Exchange infrastructure on the Windows operating system. MCSE: Messaging candidate should have at least two years of experience implementing and administering desktop and server operating systems, and designing a network infrastructure in the typically complex computing environment of medium-to-large organizations.

The MCSE: Security certification is for IT professionals in a systems engineer job role who specialize in designing, planning, and implementing security on the Microsoft platform and as part of a secure computing environment. MCSE: Security candidate should have at least two years of experience implementing and administering desktop and server operating systems, and designing a network infrastructure in the typically complex computing environment of medium to large organizations.

Yes. You may use our service if you have Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (workstation or server) with Service Pack 3 or higher installed.

Color Converge requires Microsoft Image Color Management (ICM) version 2.0. This is not available for Windows 95 or NT.

Yes, the MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000 and MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000 certification training and certification exams are still available. If you have a need for Windows 2000 certification training call, email, or fax your requirements and we will arrange a custom training program for you, and schedule it for your convenience.

a part of our ongoing effort to enhance the value of the Microsoft Business certification, certain security measures are in place to protect the integrity of certification exams. For example, all examinees are required to present personal identification at the testing center and sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before taking an exam. An exam retake policy has also been implemented to restrict the number of times an examinee can retake an exam in a week.

The primary benefit of achieving this certification is that you can demonstrate your skills as a systems administrator with a specific focus on implementing a Microsoft Exchange infrastructure. Individuals who achieve the MCSE: Messaging certification will receive a certificate and wallet card marking the achievement. Your MCP transcript will show "MCSE: Messaging" in the Microsoft Certification Status section with the appropriate operating system version.

The MCSA credential is for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments that are based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating systems. These individuals typically do not deploy new networks and systems as part of their job function as is expected of individuals holding the MCSE credential. Unlike MCSEs, MCSAs are not expected to have design skills.

Historically, Microsoft has taken their time in retiring previous VB version exams. For instance, it was only last February (about 3 years after the release of VB6) that the VB5 exam was retired, and Microsoft retained any Certifications based on that exam until February 28, 2002. The bottom line is that I would think that any Certifications, based on any VB6 exams, will remain valid for quite some time. Yes, I hope to start writing some VB.Net articles in the next month or so.

The primary benefit of upgrading to the new certification is to keep your skills set current with changing technology. Microsoft is continually reviewing the MCP benefits package to offer ongoing benefits to MCPs who keep their certification current. Internet-related skills are an important part of MCSE on Windows 2000. Therefore, Windows 2000 exams are not included in the MCP+I certification. The last date to take Windows NT 4.0 exams was February 28, 2001.

Complete the application form (Intermediate Instructors have forms for Intermediate applicants) and send it with the RAE/IRAE Pass slip (and Intermediate Course Pass slip if for a Intermediate license) to Post Office Managers LTD together with the fee. The fee is currently £15 for all classes of license, but all candidates under 21 years old are not required to pay the fee. The license can take 4 to six weeks to be delivered. The license will show your call sign.

The MCSE: Messaging certification will allow IT professionals to demonstrate messaging-specific skills that are appropriate to the systems engineer job role, which includes designing and planning a Microsoft Exchange organization.