MCSE 2003: Microsoft Certified System Engineer Certification

Overview Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSEs) design and implement an infrastructure solution based on the Windows platform and Microsoft Servers software. Specializations include MCSE: Messaging and MCSE: Security. Target Audience This track is geared toward IT networking professionals or New Students who want to get recognized for their skills or individuals who want to get ahead in the IT career path. Earning the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification proves your expertise in designing and implementing the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows platform and Microsoft Windows Server System.

MCSE 2003 Acquired Skills 1. By passing your MCSE Certification exam, you are certified to design and implement infrastructure systems using the Microsoft Windows 2000 platform and Microsoft server software, based on your analysis of business needs. 2. You are able to install, configure, and troubleshoot network systems.

Steps To MCSE 2003 Certification Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 track are required to pass 6 core exams and one elective exam.

MCSE 2003 Core Exams: Networking System: Must Pass All Exams
70-290	Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment	Prepare for this exam with: 2208   Upgrading Your Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 OR 2273   Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment OR 2274   Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment AND 2275   Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
70-291	Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure	Prepare for this exam with: 2208   Upgrading Your Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 OR 2276   Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts AND 2277   Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
70-293	Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure	Prepare for this exam with: 2278   Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
70-294	Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure	Prepare for this exam with: 2279   Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
MCSE 2003 Core Exam: Client Operating System: Must Pass All Exams
70-270	Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional	Prepare for this exam with: 2272   Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional OR 2285   Installing, Administering, and Configuring Microsoft. Windows. XP Professional
MCSE 2003 Core Exams: Design : Must Pass All Exams
70-298	Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network	Prepare for this exam with: 2821   Designing and Managing a Public Key Infrastructure OR 2830   Designing Security for Microsoft Networks (Currently in Package) OR SPLUS   Security+ Certification
MCSE 2003 Elective Exams: Must Pass All Exams
70-350	Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004	Prepare for this exam with: 2824   Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 OR SPLUS   Security+ Certification
As an alternative to the electives listed above, these Microsoft certifications may be substituted for an MCSE elective: MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000 or MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000 or MCSE on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 -Additional Charges are applied if different electives are chosen.   Upgrade Exams: Two (2) - Our Suggested Path. Other electives available at additional charge. Workshop 2209: Updating Systems Administrator Skills from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003 (2 days) Exam 70-292 Workshop 2210: Updating Systems Engineer Skills from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003 (3 days) Exam 70-296 Older Certifications Below: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2000 (MCSE) Description The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Microsoft Windows® 2000 credential is the premier certification for professionals who design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 platform and Microsoft .NET Enterprise Servers. Requirements Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) candidates on the Microsoft Windows® 2000 track are required to pass seven exams or the equivalent that include the following: 2151:Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials Exam(s): 70-215, 70-210 2152:Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server Exam(s): 70-215, 70-210 2153:Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Exam: 70-216 2126:Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment Exam: 70-218 2154:Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Exam: 70-217 1561:Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure Exam: 70-219 2010:Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Upgrade Strategy Exam: 70-222 Core Exams (5 Exams Required) Four operating system exams. Candidates must pass one exam from each set of operating system exams—client operating system and networking system—in the table that follows. Candidates can complete the core operating system exams requirement by passing either four Windows 2000 or four Windows XP Professional/.NET Enterprise Server exams—or a combination of both. One design exam. Candidates must pass one exam that provides proof of expertise for design skills for specific Microsoft server technologies. Elective Exams (2 Exams Required) The elective exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in solution design and implementation. MCSE candidates should also have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system, implementing and administering a client operating system, and designing a network infrastructure. Individuals who earned the MCSE certification on Windows NT® 4.0 by February 28, 2001 remain certified