MCSA: Security on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Certification Requirements

Updated: February 22, 2008
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Exam retirements: Many of the exams in this certification track retire in March 2008. All listed requirements must be fulfilled to complete the credential. The credential will not expire.

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The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential proves that you have the skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of operating environments based on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.

Candidate profile

An MCSA candidate should have 12 months of experience working with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure.

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How to earn your MCSA: Security on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

To earn your MCSA: Security on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server certification, you must pass five exams:

Two core exams on networking systems

One core exam on client operating systems

Two security specialization exams

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Core exams on networking systems (both are required) 

Exam 70-2151,2

Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-215: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

Exam 70-2181

Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-218: Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment

Core exams on client operating systems (choose one) 

Exam 70-620

Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring

Exam 70-270

Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional

Exam 70-2101,2

Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-210: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

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Security specialization exams (choose two) 

Exam 70-2141

Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-214: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network

Exam 70-2271

Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-227: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition

Exam 70-350

Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-350: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004

Exam 70-351

Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-351: TS: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, Configuring

Specific third-party certifications

Find out if your third-party credential applies to this Microsoft Certification

1This exam retires in March 2008.

2Candidates who passed Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Exams 70-067, 70-068, and 70-073 had the option of taking the comprehensive Exam 70-240: Microsoft Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. By passing this exam, candidates met the following exam requirements: Exam 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, and 70-217. Exam 70-240 is no longer available.


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