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...Home ... Editorial ... News ..News Story Sunday: December 18, 2011


Windows XP/Server Exams To Be Integrated into Win2K Track


2/9/2001 -- Microsoft confirmed today that it would release Windows XP- and Whistler Server-related exams that will follow on the heels of releases of Windows XP and Whistler software later this year. Microsoft also says the Windows XP/Whistler Server exams will be integrated into the Windows 2000 MCSE track.

Kahlin Kurilik, a Microsoft spokesperson, said the company released details to squelch rumors about the quick obsolescence of the Windows 2000 track.

"Many current MCSEs certified on NT have been speculating on the possibility of having to upgrade with the release of the new operating system," said Kurilik. He declined to comment further or provide details about the new exams. Microsoft would have typically waited until it formulated more details on the exams before releasing any announcement, he said, but the company felt compelled to comment earlier "to ensure the MCSE community they would not have to upgrade their certifications with the release of Windows XP."

Microsoft hasn't been forthcoming with details other than those furnished in its MCSE FAQ, which was updated earlier today (to read it, click here). According to the FAQ, Microsoft recommends that candidates who are currently taking steps to upgrade to the Windows 2000 MCSE should continue to do so, because Windows XP/Whistler Server exams will not be available until after the prescribed upgrade deadline. -- MCPMag.com  



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2/13/01: Moses says: XP will not be out soon and even it will the exam will not pick up as they beleive it will since all NT4 cert expire and we all must renew to W2K we will not buy into MS BS and go certify every day onto their new OS.
2/16/01: takamo says: Whatever Bill? Too late to say anything...
3/1/01: Philip says: What a brilliant piece of information. Thanks milion for clearing the air about the win2k inclusion instead of another upgrade exam.
3/20/01: Mohammad says: i would like to take "Windows XP/Server Exams" Thankx
4/10/01: Kirby says: Can you please keep me updated on the server info, as far as certifications go, and availability of OS on whatever platform. Thanks. Kirby Clements
5/7/01: Anonymous says: bill gates make up your mind. We dont need to upgrade every year just to make you happy. Keep one stable os for a while and quit making new ones. make on os every 5 years or so you are driving us nuts
9/30/01: Steve says: I am taking the XP beta exam wednesday. Does anyone have any ideas on content besides microsoft's description? Has anyone out there taken the beta exam yet?
1/30/02: Anonymous says: good
3/5/02: mike from uk says: They used to say this about nt 3.51. As soon as it's old enough you'll loose any certifications. I'm not bothering with exams
10/31/02: Badar Munir from Pakistan says: When i use windows2000 professional i find that this one is the one of the best windows in all but when i try windows xp professional i enjoy this one. and i am hoping for Microsoft one's that they will launch windows xp server earliest.
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