Microsoft Windows Server 2003 MCSA/MCSE Tracks Announced

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MCSE on Windows Server 2003

The MCSE title requires passing 7 exams - 6 core and 1 elective. The core exams include four networking system exams, one client operating system exam, and one design exam. The networking systems exams are:

Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure.

The client operating system exam can be either:

Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OR Exam 70-210: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional.

The design exam can be either:

Exam 70-297: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
OR Exam 70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network.

The elective exam is chosen from a list of 7 exams that cover a variety of Microsoft products such as SMS, SQL Server 2000, Microsoft security, or other topics. You cannot substitute any CompTIA certifications for the elective, as you can with the MCSA.

Upgrading from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003 Certification

To upgrade from MCSA on Windows 2000 to MCSA on Windows Server 2003 requires passing a single exam: Exam 70-292: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000.

The upgrade path from Windows 2000 MCSE to Windows Server 2003 MCSE consists of two exams:

Exam 70-292: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000
Exam 70-296: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000.

For intricate details, including suggested corresponding training courses for each of these certifications, see the following pages on Microsoft's certification Web site:

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