If any of you are interested in taking the Exchange 2003 Design beta exam, here is an invite (posted with the permission of Microsoft), make sure you use the code so the exam will be free. You are invited to Exam 70-285: Designing a MicrosoftR Exchange Server 2003 Organization in its beta version, available January 16-22, 2004. As a benefit to you for demonstrating your expertise by passing specific Microsoft certification exams or by other means, this beta exam is offered to you free. This beta exam will not be offered to the general public. A passing score on this beta exam counts as a core credit toward the MCSE: Messaging on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and the MCSE: Messaging on Microsoft Windows Server 2000 certifications. Note: This beta exam is expected to take four hours to complete. Please plan accordingly. For information about this certification, please see the Microsoft Training and Certification Web site: MCSE: Messaging on Microsoft Windows Server 2003: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/messaging/windowsserver2003.asp or MCSE: Messaging on Microsoft Windows Server 2000: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/messaging/windows2000.asp By participating in beta exams, you have the opportunity to provide the MCP 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. Registration Information This beta exam is offered January 16-22, 2004. (Beta period is subject to change; please check the exam's preparation guide for the most up-to-date information.) Note: Registration is based on a first come first serve basis and the number of registrations is limited. Registration begins December 23, 2003. Register at least 24 hours prior to taking the exam. Testing is held at Prometric and VUE testing centers worldwide. To take this exam free, please provide the following promotional code when you register: Promotional code: DEMEX3 (Offering beta exams only to qualified candidates will help the MCP program team ensure that the final versions of the released exams precisely and accurately measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the corresponding certification. Please do not share this promotional code with other candidates.) To register for this exam or for information about testing centers in your area, call: a.. Prometric: (800) 755-EXAM (800-755-3926) b.. VUE: 800 TEST REGistration (800-837-8734) Outside the U.S./Canada, please visit the following Web sites for registration information: a.. Prometric: http://www.prometric.com/msbeta b.. VUE: http://www.vue.com/ms/ Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Information on the Internet For more information, visit the MCP Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/mcp/, write to MCPHelp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or call 800-636-7544. Specific pages that answer some frequently asked questions are listed below. What is a beta exam? http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/faq/procedures.asp Where can I learn more about the registration process? http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/register/default.asp How do I prepare for this exam? http://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/70-285.asp When will my beta exam results be available? http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/faq/procedures.asp#D Where can I learn more about the beta exam invitation process? http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/status/beta.asp If you have further questions regarding this exam or the MCP program, send e-mail to MCPHelp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or call 800-636-7544. Mark Fugatt MCSE, MCT, Microsoft Exchange MVP Pentech Office Solutions Inc Rochester, NY Tel: 585 576 4750 http://www.4mcts.com http://www.exchangetrainer.com