MS Announces MCSE, MCSA Windows Server 2003 Requirements
2/19/2003 -- On Monday Microsoft announced the structure of its new Windows Server 2003 certification track for its Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credentials, as well as an upgrade path for Windows 2000 MCSAs and MCSEs.
Microsoft told MCP Magazine that the MCSA will still require four exams, consisting of three core tests and one elective. The core exams consist of two tests on networking and one on client systems.
People who already have or obtain the MCSA on Windows 2000 can upgrade to the newer title by passing a single exam: 70-292: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000.
The MCSE will still consist of seven exams, but now the set will mandate six core and one elective vs. Windows 2000's five core and two electives. The core requirements break down like this:
- Four networking system exams
- One client operating system exam
- One design exam
Along with 70-290 and 70-291, from the MCSA program, the MCSE also will offer two other networking exams:
- 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
- 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
The core design requirement can be fulfilled by passing one of two new exams: 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. Either of these can also be used as an elective in the track, as long as the candidate passes both of them. The client OS exams consist of 70-210 and 70-270, comparable to the MCSA track.
Microsoft will offer two upgrade exams for people who have or intend to earn the MCSE on Windows 2000. One, 70-292, Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000, is the same upgrade exam offered for MCSAs on Windows 2000. The second is specific to the MCSE title: Exam 70-296: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000.
For more information on these new tracks and upgrade paths, as well as comments on the new structure by Dan Truax, Director of Microsoft Certification Business & Product Strategy, read the story on MCPMag.com here.
For more information on Microsoft's certification program, visit http://microsoft.com/mcp.  -D.S., B.N.
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There are 42  user Comments for “MS Announces MCSE, MCSA Windows Server 2003 Requirements”
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| 2/24/03: Jason Hartzell from Las Vegas says: |
Certification. Microsoft's new cash cow. Licensing for practice tests, study materials, training vedors, trainers, etc. MCSE - The 'get your foot in the IT Industry door' certification. No one with true knowledge still cares about this track. |
| 2/25/03: Anonymous from Atlanta says: |
MCSE 4.0/2000 MCT. This re-certification Business is a racket, but thats the arena we're in and you'd better get used to it. MCSE alone will not get you a job in these times. You'll need to add other certs from other venders if you want to be competative in this economy. I've got lots of certs with experiance and I couldn't even buy a job right now. |
| 2/26/03: BetMen from USA says: |
Ok...let me see the "mo money" bitching here... Damn, if you don't want to update your certs, then stay with your MCSE NT, no one requires you to upgrade to this new track and spend "mo money". They just offer all these to you who are willing to pay, if you aren't wiling, then stay with NT or 2000 and see if anyone will still value it after the new one. If you lose to those with MCSE 2003, that's a consequence in life, part of nature, gotta accept it. Or else, come and bitch in this forum, maybe Bill Gates will see it and send you a brand new MCSE cert in the mail for your bitching...hahaha.... |
| 2/26/03: BetMen from USA says: |
...oh oh and maybe, since you soooo hate MS for their business, you should also delete your Windows and any MS software in your computer and start using Linux to do anything you did with Windows...yeah maybe you can, but try to live with it and away from MS products... |
| 2/27/03: Anonymous says: |
that is what I do, I am a windows free man. Linux for me all the way. |
| 2/27/03: gazman from Montreal says: |
Hey why all the whyning, not happy don't certify. nobody pushed me, but being certified MCT MCSE (NT4-W2K) has helped my career. how nice would it be if all the profesionals were re-certified on a regular bassis. What a neat case lawers and accountants we'd have, if when you walked in asides from grey or no hair you could at least trust they have the basics on new legislation or tax ammendments. Would you fly in a plane built on the laws of physics in the 1400's. Software just like the rest evolves,U decide where U want to be. training has slowed down tremendously, being playing with W2K since 1999, it was time for an imrovement, and heck everybody complains M$ but how many really out there really know there stuff. I meet many people with peek abilities develloped from their work environemen. Then go to a forum and really look at how basic many questions are? cert. makes sure you are able to see a part of the forest out there, not warantied. good certification to all! and to does who aren't hopping in, good for you, my cert. will be an even better warranty of higher income as everything is a market demande vs supply economy. |
| 3/4/03: Anonymous says: |
Thanks for the insight you chimp |
| 3/6/03: Angrycocroach from Holland says: |
half a year ago i new nothing about pc`s & networks. Now i`m mcsa-certified. The more i read comments about certifying, the more i feel about quiting this ms-cert nonsens and pick up my guitar again.as if i haven`t had enough blues, grrrrrrrrrr!!! |
| 4/3/03: Phil from Bristol, UK says: |
For all the IT certs in the world they are worth little compared to a good old fashioned degree. Certifications are valuable and of use to those who have exposure to the latest technology and assuming that an MCSE or A is the answer to your dreams is not going to work. Get a degree and work your way through the ranks. |
| 5/19/03: marco from Netherlands says: |
Has anyone find somewhere braindups or practice exams for the 2003 exams. please write it to me |
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