Preparation Guide for Exam 70-621 // PRO: Upgrading Your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support

Exam news
Exam 70-621: PRO: Upgrading Your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support became available in May 2007. It is available in Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), and English.

Audience profile
Exam 70-621 is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who hold a Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification and work in an upper-midsize organization or enterprise environment that uses Windows Vista. They have experience with earlier versions of the Windows operating system, and they might have experience with Windows Server operating systems.

Candidates have experience deploying Windows Vista, managing security, and troubleshooting network-related issues with Windows Vista. Candidates typically have at least three to five years of experience as a Tier 2-level or Lead Desktop Support Technician.

Credit toward certification
The MCDST credential is a prerequisite for this exam; without it your transcript will show that you passed the exam but will not show credit for the resulting certifications. When you pass Exam 70-621 PRO: Upgrading Your MCDST Certification to MCITP Enterprise Support, you complete the requirements for the following certifications:
•Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Support Technician
•Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Vista – Configuration

Note Exam 70-621 can be used as credit for any certification requiring Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring, as a required or elective exam. In other words, Exam 70-621 satisfies the Exam 70-620 requirement in all cases.

Preparation tools and resources
In addition to your hands-on experience working with the product, we recommend that you use the following tools and training to help you prepare for this exam.