Program Benefits and Member Sites – FAQ

Learn about the benefits of Microsoft Certification. Find answers to frequently
asked questions regarding program benefits, member site access, and Windows Live
ID.

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Q. What are the benefits of becoming MCP-certified?



A. By becoming a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) and earning Microsoft
Certifications, you keep your skills relevant, applicable, and competitive.



* Learn more about certification benefits

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Q. What will I find on the Microsoft Certification member site?



A. You will find:



* A downloadable certificate of achievement for MCPs

* Your Official Microsoft Certification transcript

* A tool to create and download custom credential logos

* Additional information and offers for MCPs

* Access to your contact preferences and profile

* The Microsoft Certified Trainer enrollment tool

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Q. Are welcome kits still available for new MCPs?



A. New members of the community are welcomed with a Microsoft Certification ID
(or MCP ID)—the key to all of the benefits on the MCP member site. The
Certificate Manager tool on the MCP member site allows you to create, download,
print, and store your customized Certificate of Achievement as soon as your new
certification appears on your transcript. The most up-to-date versions of the
program agreement and contact sheet are also available online. To accommodate
customer preferences and an environmentally conscious world, we no longer mail
out welcome kits.



* Sign in to the MCP member site

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Q. What is Charter Member certification?



A. Charter Members are the pioneering group of individuals who achieve a
certification shortly after the certification becomes available. When a Charter
Member certification is offered, it is available to candidates who achieve the
new certification within six months after the certification exam is released.
Charter Members are recognized by receiving the Charter version of the
certificate.|







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Q. How much time do I have to order my Charter Member kit?



A. You can order your Charter Member kit up to six months after the exam
availability date.

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Q. I have heard that United States veterans receive reimbursement for MCP exams.
What is the benefit?



A. United States veterans who take MCP exams can use their Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits to cover examination fees. If you are
eligible for Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 30), VEAP (Chapter 32), and
Dependents Educational Assistance (Chapter 35) benefits, you can receive
reimbursement for exam fees of up to US$2,000 per exam.

 

 

 

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Choosing Cisco Career Certifications

The widely respected IT certification programs available through Cisco Career Certifications bring valuable, measurable rewards to network professionals, their managers, and the organizations that employ them.



Four Levels of IT Certification

Cisco offer four levels of general IT certification: Entry, Associate, Professional, and Expert (CCIE representing the highest level of achievement).



Seven Different Paths

Cisco Various tracks—such as Routing and Switching, Network Security, and Service Provider—are available, so that you can match your certification path to your job role or industry.









Resources

To prepare and learn more about IT certifications and technology tracks, visit the home of Cisco Career Certifications, the Cisco Learning Network.



General Certifications

Certification Paths - Entry-Level - Associate - Professional - Expert



Routing & Switching - CCENT - CCNA - CCNP - CCIE - Routing & Switching



Design - CCENT - CCNA & CCDA - CCDP -CCDE



Network Security - CCENT - CCNA Security - CCSP - CCIE Security



Service Provider - CCENT - CCNA - CCIP - CCIE - Service Provider



Storage Networking - CCENT - CCNA - CCNP - CCIE Storage Networking



Voice - CCENT - CCNA Voice - CCVP - CCIE Voice



Wireless - CCENT - CCNA Wireless - Coming Soon! -CCIE Wireless



Specialist Certifications

• Advanced Routing and Switching

• Cisco Routing and Switching Field Specialist

• Cisco Routing and Switching Sales Specialist

• Cisco Routing and Switching Solutions Specialist



Data Center Certifications

•  Data Center Application Services

•  Cisco Data Center Application Services Support Specialist

•  Cisco Data Center Application Services Design Specialist

•  Data Center Switching Network Infrastructure

•  Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Design Specialist

•  Cisco Data Center Networking Infrastructure Support Specialist

•  Cisco Data Center Networking Sales Specialist



Data Center Storage Networking

• Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Design Specialist

•  Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Support Specialist

•  Cisco Data Center Storage Networking Sales Specialist



Foundation for Channel Partners

•  Cisco Express Foundation Design Specialist

•  Cisco Express Foundation Field Specialist

•  Cisco Express Foundation Sales Specialist







 

IP Communications Certifications

•  Cisco Advanced IP Communications Sales Specialist

•  Cisco IP Communications Express Specialist

•  Cisco IP Communications Express Sales Specialist

•  Cisco IP Contact Center Express Specialist

•  Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist

•  Cisco Rich Media Communications Specialist

•  Cisco Unity Design Specialist

•  Cisco Unity Support Specialist

•  Cisco Unified Presence Specialist



VPN and Security Certifications

• Cisco ASA Specialist

•  Cisco IPS Specialist

•  Cisco Network Admission Control Specialist

•  Cisco Security Sales Specialist

•  Cisco Security Solutions and Design Specialist



Wireless LAN Certifications

•  Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Design Specialist

•  Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Field Specialist

•  Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Sales Specialist

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Cisco CCNA / CCNP Home Lab: Why You Need An ISDN Simulator
ISDN is a vital topic for today's CCNA and CCNP candidates, especially for the ICND and Intro exams - you've got to know ISDN inside and out to pass those exams. Naturally you want to include it in your home lab. What many candidates don't realize is that you can't connect two Cisco routers directly via their Basic Rate Interface (BRI) interfaces you've got to have another device between them called an ISDN simulator.







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An ISDN simulator is not one of those software programs pretending to be routers ("router simulators") this is a piece of hardware that acts as the telephone company in your home lab. Older simulators come with preprogrammed phone numbers and SPIDs, where newer ones let you program the phone numbers you want to use. Either way, an ISDN simulator is great for your CCNA/CCNP home lab, because you can practice dial scenarios that actually work. And you get to troubleshoot the ones that don't, which is also important to learn!

You don't need any special cables or connectors you just connect both of your routers' BRI interfaces to the ISDN simulator with a straight-through cable and you're ready to go.
In years past, this was a major problem for 640-801, 811, and 821 studies, because the simulators used to be so expensive. New ones can still be pricey ($600 and up), but with the sudden influx of used ISDN simulators on ebay and Cisco resellers, you can get a used one that will do the job for you.


Why are there suddenly so many ISDN simulators on the market? Cisco recently removed ISDN from the CCIE R&S exam, so a lot of CCIE rack resellers as well as private individuals are selling their simulators. There's never been a better time to add ISDN to your home lab. If taken care of (kept out of extreme heat), they can last for quite a few years. The one I purchased for my IE home lab is still working well.

If you choose to purchase a new simulator, you can run a Google search to find vendors. I've made two purchases from www.vconsole.com over the last few years and both of those simulators have worked beautifully.

As I said earlier, there's never been a better time to add ISDN to your home lab. Don't just settle for trying to memorize theory - get your hands on the real deal, practice and fix your configurations, and you'll be amazed at what you learn and how well you do on your CCNA and CCNP exams!


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