Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

About the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Certification

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification is for IT professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. The MCTS candidate should have a minimum of one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system with more than 250 users and multiple physical locations, servers, offices, domain controllers and services.

MCTS certifications are designed to validate skills on the features and functionality of key technologies. Candidates can earn multiple MCTS certifications to show breadth across different products or build on the MCTS to earn a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification.

About the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exams

American Sentinel offers the following MCTS certifications:

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration – Required exam:

  • TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration – Required exam:

  • TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration – Required exam:

  • TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications – Requires two exams:

  • TS: Microsoft .NET Framework Application Development Foundation
  • TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Web-Based Client Development

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications – Requires two exams:

  • TS: Microsoft .NET Framework Application Development Foundation
  • TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Windows-Based Client Development

MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications – Requires two exams:

  • TS: Microsoft .NET Framework Application Development Foundation
  • TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Distributed Application Development

MCTS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuration – Required exam:

  • TS: Exchange Server 2007, Configuring

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Benefits

Earning a Microsoft Certification validates your experience and knowledge of Microsoft products and solutions. Designed to be relevant in today’s rapidly changing IT marketplace, Microsoft Certifications help you utilize evolving technologies, fine-tune your troubleshooting skills and improve your job satisfaction.

With your MCTS credential, you gain access to exclusive Microsoft Certified Professional resources and benefits, including access to a global network of other Microsoft Certified Professionals. No matter where you are in your career, pursuing certification demonstrates your commitment to advancing your skills and taking on greater challenges.

Registration

To register for one of the MCTS exams, simply complete an American Sentinel application. Students who choose to pursue American Sentinel bachelor’s degree programs can receive transfer credits for the MCTS certification.

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Curriculum

Exams for MCTS:

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration (1 exam required; Courses for exam 70-640)

  • Introduction to Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Roles
  • Exploring Active Directory Domain Services
  • Exploring Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
  • Exploring Active Directory Certificate Services
  • Exploring Active Directory Rights Management Services
  • Exploring Active Directory Federation Services
  • Managing AD DS User and Computer Objects in Windows Server 2008
  • Creating AD DS Groups and Organizational Units in Windows Server 2008
  • Managing Access to Resources in Windows Server 2008
  • Implementing AD DS in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring AD DS and DNS Integration in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring Group Policy Objects in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring User Environments by Using Group Policy in Windows Server 2008
  • Implementing Security by Using Group Policy in Windows Server 2008
  • Implementing an AD DS Monitoring and Maintenance Plan in Windows Server 2008
  • Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues in Windows Server 2008
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues in Windows Server 2008

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration (1 Exam required; Courses for exam 70-642)

  • Exploring the Fundamentals of Network Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008
  • Fundamentals of Implementing TCP/IPv4 in Windows Server 2008
  • Creating IPv4 Address Spaces in Windows Server 2008
  • Fundamentals of Implementing IPv6 in Windows Server 2008
  • Fundamentals of Administering Windows Server 2008
  • Fundamentals of Implementing Security in Windows Server 2008
  • Implementing Windows Firewall in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring Remote Access and Routing in Windows Server 2008
  • Fundamentals of Implementing Network Load Balancing and Virtualization
  • Implementing Printing in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring Servers and Server Roles in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring a DNS Server in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring the DHCP Server Role in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring IPv6 TCP/IP in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring Routing and Remote Access in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring the Network Policy Server Role Service in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring NAP for DHCP, VPN, and 802.1x in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring IPsec NAP Enforcement in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring File Services in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring Backup and Security in Windows Server 2008

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration (1 Exam Required; Courses for exam 70-643)

  • Configuring Sites and Application Pools on Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.0
  • Deploying Web Applications on Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.0
  • Configuring Security on Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.0
  • Administering Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.0
  • Automating Administration in Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.0
  • Enhancing Web Site Availability on Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.0
  • Migrating to Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.0
  • Configuring Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring Access to Terminal Services Applications in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring Advanced Features for Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008
  • Installing and Configuring Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.0
  • Tuning Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.0 for Performance
  • Troubleshooting Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.0
  • Configuring FTP on Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.0
  • Integrating SMTP and UDDI with Microsoft Internet Information Services 7.0

Exams for MCTS (for the replacement of MCSD)

MCTS: NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications (2 Exam required; Courses for exams 70-536 & 70-528)

  • Implementing System Types and Interfaces in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Implementing Collections and Generics in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Configuring and Installing Assemblies in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Monitoring and Debugging Applications in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Reading and Writing Files in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Creating Globalized Applications in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Implementing Delegates and Events in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Serializing Data in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Working with GDI+ in Windows-based Applications in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Implementing Code Access Security in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Implementing Cryptography in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Interoperating Between COM Components and Assemblies in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Working with Service Applications and E-mail Messages in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Working with Type Metadata in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Creating Multithreaded Applications and Application Domains in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

MCTS .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications (2 Exam Required; Courses for exams 70-526)

  • Creating a Simple Windows Forms Application with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Configuring Controls in Windows Forms with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Building Windows Forms Menus with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Data Binding by Using Windows Forms Controls with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Implementing User Assistance and Usability in Windows Forms with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Using Dialog Boxes and Forms Inheritance with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Adding Print and Report Functionality in Windows Forms with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Using the Background Worker Component in Windows Forms with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Deploying Windows Forms Applications by Using ClickOnce with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Building MDI Applications with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Customizing Windows Forms and Controls with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Creating Customized Print Components with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Performing Drag and Drop and Clipboard Operations with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Performing Asynchronous Tasks by Using Multithreading with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Enhancing the Presentation of Windows Forms Applications with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Connecting to Databases and Reading Data with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Using Commands to Query and Update Databases with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Performing Transactional Operations with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Performing Disconnected Operations by Using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Wizards
  • Performing XML Operations on Disconnected Data with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Reading and Writing XML Data with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Processing XML Data by Using DOM with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Minimizing and Handling Database Operation Conflicts with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Handling Large Objects with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Enhancing Database Performance with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Creating Managed Code for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Transforming XML by Using XSLT Style Sheets with Microsoft Visual Studio� 2005

MCTS .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications (2 Exam Required; Courses for exams 70-536)

  • Implementing System Types and Interfaces in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Implementing Collections and Generics in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Configuring and Installing Assemblies in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Monitoring and Debugging Applications in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Reading and Writing Files in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Creating Globalized Applications in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Implementing Delegates and Events in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Serializing Data in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Working with GDI+ in Windows-based Applications in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Implementing Code Access Security in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Implementing Cryptography in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Interoperating Between COM Components and Assemblies in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Working with Service Applications and E-mail Messages in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Working with Type Metadata in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
  • Creating Multithreaded Applications and Application Domains in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

MCTS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuration (1 Exam Required; Courses for exam 70-529)

  • Building and Consuming a Simple XML Web Service with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Configuring Controls in Windows Forms with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Calling Web Methods Asynchronously with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Building a Remote Client and Server with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Creating and Serializing Remotable Types with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Performing Remote Operations Asynchronously with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Managing the Lifetime of Remote Objects with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Sending and Receiving Messages by Using Message Queuing with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Creating and Consuming Serviced Components with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Optimizing and Protecting Message Queuing with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005Implementing WSE 3.0 Security and Policy with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Implementing WSE 3.0 Custom Policy Assertions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Handling Large Data Transfer by Using WSE 3.0 with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Implementing WSE 3.0 SOAP Messaging with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Implementing SOAP Headers and Extensions with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
  • Implementing WSE 3.0 Routing with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005