Windows Server 2003

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential validates your ability to manage and troubleshoot network environments in the Windows operating system. It reflects a unique set of skills required to succeed in a variety of job roles, such as systems administrator, network administrator, information systems administrator, network operations analyst, network technician, and technical support specialist.

To earn the MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass four exams (in any order):

One exam on client operating systems
Two exams on networking systems
One elective exam

Client Operating Systems (one exam required)

MCP: Installing, Configuring and Administering Windows XP Professional

MCTS: Configuring Windows Vista Client

MCTS: Windows 7, Configuring

Exams on networking systems ( Both required)
Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Course 2273: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment	40 hour training
Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Network Hosts	24 hour training
Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure	40 hour training

Elective Exam (one required)
Exam 70-350: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004
Course 2824: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004	40 hour training
Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Course 2400: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003	40 hour training

The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential shows clients and employers that you can design, implement, and administer infrastructures for business solutions based on Microsoft Windows Server and other Windows server platforms. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems.

To earn the MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass seven exams (in any order):

One exam on client operating systems
Four exams on networking systems
One exam on design
One elective exam

Client Operating Systems (one exam required)

MCP: Installing, Configuring and Administering Windows XP Professional

MCTS: Configuring Windows Vista Client

MCTS: Windows 7, Configuring

Exams on networking systems ( Four required)
Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Course 2273: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment	40 hour training
Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Network Hosts	24 hour training
Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure	40 hour training
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	40 hour training
Course 2830: Designing Security for Microsoft Networks	24 hour training
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	40 hour training
Exams on design (one required)
Exam 70-297: Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Course 2282: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure	40 hour training

Elective Exam (one required)
Exam 70-350: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004
Course 2824: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004	40 hour training
Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Course 2400: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003	40 hour training

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