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Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer Application Lifecycle Management

MCSD: Applications Lifecycle Management

Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer: Applications Lifecycle Management

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What is the MCSD Applications Lifecycle Management?

The MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management certification focuses on every aspect of Visual Studio Team Team Foundation Server 2012, and covers software testing and application lifecycle management. It demonstrates a candidate's commitment to remain current on the latest technologies through recertification. Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2012 (TFS) is the collaboration platform at the core of Microsoft's application lifecycle management (ALM) solution. TFS supports agile development practices, multiple IDEs and platforms locally or in the cloud and gives you the tools you need to effectively manage software development projects throughout the IT lifecycle. The globally recognized standard for developer excellence. Get recognized for your expertise in managing the entire lifespan of application development. Earning an MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management certification will qualify you for jobs such as developer, applications engineer and IT project manager.

To get a MCSD: Application Lifecycle Managemen certification there are three exams to complete:

Exam 496: Administering Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2012
Exam 497: Software Testing with Visual Studio 2012
Exam 498: Delivering Continuous Value with Visual Studio 2012 Application Lifecycle Management

After finishing all of these exams you will be awarded aMCSD: Application Lifecycle Managemen qualification. See below for more information on the exams.

Jobs and Career Opportunities with the MCSD Applications Lifecycle Management

The Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) is a globally recognised qualification in many industries such as application development, website development and game development. As of 2020, the average salary of a Microsoft MCSD Professional is £40,000pa with more than 90% being offered a salary of more than £35,000pa. The average salary for a MCSD graduate is estimated to be £26,000pa. After graduation, you can find work in roles such as Junior Developer and Graduate .NET Developer with relative ease. Below is a short list of the range of career opportunities offered to MCSD Windows Store Apps:

• .NET Developer
• C# Developer
• Systems Architect
• SQL Developer

• Web Developer
• PHP Developer
• Microsoft Consultant
• Analyst

MCSD Training

We want to ensure you get the best training experience for the best price. Our state of the art and modern classes ensures you get the best and a fun learning experience while finishing your certification the shortest amount of time possible. While working through your MCSD course we offer 24 hour support 7 days a week and incase you get really stuck you can call your lecturers for a 1on1 chat whenever you need.

Working with JobcentrePlus and our Recruitment Partners, we will work with you to ensure that you can find work in IT (and not in any job) through job interviews and guarantee you applications. We aim to get you on a graduate wage from as quickly as 4 months. If you have no qualification or background in IT, we will provide you with the necessary training for the experience required. For existing MCSD professionals, we can upgrade your qualifications and improve your career prospects. Do not allow your lack of experience or self-confidence deny you from a career in I.T - it is a lot easier (and enjoyable too) than most people think, once you learn the basics.


Course Exam Details:

Exam 496:

This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed: Install and Configure Team Foundation Server, Manage Team Foundation Server , Customize Team Foundation Server for Team Use, Administer Version Control. Here are the percentages that make up the final mark for this exam:

  • • Install and Configure Team Foundation Server (25%)
  • - Install Team Foundation Server
    - Configure the application tier
    - Migrate and upgrade Team Foundation Server
    - Install and configure Lab Management
    - Install and configure multiple build agents and controllers
  • • Manage Team Foundation Server (26%)
  • - Manage Team Project Collections
    - Configure for backup and recovery
    - Monitor server health and performance
    - Operate Lab Management
    - Manage security
    - Manage reporting for Team Foundation Server
  • • Customize Team Foundation Server for Team Use (24%)
  • - Configure a team build definition
    - Manage build execution
    - Modify a process template
    - Configure a team project
    - Apply Work Item customizations
    - Create Work Item queries
    - Configure client connectivity to Team Foundation Server
  • • Administer Version Control (25%)
  • - Create and manage workspaces
    - Configure version control proxy
    - Configure team project version control settings
  • • Click here to request the full 70-496 Exam Syllabus and further exam details, including:
  • - Number of exam questions
    - Duration of exam
    - Passing score
    - Exam prices in the UK
    - Exam preparation tips

Exam 497:

This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed: Create and Configure Test Plans, Manage Test Cases, Manage Test Execution. Here are the percentages that make up the final mark for this exam:

  • • Create and Configure Test Plans (31%)
  • - Create test plan properties
    - Configure test settings
    - Define configurations
    - Create Test Suites
    - Configure Test Suites
  • • Manage Test Cases (34%)
  • - Create Test Cases
    - Create Test Steps
    - Define parameters
    - Manage Shared Steps
    - Manage requirements
  • • Manage Test Execution (35%)
  • - Run Tests
    - Perform Exploratory Testing
    - Manage bugs
    - Use Lab Center
    - Analyze Recommended Tests
    - Perform analysis
    - Manage Work Items
  • • Click here to request the full 70-497 Exam Syllabus and further exam details, including:
  • - Number of exam questions
    - Duration of exam
    - Passing score
    - Exam prices in the UK
    - Exam preparation tips

Exam 498:

This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed: Define an Effective End-to-End Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Define the ALM Process, Define a Software Iteration, Define End Value for the Software Iteration, Develop Customer Value with High Quality, Integrate Development and Operations. Here are the percentages that make up the final mark for this exam:

  • • Define an Effective End-to-End Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (17%)
  • - Understand the value of an end-to-end view of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools and practices
    - Explain the benefits of fast feedback
    - Implement strategies to reduce end-to-end cycle time
    - Implement strategies to improve software quality
    - Implement strategies to reduce waste
    - Create a process improvement plan
  • • Define the ALM Process (16%)
  • - Role of different ALM processes
    - Implement a Scrum/Agile process
    - Define a Scrum/Agile process for a team
    - Implement Microsoft Solution Framework (MSF) for CMMI Process Improvement
  • • Define a Software Iteration (16%)
  • - Plan a release
    - Define a project-tracking process
    - Scope a project
  • • Define End Value for the Software Iteration (17%)
  • - Elicit requirements
    - Estimate requirements
    - Document requirements
    - Prioritize requirements
  • • Develop Customer Value with High Quality (17%)
  • - Define code quality indicators
    - Incorporate unit testing
    - Develop code
    - Validate quality
    - Customize a team project
  • • Integrate Development and Operations (17%)
  • - Implement an automated deployment process
    - Implement pre-production environments
    - Manage feedback between development and operations
    - Troubleshoot production issues
  • • Click here to request the full 70-498 Exam Syllabus and further exam details, including:
  • - Number of exam questions
    - Duration of exam
    - Passing score
    - Exam prices in the UK
    - Exam preparation tips

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