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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 track are required to satisfy the following requirements:
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Core Exams (3 Exams Required)
Two networking system exams
One client operating system exam
Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)
Together with the core exams, the elective exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise to successfully manage and maintain the typically complex computing environment of medium-to- large-sized companies. MCSA candidates should have 6–12 months of experience administering client and network operating systems.
Upgrade Exam (1 Exam Required)
Microsoft has designed an upgrade path that will enable a current MCSA on Windows® 2000 to earn the Windows Server 2003 credential in a time- and cost-effective manner.
The following tables list Official Microsoft Learning Products courses and Microsoft Press books designed to help Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) candidates prepare for the required exams. See individual Exam Preparation Guides for exam availability.
Core Exams:
(2 Exams Required)
Networking System
Courses (click links for details)
Exam 70–290:
Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Course 2273: Introduction to Windows Server 2003 (5 days)
OR
Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (5 days)
Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (3 days)
OR
Course 2208: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (3 days)
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 (2 days)
Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services (5 days)
OR
Course 2208: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (3 days)
Core Exams:
(1 Exams Required)
Client Operating Systems
Courses (click links for details)
Exam 70–270:
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows® XP Professional
Course 2285: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (2
days)
OR
Course 2272: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5 days)
Exam 70–210:
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Course 2151: Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials (3 days) OR Course 2152:Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server (5 days)
Elective Exams:
(1 Exams Required)
Courses (click links for details)
Exam 70–086:
Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0
Course 828 : Deploying and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 (5 days)
Course 827: Administering Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 (3 days)
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
(3 days)
Exam 70-228:
Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 Enterprise Edition
Course 2072:Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days)
Exam 70-284:
Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Course 2400: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Course 2011: Troubleshooting 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
