MCSM: Messaging

MCSM: Messaging

Solutions Master

The pinnacle of professional distinction

Validate your ability to design, implement, manage, and troubleshoot an enterprise-class Exchange 2013 infrastructure.

Training to prepare for the MCSM: Messaging certification is optional. Whether you choose to take the training or not, you are required to take the knowledge and lab exams listed in steps 6 and 7.

Earning an MCSM: Messaging certification will qualify you for such jobs as network architect and information system manager.

Step

Title

Training

Required exam

Certification earned

1

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

410
410
MCSM: Messaging

2

Administering Windows Server 2012

411
411

3

Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services

MSCA

After successfully completing steps 1-3, you'll earn a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 certification.

412
412

4

Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013

341
341

5

Advanced Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013

342
342

6

MCSM Messaging Knowledge Exam

Register

88-941 (not yet available)

7

MCSM Messaging Lab Exam

Register

88-942 (not yet available)

Recertify

This MCSM certification requires that you show continued ability to perform in your chosen solution area by completing a recertification exam every three years.

To be eligible for the MCSM program, you’ll need the following:

  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange Server 2013: installing, configuring, and troubleshooting (or equivalent experience)

  • Two or more years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010: installing, configuring, and troubleshooting (or equivalent experience)

  • A thorough understanding of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 design and architecture

  • A thorough understanding of Active Directory, Domain Name System (DNS), traditional telephony concepts, VoIP, and other core network services related to Lync Server

  • An ability to communicate in English

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