A little confused...

Success101

So, I've read through many threads and I'm still lost. When exactly are the 70-640, 642 and 646 retiring? I've heard several different answers and would love if someone could clarify. Also, if anyone could chime in about the 680 and 685. Thanks.

ajs1976

i don't believe the retirement for those exams have been announced. The title MCITP:SA is going away and being replaced by MCSA 2008 which may be causing some of the confusion.

chiggah

I am wanting to start 70-640 and confused as well

MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) | Training Courses for IT Professionals




i thought it expired like 2013 as i heard from others




but actually 2014 as per MS website says " You will not be able to earn this certificate after July 31, 2014. "

ahphoto

Here you go. I hope this helps. Found it via this link:
MCTS Certification | MCTS Training | Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

Windows Server

[TH="bgcolor: #5590AE"]Certification[/TH]
[TH="bgcolor: #5590AE"]Exam number[/TH]


MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
Exam 70-640¹


MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration
Exam 70-642¹


MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration
Exam 70-643²


MCTS: Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Configuration
Exam 70-169²


MCTS: Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuration
Exam 70-653³


MCTS: Windows Essential Business Server 2008, Configuration
Exam 70-654


MCTS: Windows Internals
Exam 70-660


MCTS: Windows HPC Server 2008, Development
Exam 70-691<sup>2



1</sup>This exam also counts towards the MCSA: Windows Server 2008 certification. For more information, visit the MCSA page.
²This exam retires on July 31, 2013.
³ This exam retires on July 31, 2012.

Lunchbocks

FYI, the link for the 70-642 page goes to the 70-640 page. I verified this is the same on their page. I submitted a report to Microsoft.