Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications

The Technology Specialist certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge of and expertise in the technologies with which they work.

Developers holding the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications (MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications) certification have demonstrated breadth and depth of skills and knowledge of XML Web Services, .NET Remoting, Enterprise Services, and MSMQ technology.

Technology Specialists are typically pursuing careers as a Web developer, Windows developer, or enterprise applications developer. They may also be individuals such as database developers and systems administrators who do not work with the .NET Framework 2.0 on a daily basis but who wish to show their breadth of technology experience.

How to Earn Your MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications

Candidates for this certification must pass two exams: one focusing on .NET Framework 2.0 foundational skills and one focusing on developing distributed applications. The table below provides a complete list of exams and related training resources. For exam dates and specific areas of focus, see individual Exam Preparation Guides as the exams become available.

If you are planning to upgrade from an MCAD or MCSD on .NET certification to a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer certification, you do not need to first obtain an MCTS certification. You will earn the applicable MCTS certifications when you pass the upgrade exam(s) for MCPD: Windows Applications Developer, MCPD: Web Applications Developer, or MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer.

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