Certification Prep – The 20 Minute Workout

So with respect to my Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 8 certification efforts, I was already certified MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician on Windows 7 so I could have just taken the 70-689: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows 8 exam. I had already passed 70-687 Configuring Windows 8 when it was BETA (71-687) at TechEd 2012 so I had a choice; I could have taken the upgrade exam (70-689) or 70-688: Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 . I opted for the one exam in 70-688. I just figured it made more sense for me to focus on the one set of topics rather than across two. Next up for me is 70-415: Implementing a Desktop Infrastructure .

Practice Exam for Microsoft 70-687 Configuring Windows 8 written by yours truly is now available for purchase over at BOSON.com Below is a screenshot of the web demo; you have the ability to download your purchased exam with the Boson Exam Environment to use off line on your own system. The Microsoft Configuring Windows 8 (70-687) exam counts as credit toward the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 8 certification. In addition to my practice exam, BOSON offers a full practice lab : ”The Practice Lab for Microsoft 70-687 provides access* to real computer equipment that is networked together and conveniently accessible over the internet. Practice Labs include multiple pieces of equipment that you can configure. This lab includes instructions that will guide you as you learn the concepts and technologies covered on the Microsoft 70-687 certification exam. The 70-687 Practice Lab will provide you with the necessary platform to gain hands-on skills in Win

TRAINSIGNAL TRAINING has released their new VMware vSphere 5.1 New Features training by vExpert David Davis today. Try it out for FREE by signing up for a 3-day trial. From the product page - "This course will cover all the features offered in vSphere 5.1. After viewing this course, you'll know how to install the vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA), use the improved vSphere web client, and use vCenter Operations Manager Foundations. Additionally, you'll learn how the vSphere Data Protection (VDP) can help you, how to install it, and how to backup and restore vSphere virtual machines. In addition, you'll also learn how to install and use vSphere Replication. To get the most out of this course, you should have some vSphere experience and it's recommended to have watched our vSphere 5 video training course first."