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    SCCM 2012 Best Features and MCTS SCCM 2012 Certification Roadmap

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    Devarpita Pathak | Aug 25, 2016 | 1598 Views | 0 Comments
    SCCM 2012 Best Features and MCTS SCCM 2012 Certification Roadmap
    Needless to say that attaining SCCM 2012 Certification allows IT users, especially Windows Administrators, to manage the deployment and security of applications and devices. SCCM 2012 new and best features allows IT users to gain mastery of these skills in a business environment. When SCCM technology is implemented it is used to its most advantageous state in an enterprise environment. Let’s know more about the SCCM 2012 new and best features and the benefits it has for your business efficiency:
    1. Configuration Settings – The best part of configuration setting is that it can now be applied to users, desktops, mobiles and server is that is has ability to remediate non-compliant registry, script settings and WMI. It has helped reduce the time that a non-complaint configuration remains out of compliance.
    2.  Configuration settings Collection-based - Among the SCCM 2012 new and best features, client settings can be customized and targeted at a specific collection that will reduce the complexity of many site hierarchies.
    3. User Centric Management Now – In earlier versions, there was a limit to collections based on systems when targeting a software distribution. Now, it is directed at a particular user or user groups.
    4. Software Distribution – Pre-conditioned Deployment

    One of the SCCM 2012 new and best features allows pre-conditions for a deployment, like - hardware requirements, software pre-requisites, disk space and more. When it is taken in account with latest Deployment types this approach is quite better and cleaner. Various deployment types such as an upgrade, virtual app, local install, uninstall or mobile device version are initiated as needed by requirement rules or global conditions.

    1. Application catalog and Software Center – Similar to an App Store, software center and Application catalogue enables users to define configuration setting and install available applications. It further reduces issues related to device and application management for modern mobile savvy users.
    2.  Achieving MCTS SCCM 2012 certification – The Learning Path

    The MCTS SCCM 2012 Certification (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist System Center Configuration Manager 2012) validates your knowledge and skills to deploy, manage and maintain security of devices and applications across an organization.

    Let us find out the Microsoft Learning Roadmap: Microsoft provides a well-defined certification and learning roadmap for the aspirants that clearly depicts the various levels at which learners can progress as per their domains. Each level progress to next complex and higher certification. The base starts with foundational knowledge of Microsoft technology MTA-Microsoft Technology Associate that progresses to next associated higher level known as – MCSA Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate and includes most popular certifications offered by Microsoft such as Windows Server 2012, SQL Server Azure, Office 365 and many more domains. Higher up, Microsoft offers several specialization certifications which includes MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) and the highest level of certification, the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) as offered by Microsoft. MCTS SCCM 2012 - MCTS: System Center Configuration Manager 2012 This certification has been made to validate your ability to assist businesses manage client computers and devices, the certification taken only one exam 70-243. To take the Microsoft MCTS SCCM 2012 certification it does not require any formal pre-requisite, however foundational knowledge in variety of areas. You need to have 1-3 years if experience with SCCM 2012, Windows Server, security and networking in an enterprise environment. You also are recommended to have some fundamental knowledge around Microsoft SQL Server, mobile device, PowerShell and application configuration. Also, participants needed to have some basic knowledge of Active Directory. Exam Information – MCTS SCCM 2012 Certification With the help of new OP (Online Proctored) Exam, now you may be able to take the exam remotely as well. The other relevant information is as follows: Time Allotted – 2 hours (120 minutes) Total Number of Questions – 45-55 Passing Score Required – 700 Question Types – Multiple choice/ single answer, multiple choice/ multiple answers & scenarios Exam Fee – It varies from USD 80-165 as per your geographical region.  As discussed above, the aspirants need to have prior knowledge and experience in various domains. For those who may not have the certifications to demonstrate their qualifications, they may seek the below mentioned credentials:
    • MCSA Server 2012
    • CompTIA Network+
    • CompTIA Security+
    • MCSA SQL Server 2012
    For those looking to advance their MCTS SCCM certification, many will consider pursuing an MCSE certification:
    • MCSE Desktop Infrastructure (made up of two exams: 70-415 and 70-416)
    • MCSE Server Infrastructure (made up of two exams: 70-413 and 70-414)
    • MCSE Private Cloud (made up of two exams: 70-246 and 70-247)
    Recertification MCTS SCCM 2012 Certification – The MCTS certification does not require recertification, it is a lifetime certification. Pay Scales – It has been known that as per the various job-roles and positions associated with MCTS certification, the pay scales for the job can range anywhere between $46,000 to $129,933. There are certain common roles and titles for those who hold an MCTS, namely – software engineer, systems administrator, senior software engineer, software developer and SharePoint developer. Microsoft MCTS SCCM 2012 certification training from Mercury Solutions provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate your expertise particularly with System Center 2012 Configuration, this domain is highly sought after by employers, so it is certainly worth giving a shot.  Mercury Solutions is a leading Silver Learning Partner of Microsoft offering SCCM training to participants coming from across the globe who wish to attain expertise in managing, administering and deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.  
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