The EXPTA {blog} : training

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)

If it was easy, everyone would do it

The EXPTA {blog} — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:47:00 GMT

Well, I got the results of the Exchange MCM qualification lab today, and I didn't pass this time. As I mentioned to David Bjurman-Birr, the Exchange MCM Program Manager, I almost would have felt disappointed if I DID pass, given my self-evaluated...(read more)

Exchange MCM Training Comes to an End

The EXPTA {blog} — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:41:00 GMT

My work area My 21 day straight Exchange MCM training ended yesterday with the infamous qualification lab. The lab is 6 and a half hours where each of us is given a complex virtual environment and we have multiple scenarios that we must accomplish. The...(read more)

Tips for Attending Exchange MCM Training

The EXPTA {blog} — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:30:00 GMT

I've gotten the following tips about attending the Exchange Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) training in Redmond from previous attendees. I plan to update this list after my own experience. Logistics Stay at the Homestead Suites - Redmond . It's...(read more)

Exchange MCM Update

The EXPTA {blog} — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:04:00 GMT

I'm happy to say that I definitely will be entering into the next Exchange MCM rotation in September. My three week training begins September 12, 2010 and ends October 1st. I'm really excited to be entering this exclusive program. If I pass (and...(read more)

Are you an Exchange Maestro?

The EXPTA {blog} — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:16:00 GMT

Register to become an Exchange 2010 Maestro ! Exchange superstarts Tony Redmond and Paul Robichaux will focus on the key “gotchas” and hurdles experienced by IT professionals in the real world. The workshop will cover Exchange 2010 Service Pack 1 as well...(read more)

Download These Lync Adoption and Training Materials

The EXPTA {blog} — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:42:00 GMT

The Lync Adoption and Training Downloads contains a variety of user education and training resources for Microsoft Lync, including What's New articles and videos, Quick Start Guides, Work Smart Guides, Short Videos, and Training PowerPoint Presentations...(read more)

MVP Global Summit 2011

The EXPTA {blog} — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:03:00 GMT

Today, I'm leaving for the Microsoft MVP Global Summit 2011 at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, WA. This is one of the benefits of being an MVP and is held every year about this time. This will be my first time attending the Summit, and I'm really...(read more)

The Stupidest Slide. Ever.

The EXPTA {blog} — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:17:00 GMT

This slide, from the Microsoft Lync Ignite series, shows how close Microsoft came to hitting the target for major milestones in Lync Server 2010. How would you like to be guy in charge of Microsoft's dart throwing monkey? This has got to be one of...(read more)