Microsoft Certification Careers

William C. Jeansonne is a recognized information systems specialty and Microsoft certified professional with more than 17 years of experience in microcomputer networks, computer-telephony, and the Internet. Shortly after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems management at the University of Maryland, he founded a systems integration firm. While president of the firm, he formed a merger with a telecommunications company, and led the process to become one of the first Microsoft Solution Providers in the U.S. During his five-year tenure at the firm, he also wrote numerous articles on information technology, elaborating on such issues as software piracy and Microsoft's development in the software business. In early 1997, Mr. Jeansonne founded the computer consulting firm SmallBiz Solutions. His company specializes in general computer consulting for small to medium-sized businesses. As a senior information systems consultant with the firm, Mr. Jeansonne provides technical consulting services with regard to networks, the Internet, and electronic commerce. Mr. Jeansonne recently completed writing for IDG books Worldwide the book Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server Bible, a 650-page technical guide to installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting BackOffice Small Business Server. Prior to that Mr. Jeansonne has written the best-selling certification guide Career Microsoft!, the predecessor to Microsoft Certification Careers: Earn More Money. David Janssen, MCSE, MCT, founded ExcelNet, Ltd., which became one of Canada's largest technology training centers. He currently runs an online training company as well as Cramsession.com, a Web site for IT Certified Perfessionals.

Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgments. Part I: Microsoft Certification: Programs and Opportunities. Chapter 1: An Overview of the Microsoft Certification Programs. Chapter 2: Microsoft Certification Exams. Chapter 3: Exam Prep Resources. Chapter 4: Microsoft Certification and Employment Opportunities. Part II: The Microsoft Certified Professional and Specialist Career Tracks. Chapter 5: The MCSE/MCSE + Internet Certification Career Tracks. Chapter 6: The MCSD Certification Career Track. Chapter 7: The MCP/MCP+ Certification Tracks. Chapter 8: The MCT Certification Career Track. Chapter 9: The MCDBA Certification. Part III: The MOUS and MSS Career Tracks. Chapter 10: The MOUS Credentials. Chapter 11: The MSS Credential. Part IV: Career Development Opportunities for Microsoft Certified Professionals. Chapter 12: Professional Development for MCPs. Chapter 13: Microsoft Certified Professional Contracting Opportunities. Part V: Information and Tools for Microsoft Certified Professionals. Chapter 14: Microsoft Direct Access. Chapter 15: MCP Technical Resources. Chapter 16: MCP Community Groups. Part VI: Resources. Appendix A: Study Tips. Appendix B: Salary Negotiation Tips. Appendix C: Additional Information Resources. Appendix D: Abbreviations and Acronyms. Appendix E: How to Find a Job as an MCP, MOUS, or MSS. Appendix F: Personal Assessment and Career Planning. Index.