MCSE
MCSE on Windows Server 2003 Certification Requirements
The MCSE credential verifies your ability to analyze the business requirements for information systems solutions and to design and implement infrastructures based on Windows Server 2003.
The MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification will not retire.
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Exam |
Courses |
Duration |
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Core exams on networking systems (all are required) |
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Exam 70-290
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2273: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment |
40 hrs |
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Exam 70-291 |
Course 2276: Implementing a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts |
16 hrs |
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Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services |
40 hrs |
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Exam 70-293 |
Course 2278: Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
40 hrs |
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Course 2830: Designing Security for Microsoft Networks |
24 hrs |
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Exam 70-294 |
Course 2279: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure |
40 hrs |
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Core exams on client operating systems (choose one) |
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Exam 70-620 |
Course 2272: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
40 hrs |
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Course 2285: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
16 hrs |
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Exam 70-270 |
Course 5116: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications |
16 hrs |
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Course 5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System |
24 hrs |
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Core Design exams (choose one) |
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Exam 70-297 |
Course 2282: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure |
40 hrs |
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Exam 70-298 |
Course 2830: Designing Security for Microsoft Networks |
24 hrs |
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Elective exams (choose one) |
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Exam 70-089 |
Course 2596: Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 |
40 hrs |
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Course 2597: Planning and Deploying Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 |
24 hrs |
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Exam 70-236 |
Course 5047: Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 SP1 |
24 hrs |
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Course 5049: Managing Messaging Security Using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 |
8 hrs |
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Course 5050: Recovering Messaging Servers and Databases Using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 |
16 hrs |
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Course 5051: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 |
16 hrs |
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Exam 70-284 |
Course 2400: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 |
40 hrs |
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Course 2009: Upgrading Skills from Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 |
24 hrs |
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Workshop 2011: Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 |
24 hrs |
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Exam 70-299 |
Course 2823: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network |
40 hrs |
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Exam 70-350 |
Course 2824: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 |
40 hrs |
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Exam 70-351
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Course 2824: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 |
40 hrs |
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Exam 70-431 |
Course 2780B: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database |
40 hrs |
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Course 2785AL: Implementing and Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database |
40 hrs |
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Course 2779B: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database |
40 hrs |
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How to earn your MCSE on Windows Server 2003
To earn your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass seven exams:
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Four core exams on networking systems
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One core exam on client operating systems
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One core design exam
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One elective exam