 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® 2000 - 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 2000
and 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 2000, or the MCSE Windows
Server 2003 certification tracks, please refer to the
Windows 2000 certification chart, or 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 2000 and 2003 platform and Microsoft
server software, based on your analysis of business
needs. You are able to install, configure, and troubleshoot
network systems.
Requirements
Unless you hold a MCSE Certification in Windows NT 4.0,
you must take five core exams and choose two elective
exams. If you have already passed the three Windows
NT 4.0 exams, you may take two core exams (one of which
replaces four of the five core exams) and two elective
exams. Microsoft has retired the Windows NT 4.0 Certification,
so even if you hold an MCSE in Windows NT 4.0, you must
maintain your certification before the end of 2001 by
passing the Windows 2000 requirements. Microsoft also
plans to offer exams in Windows XP Professional and
Windows .NET Server later in 2001. |
