MCSA Certification (Microsoft Windows 2003) Certification
The MCSA 2003 certification is for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Operating System. These individuals 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 the MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server certification, you must pass four exams (in any order):
Two exams on networking systems
One exam on client operating systems
One elective exam
For the MCSA 2003 elective tests, you can choose from plenty of exam that suit your requirement. CompTIA's Security certification, or a CompTIA A certification and Network certification combination, or a CompTIA A and Server combination, may count towards one elective for this certification exam. You may also take the MCDST certification exam as an elective.
Pass the following two required exams on networking systems
Pass any one of these exams on client operating systems:
70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring (Note: You can apply this exam toward either the elective requirement or the client operating systems requirement - not both.)
70-620 TS: Configuring Windows Vista Client (Note: You can apply this exam toward either the elective requirement or the client operating systems requirement - not both.)
70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional (Note: You can apply this exam toward either the elective requirement or the client operating systems requirement - not both.)
Pass any one of these elective exams:
70-236 TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuring
70-299 Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows Server 2003 Network
70-432 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance
70-620 TS: Configuring Windows Vista Client (Note: You can apply this exam toward either the elective requirement or the client operating systems requirement - not both.)
70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional (Note: You can apply this exam toward either the elective requirement or the client operating systems requirement "not both.)
70-630 TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring
70-638 TS: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Configuring
70-639 TS: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Configuring
70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring (Note: You can apply this exam toward either the elective requirement or the client operating systems requirement - not both.)
OR
Pass any one of the specific third-party (CompTIA) certifications:
Benefits of the Microsoft MCSA Certification (Microsoft Windows 2003) certification
Microsoft products are most widely used in business enterprises today and the MCSA certification proves expertise on the Microsoft products and technologies.
Professionals holding the MCSA certification are preferred by the employers and they also get preference in promotions.
MCSA certification is helpful for professionals who have entry-level certification in related technologies to upgrade their credentials and get recognition from the industry.
MCSA Certified professional can find appropriate job easily and get paid more.
And most importantly, on average, an MCSA certified person gets more salary than persons having the same job profile.
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification helps you in elevating your career growth. You will work in organization as a team player or team member. You will be assigned projects including developing, managing, troubleshooting, administering, etc.
Full coverage of exam objectives including
Interactive eBook and/or Chapter by chapter study guide
Hundreds of practice questions that follow the exam pattern, modeled on real world scenarios
Detailed answer explanations for both correct and incorrect answer
Study notes, Interactive Quizzes, Flash Cards, How-tos and more
Test History and Progress reports to help you stay focused
Pass both of the following Networking System exams
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