Another Beta exam 70-660: TS: Windows® Internals

Now available: Beta exam 70-660: TS: Windows® Internals. If you pass the beta exam, the exam credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need to take the exam in its released form.
By participating in beta exams, you have the opportunity to provide the Microsoft Certification program with feedback about exam content, which is integral to development of exams in their released version. We depend on the contributions of experienced IT professionals and developers as we continually improve exam content and maintain the value of Microsoft certifications.
Please remember that participation in the beta process is completely voluntary and Microsoft makes no promises or guarantees regarding the beta exam process. You can expect to receive your score on the beta exam within 12 weeks of taking the exam, although in some instances, beta exams may take longer to score and your results may be delayed.
70-660: TS: Windows® Internals counts as credit towards the following certification.

· Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows® Internals

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Availability

Registration begins: July 17, 2008

Beta exam period runs: July 17, 2008– August 5, 2008

Receiving this invitation does not guarantee you a seat in the beta; we recommend that you register immediately. Beta exams have limited availability and are operated under a first-come-first-served basis. Once all beta slots are filled, no additional seats will be offered.

Testing is held at Prometric testing centers worldwide, although this exam may not be available in all countries (see Regional Restrictions). All testing centers will have the capability to offer this exam in its live version.

Regional Restrictions: India, Pakistan, China

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Registration Information

You must register at least 24 hours prior to taking the exam.
Please use the following promotional code when registering for the exam: WINT
Receiving this invitation does not guarantee you a seat in the beta; we recommend that you register immediately.

To register in North America, please call:

•Prometric: (800) 755-EXAM ( 800-755-3926 )

Outside the U.S./Canada, please contact:

•Prometric: http://www.register.prometric.com/ClientInformation.asp

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Test Information and Support

You are invited to take this beta exam at no charge.
You will be given four hours to complete the beta exam. Please plan accordingly.
Find exam preparation information: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/70-660.aspx

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Pilot Exam: 70-113: TS: Windows® Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring

If you have any issues registering or taking this pilot exam please email Performance Based Exams (pbexam@microsoft.com).

Register for New Performance Based Testing Pilot Exam 70-113: TS: Windows® Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring

You are invited to take this pilot exam 70-113: TS: Windows® Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring.

Microsoft Learning is testing a new Performance Based testing system that will be integrated into the existing certification programs in order to better evaluate and validate candidates’ skills using Microsoft products and technologies.

The Performance Based testing method we are piloting is an exam which emulates a Windows Server 2008 infrastructure. In this infrastructure you will be tasked with completing a series of tasks. Once complete, the system will evaluate each tasks end-state to determine if the tasks have been completed and correctly implemented. This process is different from simulations because you will have every tool and path available that you would normally have in a real world scenario. Simulations restrict you to a small number of expected paths, whereas emulations allow for any path, as long as the end result is correct.

This pilot exam will not provide you with a score as with normal beta exams. This pilot is a test of the exam experience, delivery system and infrastructure, so only a portion of the final exam will be presented to you during this pilot. This pilot exam will not be added to your transcript and you will need to take the exam in its released form in order to be awarded the credential.
By participating in this pilot exam, you have the unique opportunity to provide the Microsoft Certification program with feedback about your exam experience, and exam content, which is vital to the future development of Performance Based exams in their released version. We depend on the contributions of experienced IT professionals as we continually improve and expand our certification program and testing technologies to grow the value of Microsoft certifications.

Upon completion of this pilot exam, the first 3000 candidates will  receive a free exam voucher that can be used to register for any Microsoft Certification exam delivered at a Prometric testing center.  The voucher will be distributed electronically 4 weeks after end of Pilot.  If you have not received your voucher within this timeframe, then unfortunately, you were not part of the first 3000 candidates.

Availability

Registration begins: July 29, 2008

Pilot exam period runs: July 31, 2008– September 12, 2008

In order to facilitate exam availability in as many testing centers as possible for this pilot, registrations must be made 7 days in advance.

Receiving this invitation does not guarantee you a seat in this pilot; we recommend that you register immediately. This pilot will have limited availability and are operated under a first-come-first-served basis. Once all pilot slots are filled, no additional seats will be offered.

Testing is held at Prometric testing centers worldwide.

Registration Information

You must register at least 7 days prior to taking the exam.
Please use the following promotional code when registering for the exam: H640
Receiving this invitation does not guarantee you a seat in the pilot; we recommend that you register immediately.

To register for this pilot:

•Go to the Prometric Website: http://www.register.prometric.com/ClientInformation.asp

Find Microsoft exam 70-113: TS: Windows® Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring

Use Promo Code H640

Free Beta exam 71-654: TS: Windows Essential Business Server 2008, Configuring

You are invited to take beta exam 71-654: TS: Windows Essential Business Server 2008, Configuring. If you pass the beta exam, the exam credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need to take the exam in its released form. The 71-xxx identifier is used for registering for beta versions of MCP exams, when the exam is released in its final form the 70-xxx identifier is used for registration.
By participating in beta exams, you have the opportunity to provide the Microsoft Certification program with feedback about exam content, which is integral to development of exams in their released version. We depend on the contributions of experienced IT professionals and developers as we continually improve exam content and maintain the value of Microsoft certifications.

71-654: TS: Windows Essential Business Server 2008, Configuring counts as credit towards the following certification(s).

· MCTS: Windows Essential Business Server 2008, Configuration

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Availability

Registration began: July 22, 2008

Beta exam period runs: July 22, 2008– August 12, 2008

Receiving this invitation does not guarantee you a seat in the beta; we recommend that you register immediately. Beta exams have limited availability and are operated under a first-come-first-served basis. Once all beta slots are filled, no additional seats will be offered. However, the beta dates may be extended to meet the requisite number of candidates.

Testing is held at Prometric testing centers worldwide, although this exam may not be available in all countries (see Regional Restrictions).  All testing centers will have the capability to offer this exam in its live version.

Regional Restrictions: India, Pakistan, China

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Registration Information

You must register at least 24 hours prior to taking the exam.
Please use the following promotional code when registering for the exam: EBS08
Receiving this invitation does not guarantee you a seat in the beta; we recommend that you register immediately.

To register in North America, please call:

•Prometric: (800) 755-EXAM (    800-755-3926        )Outside the U.S./Canada, please contact:

•Prometric: http://www.register.prometric.com/ClientInformation.asp