If you are a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), you 
			not only thrive on the continuing challenges of the information 
			technology (IT) field, but you also take the initiative to develop 
			and hone your skills so that you stay a step ahead. When you become 
			Microsoft certified, you will:
				
					| • | Stand out with proof of your 
					specific, real-world technology skills | 
				
					| • | Be productive and help increase 
					customer satisfaction, reduce network downtime, and push 
					service to a higher level | 
				
					| • | Achieve success with each 
					Microsoft certification that you earn, which takes you 
					further along the path to professional recognition | 
			
			A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows SharePoint 
			Services 3.0 – Configuration certification validates the skills to 
			configure Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and focuses on deploying, 
			monitoring, administering customizing, securing, and configuring 
			network infrastructure for Windows SharePoint Services. The 
			successful candidate has the skills to configure Windows SharePoint 
			Services 3.0 and has a general understanding of Internet Security 
			and Acceleration Server and network load balancing for applications.