Microsoft Windows Network Certifications

Microsoft Windows Network Certifications

Microsoft MCSE 2000
Microsoft MCSE Server 2003
Microsoft's Windows 2000 MCSA
Microsoft's Windows 2003 MCSA

Microsoft Certified Architect Program
MCSE / MCSA Specializations

Microsoft MCSE

Microsoft MCSE 2000

Microsoft’s Windows 2000 MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) certification is one of the most popular and globally recognized certifications.

According to Microsoft it is “for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows® 2000 platform and Microsoft Windows Server System™.”

Microsoft says: “candidates should also have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system, implementing and administering a client operating system, and designing a network infrastructure.“

Once a candidate passes the first Microsoft exam towards the MCSE program, s/he achieves a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification.

To achieve the MCSE, a candidate must pass a total of seven exams. There are four core exams (choose either 70-210 or 70-270) and two elective exams.

http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/mcse/default.asp

Microsoft MCSE Server 2003

Microsoft’s Windows Server 2003 MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) certification is “for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows® 2000 platform and Microsoft Windows Server System™.”

To achieve the MCSE, a candidate must pass a total of seven exams. A two exams upgrade path exists those who already have the Windows 2000 MCSE.

http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/mcse/windows2003/

Microsoft’s Windows 2000 MCSA

Microsoft’s Windows 2000 MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) certification is for “professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Operating Systems. These individuals typically do not deploy new networks and systems as part of their job function, as is expected of individuals holding the MCSE credential. Unlike MCSEs, MCSAs are not expected to have design skills.”

Once a candidate passes the first Microsoft exam towards the MCSA program, s/he achieves a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification.

To achieve the Windows 2000 MCSA, a candidate must pass a total of four exams. There are three core exams and one elective exam.
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/mcsa/default.asp

Microsoft’s Windows 2003 MCSA

Microsoft’s Windows 2003 MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) certification is for “professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Operating Systems. These individuals typically do not deploy new networks and systems as part of their job function, as is expected of individuals holding the MCSE credential. Unlike MCSEs, MCSAs are not expected to have design skills.”

To achieve the Windows 2003 MCSA, a candidate must pass a total of four exams. There are three core exams and one elective exam.

A one exam upgrade path exists for those who have the Windows 2000 MCSA: 70-292 - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000.

http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/mcsa/windows2003/

Microsoft Certified Architect Program

The Microsoft Certified Architect Program identifies top industry experts in IT Architecture. These professionals have 10 or more years of experience, possess strong technical and leadership skills and form an elite community. Unlike other IT certifications, this credential was built and is granted by industry architects, as candidates must pass a rigorous review board with previously certified architects.

This certification is targeted to practicing solutions architects and infrastructure architects who have successfully applied frameworks and methodologies to create an architecture that serves the entire IT lifecycle. These architects can employ multiple technologies to solve business problems and provide business metrics and measurements to describe the success or failure of the projects they drive.
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/architect/