Microsoft Certified Systems Administrators (MCSAs)
administer network and systems environments based on the
Microsoft Windows platforms. Specializations include MCSA: Messaging and
MCSA: Security.
MCSA on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification Requirements
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) candidates on the Microsoft
Windows Server™ 2003 track are required to satisfy the following
requirements:
Core Exams (3 Exams Required)
Two networking system exams
One client operating system exam
Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)
Together with the core exams, the elective exams provide a valid and
reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise to successfully
manage and maintain the typically complex computing environment of
medium-to- large-sized companies. MCSA candidates should have 6–12 months of
experience administering client and network operating systems.
Upgrade Exam (1 Exam Required)
Microsoft has designed an upgrade path that will enable a current MCSA on
Windows® 2000 to earn the Windows Server 2003 credential in a time- and
cost-effective manner.
The following tables list Official Microsoft Learning Products courses and
Microsoft Press books designed to help Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
(MCSE) candidates prepare for the required exams. See individual Exam
Preparation Study Guide for exam availability.
Core Exams (3 Exams Required)
Core Exams: Networking System (2 Exams Required)
Exam 70–290: Managing and Maintaining a
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Exam 70–291: Implementing, Managing, and
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Core Exams: Client Operating System (1 Exam
Required)
Exam 70–270: Installing, Configuring,
and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Exam 70-210: Installing, Configuring,
and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)
Exam 70–086: Implementing and Supporting
Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0
Exam 70-227: Installing, Configuring,
and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server
2000, Enterprise Edition
Exam 70-228: Installing, Configuring,
and Administering Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition
Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Exam 70-299: Implementing and
Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
As an alternative to the electives listed above, these certifications or
certification combinations may substitute for an MCSA elective:
MCDST
MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000
MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000
MCSE on Microsoft Windows NT 4.02
CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+
CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Server+
CompTIA Security+3
Upgrade Exam
For an MCSA on Windows 2000:
Networking: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has
the option to take Exam 70-292 instead of the two core network exams.
However, an MCSA on Windows 2000 can choose to take both core network exams.
Client: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has
already passed Exam 70-210 or 70-270, which also satisfies the client
requirement for MCSA on Windows Server 2003; therefore, no further action is
required.
Elective: Elective exams are required so
that candidates prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or
additional technical depth. For an MCSA on Windows 2000, the current MCSA
credential satisfies the elective requirement for Windows Server 2003
because it proves the ability to support another version of the platform;
therefore, no further action is required.
Upgrade Exam for an MCSA on Windows 2000 (1 Exam
Required)
Exam 70-292: Managing and Maintaining a
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows
2000
Note: No additional core or elective
exams are required for an MCSA on Windows 2000 who passes Exam 70-292.
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