When Microsoft will retire the MCDST Certification?

Does anybody knows when Microsoft will retire the MCDST Certification?

I'm currently working on Network+ and MCTS but I'm also interested in that certification.

Thank you.

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win2k8

I dont think none of the old exams will retire, MCP, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, however i think i read some where that the new exams will not be permanent, will have to renew certification after every so years. Anybody who knows more feel free to chime in.

win2k4

win2k8

heres a quote directly from the MS certification site relating to if MCDST will retire: (http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcdst/requirements.mspx)

The MCDST credential will not retire with the release of Windows Vista certifications; it will continue to be supported by Microsoft and valued by employers and decision makers who use Microsoft Windows XP.

win2k4

Slowhand

Yup, the MCDST cert is here for a while. Well, at least as long as Windows XP is widely used. And, from what I hear, if you want to upgrade to the Vista equivalent, MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician, it's only one exam, once you've got the MCDST.

ittechpr

Thank you guys for your help.

By the way, what book do you recommend for the MCDST Certification?

Slowhand

Don't know from personal experience, but the MS Press books for 70-271 & 70-272 and the Sybex combo book come pretty highly recommended by people who've taken MCDST.