MCSE & MCSA on Microsoft Windows Server 2003

The Microsoft Certified Systems 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 Server 2003 System. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems.

Target Audience

The MCSE 2003 and MCSA 2003 certifications are appropriate for:
• Systems engineers, Technical support engineers, Systems analysts, Network analysts, Technical consultants
• Systems administrator, Network administrator
 

Prerequisites

MCSE and MCSA candidates should also have at least one year of experience implementing and administering network operating systems and desktop operating systems, and/or the A+ and Network+ certifications.

Certification Requirements

MCSE candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 track are required to satisfy the following requirements:
• 4 networking system exams, 1 client operating system exam, 1 design exam, 1 elective exams
MCSA candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 track are required to satisfy the following requirements:
• 2 networking system exams, 1 client operating system exam, 1 design exam, 1 elective exams

Course Description

Days

Exam

Course 2285: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

2

70–270

Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

5

3

70–290

Course 2276: Implementing a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts

Course 2277: Implementing, Managing & Maintaining Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services

2

5

70–291

Course 2278: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

5

70-293

Course 2279: Planning, Implementing & Maintaining Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

5

70-294

Course 2830: Designing Security for Microsoft Networks

3

70-298

Course 2400: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

5

70-284