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MCSE
2003
MCSE 2003 candidates are required to pass
six core exams and one elective exam. The core exams include four
networking exams, one client operating system and one design exam.
Windows Server 2003 was first introduced on March 28, 2003. Stability,
security, and usability are obvious highlights, especially in comparison to
Windows 2000. Microsoft also claims that Windows Server 2003 is more
efficient in setup time and configuration. Key improvements include the
active directory, group policy, disk management, scripting and command line
tools, etc. So familiarize yourself with the history and abilities of
Windows Server 2003 as your studying for your MCSE 2003 certification.
Below are the exam listings from Microsoft.com.
For MCSE training material visit this site.
Core exams (six exams required)
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Core Exams: Networking System (Four
Exams Required)
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Classroom Training
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Microsoft E-Learning
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Microsoft Press Books
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Exam 70–290: Managing and
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
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Course 2273: Managing and Maintaining a
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (five days)
or
Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (five
days)
and
Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (three
days)
or
Course 2208: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (three days)
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Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Environment (21 hours)
and
Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (17
hours)
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MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-290): Managing and
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (ISBN
0-7356-1437-7)
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Exam 70–291: Implementing,
Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Infrastructure
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Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts (two days)
and
Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services (five days)
or
Course 2208: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (three days)
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Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts (10 hours)
and
Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services (24 hours)
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MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-291): Implementing,
Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Infrastructure (ISBN 0-7356-1439-3)
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Exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
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Course 2278: Planning and Maintaining a
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (five days)
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Course 4993: Planning and Maintaining a
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (two hours)
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MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-293): Planning and
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (ISBN
0-7356-1893-3)
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Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
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Course 2279: Planning, Implementing, and
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
(five days)
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Course 2279: Planning, Implementing, and
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
(20 hours)
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MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-294): Planning, Implementing,
and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory
Infrastructure (ISBN 0-7356-1438-5)
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Core Exams: Client Operating System
(One Exam Required)
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Classroom Training
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Microsoft E-Learning
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Microsoft Press Books
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Exam 70–270: Installing,
Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Course 2285: Installing, Configuring,
and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (two days)
or
Course 2272: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional
(five days)
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Course 2285: Installing, Configuring,
and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (eight hours)
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MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-270): Installing,
Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Second
Edition (ISBN - 0-7356-2152-7)
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Exam 70-2102: Installing, Configuring,
and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
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Course 2151: Microsoft Windows 2000
Network and Operating System Essentials (three days)
Course 2152: Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server
(five days)
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There are no E-Learning courses
currently available.
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MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-210): Microsoft Windows
2000 Professional, Second Edition (0-7356-1766-X)
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Core Exams: Design (One Exam
Required)
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Classroom Training
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Microsoft E-Learning
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Microsoft Press Books
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Exam 70-2973: Designing a Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
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Course 2282: Designing a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure (five days)
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Course 2282: Designing a Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure (16 hours)
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MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-297): Designing a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
(0-7356-1970-0)
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Exam 70-2983: Designing Security for a
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
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Course 2830: Designing Security for
Microsoft Networks (three days)
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Course 2830: Designing Security for
Microsoft Networks (18 hours)
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MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-298): Designing Security for
a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network (0-7356-1969-7)
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Elective exams
(one exam required)
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Elective Exams (One Exam Required)
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Classroom Training
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Microsoft E-Learning
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Microsoft Press Books
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Exam 70–0894: Designing,
Implementing, and Managing a Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003
Infrastructure
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Course 2596: Managing Microsoft Systems
Management Server 2003
and
Course 2597: Planning and Deploying Microsoft Systems Management Server
2003
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There are no E-Learning courses
currently available.
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Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Administrator's Companion
(0-7356-1888-7)
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Exam 70-2274: Installing, Configuring,
and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server
2000, Enterprise
Edition
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Course 2159: Deploying and Managing
Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 (three days)
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There are no E-Learning courses
currently available.
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MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server
2000 (0-7356-1347-8)
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Exam 70-2284: Installing, Configuring,
and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
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Course 2072: Administering a Microsoft
SQL Server 2000 Database (five days)
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There are no E-Learning courses
currently available.
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MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 System Administration
(0-7356-1247-1)
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Exam 70-229: Designing and Implementing
Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
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Course 2073: Programming a Microsoft SQL
Server 2000 Database (five days)
Course 2071: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Transact-SQL (two
days)
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There are no E-Learning courses
currently available.
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MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database Design and
Implementation (0-7356-1248-X)
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Exam 70-232: Implementing and
Maintaining Highly Available Web Solutions with Microsoft Windows 2000
Server Technologies and Microsoft Application Center 2000
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Currently, corresponding Official
Microsoft Learning Products are unavailable.
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There are no E-Learning courses
currently available.
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Currently, a corresponding Microsoft
Press title is unavailable.
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Exam 70-235: TS: Developing Business
Process and Integration Solutions Using BizTalk Server
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Course 2933: Developing Business Process
and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 (available as
a five-day classroom training course in mid-2006)
Course 2934: Deploying and Managing Business Process and Integration
Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 (available as a two-day
classroom training course in mid-2006)
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There are no E-Learning courses
currently available.
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There are no Microsoft Press Products
currently available.
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Exam 70-262: TS: Microsoft Office Live
Communications Server 2005 - Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting
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Currently, corresponding Official
Microsoft Learning Products are unavailable.
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There are no E-Learning courses
currently available.
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Currently, corresponding Microsoft
Press Products are unavailable.
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Exam 70-281: Planning, Deploying, and
Managing an Enterprise
Project Management Solution
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Course 2732: Planning, Deploying, and
Managing an Enterprise Project Management Solution (five days)
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There are no E-Learning courses
currently available.
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Currently, a corresponding Microsoft
Press title is unavailable.
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Exam 70-282: Designing, Deploying, and
Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business
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Course 2395: Designing, Deploying, and
Managing a Network Solution for the Small and Medium-Sized Business
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There are no E-Learning courses
currently available.
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Currently, a corresponding Microsoft
Press title is unavailable.
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Exam 70-2844: Implementing and Managing
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
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Course 2400: Implementing and Managing
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
and
Workshop 2011: Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
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Collection 5148: Implementing a
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Messaging Environment (14 hours)
Collection 5149: Managing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Messaging
Environment (14 hours)
Course 2008: Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization (16
hours)
Course 2009: Upgrading Your Skills from Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 to
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 (16 hours)
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MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-284): Implementing and
Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 (0-7356-1899-2)
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Exam 70-285: Designing a Microsoft
Exchange Server 2003 Organization
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Course 2008: Designing a Microsoft
Exchange Server 2003 Organization (two days)
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Course 2008: Designing a Microsoft
Exchange Server 2003 Organization (16 hours)
Course 2009: Upgrading Your Skills from Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 to
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 (16 hours)
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Currently, a corresponding Microsoft
Press title is unavailable
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Exam 70-2973: Designing a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
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Course 2282: Designing a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure (five days)
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Course 2282: Designing a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure (16 hours)
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MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-297): Designing a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
(0-7356-1970-0)
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Exam 70-2983: Designing Security for a
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
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Course 2830: Designing Security for
Microsoft Networks (three days)
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Course 2830: Designing Security for
Microsoft Networks (18 hours)
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MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-298): Designing Security for
a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network 0-7356-1969-7)
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Exam 70-299: Implementing and
Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
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Course 2823: Implementing and
Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
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There are no E-Learning courses
currently available.
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MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-299): Implementing and
Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
(0-7356-2061-X)
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Exam 70–301: Managing, Organizing,
and Delivering IT Projects by Using Microsoft Solutions Framework 3.0
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Course 1846: Microsoft Solutions
Framework Essentials
and
Course 2710: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution
Architectures
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Course 2710: Analyzing Requirements and
Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures (21 hours)
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Currently, a corresponding Microsoft
Press title is unavailable.
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Exam 70–3504: Implementing
Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004
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Course 2824: Implementing Microsoft
Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004
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Course 2826: Upgrading to Microsoft
Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 (12 hours)
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MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-350): Implementing
Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 (0-7356-2169-1)
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Exam 70–4314: TS: Microsoft SQL
Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance
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Course 2779: Implementing a Microsoft
SQL Server 2005 Database (available as three-day classroom training in
early 2006)
and
Course 2780: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database (available as
three-day classroom training in early 2006)
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Collection 2778: Writing Queries Using
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Transact–SQL (18–hour series)
2936-2944: Free* Microsoft E-Learning Series for Database Administrators,
Database Developers, and Business Intelligence Developers
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MCTS Self–Paced Training Kit (Exam 70–431):
Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Microsoft SQL Server 2005: Database Essentials Step by Step
(07356-2207-8)
Microsoft SQL Server 2005: Applied Techniques Step by Step
(0-7356-2316-3)
Programming Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Administrator's Pocket Consultant
(0-7356-2107-1)
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Administrator's Companion
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As an alternative to the electives
that are listed in the Electives Table, these Microsoft certifications may be
substituted for an MCSE elective:
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Microsoft Certifications
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MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000
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MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000
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MCSE on Microsoft Windows NT 4.06
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As an alternative to the electives
that are listed in the Electives Table, these third-party certifications may
be substituted for an MCSE elective:
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Certifications
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Classroom Training
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Microsoft E-Learning
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Microsoft Press Books
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CompTIA Security+5
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Course 2810: Fundamentals of Network
Security (four days)
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There are no E-Learning courses
currently available.
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Security+ Certification Training Kit (0-7356-1822-4)
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Unisys UN0-101: Implementing and
Supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Solutions in the Data Center
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Currently, corresponding Official
Microsoft Learning Products are unavailable.
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There are no E-Learning courses
currently available.
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Currently, a corresponding Microsoft
Press title is unavailable.
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Upgrade exams
Microsoft has designed an upgrade path
that will enable a current MCSE to earn the Windows Server 2003 credential in
a time-effective and cost-effective manner.
For the MCSE on Windows 2000 credential, the candidate should keep the
following in mind:
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Networking: An MCSE on Windows 2000 has
the option to take only Exams 70-292 and 70-296 instead of all four core
network exams; however, an MCSE on Windows 2000 can elect to take all four
core network exams.
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Client: An MCSE on Windows 2000 has already
passed Exam 70-210 or 70-270, which also satisfies the client requirement
for MCSE on Windows Server 2003; therefore, no action is required.
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Design: The design skills required of an
MCSE on Windows Server 2003 do not differ significantly from those required
of an MCSE on Windows 2000; therefore, no action is required.
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Elective: Elective exams are required so
that candidates prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or
additional technical depth. For MCSEs on Windows
2000, the current MCSE credential satisfies the elective requirement for
Windows Server 2003 because it proves the ability to support another
version of the platform; therefore, no additional action is required.
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For the MCSE on Windows NT 4.0 credential,
the candidate should keep the following in mind:
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Networking: The core networking skills
required for Windows Server 2003 are significantly different than those
required for Windows NT 4.0; therefore, an MCSE on Windows NT 4.0 must
prove their skills on all four core network exams.
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Client: If the candidate has already
taken either Exam 70-210 or 70-270, no additional action is required.
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Design: An MCSE on Windows NT 4.0 was
not required to prove design skills, so they must prove their skills by
passing either a Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 design exam. If the
candidate has already taken a Windows 2000 design exam, no additional
action is required.
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Elective: Elective exams are required so
that candidates prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or
additional technical depth. For an MCSE on Windows NT 4.0, the MCSE
credential itself satisfies the elective requirement for Windows Server
2003 because it proves the ability to support another version of the
platform; therefore, no additional action is required.
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For the Microsoft Certified Systems
Administrator (MCSA) on Windows 2000 credential, the candidate should keep
the following in mind:
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Networking: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has
the option to take Exam 70-292 instead of Exams 70-290 and 70-291. However,
Exams 70-293 and 70-294 are still required.
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Client: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has
already passed Exam 70-210 or 70-270, which also satisfies the client
requirement for MCSE on Windows Server 2003; therefore, no action is
required.
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Design: The MCSA certification does not
require candidates to prove design skills. To attain the MCSE on Windows
Server 2003 certification, you must pass a design exam listed in the
certification requirements that are described earlier.
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Elective: Elective exams are required so
that candidates prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or
additional technical depth. For an MCSA on Windows 2000, the MCSA
credential itself satisfies the elective requirement for MCSE on Windows
Server 2003 because it proves the ability to administer another version of
the platform; therefore, no additional action is required.
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Upgrade Exams for an MCSE on Windows
2000 (Two Exams Required)
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Classroom Training
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Microsoft E-Learning
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Microsoft Press Books
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Exam 70-292: Managing and Maintaining a
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows
2000
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Course 2299: Managing and Maintaining a
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows
2000 (available November 2003)
or
Workshop 2209: Expert Track: Updating Systems Administrator Skills from
Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003
or
Course 2273: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Environment (five days)
or
Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (five days)
and
Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (three
days)
and
Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Infrastructure: Network Hosts (two days)
and
Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services (five days)
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Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Environment (21 hours)
and
Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (17
hours)
and
Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Infrastructure: Network Hosts (10 hours)
and
Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services (24 hours)
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MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-292 and 70-296):
Upgrading Your MCSA/MCSE Certification to Microsoft Windows Server 2003
(0-7356-1971-9)
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Exam 70-296: Planning, Implementing, and
Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE
Certified on Windows 2000
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Course 2297: Planning, Implementing,
Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an
MCSE Certified on Windows 2000
or
Workshop 2207: Expert Track: Updating Systems Administrator and Engineer
Skills from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003
or
Course 2278: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Network Infrastructure (five days)
and
Course 2279: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure (five days)
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Course 4993: Planning and Maintaining a
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (22 hours)
and
Course 2279: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure (20 hours)
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MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams
70-292 and 70-296): Upgrading Your MCSA/MCSE Certification to Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 (0-7356-1971-9
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Note No additional core or elective exams are required for
an MCSE on Windows 2000 who passes Exams 70-292 and 70-296.
1 This book is also one of the four books that are contained in MCSE
Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294): Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements (ISBN: 0-7356-1953-0).
2 Candidates who passed Windows NT 4.0 Exams 70-067,
70-068, and 70-073 had the option to take 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 MCSE exam requirement for 70-210. Exam 70-240 is no longer available.
3 Exams 70-297 and 70-298 may each count one time as either one core design
exam or one elective exam but not both. Candidates may also take Exams
70-219, 70-220, 70-221, or 70-226 to satisfy the Core Design exam
requirement.
4 Exams 70-089, 70-227, 70-228, 70-284, and 70-350 may each count toward both
the MCSA and MCSE elective exam requirements.
5 CompTIA Security+ certification satisfies both the
MCSE elective requirement and an MCSE: Security specialization requirement.
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