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In case you missed the exam preparation session on 70-681 preseted by MCT Daniel Nerenberg, you can now view the recording on demand. Exam Preparation Session: TS Windows 7 and Office 2010, Deploying (Exam 70-681) This Exam Preparation session focuses on what you need to know to get certified and pass...

With Career Factor winding down, what better way to see how far the cast has come than by listening to them describe their journeys in their own words? Over the next few days we'll present an interview with each cast member. First up: Kevin! A few weeks ago Kevin spoke with IT expert Stephen Ibaraki...

If you're interested in brushing up on your TS 70-681 skills in preparation for taking the exam, please join us now. Certification Exam Preparation Session: TS Windows 7 and Office 2010, Deploying (70-681) https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/microsoft/join?id=MSL052411&role=attend&pw=webcast

If you’ve earned a Microsoft Certification, you may have initially prepared by reviewing an exam preparation guide . These guides provide an overview of the focus of an exam, what certification(s) it counts towards, and candidates’ level of expertise, along with the skills measured and suggested...

As more consumers and companies upgrade to Windows 7, here's a quick reminder that Microsoft Learning offers several resources to help these new users get familiar with the capabilities of the new OS. A few training opportunities to consider: Do you like free stuff? Of course you do. Sign up for...

Visit the Microsoft Learning YouTube channel and get free training on Windows 7, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, and other Microsoft products and technologies. You can now view Microsoft Learning training on the platform and browser of your choice. The channel offers both standalone videos and playlists...

This is the fourth in a series of blog posts authored by members of the IT Manager Advisory Council . We've asked them to share their insights and opinions on topics they are passionate about related to hiring & managing employees, and maintaining skills on their teams. If you agree or disagree...

If you haven't already, you might want to check out the latest installment of Bytes by MSDN , Live @ DevConnections 2010. The latest series of Bytes by MSDN features 17 influential community members and Microsoft developers, interviewed at DevConnections 2010, talking about user-experience, the cloud...

Exam 70-681 is now available in Prometric testing centers. This is a Technical Specialist exam, designed to assess a candidate's ability to deploy and upgrade to Windows 7 and Office 2010 images. Candidates for this exam are IT professionals who deploy and maintain Windows 7 desktops and Office 2010...

(Thanks to Michael Domingo over at MCPMag for pointing this one out.) Enterprise Systems picked up on Gartner’s prediction of up to 250,000,000 new Windows 7 installations over the next four years, warning that “demand for IT pros with Windows 7 migration skills will go through the roof.” If you’ve been...

T he Springboard Team are touring Europe, delivering exciting workshops on Microsoft Windows, Office and MDOP Deployment. Amsterdam marks the first stop on a 6-city European tour, en route to TechEd Europe, in Berlin, Germany. Are you looking to plan, pilot or deploy Windows and Office? These workshops...

Since we announced the Microsoft Certified Career Conference on Friday, our inboxes have been busy . And that's a good thing! Thank you for your comments and your questions. And yes, I will be sharing more details on sessions and speakers, in fact I plan to share a lot of detailed information on...

Last week, Microsoft released Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) beta at their Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC). Monday, I received noticed that I needed to install it on my work system. Like most updates, it took minutes to install and I was back to work-as-usual. For many enterprises, the release of...

We're on hiatus for the summer, but if you missed any of the Live Meetings for Managers you can view on-demand any time. Check out the great presentations created specifically to help managers of IT professionals and developers understand the value of certification for their teams, take advantage...

Whether you’ve had years of experience or just starting out, Windows 7 training and certification resources are available to help you master the intricacies of deploying and maintaining Windows 7 systems in companies of all sizes. A great way to start is by signing up to receive free Microsoft...

You are invited to take beta exam 71-681: TS: Windows® 7 and Office 2010, Deploying . If you pass the beta exam, the exam credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need to take the exam in its released form. The 71-xxx identifier is used for registering for beta versions of MCP exams...

Project “Hilo” is a series of articles and sample applications for developers—you can learn how to use Windows 7, Visual Studio 2010, and Visual C++ to build high-performing, responsive rich client applications. Hilo provides both source code and written guidance to help you design and develop compelling...

Windows Summit 2010 launches next Tuesday, May 25! At Windows Summit 2010 is a virtual event where you can learn about building great software, hardware, and systems for Windows 7. Content will be available 24x7, released on a rolling schedule, and you can select tracks or individual sessions based upon...

Usually you'll receive your results from a beta exam in the mail 6 to 8 weeks after the beta period ends. We've been hearing from some people that they did not receive their beta reports for a loooong time after they took their exams--in some cases more than three months. In response, Prometric...

What is a Charter Member certificate? Candidates who earn an MCTS, MCITP, or MCPD certification within six months from the first date that the certification can be earned are eligible for Charter Member status. Charter Members receive a special Charter version of the certificate. This enables candidates...