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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® 2003 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 2003 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 Server 2003 certification tracks, please refer to 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 2003 platform and Microsoft server software, based on your analysis of business needs. You are able to install, configure, and troubleshoot network systems.

Requirements

To achieve the MCSE credential, you must take five core exams and choose two elective exams.  See below for the MCSE 2003 certification learning path.