Windows Server 2008 R2 builds on the successes and strengths of its Windows Server predecessors while delivering valuable new functionality and powerful improvements to the base operating system. New Web tools, virtualization technologies, security enhancements, and management utilities help save time, reduce costs, and provide a solid foundation for your information technology (IT) infrastructure
Combined with hands-on experience, Windows Server 2008 certification is an excellent way to demonstrate your understanding of new features - new web tools, virtualization technologies, security enhancements, and management utilities - and inspire confidence in your readiness to evaluate, design, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2008.
Build a Solid Foundation
If you're new to Microsoft Server technology, you'll need to start by building a strong foundation. The CompTIA certification programs and Windows Operating Systems certifications can get you started:
Windows Server 2008: Certification Training Paths
New to certification? Start here.
MCSA: Windows Server 2008
Exam 640 |
+ | Exam 642 |
+ | Exam 646 |
= | Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2008 |
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6425: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services (5 Days) |
6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (5 Days) |
6433: Planning and Implementing Windows Server 2008 (5 Days) |
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6426 Configuring Identity and Access Solutions with Windows Server® 2008 Active Directory® (3 Days) |
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MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
1 exam required.| Exams | Related Training |
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70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring | 6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure |
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring
1 exam required.
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70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring | |
6428: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services |
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
1 exam required.
| Exams | Related Training |
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70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring | 6425: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services |
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
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MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
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MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration
1 exam required.
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70-649: TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 | |
6417: Updating your Applications Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 |
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
1 exam required, plus you must also earn MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring, and either MCTS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client or MCTS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office Systems Desktops.
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70-647: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator | 6435: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure |
6436: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Infrastructure and Services | |
6437: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure |
MCITP: Server Administrator
1 exam required, plus you must also earn MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring and MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring.
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70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator | 6430: Planning and Administering Windows Server 2008 Servers |
MCITP: Windows Server 2008 R2, Virtualization Administrator
3 exams required.
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70-669: TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization | 10324: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Desktop Virtualization |
50273: Planning and Designing Microsoft Virtualization Solutions | |
70-693: Pro: Windows Server 2008 R2, Virtualization Administrator | |
| 70-659: TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization | 10215: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Server Virtualization |
