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What are the requirements and fundamental basics to learn to become MCP Professional?

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Hi All!
Good day!
I am a newbie in Microsoft server administration and i want to learn the necessary fundamental basics.
And Can sometime tell where I should I start to become successful MCP professional?
What are the preferred pdf books or video tutorial to start for Microsoft beginners?
Your quick response is highly appreciated...Thanks
Friday, August 23, 2013 3:11 AM
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Hi,
If you are completely new to IT and Microsoft Technology then the first fundamentals can be found and learned in the MTA certifications:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/mta-certification.aspx
The next step would be to achieve the MCSA: Server 2012 certification:
https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/mcsa-windows-server-certification.aspx
The Microsoft Virtual Academy has many free resources:
http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/#fbid=97CYoxxpw9P
Beside that you can purchase self-study books from Microsoft Press or attend instructor led classes.
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MCSE:Server Infrastructure, MCSE:Desktop Infrastructure, MCSA Server 2012, Citrix CCIA & CCEE, Cisco CCNA, VMware VCP 3/4/5 Twitter: @dnyvandam http://www.dannyvandam.net
- Edited by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Friday, August 23, 2013 9:38 AM
- Proposed as answer by Horizon_NetEditor Saturday, August 24, 2013 7:34 PM
- Marked as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Tuesday, August 27, 2013 5:35 PM
Friday, August 23, 2013 9:37 AMAnswerer
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Hi,
If you are completely new to IT and Microsoft Technology then the first fundamentals can be found and learned in the MTA certifications:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/mta-certification.aspx
The next step would be to achieve the MCSA: Server 2012 certification:
https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/mcsa-windows-server-certification.aspx
The Microsoft Virtual Academy has many free resources:
http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/#fbid=97CYoxxpw9P
Beside that you can purchase self-study books from Microsoft Press or attend instructor led classes.
When you see answers and helpful posts, please click Vote As Helpful, Propose As Answer, and/or Mark As Answer
MCSE:Server Infrastructure, MCSE:Desktop Infrastructure, MCSA Server 2012, Citrix CCIA & CCEE, Cisco CCNA, VMware VCP 3/4/5 Twitter: @dnyvandam http://www.dannyvandam.net
- Edited by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Friday, August 23, 2013 9:38 AM
- Proposed as answer by Horizon_NetEditor Saturday, August 24, 2013 7:34 PM
- Marked as answer by Danny van DamMVP, Editor Tuesday, August 27, 2013 5:35 PM
Friday, August 23, 2013 9:37 AMAnswerer -
In order to call yourself a MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional), you need to pass one (1) of Microsoft's certification exams. Any one of your choosing. MCP is just a broad designation of someone that's passed one or more exams.Friday, August 23, 2013 12:47 PMAnswerer
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Each person learns differently but you will need a good home lab. simply learning the theroy and not testing or playing with the equipment is a not going to help you in the real world. Microsoft offers lots of free trial software for most of its Servers\operating systems. A good Virtual enviroment will cut down on costs, a simple HP ML120 with ESx can run two Windows servers easily.
I would also look at some of the video training from Trainsignal and CBT nuggets.
Friday, August 23, 2013 2:28 PM