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Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording with the official web site, the “old” Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) certification level has recently been renamed in  Microsoft Certified Solutions Master (MCSM). The reason is to align MCSA, MCSE, MCSD, and MCSM into a common naming scheme. The existing MCM certifications are unaffected by the certification name changes. And also the MCM certification will not expire. MCSM certification is still a prerequisite for all Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) certifications. Actually Microsoft Certified Solutions Master paths are: MCSM: Data Platform MCSM: SharePoint MCSM: Communication MCSM: Messaging MCSM: Active Directory Note that there is still […]

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My experience with MTA exam

30 April 2013
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe new certification level Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), discussed in a previous post, is the new entry level in Microsoft certifications. è composto da una serie di percorsi formativi che convalidano conoscenze tecnologiche e competenze fondamentali per studenti, professionisti e più in genere tutti coloro che siano interessati a possedere capacità nel campo dell’IT sempre attuali e competitive. MTA offers fundamental tracks for Microsoft Server, Desktop, Database and Developer certifications. It may help (but it’s not mandatory) as a preparation for new entrants in MCSA or MCSD:

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Microsoft Virtual Academy

29 April 2013
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteMicrosoft Virtual Academy (MVA) is an online portal for IT pros to learn about Microsoft’s cloud-based technologies. According to some sources, the Microsoft Virtual Academy was first put in place to provide IT professionals with training on Microsoft’s cloud based technologies. It does not replace the partner portal or other learning portal, but it gives a (huge) collections of links, tracks, documents, courses, videos and a scoring methods (but actually only used for giving points, not for some form of gamification).

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Windows XP will go end of life in the next 12 months

8 April 2013
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou have “only” 12 months to plan you upgrade (or better your migration) to Windows 7 or Windows 8. On April 8th 2014 Windows XP goes end of life (after a very long period)! Note that this will impact both Windows XP SP3 and also Office 2003. How migrate has not a single possible response: you can use VDI, but also other solutions like, for example, VMware Mirage, Liquidware solutions, Dell Quest Migration services, …

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Using Windows 8 as a View Client

23 January 2013
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Reading Time: 2 minutesActually Windows 8 is not (officially) supported with VMware View, at least not as a virtual desktop. About the View Client, starting with the 5.2 version it support also Windows 8 as a client (see the official guide). Both the 32 and 64 versions (are supported: Windows 8 Professional and Windows 8 Enterprise) works fine and requirements are just the same as a Windows 7 Client (1 GB of RAM and a x86-based processor with SSE2 extensions, with a 800MHz or higher processor speed). Also features are exactly the same of Windows 7 Client, including […]

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Manage an “isolated” Windows Server

11 January 2013
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere could some cases where you may have some Windows (Server) completely isolated from the Internet, for example in some appliances or storage solution. One interesting aspect that learn on Windows products during a DataCore training was that in this case you can have some delay in the user interface, both on the DataCore GUI, but also on the Windows one.

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New certification level from Microsoft

10 January 2013
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Reading Time: 2 minutesMicrosoft has introduced a new certification level in the new certifications portfolio. Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is a recommended entry point into IT certification and job preparation. Pass just one exam and you’ll earn a certification, taking your first step toward a career in technology. If you are just starting your IT career path or are looking to enhance your understanding of IT fundamentals, MTA will validate your core knowledge. MTA is an optional industry-recognized certification for those pursuing a career path in IT infrastructure, database design, or software development using Microsoft technologies.

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