| MCSE - A Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification helps enable IT professionals to demonstrate their ability to design and implement an infrastructure solution with Windows Server 2003–based business solutions. Note For newer Microsoft technologies, such as Exchange Server 2010, Windows Server 2008, or SQL Server 2008, we recommend that you pursue the MCITP certification. |
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MCSE on Windows Server 2003 - To earn the MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass seven exams (in any order):
- Four exams on networking systems
- One exam on client operating systems
- One exam on design
- One elective exam
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| Exams on networking systems: All 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 |
| Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Exam 70-293 |
| Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure Exam 70-294 |
| 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 |
| Exams on design: Choose one |
Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Exam 70-297 |
| Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network Exam 70-298 |
| Elective exam: Choose one |
TS: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server Exam 70-235 |
| TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuring Exam 70-236 |
| Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Exam 70-297 |
| Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network Exam 70-298 |
| 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 |
| TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring Exam 70-630 |
| TS: Windows 7, Configuring Exam 70-680 |
| Third-party (CompTIA) certifications: CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+ |
