Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Certification

The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification shows clients and employers that you are skilled in designing, implementing, and administering infrastructures for business solutions based on Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows 2000 Server. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems.

If you want to be certified on newer Microsoft technologies, such as Exchange Server 2010, Windows Server 2008, or SQL Server 2008, you should pursue the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification. And if you have the MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification, you can upgrade to the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) on Windows Server 2008 certifications.

In addition to those listed below, candidates can also earn a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification by passing any current Microsoft certification exam. Complete certification requirements are located on the Microsoft Training and Certification Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/view-by-name.aspx for more information.

MCSE: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification
Exam	CyberLearning Series
Core networking system exams - 4 required
70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment	Windows Server 2003 Administration MCSA/MCSE 70-290
70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure	Windows Server 2003 Network Management MCSE 70-291
70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure	Windows Server 2003 Network Planning MCSE 70-293
70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure	Windows Server 2003 Active Directory MCSE 70-294
Core client operating system exams - 1 required
70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional	Windows XP Professional MCSE 70-270
70-210: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional	Windows 2000 Professional MCSE 70-210
Messaging specialization (optional) core design- 1 required
70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network	Windows Server 2003 Security MCSE 70-298
Messaging specialization (optional) core security- 2 required
70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network	Server 2003 Security Admin MCSA/MCSE 70-299
CompTIA Security+	Security+