Description

The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Certification is the premier credential for technical professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows® 2000 platform and Microsoft server software. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems.

By earning the premier MCSE credential, individuals are demonstrating that they have the skills necessary to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of the most advanced Microsoft Windows platform and Microsoft server products.

Audience

The MCSE Certification is geared toward systems analysts, network analysts, technical support engineers, systems engineers, and technical consultants. The Windows 2000 track of the MCSE credential is designed for IT professionals working in the typically complex computing environment of medium to large organizations.

Prerequisites

An MCSE candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system in environments with the following characteristics:

• 200 to 26,000 supported users
• 5 to 150 physical locations
• Typical network services and applications including file and print, database, messaging, proxy server or firewall, dial-in server, desktop management, and Web hosting
• Connectivity needs including connecting individual offices and users at remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet
• In addition, an MCSE candidate should have at least one year of experience in implementing and administering a desktop operating system and designing a network infrastructure.

Certification Track

For more information on the specific courses offered in either the MCSE Windows 2000, or the MCSE Windows Server 2003 certification tracks, please refer to the Windows 2000 certification chart, or the Windows 2003 certification chart.

Acquired Skills

By passing your MCSE Certification exam, you are certified to design and implement infrastructure systems using the Microsoft Windows 2000 platform and Microsoft server software, based on your analysis of business needs. You are able to install, configure, and troubleshoot network systems.

Requirements

Unless you hold a MCSE Certification in Windows NT 4.0, you must take five core exams and choose two elective exams. If you have already passed the three Windows NT 4.0 exams, you may take two core exams (one of which replaces four of the five core exams) and two elective exams. Microsoft has retired the Windows NT 4.0 Certification, so even if you hold an MCSE in Windows NT 4.0, you must maintain your certification before the end of 2001 by passing the Windows 2000 requirements. Microsoft also plans to offer exams in Windows XP Professional and Windows .NET Server later in 2001.

Authorized Centers

New Horizons has the largest network of Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLSs) in the computer training industry.

For more information on the MCSE credential go to http://www.microsoft.com/learning/default.mspx.

Learning Path to Microsoft Windows 2003 Systems Engineer

Core Exams: Client Operating System (1 Exam Required) Individuals new to Technology or Experienced with Non-Windows Platforms:

		70-270	Course 2272, Implementing and Supporting MS Win XP Professional (5 days)
		70-270	Course 2285, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional for Systems Administrators (3 days)
		Current Windows 2000 Systems Administrators Upgrading Core Skills:
		70-292	Workshop 2209, Updating Systems Administrator Skills from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003 (2 days)
		70-296	Course 2210, Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Migration Strategy (3 days)
		70-290 and 70-291	Course 2208, Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (5 days)
		70-270	Course 2285, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional for Systems Administrators (3 days)
		70-293	Course 2278, Plan & Maintain a MS Win Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (5 days)
		70-294	Course 2279, Plan, Implementing, & Maintain a MS Win Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure (5 days)
		Core Exam: Networking System 4 Exams Required:
			Course 2274, Managing a MS Win Server 2003 Environment (5 days)
		70-290	Course 2275, Maintaining a MS Win Server 2003 Environment (3 days)
		- OR -
		70-290	Course 2208, Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (5 days)
			Course 2276, Implementing a MS Win Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts (2 days)
		70-291	Course 2277, Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a MS Win Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services (5 days)
		- OR -
		70-291	Course 2208, Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (5 days)
		70-293	Course 2278, Plan & Maintain a MS Win Server 2003 Network Infrastructure (5 days)
		70-294	Course 2279, Plan, Implementing, & Maintain a MS Win Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure (5 days)
		Core Exam: Design 1 Exam Required:
		70-297	Course 2282, Designing a MS Win Server 2003 Active Directory & Network Infrastructure (5 days)
		70-298	Course 2830, Designing Security for MS Networks (3 days)
		* Electives Exams 1 Exam Required:
			Course 2071, Querying MS SQL Server 2000 with T-SQL (2 days)
		70-229	Course 2073, Programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days)
		70-227	Course 2159, Deploying & Managing Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server (3 days)
		70-228	Course 2072, Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days)
		70-298	Course 2830, Designing Security for MS Networks (3 days)