Windows Server 2008 - Investing in it Careers

With the establishment of Windows Server 2008 there is quite a stir brewing
in the IT melting pot, both in overall industry demand and amongst already
certified professionals as well as yet to be certified IT professionals. The
demand for adept and adaptable IT professionals is greater than ever as the
highly progressive industry is generating calls of 'Windows Server 2008
certification' that can be heard loud and clear on domestic and international
soil. And it's no wonder that this is the current, blasting turn of events. With
analyst projections for the total amount of Windows Server 2008 deployments
hitting the 3.5 million mark (as estimated by IDC, a global analyst firm) within
it's first year the need for certified Server 2008 professionals will be
roaring.



Getting Certified The Investment-Worthy, Microsoft Way



In the IT industry getting certified isn't enough anymore - there's a bit more
involved. You need to be certified with the most desired type of certification
and under the right, most marketable company. And what better company than
Microsoft could any prospective IT professional pick? Really, not too many. Not
only will you gain the name with being certified under Microsoft, but you will
also acquire what you deserve most - acknowledgment and a return from your IT
career investment.



Get Noticed and Demonstrate Your Knowledge



There is no doubt that being a Microsoft certified professional will gain you
some attention. Especially, if you are already a Microsoft certified
professional and seek to upgrade your stance in the industry with Windows Server
2008, you will be an asset to the IT industry, one many will be willing to hire
or pay even more for their knowledge. And having certification in the new 2008
server is just a way for you display your comprehension of the newly attached
2008 features: virtualization capabilities, security improvements, Web tools and
management utilities.



By having these new pieces of knowledge in your possession you will project a
sense of confidence in your ability to operate, design, evaluate and maintain
Server 2008.



New, Differentiating Windows Sever
Certifications



There are two types of 2008 certifications. There are MCTS (Microsoft Certified
Technology Specialist) and MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional)
certifications. The former certification is designed to demonstrate in-depth
technology skills whereas the latter is used to provide a fresh face to the
skill sets of industry leading professionals.



The MCTS certifications authorize an
individuals skills within particular features and functions of targeted
technological brackets in Windows Server 2008 operations; the intent here is to
feature the depth of specific gained knowledge. To show the varying depths MCTS
certifications come in 3 varieties for the Server 2008 operating system: the
Active Directory Configuration, Network Infrastructure Configuration and
Applications Infrastructure Configuration. Now, the
MCITP certifications are more so
credentials for those who desire to present themselves as excelling, real-world
IT professionals in the technological working world. And there are options here
as well - representative to two types of job roles, there are the Server
Administrator and Enterprise Administrator certifications available for
bettering already gained industry-leading professional skills.



For a more thorough overview of which Server 2008 Microsoft certification would
be best for you simply do a bit of research - it'll be worthwhile both in terms
of time and in investing to better your IT career.