14 DAY TRIAL // Want to become a Microsoft Certified Technology specialist? Than look no further than the first Windows Hosting Certification Exam. The MCP exam addresses IT and hosting professionals that wish to specialize in Configuring and Managing Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments.
"Microsoft recognizes that as the technology used to deliver advanced hosted services becomes more complex, the requirement for industry-specific skills has grown. This certification program will help hosting providers address that need," said John Zanni, director of Worldwide Hosting at Microsoft. "With the right skills, hosting providers are able to deliver a positive experience for their customers, while the certification allows them to stand out in an increasingly competitive marketplace."
Microsoft is presenting the hosting certification exam as a standard for excellence in the hosting industry. Additionally, it is also a solution for hosting providers to gain the status of Microsoft Certified Partner in the Advanced Infrastructure Hosting Solutions specialization.
In the end, the Redmond Company aims to fill in the absence of standards and certifications for the hosting industry. As hosted environments are more complex compared to standard architectures, Microsoft's certifications are designed to deliver proof of specialization and technical knowledge.
"As a participant in the development stages of the Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments, Configuring and Managing certification, we are confident this certification will not only strengthen ViaWest customer offerings but strengthen the hosting industry as a whole," said Nancy Phillips, chief operating officer and co-founder, ViaWest and Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. "We look forward to continuing to work closely with Microsoft as we grow our business."