| MCSA - A Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification helps enable IT professionals to demonstrate their ability to administer network and systems environments with Windows Server 2003–based business solutions. |
| Note: For newer Microsoft technologies, such as Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Windows Server 2008, or Microsoft SQL Server 2008, you should pursue the MCITP certification. |
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| MCSA on Windows Server 2003 |
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To earn the MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass four exams (in any order):
- Two exams on networking systems
- One exam on client operating systems
- One elective exam
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| Exams on networking systems: Both 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 |
| Exams on client operating systems: Choose one |
TS: Windows 7, Configuring Exam 70-680 |
| TS: Configuring Windows Vista Client Exam 70-620 |
| Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional Exam 70-270 |
| TS: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server Exam 70-235 |
| TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuring Exam 70-236 |
| Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows Server 2003 Network Exam 70-299 |
| TS: Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007, Configuring Exam 70-400 |
| TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring Exam 70-401 |
| TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 – Implementation and Maintenance Exam 70-431 |
| TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Exam 70-432 |
| Elective exam: Choose one |
TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence – Implementation and Maintenance Exam 70-445 |
| TS: Configuring Windows Vista Client Exam 70-620 |
| Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional Exam 70-270 |
| TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring Exam 70-630 |
| TS: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Configuring Exam 70-638 |
| TS: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Configuring Exam 70-639 |
| TS: Windows 7, Configuring Exam 70-680 |
| Specific third-party (CompTIA) certifications: |
| CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Server+ or CompTIA Security+ |
