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Thread ID: 135474 2013-11-07 20:30:00 Microsoft ending "Technet", and "God-like" certifications kingdragonfly (309) PC World Chat
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1359075 2013-11-07 20:30:00 ====================
TechNet is retired
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TechNet has been retired (but still running).

It allowed IT pros to download and test copies of on-premises enterprise server and desktop OS software

See technet.microsoft.com

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Masters certification ends
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There used to be two "God like" certifications

Microsoft Certified Master "MCM"
Microsoft Certified Architect "MCA"

Previously from Microsoft

"Only the most qualified will pass all of the required tests, including the final lab exam, to achieve the MCM certification and be admitted into the elite community of Microsoft software and technology experts. This elite community is comprised not only of other MCMs and Microsoft Certified Architects, but of members from Microsoft’s development teams and Microsoft’s own IT organization."

Now they are now retired

This does NOT affect other high-level certifications: MCSE, MCSA, MCSM, ...
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