MCSE 2003 :-: Cyber Networks (ICT)

MCSE - MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYSTEM ENGINEER ON WINDOWS 2003

The Microsoft Certified System Engineer credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows® 2003 platform and Microsoft Server software. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems.

MCSE Job Titles:

Systems engineers
Technical support engineers
Systems analysts
Network analysts
Technical consultants

MCSE's have proven knowledge and skills beyond that of a MCSA's and will typically be paid higher salaries and be given more technical and managerial responsibility. While an MCSA will be managing the operations of a network, an MCSE will be designing the network infrastructure and both current and future network services requirements.

MCSE Requirements:

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) candidates are currently required to pass 6 Core Exams [Four networking system, One client operating system and One design exam] + 1 Elective Exams on the Windows 2003 track.

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: Microsoft has designed an upgrade path that will enable a current MCSE [on the 2000 track] to earn the Windows Server 2003 credential in a timely and cost-effective manner. Those who are certified on the Windows NT 4.0 track can also upgrade to the Windows 2003 version.

The tables below provide details on the exams and courses you can take in order to earn the MCSE certification:
1. MCSE on Windows 2003 certification
2. Upgrade from MCSE on Windows 2000
3. Upgrade from MCSE on Windows NT 4.0
4. Upgrade from MCSA on Windows 2000

The following tables list Official Microsoft Learning Products courses designed to help MCSE candidates prepare for the required exams.

Core Exams: Networking System (4 Exams Required)	Courses offered at CyberNetworks
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) OR Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (5 days) Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (3 days) OR Course 2208: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (3 days)
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) OR Course 2208: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (3 days)
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)
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)

Core Exams: Client Operating System (1 Exam Required)

Courses

Exam 70–270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional

Course 2285: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (2 days)
OR
Course 2272: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5 days)

Exam 70-210: 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)

Core Exams: Design (1 Exam Required)	Courses
Exam 70-297: 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)

Elective Exams: (1 Exam Required)	Courses
Exam 70-227: 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)
Exam 70-228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition	Course 2072: Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days)
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)
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)
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)
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
Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003	Course 2400: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Workshop 2011: Troubleshooting 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)
Exam 70-297: 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)
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
Exam 70–301: Managing, Organizing, and Delivering IT Projects by Using Microsoft Solutions Framework 3.0	Course 1846: Microsoft Solutions Framework Essentials Course 2710: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures

Third-party certification alternatives that may be substituted for an MCSE 2003 elective:
Certifications	Courses
CompTIA Security+6	Course 2810: Fundamentals of Network Security (4 days)
Unisys UN0-101: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Solutions in the Data Center	Currently, corresponding Official Microsoft Learning Products are not available.

Microsoft certifications that may be substituted for an MCSE elective:

MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000
MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000
MCSE on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

Please note that though we are a Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions [MCPLS] we do not offer all the training programs listed on a regular basis. Only a select few courses that are pertinent to industry requirements in the region are available regularly. Any course that you need which is not listed in the training schedule can be requested for. If you need an MCSE 2003 course for which further details are not presented in this site, please contact us.

UPGRADING FROM MCSE ON WINDOWS 2000 TO MCSE ON WINDOWS 2003

Upgrade Exams for an MCSE on Windows 2000 (2 Exams Required)	Courses
Exam 70-292: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000	Workshop 2207: Expert Track: Updating Systems Administrator and Engineer Skills from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003
Exam 70-296: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000	Workshop 2207: Expert Track: Updating Systems Administrator and Engineer Skills from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003

For the MCSE on Windows 2000 credential	Additional exams
Networking:	Exams 70-292 and 70-296, instead of all four core network exams; OR Exam 70-290 Exam 70-291 Exam 70-293 and Exam 70-294
Client:	No action is required.
Design:	No action is required.
Elective:	No further action is required.

UPGRADING FROM WINDOWS NT 4.0 TO MCSE ON WINDOWS 2003

For the MCSE on Windows NT 4.0 credential	Additional exams
Networking:	Exam 70-290 Exam 70-291 Exam 70-293 and Exam 70-294
Client:	No further action required if the following exams have been taken. Exam 70-210 OR Exam 70-270
Design:	No further action required if the following exams have been taken. Exam 70-297 Exam 70-287 OR any Windows 2000 design exam
Elective:	No further action is required.

UPGRADING FROM MCSA ON WINDOWS 2000 TO MCSE ON WINDOWS 2003

For the MCSA on Windows 2000 credential	Additional exams
Networking:	Exam 70-292 OR Exam 70-290 Exam 70-291 Exam 70-293 and Exam 70-294
Client:	No action is required.
Design:	1 design exam listed in the certification requirements above.
Elective:	No further action is required.

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