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MCSE Certification - Windows 2003


The MCSE exams support the release of Windows Server 2003 by identifying systems engineers who can successfully plan and implement a network infrastructure, Active Directory infrastructure and client deployment on the Windows Server 2003 platform and perform maintenance at a high level for a medium to large-sized Windows Server 2003 environment.

New Arrival - Microsoft has launched a Microsoft® Skills Assessment tool. This tool provides individuals with a method of evaluating whether they are ready to implement specific business solutions. The Skills Assessment tool pre-assesses and analyzes customers' skills and provides a personalized learning plan based on the results. You can now access the Microsoft Skills Assessment tool at www.microsoft.com/traincert/assessment. For an overview of the most important courses, click here.

4 Steps to your MCSE Windows Server 2003:
  • Step 1 - Core Networking System;
  • Step 2 - Core Client Operating System;
  • Step 3 - Core Design;
  • Step 4 - Electives;
  • Upgrade from Windows 2000 MCSE.

STEP 1: Core Networking System - 4 exams

Exam Course Course Title
70-290 2274 Managing a Windows Server 2003 Environment
2275 Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment
2208 Updating Support Skills from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003
2276 Implementing a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts
70-291 2277 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
70-293 2278 Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
70-294 2279 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure


STEP 2: Core Client Operating System - Choose 1 exam

Exam Course Course Title
70-270 2272 Implementing and Supporting Windows XP Professional
2285 Installing, Configuring and Administrating Windows XP Professional
70-210 2251 Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials
2152 Implementing Windows 2000 Professional and Server


STEP 3: Core Design - Choose 1 exam

Exam Course Course Title
70-297* 2282 Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
70-298* 2830 Designing Security for Microsoft Networks
* These Windows Server 2003 exams may each count once as either one core design exam or one elective exam.


STEP 4: Core Client Operating System - Choose 1 exam

Exam Course Course Title
70-086 828 Deploying and Supporting Systems Management Server 2.0
827 Administering Systems Managment Server 2.0
70-227 2159 Deploying and Managing Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000
70-228 2072 Administering a SQL Server 2000 Database
70-229 2073 Programming a SQL Server 2000 Database
2071 Querying SQL Server 2000 with Transact-SQL
70-232 2203 Deploying and Managing Application Center 2000
70-297 2282 Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
70-298 2830 Designing Security for Microsoft Networks
* These Windows Server 2003 exams may each count once as either one core design exam or one elective exam.


Upgrade from Windows 2000 MSCE

An MCSE on Windows 2000 may take the following exams as an alternative to the Windows Server 2003 core and elective exam requirements. For an MCSE on Windows 2000 who passes 70-292 and 70-296 no additional exams are required.

Exam Course Course Title
70-292 2209 Updating Systems Administrator Skills from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003
70-296 2210 Updating Systems Engineer Skills from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003


 

MCSA Certification - Windows 2003


The new Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator exams support the release of Windows Server 2003 by identifying systems administrators who can successfully implement a given design on the Windows Server 2003 platform and manage and maintain a medium to large Windows Server 2003.

New Arrival - Microsoft has launched a Microsoft® Skills Assessment tool. This tool provides individuals with a method of evaluating whether they are ready to implement specific business solutions. The Skills Assessment tool pre-assesses and analyzes customers' skills and provides a personalized learning plan based on the results. You can now access the Microsoft Skills Assessment tool at www.microsoft.com/traincert/assessment.

3 Steps to your MCSA Windows Server 2003:

  • Step 1 - Core Networking System;
  • Step 2 - Core Client Operating System;
  • Step 3 - Electives;
  • Upgrade from Windows 2000 MCSA.


STEP 1: Core Networking System - 4 exams

Exam Course Course Title
70-290 2274 Managing a Windows Server 2003 Environment
2275 Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment
2208 Updating Support Skills from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003
2276 Implementing a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts
70-291 2277 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
2208 Updating Support Skills from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003


STEP 2: Core Client Operating System - Choose 1 exam

Exam Course Course Title
70-270 2272 Implementing and Supporting Windows XP Professional
2285 Installing, Configuring and Administrating Windows XP Professional
70-210 2151 Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials
2152 Implementing Windows 2000 Professional and Server


STEP 3: Electives - Choose 1 exam

Exam Course Course Title
70-086 828 Deploying and Supporting Systems Management Server 2.0
827 Administering Systems Management Server 2.0
70-227 2159 Deploying and Managing Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000
70-228 2072 Administering a SQL Server 2000 Database


Upgrade from Windows 2000 MSCA

An MCSA on Windows 2000 may take the following exam as an alternative to the Windows Server 2003 core and elective exam requirements. For an MCSA on Windows 2000 who passes 70-292 there are no additional exams required.
Exam Course Course Title
70-292 2209 Updating Systems Administrator Skills from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003


 

MCSE Certification - Windows 2000


The Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 platform and Microsoft server software.

The MCSE credential is one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the industry - a credential in high demand. By earning the premier MCSE, individuals are demonstrating that they have the skills necessary to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, ad administration of the most advanced Microsoft Windows platform and Microsoft server products.
3 Steps to your MCSE Windows 2000:
  • Step 1 - Core Exams;
  • Step 2 - Core Electives;
  • Step 3 - Electives.

STEP 1: Core Exams - choose the appropriate path

Current Windows NT 4.0 Professionals (candidates who have passed 3 Windows NT 4.0 exams) - pass the following 1 exam:
Exam Course Course Title
70-240 1560 Updating Support Skills from NT 4.0 to Windows 2000

New to Windows NT - pass the following 4 exams:

Exam Course Course Title
70-210
70-215		 2151 Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials
2152 Implementing Windows 2000 Professional and Server
70-216 2153 Implementing a Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
70-217 2154 Implementing and Administering Windows 2000 Directory Services


STEP 2: Core Elective - everyone - pass 1 exam

Exam Course Course Title
70-219 1561 Designing a Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure
70-220 2150 Designing a Secure Windows 2000-based Network
70-221 1562 Designing a Windows 2000 Networking Services Infrastructure
70-226 2088 Designing a Highly Available Web Infrastructure


STEP 3: Electives - everyone - pass two elective exams

Exam Course Course Title
70-219* 1561 Designing a Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure
70-220* 2150 Designing a Secure Windows 2000-based Network
70-221* 1562 Designing a Windows 2000 Networking Services Infrastructure
70-222 2010 Designing a Windows 2000 Migration Strategy
70-226* 2088 Designing a Highly Available Web Infrastructure
70-228 2072 SQL 2000 Administration
70-229 2073 SQL 2000 Implementation
70-224 1572 Administering Exchange 2000
70-225 1573 Designing and Deploying an Exchange 2000 Organization
70-2159 2159 Deploying and Managing ISA Server
70-230 2379 Designing and Implementing Solutions with BizTalk Server 2000
70-2185 2185 Deploying and Managing Commerce Server 2000
70-244   NT 4.0 courses 803, 922, 688, and 689
* These Windows Server 2003 exams may each count once as either one core design exam or one elective exam.


 

MCSA Certification - Windows 2000


The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification is designed for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on Microsoft Windows 2000 platforms, and Windows Server 2003. Implementation responsibilities include installing and configuring parts of the systems. Management responsibilities include administering and supporting the systems.

Demand for the network administration job function has grown significantly, and candidates as well as the industry, have indicated that a certification for this job function is needed. Studies show that network/design administrators at IT companies have significant advancement opportunities - more than most other job categories.

Core Requirements: 3 exams

Exam Course Course Title
70-210
70-215		 2151 Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials
2152 Implementing Windows 2000 Professional and Server
70-218 2126 Managing a Windows 2000 Network Environment


Electives: 1 exam

Exam Course Course Title
70-228 2072 SQL 2000 Administration
70-224 1572 Administering Exchange 2000
70-227 2159 Deploying and Managing ISA Server
70-216 2153 Supporting a Network Infrastructure with Windows 2000
3 exams A+ A+ Certification and
N+ Network+ Certification



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