Free Microsoft exam voucher

tprice5

Microsoft is offering free online training. Those who register also receive an exam voucher, free of charge.

Microsoft Wants to Help VMware Experts

pjd007

I'd have done this if it wasn't starting at 2am GMT !

MrAgent

Registered. Thanks for the link. I wonder what exam it includes.

MCITBound

I just registered too – I should get a confirmation email within 24 hours. I hope they didn’t run out of vouchers already!

Thanks for the link tprice5!!!

seanpcrowe

Just registered. I should receive an email in 24hours. I hope this guarantees me a free exam.

This is the exam - Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center | Microsoft

So does this mean I get a Microsoft title if I pass this one exam? MCS??

What happens if I do not do not watch the live teaching session? Its at 2am here

Does anyone know if there is other revision methods for this exam?

I wonder if I can book the exam when I get my email...

Question question questions lol...

Credit Toward CertificationWhen you pass Exam 74-409: Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):

Microsoft Certified Specialist: Server Virtualization with Hyper-V and System Center

BGraves

Seems like this is a ploy to get VmWare experts to learn and grow in their understanding of Hyper-V/Microsoft virtualization offerings? Nice post though, nothing wrong with improving a skillset imo.
I say this because....from the Virtualization 2 website at the bottom:
Migrate VMware VMs to Hyper-V

With the Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter (MVMC), you can convert individual VMware-based virtual machines and virtual disks to Hyper-V-based virtual machines and virtual hard disk

tprice5

seanpcrowe wrote: »

Just registered. I should receive an email in 24hours. I hope this guarantees me a free exam.

This is the exam - Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center | Microsoft

So does this mean I get a Microsoft title if I pass this one exam? MCS??

What happens if I do not do not watch the live teaching session? Its at 2am here

Does anyone know if there is other revision methods for this exam?

I wonder if I can book the exam when I get my email...

Question question questions lol...

Credit Toward CertificationWhen you pass Exam 74-409: Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V and System Center, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):

Microsoft Certified Specialist: Server Virtualization with Hyper-V and System Center

Good find. I was wondering what the actual exam was. Not sure how it's all going to shake out.

I came by this promotional offer on Facebook actually. I thought you guys might be interested in knowing my source in the event you wanted to keep your eyes peeled in the future.



The confirmation email is as follows ...






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Server Virtualization w/ Windows Server Hyper-V & System Center Jump Start
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seanpcrowe

tprice5 wrote: »

Good find. I was wondering what the actual exam was. Not sure how it's all going to shake out.

I came by this promotional offer on Facebook actually. I thought you guys might be interested in knowing my source in the event you wanted to keep your eyes peeled in the future.



The confirmation email is as follows ...





Event Registration Confirmation



Dear tprice5,

Thanks for your registration for the following MVA live event:

Server Virtualization w/ Windows Server Hyper-V & System Center Jump Start
presented by Symon Perriman


This email confirms your registration for the event.

To join the session, please click the link below. The online meeting room will be opened 30 minutes prior to the session start time.

November 19 & 20, 2013
9:00am-4:30pm PST

Time Zone Converter
Which time does the event start in my time zone?

Add Calendar Reminder
Please use this calendar item to reserve this time in your schedule.

SYSTEM CHECK
Ensure both your system and internet connection are adequate for receiving optimal audio and video via live streaming. For the best experience, we send a “high-quality” video stream (1,000 kbps), but you may need to choose “standard quality” (500 kbps) if you have a lower bandwidth connection. You will be able to test both streams 30 minutes prior to the session start by logging into the event.




JOIN LINK for Server Virtualization w/ Windows Server Hyper-V & System Center @ 9:00am November 19 & 20, 2013




Username:
Password: Forgot password?

We are looking forward to meeting you online!

Kind regards,
Event Management Team | Microsoft Learning Events
mslevt@microsoft.com





This message from Microsoft is an important part of a program, service, or product that you or your company purchased or participate in.

Microsoft respects your privacy. Please read our Privacy Statement.

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Have you received your voucher code or scheduled your exam yet?

tprice5

Negative

lsud00d

I registered as well, thanks for the link!

I use 2012 Hyper-V every day so hopefully the exam will be straightforward

topcat007

Thanks for this!

Does anyone know if the two days will be enough to pass the exams after? I'm currently studying 70-411 so wouldn't have the time to diverse on another epic but can spare a few days if I can watch the videos when convenient? Or does it have to be watched live?

topcat007

What Facebook page did you find this out from please? I would like to keep up to date with these offers

googol

I too saw this earlier today and signed up. Typically with these live events, its recorded and shown later. Did it before, looking forward to it. Might have to work early that morning though. doh.

tprice5

topcat007 wrote: »

What Facebook page did you find this out from please? I would like to keep up to date with these offers

Microsoft Learning's FB page.

chanakyajupudi

Didnt get a confirmation either !

Snow.bros

Sounds interesting thanks for the link!

Wish i could take the opportunity though, just got a lot on my plate at the moment.

krjay

Looks interesting. Wonder if I'll ever be able to successfully fill out the registration form without it telling me fields are empty or 'The service is unavailable'. I remember this happening the last time I tried to sign up for something on this site.... oh well

seanpcrowe

I got my confirmation email, however it does not mention the free exam voucher so I can not book the exam yet. I would like to book the exam as soon as possible.

Has anyone else had this issue?

lsud00d

Ditto...received the email confirmation but no mention of the free exam voucher.

chanakyajupudi

They give this information after the session. Thats how it was done a few years ago though.

seanpcrowe

So you can NOT book the exam until AFTER the session?

Does all the session involve watching the live stream?

chanakyajupudi

You will need to book only once they give the voucher information. I assume the intention behind giving the voucher is to make sure you attend the live session.

seanpcrowe

This will be in the middle of the night for me...

Have we to watch a live stream for a couple of hours, then study ourselves?

EspiOne

With all the other stuff I have going on, Windows 8, Windows Server Security, I will be streaming this at work and register for the exam a month before it expires, June 30th, 2014. I just like to know where I can get more study material. I took last year's Jump Start for the 70-659, cost me $100 and failed, there was no study material. I read Hyper V Server 2008 R2, but that was not enough. Any ideas for study material for this exam? (70-409)

EspiOne

I found a couple of books on Amazon:
Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Installation and Configuration Guide
Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Cookbook
Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V: Deploying Hyper-V Enterprise Server Virtualization Platform

If they can be found at a lower price, that would be great.

RomBUS

I signed up as well. I am not quite on the 2012 track yet but who could pass up a free exam?!

dhenderson

how do you sign up? the register today butttons dont work???

tprice5

I hit the Register button and it took awhile for it to give me feedback that it was working. I'd say hit the button and just leave the page up and check back in 5 mins later.

dhenderson

thanks its now working

topcat007

Do you have to attend live session to this to get voucher or will watching the recordings still make you eligible?

tprice5

They haven't been very clear about that. We will just have to see.