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Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (or MCSE) is Microsoft's
best-known certification. As of 2006, the MCSE is available for two
different products, Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 (though the
Windows 2003 Server version is recommended), with different sets of
exams.
To attain MCSE status candidates must pass a design exam and elective
exams (for Windows 2000, one design and two electives, for Windows 2003,
one of each), for a total of seven exams. The topic of these exams
include network security, computer network infrastructure, Active
Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, and other topics of
both general networking interest as well as specific Microsoft products.
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) candidates on the Microsoft
Windows Server™ 2003 track are required to satisfy the following
requirements:
Core Exams (6 Exams Required)
Four networking system exams
- One client operating system exam
- One design exam
Not sure if you are looking for MCSA or MCSE? Try watching our
presentation on the difference between the two
Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)
Together with the core exams, the elective exams provide a valid and
reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in solution
design and implementation.
MCSE candidates should also have at least one year of experience
implementing and administering network operating systems and desktop
operating systems.
Upgrade Exams (2 Exams Required)
Microsoft has designed an upgrade path that will enable a current
MCSE to earn the Windows Server 2003 credential in a time- and
cost-effective manner.
The following tables list Official Microsoft Learning Products and
Microsoft Press books designed to help MCSE candidates prepare for the
required exams.
Job Roles Typically Associated with the MCSE:
- Help Desk Support Analyst
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer
- PC Specialist
- Systems Analyst
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