Today I passed the Windows Server 2012 exam 70-417. This is an upgrade exam that is a composite of three standalone exams: 70-410, 70-411, and 70-412. Because I did a lot of exams last months, I place a complete overview in this blogpost. Here we go!
- 70-687 Configuring Windows 8 (70-689 wasn't available yet)
- 70-415 Implementing a Desktop Infrastructure
- 70-416 Implementing Desktop Application Environments
- 70-688 Managing and Maintaining Windows 8
- 70-417 Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012
With above exams I'm MCSA Windows 8, MCSA Windows Server 2012 and MCSE Desktop Infrastructure certified now!
The MCSE Desktop Infrastructure certification validates your skills in desktop virtualization, remote desktop services and application virtualization. Show that you can deploy and manage desktops and devices that provide access from anywhere, while maintaining security and compliance.
More about new Microsoft exams can be found here: Overview of new Microsoft 2012 exams. Hope it helps!
Yesterday Microsoft revealed on the Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto that Windows 8 will be Release to Manufacturing (RTM) in the first week on August, with a release in late October to retail stores.
Today Microsoft revealed that Windows Server 2012 will be RTM at the same time (August 2012), with a release in September already.
That way both Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 will be RTM in August and available for download also. Just a few weeks later the products are final and ready on selling points.
Good news that Microsoft has so many new releases in one year!
This week I received a message from Microsoft that the first beta exams for the Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 portfolios are available now! Both exams can be registered through the Prometric website. Just have a look at the new (public) beta exams:
Successful completion of the 71-410 beta exam counts as credit toward the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 certification.
Successful completion of the 71-687 beta exam counts as credit toward the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 8 certification.
Good luck with both exams!
On 31-5-2012 the third build of
Windows 8 and is showed to the world. After the Windows Consumer Preview and Windows
Developer Preview earlier last year, there's now a Release Preview available
for download. Windows 8 is build on Metro, the User
Interface we know from Windows Phone 7 devices. That way it's usable on servers,
desktops, laptops and tablets, with touch interface!
The Windows 8 Release Preview ISO images can
be download HERE
It's Windows reimagined and reinvented from a solid core of Windows 7 speed and reliability. It's an all-new touch interface. It's a new Windows for new devices. And it's easy to try now—whether you're installing it for the first time, or moving from Windows 8 Consumer Preview.
On 31-5-2012 the third build of Windows Server 2012 (formerly known as Windows Server 8) has become available for download also. Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate Datacenter can be download HERE
The next release of Windows Server, Windows Server 2012, will offer businesses and hosting providers a scalable, dynamic, and multitenant-aware, cloud-optimized infrastructure. It securely connects across premises and helps IT Professionals to respond to business needs faster and more efficiently.
More blogposts
available for Windows 8 also:
Disable the GUI in Windows Server 8 with PowerShell
Guide to install Windows 8 on a VHD (Virtual Hard Disk)
