mallyg27 wrote: » I understsand. Is the objectives that much different from 2003 to 2008? Once I take the 2003 can't I just upgrade to 2008?
Super99 wrote: » I think it would be better to do the 2003 track and then upgrade to 2008. That way you'll have experiance in 2003 and 2008 and employers will like that. Thats just my view.
djhss68 wrote: » Does anybody know when they are going to retire the 2003 tests?
MentholMoose wrote: » They are not currently scheduled to be discontinued:Microsoft Certified Professional Exam Development - Discontinued Exams
Lamini wrote: » Thank you for contacting the Microsoft Certification Guidance Team. I am sending you the following information in response to your query. Exam 70-270 is part of our MCSE certification on Windows Server 2003. You are required to complete 7 exams in order to obtain this certification. Here are the MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification requirements. The MCSE will be retiring sometime in 2010, however we are unaware of the exact date at this time.
skrpune wrote: » well crap. I guess this means I need to get off my arse and get moving on some exams this year!
snadam wrote: » Im with you on this one! Lets hope they announce a LATE year retirement.
Lamini wrote: » I just picked up my 70-270 book last week... figures.
Hyper-Me wrote: » I agree, i bet the retirement will be ~march 2011 but will simply be announced this year. Which means there is still plenty of time to start and finish an MCSE. However, that depends on the person. Some people starting from scratch wont be able to get the material down, pay for, and pass 7 tests x 125$ from now until first quarter next year.
Hyper-Me wrote: » That being said, I would prefer an early MCSE retirement, so companies get the chance to start learning what an MCITP is.
gocubs wrote: » Microsoft Learning: Microsoft Certified Professional Exam Development the retiring in October list, no MCSE stuff there but I could believe them announcing it this spring then retiring in early 2011, should give me at the least this year to finish up what i need
Technito wrote: » Of course at some point in time the MCSA/E will be retired. But it's not really when Microsoft decide, it's when the majority of businesses decide it's time to upgrade.
Technito wrote: » According to Microsoft, they retire certifications when they decide to stop supporting the technology. And if they stopped supporting their 2003 technology right now they'll lose tons of money and have a lot of pissed off customers.
Hyper-Me wrote: » MCITP will never gain prominence until everybody stops being able to get the MCSE, because everyone still goes for the MCSE. Seriously, its time to move on.
RobertKaucher wrote: » I think you have misunderstood the thread. We are talking about when MS will discontinue the exams; they have always said the MCSE 2003 itself will never be "retired." The MCSA/E will have relivence for a long time.