Understanding the difference between the exam and the assessment

This section will explain how the exam and assessment are alike, and how they differ.

Historically, there has not been an exam available for every version of BizTalk Server. For example, BizTalk Server 2009 never got an associated exam. There is an exam for BizTalk Server 2010. The exam is available to all professionals, partners as well as customers or otherwise, to take. This exam was the focus for the first edition of this book, and for the most part still is for the second edition. Since writing the first edition of this book, BizTalk Server 2013 has become available. There is no associated exam for BizTalk Server 2013. There is however a Microsoft Partner Network Technical Assessment, a requirement for professionals employed at partners who wish to pursue the Application Integration competency. The assessment is targeted at and accessible to Microsoft Partners only.

Both tests test an individual's skill in BizTalk Server...