Self-Assessment

Before you attempt to take the exam covered by this book, it is imperative that you know considerable information about Windows Server 2008 R2 itself. There is so much breadth to this exam that I felt it necessary to include a Self-Assessment within this book to help you evaluate your exam readiness. Within this portion of the book, let us look at what is needed to pass the exam and achieve further Microsoft certifications. When you go through the actual Self-Assessment contained within this section, you will have a good idea how far along you are toward taking the exam.

MCTSs and MCITPs in the Real World

To complete the MCITP certification as a Windows Server 2008 administrator, you will have to be a well-rounded server-aware individual. The new generation of Microsoft Certifications is much more meaningful and map more closely to the everyday work environment found in the real world. With that said, you will also likely find this particular exam challenging to complete successfully.