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    September 24

    Exam 70-542: Study recommendations (Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 - Application Development)

    UPDATE: In comments, someone posted this link: http://www.midnightmonkey.co.uk/blog/blogging/?page_id=5.  It looks good to me too.

    I passed the MOSS technical exam today, entitled "Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 - Application Development".  I found the exam to be pretty rigorous and that it matched up quite well with Microsoft's preparation guide.

    I've been working with MOSS on a daily basis and nothing beats actual hands-on experience for all of these exams.

    That said, I took note of what I was studying as I studied.  I believe that all of these resources are helpful, particularly as a means of reinforcing that hands-on experience.

     

    Subject Link
    Excel Services http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms519581.aspx
    Search No special recommendation.  I had taken a class on search earlier this year and real-world experience carried me through.  Work with the "search center" component of MOSS.
    BDC http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms563661.aspx
    Audiences http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms496822.aspx
    Profiles http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms496822.aspx
    Content Mgmt http://www.sharepointblogs.com/tonstegeman/archive/2007/02/01/moss-custom-policies-part-1-creating-a-custom-information-management-policy.aspx

    http://blogs.msdn.com/ecm/archive/2007/03/04/customize-the-page-editing-toolbar-in-moss-2007.aspx

    http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa674506.aspx
    BI Hands-on working with KPI's in MOSS.
    Workflow http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa830816.aspx
    Info mgmt http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb397403.aspx
    Variations http://aspnetcoe.wordpress.com/2007/02/09/customize-variation-root-landing-logic/
    Records mgmt http://blogs.msdn.com/recman/archive/2006/06/16/633393.aspx
    Infopath http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/06/08/infopath2007/default.aspx

    Many of those links led to more links and I tended to follow them up to about 3 levels deep.

    I wouldn't say that everything I read directly applied to the exam, but I don't regret reading any of it and even if some bits were not directly relevant. It's all good stuff to know and I strongly recommend the material for all aspiring well-rounded MOSS developers.

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    Paul Galvinwrote:
    You can download demonstration versions of sharepoint that are on complete virtual machines. There are on the microsoft web somewhere. That will give you an environment you can use for studying.
    June 16
    Quigleys Limousine Service ...wrote:
    Hi Paul,
    I really need your help. I am preparing for the 70-542 exam, however I only have MS Vista Home Premium (32) on my PC. I badly need to install Sharepoint so that I could have some hands-on experience. Is there a way for me to install Sharepoint on this OS? Thank u very much in advance.
    June 15
    Paul Galvinwrote:
    Saad Alam, sorry I never responded to this. I think I spent two full weekends preparing. However, I also had many months hands on experience and that was also critical.
    Mar. 18
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    (no name) wrote:
    There is a pretty good study guide, which reflects the links above and a few more here: http://www.midnightmonkey.co.uk/blog/blogging/?page_id=5
    Sept. 9
    saad alamwrote:
    Hi,

    how long does it took you in the preparation for this test. Please provide links to some other useful stuff that you had used.
    July 14
    Lakshmiwrote:
    Hi Pual,
     
    I am planning to write MCTS 70-542. Can you please give me reference to e-books or other resources that I will be useful for my preparation.
     
    My email-id is lakshmij_2000@yahoo.com
     
    Any help would be highly appreciated.
     
    Thanks in advance
    Lakshmi
    June 4
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    Suman wrote:
    Hi Paul.
    This is Suman from India...I m Planning to write the MCTS 70-542 exam i have already started the preparation by refering the above MSDN links, this links are very helpful for me.
    I know the book Inside Office Sharepoint by Microsoft press but this book is not available here.
     
    Could you send me the good E-Books or other any resources for this exam.
     
     
    Thanks  
    Feb. 24
    visitphani​kumar7wrote:
    Hi Paul
       This is phani kumar from India... Iam planning to write this exam but the book cost seems to be very high for me
    and thanks for proving valuble information with links... can you guide me to complte this exam and could you please send the
    related e-books and Exam Stuff that needs to pass the exam... please do the needful
     
    My mail ID is visitphanikumar@hotmail.com and visitphanikumar@gmail.com please send the meterial and stuff on your leisure time
    Waiting for your premise reply
    Thanks in Advance
    Feb. 8
    deeneshwrote:
    HI Paul,
    I am planning to write this exam...
    Do you think preparing the above topics are enough.
    Also do you have any other material for this exam.
    Let me know
    Nov. 14