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3 safe resources to help you prepare for your MCTS/MCITP certification exams.

By Robert Williams on Tue, 06/17/08 - 11:43pm.
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 Regardless of the certification, your best bet is to visit the certification vendor first. They will almost always have the resources you need to at least get started on your certification. In this case, the first resource I suggest is the Windows Vista – Learning Portal. Within the Learning Portal you'll find a plethora of resources that will help you along your path to Vista certification, including their Special Offers which will often give you financial assistance, such as a Free Second Shot Offer, free software, and even free e-learning.

Since it is rare that anyone use just one resource to earn their certifications, take a look around on the vendor's website to see if they recommend any additional resources. Often you will find that the vendors recommend specific materials that meet their criteria; going this route is guaranteed to keep your certifications safe. A few examples of recommendations that Microsoft has made on their website are SelfTestSoftware, MeasureUp, or any of their CPLSs.

Published books and "prep kits" are another great resource that will help you grasp the technology from an angle that you may not immediately see when working with the technology and they will often explain in-depth why the technology is the way it is, but the most important aspect of books (not to be confused with many E-books) is that the authors of books, such as this one which was recently published by Syngress, are known professionals in the industry and will not put your certifications at risk.

The Real MCTS/MCITP Exam 70-620 Prep Kit: Independent and Complete Self-Paced Solutions

Here is a list of some of the top book sellers of MCTS/MCITP books and test prep kits:

amazon.com
books.com
books.google.com
mspress.microsoft.com
sybex.com
wiley.com

The best of luck to you on your certifications.

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Robert Williams is co-founder and CEO of CertGuard. Robert founded CertGuard after an 8-year stint in the U.S Navy, three years of college and five years in IT. While on a quest for more knowledge, Robert decided to work on earning a certification when he noticed the abundance of braindumps and illegal services that plagued the industry. Putting his certifications and further education on hold, Robert decided that it was time for someone to dedicate their time to preventing the spread of these illegal products and services. And CertGuard was born.