MCSE on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification Requirements
MCSE on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification Requirements
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 track are required to satisfy the following requirements:
Core Exams (6 Exams Required)
Four networking system exams
One client operating system exam
One design exam
Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)
Together with the core exams, 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 network operating systems and desktop operating systems.
Upgrade Exams (2 Exams Required)
Microsoft has designed an upgrade path that will enable a current MCSE to earn the Windows Server 2003 credential in a time- and cost-effective manner.
For more information about the Windows Server 2003 exams, see the Frequently Asked Questions.
The following tables list Official Microsoft Learning Products and Microsoft Press books designed to help MCSE candidates prepare for the required exams. See individual Exam Preparation Guides for exam availability.
Core Exams (6 Exams Required)
Core Exams: Networking System (4 Exams Required)
Courses
Books
Exam 70–290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Course 2273: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (5 days) ORCourse 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (5 days)Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (3 days) ORCourse 2208: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (3 days)
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-290): Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294
Exam 70–291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts (2 days) Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services (5 days) ORCourse 2208: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (3 days)
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-291): Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294
Exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Course 2278: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (5 days)
MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-293): Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294
Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
Course 2279: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure (5 days)
MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-294): Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294
Core Exams: Client Operating System (1 Exam Required)
Courses
Books
Exam 70–270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional
Course 2285: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (2 days) ORCourse 2272: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5 days)
MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Exam 70-270)
Exam 70-2101: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Course 2151: Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials (3 days) Course 2152: Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server (5 days)
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Second Edition (Exam 70-210) MCSA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Requirements, Second Edition (Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216 and 70-218)
Core Exams: Design (1 Exam Required)
Courses
Books
Exam 70-2972, 3: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Course 2282: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure (5 days)
MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-297): Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-2982, 3: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Course 2830: Designing Security for Microsoft Networks (3 days)
MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-298): Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)
Elective Exams(1 Exam Required)
Courses
Books
Exam 70–0864: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0
Course 828: Deploying and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 (5 days) Course 827: Administering Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 (3 days)
MCSA/MCSE Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Training Kit (ISBN: 1-57231-834-1). This book is out of print. Check with your local retailer for availability.
Exam 70-2274: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition
Course 2159: Deploying and Managing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 (3 days)
MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000
Exam 70-2284: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition
Course 2072: Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days)
MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 System Administration
Exam 70-229: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
Course 2073: Programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days) Course 2071: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Transact-SQL (2 days)
MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database Design and Implementation
Exam 70-232: Implementing and Maintaining Highly Available Web Solutions with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Technologies and Microsoft Application Center 2000
Course 2203: Deploying and Managing Microsoft Application Center 2000 (2 days)
Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available.
Exam 70-281: Planning, Deploying, and Managing an Enterprise Project Management Solution
Course 2732: Planning, Deploying, and Managing an Enterprise Project Management Solution (5 days)
Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available.
Exam 70-282: Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business
Course 2395: Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for the Small and Medium-Sized Business
Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available.
Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Course 2400: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003Workshop 2011: Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-284): Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Exam 70-285: Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization
Course 2008: Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization (2 days)
Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available.
Exam 70-2973: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Course 2282: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure (5 days)
MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-297): Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-2983: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Course 2830: Designing Security for Microsoft Networks (3 days)
MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-298): Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Course 2823: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-299): Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Exam 70–301: Managing, Organizing, and Delivering IT Projects by Using Microsoft Solutions Framework 3.0
Course 1846: Microsoft Solutions Framework EssentialsCourse 2710: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures
Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available.
As an alternative to the electives listed above, these Microsoft certifications may be substituted for an MCSE elective:
Microsoft Certifications
MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000
MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000
MCSE on Microsoft Windows NT 4.05
As an alternative to the electives listed above, these third-party certifications may be substituted for an MCSE elective:
Certifications
Courses
Books
CompTIA Security+6
Course 2810: Fundamentals of Network Security (4 days)
Security+ Certification Training Kit
Unisys UN0-101: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Solutions in the Data Center
Currently, corresponding Official Microsoft Learning Products are not available.
Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available.
Upgrade Exams
Microsoft has designed an upgrade path that will enable a current MCSE to earn the Windows Server 2003 credential in a time- and cost-effective manner.
For the MCSE on Windows 2000 credential:
Networking: An MCSE on Windows 2000 has the option to take only Exams 70-292 and 70-296, instead of all four core network exams; however, an MCSE on Windows 2000 can elect to take all four core network exams.
Client: An MCSE on Windows 2000 has already passed Exam 70-210 or 70-270, which also satisfies the client requirement for MCSE on Windows Server 2003; therefore, no action is required.
Design: The design skills required of an MCSE on Windows Server 2003 do not differ significantly from those required of an MCSE on Windows 2000; therefore, no action is required.
Elective: Elective exams are required so that candidates prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or additional technical depth. For MCSEs on Windows 2000, the current MCSE credential satisfies the elective requirement for Windows Server 2003 because it proves the ability to support another version of the platform; therefore, no further action is required.
For the MCSE on Windows NT 4.0 credential:
Networking: The core networking skills required for Windows Server 2003 are significantly different than those required for Windows NT 4.0; therefore, an MCSE on Windows NT 4.0 must prove their skills on all four core network exams.
Client: If the candidate has already taken either Exam 70-210 or 70-270, no further action is required.
Design: An MCSE on Windows NT 4.0 was not required to prove design skills, so they must prove their skills by passing either a Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 design exam. If the candidate has already taken a Windows 2000 design exam, no further action is required.
Elective: Elective exams are required so that candidates prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or additional technical depth. For an MCSE on Windows NT 4.0, the MCSE credential itself satisfies the elective requirement for Windows Server 2003 because it proves the ability to support another version of the platform; therefore, no further action is required.
For the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows 2000 credential:
Networking: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has the option to take Exam 70-292 instead of Exams 70-290 and 70-291. However, Exams 70-293 and 70-294 are still required.
Client: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has already passed Exam 70-210 or 70-270, which also satisfies the client requirement for MCSE on Windows Server 2003; therefore, no action is required.
Design: The MCSA certification does not require candidates to prove design skills. To attain the MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass a design exam listed in the certification requirements above.
Elective: Elective exams are required so that candidates prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or additional technical depth. For an MCSA on Windows 2000, the MCSA credential itself satisfies the elective requirement for MCSE on Windows Server 2003 because it proves the ability to administer another version of the platform; therefore, no further action is required.
Upgrade Exams for an MCSE on Windows 2000 (2 Exams Required)
Courses
Books
Exam 70-292: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000
Course 2297: Planning, Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000 (available December 2003) ORWorkshop 2207: Expert Track: Updating Systems Administrator and Engineer Skills from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-292 and 70-296): Upgrading Your MCSA/MCSE Certification to Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Exam 70-296: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000
Course 2297: Planning, Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000 (available December 2003) ORWorkshop 2207: Expert Track: Updating Systems Administrator and Engineer Skills from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-292 and 70-296): Upgrading Your MCSA/MCSE Certification to Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Note: No additional core or elective exams are required for an MCSE on Windows 2000 who passes Exams 70-292 and 70-296.1 Candidates who passed Windows NT 4.0 Exams 70-067, 70-068, and 70-073 had the option to take the comprehensive Exam 70-240: Microsoft Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. By passing this exam, candidates met the MCSE exam requirement for 70-210. Exam 70-240 is no longer available. 2 Candidates may also take Exams 70-219, 70-220, 70-221, or 70-226 to satisfy the Core Design exam requirement. 3 Exams 70-297 and 70-298 may each count once as either one core design exam or one elective exam. 4 Exams 70-086, 70-227, and 70-228 may each count toward both the MCSA and MCSE elective exam requirements. 5 Although exams are no longer available for the MCSE on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 certification, individuals who earned this credential remain certified. 6 CompTIA Security+ certification satisfies both the MCSE elective requirement and an MCSE: Security specialization requirement.
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 track are required to satisfy the following requirements:
Core Exams (6 Exams Required)
Four networking system exams
One client operating system exam
One design exam
Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)
Together with the core exams, 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 network operating systems and desktop operating systems.
Upgrade Exams (2 Exams Required)
Microsoft has designed an upgrade path that will enable a current MCSE to earn the Windows Server 2003 credential in a time- and cost-effective manner.
For more information about the Windows Server 2003 exams, see the Frequently Asked Questions.
The following tables list Official Microsoft Learning Products and Microsoft Press books designed to help MCSE candidates prepare for the required exams. See individual Exam Preparation Guides for exam availability.
Core Exams (6 Exams Required)
Core Exams: Networking System (4 Exams Required)
Courses
Books
Exam 70–290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Course 2273: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (5 days) ORCourse 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (5 days)Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (3 days) ORCourse 2208: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (3 days)
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-290): Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294
Exam 70–291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts (2 days) Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services (5 days) ORCourse 2208: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (3 days)
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-291): Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294
Exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Course 2278: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (5 days)
MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-293): Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294
Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
Course 2279: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure (5 days)
MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-294): Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294
Core Exams: Client Operating System (1 Exam Required)
Courses
Books
Exam 70–270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional
Course 2285: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (2 days) ORCourse 2272: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5 days)
MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Exam 70-270)
Exam 70-2101: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Course 2151: Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials (3 days) Course 2152: Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server (5 days)
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Second Edition (Exam 70-210) MCSA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Requirements, Second Edition (Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216 and 70-218)
Core Exams: Design (1 Exam Required)
Courses
Books
Exam 70-2972, 3: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Course 2282: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure (5 days)
MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-297): Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-2982, 3: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Course 2830: Designing Security for Microsoft Networks (3 days)
MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-298): Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)
Elective Exams(1 Exam Required)
Courses
Books
Exam 70–0864: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0
Course 828: Deploying and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 (5 days) Course 827: Administering Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 (3 days)
MCSA/MCSE Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Training Kit (ISBN: 1-57231-834-1). This book is out of print. Check with your local retailer for availability.
Exam 70-2274: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition
Course 2159: Deploying and Managing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 (3 days)
MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000
Exam 70-2284: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition
Course 2072: Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days)
MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 System Administration
Exam 70-229: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
Course 2073: Programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days) Course 2071: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Transact-SQL (2 days)
MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database Design and Implementation
Exam 70-232: Implementing and Maintaining Highly Available Web Solutions with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Technologies and Microsoft Application Center 2000
Course 2203: Deploying and Managing Microsoft Application Center 2000 (2 days)
Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available.
Exam 70-281: Planning, Deploying, and Managing an Enterprise Project Management Solution
Course 2732: Planning, Deploying, and Managing an Enterprise Project Management Solution (5 days)
Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available.
Exam 70-282: Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business
Course 2395: Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for the Small and Medium-Sized Business
Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available.
Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Course 2400: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003Workshop 2011: Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-284): Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Exam 70-285: Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization
Course 2008: Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization (2 days)
Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available.
Exam 70-2973: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Course 2282: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure (5 days)
MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-297): Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-2983: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Course 2830: Designing Security for Microsoft Networks (3 days)
MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-298): Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Course 2823: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-299): Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Exam 70–301: Managing, Organizing, and Delivering IT Projects by Using Microsoft Solutions Framework 3.0
Course 1846: Microsoft Solutions Framework EssentialsCourse 2710: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures
Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available.
As an alternative to the electives listed above, these Microsoft certifications may be substituted for an MCSE elective:
Microsoft Certifications
MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000
MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000
MCSE on Microsoft Windows NT 4.05
As an alternative to the electives listed above, these third-party certifications may be substituted for an MCSE elective:
Certifications
Courses
Books
CompTIA Security+6
Course 2810: Fundamentals of Network Security (4 days)
Security+ Certification Training Kit
Unisys UN0-101: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Solutions in the Data Center
Currently, corresponding Official Microsoft Learning Products are not available.
Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available.
Upgrade Exams
Microsoft has designed an upgrade path that will enable a current MCSE to earn the Windows Server 2003 credential in a time- and cost-effective manner.
For the MCSE on Windows 2000 credential:
Networking: An MCSE on Windows 2000 has the option to take only Exams 70-292 and 70-296, instead of all four core network exams; however, an MCSE on Windows 2000 can elect to take all four core network exams.
Client: An MCSE on Windows 2000 has already passed Exam 70-210 or 70-270, which also satisfies the client requirement for MCSE on Windows Server 2003; therefore, no action is required.
Design: The design skills required of an MCSE on Windows Server 2003 do not differ significantly from those required of an MCSE on Windows 2000; therefore, no action is required.
Elective: Elective exams are required so that candidates prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or additional technical depth. For MCSEs on Windows 2000, the current MCSE credential satisfies the elective requirement for Windows Server 2003 because it proves the ability to support another version of the platform; therefore, no further action is required.
For the MCSE on Windows NT 4.0 credential:
Networking: The core networking skills required for Windows Server 2003 are significantly different than those required for Windows NT 4.0; therefore, an MCSE on Windows NT 4.0 must prove their skills on all four core network exams.
Client: If the candidate has already taken either Exam 70-210 or 70-270, no further action is required.
Design: An MCSE on Windows NT 4.0 was not required to prove design skills, so they must prove their skills by passing either a Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 design exam. If the candidate has already taken a Windows 2000 design exam, no further action is required.
Elective: Elective exams are required so that candidates prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or additional technical depth. For an MCSE on Windows NT 4.0, the MCSE credential itself satisfies the elective requirement for Windows Server 2003 because it proves the ability to support another version of the platform; therefore, no further action is required.
For the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows 2000 credential:
Networking: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has the option to take Exam 70-292 instead of Exams 70-290 and 70-291. However, Exams 70-293 and 70-294 are still required.
Client: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has already passed Exam 70-210 or 70-270, which also satisfies the client requirement for MCSE on Windows Server 2003; therefore, no action is required.
Design: The MCSA certification does not require candidates to prove design skills. To attain the MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass a design exam listed in the certification requirements above.
Elective: Elective exams are required so that candidates prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or additional technical depth. For an MCSA on Windows 2000, the MCSA credential itself satisfies the elective requirement for MCSE on Windows Server 2003 because it proves the ability to administer another version of the platform; therefore, no further action is required.
Upgrade Exams for an MCSE on Windows 2000 (2 Exams Required)
Courses
Books
Exam 70-292: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000
Course 2297: Planning, Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000 (available December 2003) ORWorkshop 2207: Expert Track: Updating Systems Administrator and Engineer Skills from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-292 and 70-296): Upgrading Your MCSA/MCSE Certification to Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Exam 70-296: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000
Course 2297: Planning, Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000 (available December 2003) ORWorkshop 2207: Expert Track: Updating Systems Administrator and Engineer Skills from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-292 and 70-296): Upgrading Your MCSA/MCSE Certification to Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Note: No additional core or elective exams are required for an MCSE on Windows 2000 who passes Exams 70-292 and 70-296.1 Candidates who passed Windows NT 4.0 Exams 70-067, 70-068, and 70-073 had the option to take the comprehensive Exam 70-240: Microsoft Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. By passing this exam, candidates met the MCSE exam requirement for 70-210. Exam 70-240 is no longer available. 2 Candidates may also take Exams 70-219, 70-220, 70-221, or 70-226 to satisfy the Core Design exam requirement. 3 Exams 70-297 and 70-298 may each count once as either one core design exam or one elective exam. 4 Exams 70-086, 70-227, and 70-228 may each count toward both the MCSA and MCSE elective exam requirements. 5 Although exams are no longer available for the MCSE on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 certification, individuals who earned this credential remain certified. 6 CompTIA Security+ certification satisfies both the MCSE elective requirement and an MCSE: Security specialization requirement.