MCSE: Security on Windows Server 2003 Certification Requirements
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The strength of Windows Server 2003 in the market today indicates that demand for related IT expertise will continue for years to come. The best way to demonstrate your expert skills on Windows Server 2003—and to inspire confidence in a hiring manager, your team, and yourself—is by earning the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credentials.
In addition, if you are certified on Windows Server 2003, you have an efficient path to the Windows Server 2008 certifications.
This MCSE credential verifies your ability to analyze the business requirements for information systems solutions, and to design and implement the security infrastructure based on Windows Server 2003.
Candidate profile
Candidates for the MCSE: Security on Windows Server 2003 certification typically have at least one year of experience implementing and administering both network and client operating systems. They are knowledgeable about the planning, design, and implementation of Microsoft Windows security solutions in mid-sized to large companies.
Related job titles: systems engineer, network engineer, systems analyst, network analyst, or technical consultant
How to earn the MCSE: Security on Windows Server 2003
To earn your MCSE: Security on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass eight exams:
| • | Four core exams on networking systems |
| • | One core exam on client operating systems |
| • | One security design exam |
| • | Two security specialization exams |
The MCSE: Security on Windows Server 2003 credential will not retire.
| Core exams on networking systems (all are required) | |
Exam 70-2901 | Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment |
Exam 70-2911 | Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
Exam 70-2931 | Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
Exam 70-2941 | Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure |
| 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 70-2102, 3 | Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-210: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional |
| Security design exam (required) | |
Exam 70-298 | Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-298: Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network |
| Security specialization exams (choose two) | |
Exam 70-299 | Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows Server 2003 Network |
Exam 70-2272 | 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 |
1 Candidates who hold an MCSA or an MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server credential can take Exam 70-292 in place of Exams 70-290 and 70-291. In addition, candidates who hold an MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server credential can take Exam 70-296 in place of Exams 70-293 and 70-294. Exams 70-292 and 70-296 retire in March 2008.
| • | Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-292 |
| • | Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-296 |
2 This exam retires in March 2008.
3 Candidates 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.