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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (Windows 2003)
Exams Breakdown and Requirements

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To become an MCSA on Windows Server 2003 you must meet the following requirements:

Three Core Exams Are Required
  • 1 Client Operating System Exam
  • 2 Networking System Exams

    • One Elective Exam Is Required
    The elective exam, when combined with the 3 core exams, offers a reliable and legitimate gauge of technical expertise and skill related to effectively maintaining and managing a non-trivial computing environment of a company. Additionally, those candidates pursuing their MCSA on Windows 2003, should have at the minimum 6-12 months of hands-on practical experience administering network and desktop operating systems.

    If You Are Upgrading From MCSA Windows Server 2000 certification
    Microsoft has created a time and money saving way for those candidates that currently hold an MCSA on Windows Server 2000 certification but would like to upgrade to the MCSA Windows Server 2003 certification. One exam is required for this upgrade path.

    Client Operating System Exams
    1 Exam Required
    Counts As Core Exam    		Related Course(s)Top Ranked Book
    Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional Course 2285: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

    -- OR --

    Course 2272: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional     		MCSA: Windows 2003 Core Requirements (70-270, 70-290, 70-291)
    MCSA: Windows 2003 Core Requirements (70-270, 70-290, 70-291)
    Exam 70-210: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Course 2151: Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials

    Course 2152: Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server     		MCSE Windows 2000 Professional Exam Cram Personal Trainer (Exam: 70-210)
    MCSE Windows 2000 Professional Exam Cram Personal Trainer (Exam: 70-210)

    Networking System Exams
    4 Exams Required (Core)    		Related Course(s)Top Ranked Book
    Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Course 2273: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

    -- OR --

    Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

    Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

    -- OR --

    Course 2208: Upgrading Your Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003     		MCSE/MCSA Windows Server 2003 Environment Study Guide (Exam 70-290)
    MCSE/MCSA Windows Server 2003 Environment Study Guide (Exam 70-290)
    Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts

    Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services

    -- OR --

    Course 2208: Upgrading Your Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003     		MCSA/MCSE Exam 70-291 Study Guide and Training System: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
    MCSA/MCSE Exam 70-291 Study Guide and Training System: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

    Elective Exams
    1 Exam Required    		Related Course(s)Top Ranked Book
    Exam 70-086: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Course 828: Deploying and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0

    Course 827: Administering Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0     		None Available
    Exam 70-227: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition Course 2159: Deploying and Managing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 MCSE ISA Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 Study Guide (Exam 70-227)
    MCSE ISA Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 Study Guide (Exam 70-227)
    Exam 70-228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition Course 2072: Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database MCSA/MCSE/MCDBA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 System Administration, 70-228, Second Edition
    MCSA/MCSE/MCDBA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 System Administration, 70-228, Second Edition
    Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Course 2400: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-284): Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
    MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-284): Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
    Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Course 2823: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network None Available

    As a substitute for the electives shown above, the following may be used as an alternative for an MCSA elective exam:
  • MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000
  • MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000
  • MCSE on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
  • CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Server+
  • CompTIA Security+

    • Upgrade Exam
    1 Exam Required
    Strictly for an
    MCSA on Windows 2000    		Related Course(s)Top Ranked Book
    Exam 70-292: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000 Course 2299: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA on Windows 2000 MCSA/MCSE Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-292)
    MCSA/MCSE Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment Exam Cram 2 (Exam Cram 70-292)

    Note: No additional elective or core exams are necessary for an MCSA on Windows 2000 who passes the 70-292 exam.

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  • Frequently Asked Questions About MCSA
  • Official MCSA on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification Requirements

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