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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) candidates on the Microsoft
Windows® Server 2003 track are required to satisfy the following requirements:
 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.
For more information about the Windows Server 2003 exams, see the Frequently Asked
Questions.
The following tables list Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) courses and
Microsoft Press books designed to help MCSE candidates prepare for the required
exams. See individual Exam Preparation Guides for exam availability.
| Core Exams (3 Exams Required) |
| Core Exams: Networking System (2 Exams Required) |
Courses |
Books |
| Exam 70–290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment |
Course
2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (5
days)
Course
2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (3 days)
Course 2208: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (5 days) |
MCSA/MCSE
Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-290): Managing and Maintaining a
Microsoft Windows® Server 2003 Environment
MCSE Self-Paced
Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements, Exams
70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294 |
| 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)
Course 2208: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows
NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (5 days) |
MCSA/MCSE
Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-291): Implementing, Managing and
Maintaining a Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
MCSE
Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Core Requirements,
Exams 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294 |
| Core Exams: Client Operating System (1 Exam Required) |
Courses |
Books |
| Exam
70–270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows
XP Professional |
Course
2272: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5
days)
OR
Course 2285: Installing, Configuring, and
Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (3 days) |
MCSE Training Kit:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Exam 70-270)
MCSA/MCSE Microsoft
Windows XP Professional Readiness Review (Exam 70-270) |
| Exam
70-2101: Installing, Configuring, and Administering
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional |
Course
2151: Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials
(3 days)
Course
2152: Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server (5
days) |
MCSA/MCSE
Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Second
Edition (Exam 70-210)
MCSA/MCSE Microsoft
Windows 2000 Professional Readiness Review (Exam 70-210)
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| Elective Exams (1 Exam Required) |
| Elective Exams (1 Exam Required) |
Courses |
Books |
| 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) |
MCSA/MCSE Microsoft Systems Management
Server 2.0 Training Kit (ISBN: 1-57231-834-1). This book is out of
print. Check with your local retailer for availability. |
| 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) |
MCSE Training Kit:
Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 |
| Exam
70-228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL
Server 2000 Enterprise Edition |
Course
2072: Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database (5 days) |
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The following third-party certification combinations may substitute for an
MCSA elective as an alternative to the electives listed above:
| CompTIA Exams |
Courses |
Books |
CompTIA
A+
and
CompTIA
Network+ |
Currently, corresponding Microsoft Official
Curriculum is not available. |
Network+
Certification Readiness Review |
CompTIA
A+
and
CompTIA
Server+ |
Currently, corresponding Microsoft Official
Curriculum is not available. |
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Upgrade Exam
For an MCSA on Windows 2000:
- Networking: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has the option to take Exam 70-292
instead of the two core network exams. However, an MCSA on Windows 2000 can
choose to take both core network exams.
- Client: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has already passed Exam 70-210 or 70-270,
which also satisfies the client requirement for MCSA on Windows Server 2003;
therefore, no further action is required.
- Elective: Elective exams are required so that candidates prove technical
breadth, interoperability skills, or additional technical depth. For an MCSA
on Windows 2000, the current MCSA credential satisfies the elective
requirement for Windows Server 2003 because it proves the ability to support
another version of the platform; therefore, no further action is
required.
| Upgrade Exam for an MCSA on Windows 2000 (1 Exam Required) |
Courses |
Books |
| Exam
70-292: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000 |
Workshop 2209: Updating Systems Administrator
Skills from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003 (2 days) |
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams
70-292 and 70-296): Managing, Maintaining, Planning, and Implementing a
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for MCSAs and MCSEs Certified on
Microsoft Windows 2000 |
Note: There are no additional core or elective exam requirements for
an MCSA on Windows 2000 who passes exam 70-292.
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