The EXPTA {blog} : certifications

I'm an MCSA

The EXPTA {blog} — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:25:00 GMT

As widely reported by others , those with MCITP certifications will automatically earn the new Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification. This evening I received an email from Microsoft Learning, congratulating me on earning my Microsoft...(read more)

New Microsoft Certifications Will Expire

The EXPTA {blog} — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:35:00 GMT

In my earlier post today, I wrote that Microsoft's certification program is being reinvented - Again . One important fact was briefly mentioned in the video below, taken from the Microsoft News Center website: The new MCSE and MCSD certifications...(read more)

Microsoft Reinvents Certifications - Again

The EXPTA {blog} — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:44:00 GMT

Everything old is new again. Today Microsoft announced that it has reinvented its certification program to directly address technology’s evolution to the cloud. According to their surveys, "Top of mind for companies today is making sure they have...(read more)

Congratulations 2012 Microsoft MVP!

The EXPTA {blog} — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:11:00 GMT

I am pleased to say that Microsoft has re-awarded me Microsoft MVP status again for 2012! This is my fourth consecutive MVP award, this year for Microsoft Exchange. I'm very proud of this award, as it is given to exceptional technical community leaders...(read more)

My Exchange MCM Plaque

The EXPTA {blog} — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:37:00 GMT

I was surprised to receive an Microsoft Certified Master plaque today via UPS. It was accompanied by a letter from Christina Yoshida, Director of Advanced Certifications for Microsoft Learning. The welcome letter says, "Congratulations on earning...(read more)

Who are the Exchange MVPs and MCMs?

The EXPTA {blog} — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:44:00 GMT

Legendary Exchange guru Tony Redmond wrote an article on Windows IT Pro magazine about Exchange MVPs. You can read his article here . Tony is also an active Exchange MVP and has been for many years. He discusses the number of MVPs (Exchange and others...(read more)

There's a new MCM in town

The EXPTA {blog} — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:08:00 GMT

I just learned this morning that I passed the qualification lab and I am now an Exchange Microsoft Certified Master ! I have the rare distinction of being both an Exchange MCM and MVP in an already rare group. I can only think of two others worldwide...(read more)

I'm now an Exchange MVP!

The EXPTA {blog} — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:20:00 GMT

While I'm here in Redmond at the MCM Exchange course, I don't have much time to check my email (or blog, really). But I did get a chance to check my email long enough to see that my MVP extertise has been changed from Server Infrastructure: Engineering...(read more)

More Alphabet Soup - MCITP: Virtualization Administrator

The EXPTA {blog} — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:09:00 GMT

Last Friday I passed the 70-699 TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization exam. I don't know why it took me so long to get around to this one, but with this exam I now hold the MCITP: Windows Server 2008 R2, Virtualization Administrator credential...(read more)

A New Certified Master, I Will Be

The EXPTA {blog} — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:54:00 GMT

I mentioned in an earlier article that I began the application process to enter the Microsoft Certified Master: Exchange Server 2010 program. Well, I'm very happy to say that I was accepted to the program today! With this acceptance, I've decided...(read more)

I'm surrounded by really smart people

The EXPTA {blog} — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:18:00 GMT

Here in ExtraTeam's Microsoft practice, I'm fortunate to work in a tight group of really smart people. Our staff has credentials that rival only a very few very large consulting companies. This makes our collaborative work environment über cool...(read more)

Get a Second Shot for your Certification Exams

The EXPTA {blog} — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:14:00 GMT

Reduce the anxiety and fear of not passing your Microsoft certification exam. The Second Shot voucher gives you a free retake if the first attempt fails. I have 25 of these Second Shot vouchers to give away - just send an email to jeff@expta.com or post...(read more)