By
Anthony Piltzecker, Tony Piltzecker is an independent consultant based in Boston, MA, and author of a number of books published by Syngress. Tony's background
includes positions as Systems Practice Manager for Presidio Networked Solutions, IT Manager for SynQor Inc., Network Architect for Planning
Systems, Inc., and Senior Networking Consultant with Integrated Information Systems. Tony has also been published in over 20 magazines,
and has spoken at various events on topics ranging from IT security to unified communications.
Description
This exam is designed to validate skills as a Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator. This exam will fulfill the Windows Server
2008 IT Professional requirements of Exam 70-647.
The Microsoft Certified IT Professional(MCITP) on Windows Server 2008 credential
is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies.
The MCITP candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system in an environment
that has the following characteristics: 250 to 5,000 or more users; three or more physical locations; and three or more domain controllers.
A MCITP Enterprise Administrator is responsible for the overall IT environment and architecture, and translates business goals into
technology decisions and designs mid-range to long-term strategies. The enterprise administrator is also responsible for infrastructure
design and global configuration changes.
Audience:
This book is intended for IT professionals seeking to become certified as MCITPs, or the 400,000 current Microsoft Certified System Engineers
and Administrators wishing to upgrade their certification from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. These candidates work in multi-site
environments at medium to large companies (250-5000 employees). According to MCP Magazine, the average Microsoft Certified IT Professional
earns $71,000 per year, is 41 years old, and has 12 years experience. Their incentives to keep their certifications current include increased
pay and improved employment opportunities.
