MCSE Certification

To achieve a Microsoft MCSE Certification for the MCSE 2003 track, you must pass seven MCSE certification exams (6 core exams and 1 elective exam).

MCSE Certification Core Exams (6 exams required)

• 4 networking system exams
  70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
  70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
  70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
  70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure



• 1 client operating system exam
  70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional



• 1 design exam
  70-297: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
  OR
  70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

MCSE Certification Elective Exam (1 exam required)

• 1 elective exam
  70-228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition
  70-229: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
  70-235: TS: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using BizTalk Server 2006
  70-236: TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuring
  70-281: Planning, Deploying, and Managing an Enterprise Project Management Solution
  70-282: Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business
  70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
  70-285: Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization
  70-297: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
  70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
  70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
  70-301: Managing, Organizing, Delivering IT Projects by Using Microsoft Solutions Framework 3.0

Benefits of MCSE 2003 certification

• MCSE Certified professionals receive Technology Industry recognition for knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft products and technologies.
• MCSE Certification allows you to receive a 50% rebate or discount on a one-year subscription to Microsoft TechNet or TechNet Plus - offered for your first year of certification only.
  • Fulfillment details vary, depending on your location. Please see your Welcome Kit for details.)
  • A TechNet subscription provides MCSEs with a portable IT survival kit that is updated monthly.
  • Contents include the complete Microsoft Knowledge Base that Microsoft Support uses as well as service packs and kits.
• MCSE Certified professionals receive access to technical and product information through the MCP Member Site.
• MCSE Certification allows you to receive exclusive discounts on products and services from selected companies. Certified individuals can learn more about exclusive discounts by visiting the MCP Member Site.
• MCSE Certified professionals receive an MCSE logo, certificate, transcript, wallet card, and lapel pin to identify you as an Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) to colleagues or clients.
  • Electronic files of logos and transcript may be downloaded from the MCP Member Site upon certification.
• MCSE Certification allows you to receive invitations to Microsoft conferences, technical training sessions, and special events.
• MCSE Certified professionals receive free access to Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine, an online career and professional development magazine.
  • Security-enhanced content on the Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine online site includes the current issue (available only to MCPs),
  • Additional online-only content and columns,
  • An MCP-only database,
  • Regular chats with Microsoft and other technical experts.
• MCSE Certification allows you to receive a special deal on a subscription to Windows & .NET Magazine, a leading source of independent, how-to information for IT professionals working on a Microsoft Windows® platform. MCSEs and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrators (MCSAs) receive 50 percent off the retail subscription price. Visit the MCP Member Site for details.