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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator-Engineer (MCSA-MCSE) for Windows 2003
MCSE Windows 2003 Prerequisites
Prior to MCSE Windows 2003 courses, the applicants have to know  (A+ Certification, Network+ Certification). An applicant without the above knowledge  will find it very difficult to proceed. The A+ Certification is highly recommended as a prerequisite for MCSE Windows 2003 students.
MCSA/MCSE 2003 Exam Requirements
Applicants are  required to pass six core exams and one elective exam to become MCSE Windows 2003. The MCSE Windows 2003 program is designed to teach the required knowledge for MCSE Windows 2003. These exams are developed with the input of professionals in the industry and reflect how Microsoft products are used in organizations throughout the world. The exams are administered by Thomson Prometric and Virtual University Enterprises, independent testing organization, with locations worldwide. 

The operating system exams require candidates to prove their expertise with desktop, server, and networking components. The elective exams require proof of expertise with security features of Windows 2003. One of our elective courses is CompTIA Security+, this helps our graduates to obtain multiple certifications by simply registering for MCSE program.  The requirements are outlined in the following table.  Most Microsoft certification exams can be applied toward more than one certification track. With planning, you can earn certifications as you work toward your career goals.
 
Windows  2003 Track (6 required exams)
Exam
Course Number / Course Name
Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment,
MCSA and MCSE 

Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
 3 days or 6 evenings

Exam 70-270:  Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional, 
MCSA and MCSE 		Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
2 days or 4 evenings
Exam 70-291:  Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure 
MCSA and MCSE 		Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
4 days or 8 evenings
Exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
MCSE only		 Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure 
 2 days or 4 evenings
Exam 70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure  
MCSE only		 Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure 
4 days or 8 evenings
Exam 70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
MCSE only		 Designing Security for Microsoft Networks
2 days or 4 evenings
 

Electives (1 Exam)

Exam

Course Number / Course Name
Exam CompTIA Security+ 
MCSE only 		CompTIA Security+ 
 3 days or 6 evenings
Note: MCSA students need an elective course, we give A+ & Network+ as elective. 
 
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