Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
Overview: The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support
Technician (MCDST) credential proves that you have the skills to
successfully support end-users and to successfully troubleshoot
desktop environments that are running the Microsoft Windows
operating system. .
Requirements:
MCDST candidates are required to pass two core exams. Elective
exams are not required. The following table lists Official
Microsoft Learning Products courses and Microsoft Press books that
are designed to help you prepare for these exams. See individual
exam preparation guides for exam availability.
The MCDST credential will not retire with the release of Windows
Vista certifications; it will continue to be supported by Microsoft
and valued by employers and decision makers who use Microsoft
Windows XP.
Learn about
the upgrade path from MCDST to Windows Vista
| Required Exams |
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Exam
70-271: Supporting Users &
Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System |
Supporting Users Running the Microsoft Windows XP
Operating System
(M2261) |
| Exam
70-272: Supporting Users &
Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP
Operating System |
Supporting Users Running Applications on a Microsoft
Windows XP Operating System
(M2262) |