MCPD(Microsoft Certified Professional Developer)

The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential validates a comprehensive set of skills that are necessary to deploy, build, optimize, and operate applications successfully by using Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft .NET Framework. This credential is designed to provide hiring managers with a strong indicator of your potential job success. It requires two to three years of relevant experience and a commitment to remaining current in best practices and technologies.

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MCSE(Microsoft Certified System Engineer)

The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential shows clients and employers that you can design, implement, and administer infrastructures for business solutions based on Microsoft 2000 Windows Server and other Windows server platforms. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems.

This credential also covers Active Directory, which helps organizations simplify IT management, strengthen security, extend interoperability of systems and software, and ultimately reduce costs. The MCSE credential not only equips you to manage an organization's Active Directory but to plan strategically for its future network enhancements.

The MSCE credential maps to a variety of job roles, including systems engineer, technical support engineer, system analyst, network analyst, and technical consultant.

MCSE on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification Requirements

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 track are required to satisfy the following requirements:

Core exams (six exams required)

• Four networking system exams
• One client operating system exam
• One design exam

Elective exams (one 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 (two exams 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-effective and cost-effective manner.

The following tables list Official Microsoft Learning Products, including classroom training courses, e-learning, and Microsoft Press books that are designed to help Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) candidates prepare for the required exams. See individual Exam Preparation Guides for exam availability

Core exams (six exams required)

1.	Exam 70–290	Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
2.	Exam 70–291	Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
3.	Exam 70–293	Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
4.	Exam 70-294	Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
5.	Exam 70-270	Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
6.	Exam 70-210	Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Core Exams: Design (One Exam Required)
1.	Exam 70-297	Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
2.	Exam 70-298	Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Elective Exams (One Exam Required)
1.	Exam 70-089	Designing, Implementing, and Managing a Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Infrastructure
2.	Exam 70-227	Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition
3.	Exam 70-228	Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
4.	Exam 70-229	Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
5.	Exam 70-232	Implementing and Maintaining Highly Available Web Solutions with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Technologies and Microsoft Application Center 2000
6.	Exam 70-235	Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using BizTalk Server
7.	Exam 70-262	Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 - Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting
8.	Exam 70-281	Planning, Deploying, and Managing an Enterprise Project Management Solution
9.	Exam 70-282	Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business
10.	Exam 70-284	Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
11.	Exam 70-285	Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization
12.	Exam 70-297	Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
13.	Exam 70-298	Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
14.	Exam 70-299	Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
15.	Exam 70-301	Managing, Organizing, and Delivering IT Projects by Using Microsoft Solutions Framework 3.0
16.	Exam 70-350	Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004
17.	Exam 70-431	Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance

MCTS(Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist)

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications provide the foundation for Microsoft Certification. These certifications are designed to validate your skills on the features and functionality of key technologies. You can show your depth of knowledge in one specific technology, earn multiple MCTS certifications to show breadth across different products, or build on the MCTS to earn a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential.

MCTS candidate profile

MCTS candidates are capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology.

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MCITP(Microsoft Certified IT Professional)

The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential validates that an individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular job role, such as database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator. MCITP certifications build on the technical proficiency measured in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Therefore, you will earn one or more MCTS certifications on your way to earning an MCITP credential.

MCITP candidate profile

MCITP candidates are capable of deploying, building, designing, optimizing, and operating technologies for a particular job role. They make the design and technology decisions necessary to ensure successful technology implementation projects.

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MCSA on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification Requirements

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) candidates on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 track are required to satisfy the following requirements:

Core exams (three exams required)

• Two networking system exams
• One client operating system exam

Elective exams (one 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.

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-effective and cost-effective manner.

The following tables list Official Microsoft Learning Products, including classroom training courses, e-learning, and Microsoft Press books that are designed to help Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) candidates prepare for the required exams. See individual Exam Preparation Guides for exam availability

Core Exams: Networking System (Two Exams Required)
1.	Exam 70–290	Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
2.	Exam 70–291	Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Core Exams: Client Operating System (One Exam Required)
1.	Exam 70–270	Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
2.	Exam 70-210	Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Elective Exams (One Exam Required)
1.	Exam 70-089	Designing, Implementing, and Managing a Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Infrastructure
2.	Exam 70-227	Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition
3.	Exam 70-228	Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
4.	Exam 70-235	Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using BizTalk Server 2006
5.	Exam 70-262	Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 - Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting
6.	Exam 70-284	Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
7.	Exam 70-299	Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
8.	Exam 70-350	Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004
9.	Exam 70-431	Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance

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