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[edit section] All About the Microsoft MCTS 70-624 Deploying Windows Vista and Office 2007

The Microsoft MCTS 70-624 Deploying Windows Vista and Office 2007 on Microsoft Desktops exam is one of the many new exams in the MCTS line of certification exams focused on bringing new candidates into the folds of Microsoft certification. It covers the basics of deploying Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 onto desktops in a Microsoft environment. It is aimed at the candidate who is casually interested in pursuing some form of Microsoft certification status but does not wish to undertake the relatively difficult MCSA/MCSE exams.

[edit section] Difficulty and Scope

The Microsoft MCTS 70-624 exam is very manageable for new test takers as it covers topics of a limited scope and it is a MCTS exam. Many will find the material quite familiar as personal use and/or experience with Microsoft products like Office and Windows can come in handy in terms of doing well on the exam. It covers topics like installing and configuring Office 2007, installing Vista manually or through automated installation, deploying Windows Vista using LTI and ZTI, the Application Compatibility Toolkit, and User State Migration. It is not a very difficult exam but prior experience with Vista and Office would be a big plus.

[edit section] When and why to take the MCTS 70-624 exam

One of the main reasons that people take the MCTS 70-624 is to earn the MCTS as a stepping-stone to other, later Microsoft certifications or credentials. The exam is very passable and many students find that it is a logical choice if they wish to go into any aspect of the help desk or technical support industries as Windows Vista is the Windows OS of the future and the Office platform is very common in business environments. Other students take it because it is a preview of the level of difficulty and knowledge necessary to pass the MCSE certification exams.

[edit section] I’m going to take the 70-624! Now what?

First, you will need to determine if it is really feasible for you to take the certification exam. Not everyone has the time to set aside to study for this exam, and it wouldn’t be a stretch to suggest that you should have at least 45 hours available to prepare for this exam, although anywhere from 30 to 80 hours would be a reasonable estimate of time required to prepare. For this reason, we would highly suggest that you have at least a month or two available to really prepare for the exam. Next, once you have set the time aside, you should probably schedule a date to take the exam with VUE or Prometric. Finally, use ProProfs resources in addition to your own study materials to prepare for the exam. We wish you the best of luck in your studies!

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