Microsoft Postpones The Retirement of SQL Server 2008 Exams, And How You Can Benefit From This

Christmas miracle or not (but definitely a good news), Microsoft has just announced the extension for two SQL Server 2008 exams: 70-450 and 70-451, which were supposed to be retired on 31 January 2014. Yet, the vendor has moved the date towards summer, with the exams retirement date being postponed by 6 months: to July… Read More »

What’s Not To Miss: Microsoft Certification Upgrade Offer

With Black Friday just days away, we are all thinking deals, good prices and special offers, right? It’s that time of the year! In case you missed it, Microsoft stays in trend offering a “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” deal on some exams, plus free retakes in case you need them. The deal basically covers… Read More »

Windows Store Apps Exam Updates: 70-481, 70-482, 70-484 and 70-485

As Microsoft has made updates to their technology by releasing Windows 8.1 and Visual Studio 2013 recently, 4Windows Store Apps exams are being updated, too. Exams related to HTML5-related exams, 70-481 and 70-482, will be updated next week, on November 18, 2013, as Microsoft announced a few month ago. And the two exams related to… Read More »

Should I get Certified as a Windows Phone Developer?

The question about going into Windows Phone development is now being asked by more and more mobile developers. With Windows Phone being the fastest growing mobile operating system in 2013, Microsoft has doubled its market share in the mobile industry within the last year. But is becoming a certified Windows Phone Developer a good idea… Read More »

I’m Only Good at HTML and CSS. Any Chance I Can Get a ‘Grown Up’ Certification?

So you think you’re good at HTML? So good, in fact, that you are looking at all those serious CompTIA, Cisco, etc style certifications and wonder if there is one for you. But do you really need one in the first place? If so, Microsoft is your go-to destination… yet again. Now, let’s take a… Read More »

Which MCSE Should I Get?

The global push into cloud computing, that is sweeping across the IT industry these days, is seen and felt everywhere. Continuing their strategic push into cloud computing and integrated solutions, Microsoft has introduced a new line of certifications earlier this year: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE). The news could cause some confusion with another Microsoft’s… Read More »