الأربعاء، 4 يوليو 2012

Microsoft opens Beta Exams for all


Microsoft is making the beta exams available to everyone to keep pace with the new technologies being released.


These beta exams count towards the certifications like MCSE or MCSD. The exam scores are available after the release of the final exam, which is 8-12 weeks after the beta exam.


Beta exams can only be taken once by a candidate and are available through Prometric.
Microsoft has released the following beta exams:

  • Exam 410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
  • Exam 687: Configuring Windows 8
  • Exam 480: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3



New MCSA Windows 8 certification released

Firebrand has released the new Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Windows 8 certification.


To gain the new MCSA cert, you’ll need to pass the following exams:

  • Exam 70-687: Configuring Windows 8
  • Exam 70-688: Managing and Maintaining Windows 8

Getting certified on the Windows operating system proves to customers and employers that you have the technical skills necessary to do the job.


Candidates looking for this certification are IT professionals who configure or support Windows 8 operating software. The professional could be a consultant, full-time desktop support technician, or an IT generalist who administers Windows 8-based computers and devices as part of their technical responsibilities.

الاثنين، 2 يوليو 2012

Microsoft releases Small Business Competency


A recent Microsoft survey, undertaken by Edge Strategies, reveals that 50% of small and medium businesses (SMBs) believe cloud computing will gain importance in their operations. More than half (58%) predict that cloud implementation will make them more competitive.


Microsoft has helped SMBs seize this, with the launch of the Small Business competency. Only 5% of Microsoft partners have competencies – with only 1% with Gold competency. 


To gain the Silver Small Business Competency, your company must employ (or contract) a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) who has passed Exam 70-323: Administering Office 365. The MCP must also pass one of the following:

  • Exam 70-169: TS: Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Configuring  
  • Exam 70-321: Deploying Office 365 
  • Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring 

To gain a Gold Small Business Competency, you must employ or contract with two MCPs who have passed two of these exams:

  • Exam 70-321: Deploying Office 365 
  • Exam 70-323: Administering Office 365 
  • Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring 

Another MCP must also have passed two of these:

  • Exam 70-169: TS: Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Configuring
  • Exam 70-321: Deploying Office 365 
  • Exam 70-323: Administering Office 365 
  • Exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring  
  • Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring 



To find out all you need to know about Microsoft competencies – and get ahead -  visit: 

Usando datos de ejemplo de Expression Blend para crear un menú en Windows Phone

Este es un video corto explicando paso a paso como usar Sample Data o datos de ejemplo generados por Expression Blend para crear un menú estático en Windows Phone.

Espero les sea de utilidad. ;)


PD: Recuerda que esta forma se usa cuando utilizamos Code Behind, si usas MVVM debes enlazar el Command al botón usado en la lista.

Usando Inkscape para diseñar aplicaciones Windows Phone

A continuación encontrarán un corto video explicando como usar Inkscape, The Noun Project y Kuler, para construir los elementos gráficos de sus aplicaciones de Windows Phone inspirados en Metro.

Espero les sea útil :)


PD: No olviden verificar las licencias de las imágenes que seleccionen y dar en sus aplicaciones el reconocimiento a los creadores de las imágenes de The Noun Project.