Introduction
Achieve the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) credential and prove you have the skills to successfully support end-users and to successfully troubleshoot desktop environments that are running the Microsoft Windows XP operating system.
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MCDST E-Learning Overview
- MCDST Full Recommended Requirement
- 'CertSaver' Price*1 Just 40% of RRP!!
- Worldwide Availability - Dependent Upon Bandwidth*2
- Audience
- Completion
- Prerequisites
- Examination Requirements
- Course to Examination Matrix
- Microsoft Official Learning Product (MOLP)
- Initial Phone or Email Discussion with Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) (Optional & Free Of Charge)
- Learning Path and Examination Preparation Guidance
- MeasureUp 180-Day Downloadable Test Practice Software for Each Examination Requirement
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MCDST 'CertSaver' E-Learning Packages
The MCDST programme is designed to provide the highest level of education and experience for those who support end-users and also those who successfully troubleshoot desktop environments that are running the Microsoft Windows operating system.
MCDST Requirement
These courses provide the recommended learning requirement for the examinations:
- 2261 - Supporting Users Running the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
- 2262 - Supporting Users Running Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Desktop Operating System
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Audience
The MCDST certification is appropriate for:
- Help Desk Technicians
- Customer Support Representatives
- Computer Support Specialists
- Technical Support Representatives
- Technical Support Specialists
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Completion
At completion of this training the following subjects will have been covered:
- Examine how to use troubleshooting guidelines and tools to support users
- Identify and resolve installation issues
- Identify and resolve desktop management issues
- Identify and resolve file and folder issues
- Identify and resolve hardware issues
- Identify and resolve print issues
- Identify and resolve network connectivity issues
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Prerequisites
- Basic experience of a Microsoft Windows operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Windows accessories, including Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Basic understanding of core operating system technologies, including installation and configuration
- Basic understanding of hardware components and their functions
- Basic understanding of the major desktop components and interfaces and their functions
- Basic understanding of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) settings
- Basic experience of command-line utilities for managing the operating system
- Basic understanding of technologies that are available for establishing Internet connectivity
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Examination Requirements
MCDST candidates are required to satisfy the following requirements:
Core Examinations
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Examination to Course Requirements
The table below presents the combination of examinations to Microsoft courses to achieve the MCDST.
Core Examinations - Two Required
| Core Exams - Two Exams Required |
eLearning Training |
| Exam 70–271: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System |
Course 2261: Supporting Users Running the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System (12 hours)*
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| Exam 70–272: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System |
Course 2262: Supporting Users Running Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Desktop Operating System (12 hours)*
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* approximate completion time