Register for Beta Exam 71-669: TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization

You are eligible to register for beta exam 71-669: TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization. You were specifically chosen to receive this notification because of your Microsoft Learning SME Profile or previous participation with Microsoft Learning. If you pass the beta exam, the exam credit will be added to your transcript and you will not need to take the exam in its released form.

This opportunity will also be offered to the general public. However, please do not post the beta code publicly. If you do post the beta code publicly, you will be excluded from future beta notifications.

By participating in beta exams, you have the opportunity to provide the Microsoft Certification program with feedback about exam content, which is integral to development of exams in their released version. We depend on the contributions of experienced IT professionals and developers as we continually improve exam content and maintain the value of Microsoft certifications.

71-669: TS: Windows Server 2008 R2, Desktop Virtualization counts as credit towards the following certification(s).

·         MCITP: Windows Server 2008 R2, Virtualization Administrator

Availability

Registration begins: March 1, 2010 (at 9 AM US Eastern Standard Time)

Beta exam period runs: March 5, 2010–March 25, 2010

Receiving this notification does not guarantee you a seat in the beta. We recommend that you register immediately. Beta exams have limited availability and are operated under a first-come-first-served basis. In some cases, the number of eligible SMEs in our database exceeds the number of available beta slots. Once all beta slots are filled, no additional seats will be offered. We will post a notice on the Born to Learn blog when the beta slots are filled.

Testing is held at Prometric testing centers worldwide, although this exam may not be available in all countries (see Regional Restrictions).  All testing centers will have the capability to offer this exam in its live version.

Regional Restrictions: India, Pakistan, China

Registration Information

You must register at least 24 hours prior to taking the exam.
Please use the following promotional code when registering for the exam: DV1D

Do not post this code publicly. If you do post this code publicly, you will be excluded from future beta notifications.
Receiving this invitation does not guarantee you a seat in the beta. We recommend that you register immediately.

To register in North America, please call:

Outside the U.S./Canada, please contact:

Test Information and Support

You are invited to take this beta exam at no charge.
You will be given four hours to complete the beta exam. Please plan accordingly.
Find exam preparation information: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-669

Frequently Asked Questions

You can find answers to Frequently Asked Questions about beta exams here:

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/exam-dev-release.aspx#tab2.

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Krista Wall

Content Development Manager

Microsoft Learning