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• MCP? Your MCP credential is not affected by the new certifications. If you are interested in becoming certified in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, or Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006, please review the credential requirements.

• MCSE, MCSA, or MCDST? You do not need to do anything at this point. When Microsoft releases the next version of the Microsoft Windows client and server products, the new credentials will follow the new structure with a Technology and Professional series. MCSEs, MCSAs, and MCDSTs will be offered an upgrade path to the new credentials.

• MCDBA? Your MCDBA credential in SQL Server 2000 continues to be recognized by Microsoft, and you do not need to do anything to maintain it. Upgrade options for the new Microsoft SQL Server 2005 credentials will be available for those who are currently certified as MCDBAs. You can upgrade to the new MCITP: Database Administrator credential with one exam after you earn the prerequisite Technology Specialist credential. The upgrade exam will be available in early to mid-2006.

• MCSD or MCAD? Your credentials continue to be recognized by Microsoft, and you do not need to do anything to maintain them. Upgrade options for the new Visual Studio 2005 credentials will be available for those who are currently certified as either MCAD or MCSD in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET. If you are an MCAD, you can choose an upgrade path to the new MCPD: Web Developer or MCPD: Windows Developer credential; this upgrade requires one exam. If you are an MCSD in Visual Studio .NET, you can upgrade to the new MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer; this upgrade requires two exams. These upgrade paths waive the prerequisite of having to earn Technology Specialist credentials. The upgrade exams for Professional Developer credentials will be available in early to mid-2006.

Reference from Microsoft Learning website