It’s Alive! Windows 7 EDST Upgrade Exam now Available!
Arguably the most anticipated certification exam since the introduction of the humble MCDST back in 2004. The MCDST was the stepping stone for people to gain entry into the world of IT (and indeed certification). In April 2008 there were over 42,243 MCDSTs out there (thanks, Microsoft Australia!) and I’m sure that this number is now well into 50,000!
So now with Windows XP SP2 is retiring in July (time to upgrade to SP3!), I’m sure that these folks will be itching to upgrade their skills to Windows 7. Well, the 70-682 exam is now available! The upgrade exam combines the material from the 70-680 and the 70-685. Hence you save both time and money (and it’s always a good idea to sign up for a second shot). Did I mention, that you get both MCITP and MCTS status?
So let’s say you were one of the 3696 people who are/upgraded to the Vista Enterprise Support Technician (you may have even taken the 70-621), well you can still upgrade via the 70-682 (TBC):
Oh, last time I check the 70-680 (Windows 7 MCTS) counts as both as an elective and client exam for the MCSA, so if you pursuing that route it’s another bonus! I’m sure it will also count in lieu of the client exam for the MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (Windows Server 2008). Don’t get me started about the Desktop Administrator 7…
Information overload? Good! Time to study!
