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MCSE 2003 Certification

Introduction

Microsoft certifications provides access to unique resources and offers a life-long career path for developing IT Skills . And these certifications can be considered as a valuable part of a career journey for any technology professional.

Overview of MCSE Certification Exam

The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification from Microsoft is the most widely recognised IT certification in the market, both from a candidate’s and an employer’s point of view, and is also becoming one of the most saturated certifications on the market. The MCSE actually covers such a wide variety of information that candidates can specialize in topics of interest.

Advantage of being MCSE Certified

The professional who has passed his MCSE exams is recognised and authenticated in his competency as a specialist.

Any professional who has experience in Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft 2003 server management will immensely gain by passing the MCSE exams. It is possible to specialize in two fields of security and messaging.

Registration Details

Prometric and Pearson VUE control all Microsoft Certification exams. The MCSE exams can be taken at any authorized Prometric testing centre around the world.

MCSE 2003 Certification Requirements

For MCSE exam certification it is necessary for the candidate to pass seven modules. Each module provides the individual with training sessions, which prepare them for practical applications and performance.

To earn MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server certification, seven exams are to be taken :

  1. Four core exams on Networking Systems
  2. One core exam on Client Operating Systems
  3. One core Design exam
  4. One Elective exams

The available exams are:

CORE EXAMS ON NETWORKING SYSTEMS

70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment

70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003

Network Infrastructure

70-293 Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

70-294 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active

Directory Infrastructure

CORE EXAMS ON DESIGN

70-297 Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure

70-298 Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network

CORE EXAMS ON CLIENT OPERATING SYSTEMS :

70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional

70-620 Windows Vista, Configuring

70-680 Windows 7, Configuring

ELECTIVE EXAMS

70-089 (Retires on oct 31 2010)Designing, Implementing, and Managing a Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Infrastructure

70-228 (Retired)Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000

Enterprise Edition

70-229 (Retired)Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition

70-281 (Retires on oct 31 2010)Planning, Deploying, and Managing an Enterprise Project Management Solution

70-282 Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small and Medium-Sized Business

70-284 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

70-285 (Retires on oct 31 2010)Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization

70-297 Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure

70-298 Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network

70-299 Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows Server 2003Network

70-301 (Retired)Managing, Organizing, and Delivering IT Projects by Using Microsoft Solutions Framework 3.0

70-350 (Retires on oct 31 2010)Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004

70-620 Windows Vista, Configuring

70-432 Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance

70-500 Microsoft Windows Mobile Designing, Implementing, and Managing

70-351 Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, Configuring

CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+