New Microsoft Certifications

Over the last year, Microsoft has rolled out 23 new certifications.

To help orient you in the new program, below is a table showing how the 70-xxx exams align to our new certification program.

Exam Number	Exam Name	Replacement Certification
70-331	Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013	Teamwork Administrator  (MS-300, MS-301)
70-332	Advanced Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013	Teamwork Administrator  (MS-300, MS-301)
70-341	Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013	Messaging Administrator  (MS-200, MS-201)
70-342	Advanced Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013	Messaging Administrator  (MS-200, MS-201)
70-346	Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements	Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator (MS-100, MS-101)
70-347	Enabling Office 365 Services	Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator (MS-100, MS-101)
70-473	Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions	Azure Data Engineer (DP-200, DP-201)
70-475	Designing and Implementing Big Data Analytics Solutions	Azure Data Engineer (DP-200, DP-201)
70-532	Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions	Azure Developer (AZ-203)
70-533	Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions	Azure Administrator (AZ-103)
70-535	Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions	Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-300, AZ-301)
70-695	Deploying Windows Desktops and Enterprise Applications	Modern Desktop Administrator (MD-100, MD-101)
70-697	Configuring Windows Devices	Modern Desktop Administrator (MD-100, MD-101)
70-698	Installing and Configuring Windows 10	Modern Desktop Administrator (MD-100, MD-101)
70-773	Analyzing Big Data with Microsoft R	Azure Data Scientist (DP-100)
70-774	Perform Cloud Data Science with Azure Machine Learning	Azure Data Scientist (DP-100)
70-775	Perform Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure HDInsight	Azure Data Engineer (DP-200, DP-201)
70-776	Engineering Data with Microsoft Cloud Services	Azure Data Engineer (DP-200, DP-201)
AZ-100	Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment	Azure Administrator (AZ-103)
AZ-101	Microsoft Azure Integration and Security	Azure Administrator (AZ-103)
AZ-102	Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Transition Exam	Azure Administrator (AZ-103)
AZ-200	Microsoft Azure Developer Core Solutions (beta)	Azure Developer (AZ-203)
AZ-201	Microsoft Azure Developer Advanced Solutions (beta)	Azure Developer (AZ-203)
AZ-202	Microsoft Azure Developer Certification Transition (beta)	Azure Developer (AZ-203)
AZ-302	Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Certification Transition (beta)	Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-300, AZ-301)
MB2-715	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Online Deployment	Dynamics 365 Certification (MB-200, which is a prerequisite for several Dynamics 365 certifications)
MB2-717	Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales	Dynamics 365 for Sales (MB-210)
MB2-718	Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Service	Dynamics 365 for Customer Service (MB-230)
MB2-719	Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Marketing	Dynamics 365 for Marketing (MB-220)
MB2-877	Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service	Dynamics 365 for Field Service (MB-240)
MB6-895	Financial Management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations	Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Financials (MB-310)
MB6-896	Distribution and Trade in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations	Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Supply Chain Management (MB-330)
MS-202	Microsoft 365 Messaging Administrator Certification Transition	Messaging Administrator (MS-200, MS-201)
MS-302	Microsoft 365 Teamwork Administrator Certification Transition	Teamwork Administrator Certification (MS-300, MS-301)

Save on Microsoft Official Practice Tests

During March 2019, you can save 25% on ALL Microsoft Official Practice Tests purchased at mindhub.com.

You can have access to the test for 30 to 60 days.

To claim this offer, you should enter the promotional code MCP25 at checkout.

This Offer ends March 31, 2019.

Microsoft Learn the substitute for Microsoft Virtual Academy

The Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) will be deactivated on January 31, 2019. This means that you have until this date to arn your certificates of completion in the MVA.

Does this mean that Microsoft will end the free documentation?
No. The MVA will be replaced by Microsoft Learn.

Microsoft Learn uses the docs.com domain that was used by a Microsoft service competing with Slideshare. But Microsoft deactivated it on December 15, 2017 and forced users to move all their documents to other platforms. The statement is still available and can be found here.

Microsoft Learn is the new platform where you can learn about various Microsoft products.

Some advantages and disadvantages of Learn.

I'll start with some disadvantages:

• Exam Preparation Documentation is not available in Learn. You must use Channel9 or official channels on YouTube like Ignite.
• For those who like slides, Learn does not provide slides.

Some advantages:

• If you find any errors in the documentation or it is out of date, you can edit. This is possible because the documentation is in GitHUB which allows anyone to collaborate. All changes are not changed immediately, it is passed through several validations before being published. More information here.
• Cost reduction. For example in some areas like Azure, you do not need to use your own subscription. Temporary access is provided so you can trial settings, and more.

What about EdX?
EdX is not from Microsoft, it is an open, non-profit online course platform. They partner with organizations and universities. You can even use their platform to create your online courses.

Microsoft has its own 'channel' in https://www.edx.org/school/microsoft.

However not all courses are available but there is Microsoft Learning Partners (training company) that has its own private EdX platform and they are the ones that define the courses to be made available and prices. All costs are borne by the training company.

• Who wins with this? Everyone.
• If the partner defines that the courses are free the trainee has access to all information for free.
• If the partner defines that the course is paid, to have access it is necessary to acquire.

How can I find the training companies that offer these types of courses?
There is no public list. You will need to use Internet search engines. I will not mention any of them either. It would benefit some and hurt others.

Webcast Microsoft Windows Server 2016: the Cloud-ready operating system

On March 16, 2017 you can participate in the Webcast "Microsoft Windows Server 2016: The Cloud-ready operating system" between 16:00 - 18:00 WET through Rumos Live Traning with the trainer Pedro Ferreira Pereira.

This webcast aims to address the Windows Server 2016 news, as well as the course of certification exams to achieve MCSA: Windows Server 2016. 

• Introduction to exams to achieve MCSA certification: Windows Server 2016.
• New features of Windows Server 2016.

You can subscribe here: https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/bilhetes-microsoft-windows-server-2016-o-sistema-operativo-cloud-ready-31228289655  .

 The language of the Webcast will be in Portuguese.

Sobre o Webcast 

The Webcast is carried out by the companies of Grupo Rumos , Rumo, Galileu, Flag, Profitecla, Escola Digital Rumos, Escola Professional Braga and Escola Professional Ruiz Costa. 

Cost

It's totally free just have to register in the webcast that Eventbrite is used. You can check the previous events here: https://www.eventbrite.pt/o/rumos-s-a-7582499537?past=1 and view the videos in http://www.livetraining.pt/arquivo.html. 

Platform 

The webcast uses the Adobe web conferencing platform better known as Adobe Connect and its use is not complicated. You only need to enter the room and take the verification and compatibility test on your computer. To ensure that you can see the video signal and image.

You can ask the speaker all the questions and talk to other participants who are present.

Video and audio quality

It all depends on the speaker's upload. Unfortunately, they do not use a isolated connection for the Webcast. In the last webcast I saw that it was "Be a Game Developer" their upload was so bad that the link was always falling, the voice always failing and it was not possible to follow up with the speaker. Sometimes the speaker did not realize that the voice was not being transmitted and missed a large part of the webcast. 

Even if you can not see the webcast until the end, you will receive an email with  an Internet address that allows you to view the webcast recording, and you may also receive a discount voucher. 

If you want to know more about the webcast of the Grupo Rumos, visit the official web page at www.livetraining.pt.