MCSE

The science behind the MCSE

If you’ve taken an IT certification exam, you’ve probably stared dumbfounded at more than one question. You hate it for its difficulty, while you’re also impressed for the very same reason. Taking a Microsoft exam is hard, but authoring that exam is even harder. Questions are written to validate your…


Catching Fire

Just finished registering for Microsoft Ignite. In case you didn’t hear, Microsoft has combined multiple events including TechEd into one big event. Five days of all the best speakers on the future of Microsoft products. In addition, we will be holding the annual MCT Day on May 2nd. Several of…


Online Proctored Exams

Microsoft and Pearson VUE are on a mission together to make our certifications more convenient and accessible. Starting today, if you are a U.S. resident (and if you’re not stay tuned—they’ll be expanding soon), you can take dozens of MCP and MTA exam from the comfort of your home or office…


Microsoft Study Groups

Are you studying for an Exam? Is there an area you have questions? Join others just like yourself with the Microsoft Certification Study Groups  Full Disclosure: I am a moderator for the Database and Exchange study groups. Also don’t forget, it you need to brush up on specific subjects you…


Busy day at the MCT Summit

My presentation on Group Policies 101 started right after lunch. And it was about 101 degrees in the room. I think it went pretty well and should help those who might have been struggling with the 70-411 exam. (Plus, I think I lost 5 pounds). Now earlier in the day,…