Certification Tip: XP SP2 charts a new course for MCP exam

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September 23, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Certification Tip NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > Windows Job Opportunities! IN THIS ISSUE:   >  XP SP2 charts a new course for MCP exam   >  Are cert tests tougher if you don't have real world experience?   >  Finding the best certification prep materials   >  Job satisfaction takes a dive in salary survey XP SP2 charts a new course for MCP exam [Ed Tittel] There are numerous ways that the primary Windows desktop MCP exam 70-270 "Installing, Configuring and Administering Windows XP Professional" could change in the wake of Windows XP Service Pack 2. Ed reviews some specifics you'll need to master.   Windows Job Opportunities! Gain immediate access to thousands of Windows job listings at the SearchWin2000.com Career Center powered by Dice. Make your job search easier with our Career Center resources. Sign up today!   Are cert tests tougher if you don't have real world experience? [Ed Tittel] Dear Ed, I joined Microsoft's Certified Partner Program and have all of their software titles. I have a small home network with Windows Server 2003 and a few PCs networked in both hardwired and WiFi configurations. Now, I read that the tests are tougher if you don't have real world experience. I feel I am the opposite. I was installing, configuring, testing and maintaining Windows OSes and Office products for years, but never took the tests because I hadn't read the books. Do you think I might have a better chance with the new tests? Finding the best certification prep materials [Ed Tittel] This tip reviews elements to consider when evaluating self-study kits and other certification materials. It also explains how to decide which ones will serve you best. FEATURED TOPIC:  Windows Management: 10 tips in 10 minutes Here are 10 tips for the future of Windows management. Microsoft Operations Manager, Systems Management Server, feature packs and Software Update Services. SEPTEMBER TIP CONTEST:  Win a Creative Labs Muvo TX 256 MB MP3 player! Do you have a great Windows-related IT tip to share? Why not enter our monthly tip contest? Start fresh in September and submit your Windows tips for a crack at this month's awesome prize: a Creative Labs Muvo TX 256 MB MP3 player! NEWS:  Job satisfaction takes a dive in salary survey Find out how your wages and morale compare to your peers based on the results of SearchWin2000.com's latest salary survey. Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Free E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters you would like to receive via e-mail! SearchWin2000: Administrator Tips SearchWin2000: Tips from our experts Not a Member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription. ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by SearchWin2000.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2004 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Certification Tip": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-126 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: SearchWin2000 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494