The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification shows clients and employers that you are skilled in designing, implementing, and administering infrastructures for business solutions based on Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows 2000 Server. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems.
The enduring strength of Windows Server 2003 in the market suggests that demand for related expertise will continue for many years. The MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification enables you to demonstrate your expertise with Windows Server 2003 and inspire confidence in clients and employers. Prove your ability to analyze business requirements for information systems solutions and validate your expertise in designing and implementing infrastructures based on Windows Server 2003.
To earn the MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass seven exams (in any order):
- Four exams on networking systems
- One exam on client operating systems
- One exam on design
- One elective exam
Exams on networking systems: All required
| Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment | Exam 70-290 |
| Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
Exam 70-291 |
| Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure | Exam 70-293 |
| Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure |
Exam 70-294 |
Exams on client operating systems: Choose one
| Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional | Exam 70-270 |
Exams on design:
| Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network | Exam 70-298 |
Note You can count this exam toward either the elective requirement or the design requirement—not both.
Elective exam: Choose one
| Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can count it toward both the MCSA elective requirement and an MCSA: Security Specialization requirement. |
Exam 70-350 |
| Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can count it toward both the MCSA elective requirement and an MCSA: Messaging Specialization requirement. |
Exam 70-284 |