The Microsoft Virtualization Challenge

As a Microsoft Gold Learning Partner, CTE Solutions is excited to share a new, exclusive offer with our students, the Virtualization Challenge. CTE has been provided with a limited supply of Microsoft exam vouchers for Exam #70-659 to give away to our students, free of charge. This exam fulfills the requirements of the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification for Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization.

If you take and successfully pass this exam, you can prove your ability to successfully implement, build on, troubleshoot, and debug a particular Microsoft technology while obtaining your MCTS certification. However, if you happen to be unsuccessful, one of CTE's Account Managers will be happy to register you for the Microsoft Course 10215: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Server Virtualization to brush up on the skills needed to pass the exam. Upon the successful completion of this course, CTE will provide you with another free voucher to retake the exam.

To receive your free voucher and more information, please contact a member of CTE's sales team at sales@ctesolutions.com.

Why Get Certified?

Earning a Microsoft Certification validates your proven experience and knowledge in using 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.

Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a seasoned professional, becoming certified demonstrates to customers, peers, and employers that you are committed to advancing your skills and taking on greater challenges. In addition, certification provides you with access to exclusive Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) resources and benefits, including opportunities to connect with a vast, global network of MCPs.

About the Exam

This exam is intended for candidates to validate their skills around the areas of Microsoft server virtualization products and technologies.

Candidates for this exam should have more than one and a half years of experience working with Windows Server 2008, including Windows Server 2008 R2 environments, Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008, and Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 as virtualization administrators. Additionally, candidates have experience with server virtualization products and technologies, including Hyper-V, System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2, System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2, Windows PowerShell 2.0, and System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) 2007.

When you pass Exam 70-659: TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization, you complete the requirements for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization certification. This exam also counts as credit towards the Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Windows Server 2008 R2, Virtualization Administrator certification.