MCSE Certification ( Microsoft Windows 2003) Security

About the Microsoft MCSA-2003 Security Certification

The Microsoft’s MCSA: Security certification is a specialized certification, which validates your proficiency with implementing and administering security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network. This certification is for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Operating System. MCAS 2003: Security certified professionals typically do not deploy new networks and systems as part of their job function as is expected of individuals holding the MCSE certification.

To earn this certification you have to pass the following three paths:-

In this Networking System exams you have to pass all the exams:

• 70-290 – MCSE Windows Server 2003 Environment
• 70-291 – MCSE Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure

In this Client Operating System exam you have to pass core exam:

• 70-270 – MCSE Windows XP Professional

In this Security Elective exams you have to pass only one exam:

• 70-299 – MCSE Windows 2003 Implementing Security
• SY0-201 – CompTIA Security (2008 Edition)

After passing all these exams you will be a proud MCSA 2003 Security Certified.

Career Options with a Microsoft MCSA-2003 Security Certification

Earning a Microsoft MCSA-2003 Security certification after you pass the 220-701 and 220-702 exams open up multiple career options for the entry level IT professional. The job roles for MCSA 2003: Security certified professionals typically include: systems administrator, network administrator, information systems administrator, network operations analyst, network technician, or technical support specialist.

Preparing for the Microsoft MCSA-2003 Security certification

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Benefits of the Microsoft MCSA-2003 Security certification

• Microsoft products are most widely used in business enterprises today and the MCSA 2003: Security certification proves expertise on security issues related to Microsoft products.
• Professionals holding the MCSA 2003: Security certification are preferred by the employers and they also get preference in promotions.
• MCSA 2003: Security certification is helpful for professionals who have entry-level certification in related technologies to upgrade their credentials and get recognition from the industry.
• MCSA 2003: Security Certified professional can find appropriate job easily and get paid more.
• And most importantly, on average, an MCSA 2003: Security certified person gets more salary than persons having the same job profile.