What software do I need for Visual Studio exams?

Pkurian

Hi,

I would like to do the MCSD exams. I'm particularly interested in doing the C# Visual studio exams first.

The question is, can I study for these exams by just using the Free Express Edition of Visual Studio? Or do I have to get the Standard or Professional versions.

Trouble is, is that software is quite expensive, and I'm on a budget.

JDMurray

You can study for the MCSD exams using Visual Studio Express 2005, but the MCSD/MCAD exams are for .NET 1.x, so you should really have Visual Studio 2003. You can also download for free the SharpDevelop 1.1 IDE for .NET 1.x and use it with C#.

Downloads @ic#code: http://www.icsharpcode.net/OpenSource/SD/Download/

Pkurian

Thanks for that.

I didn't realise that the certifications had changed.

Would the express editions of VS 2005 be sufficient for studying for the MCTS then?

thanks

JDMurray

Yup. The MCTS and MCPD exams are for .NET 2.0, and Visual Studio 2005 or SharpDevelop 2.0 are the tools to use.