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Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Internet (MCSE + I)
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)
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Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Track :
Requirements: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers are required to pass four operating system exams (core exams) and two elective exams that provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise. These exams are developed with the input of professionals in the industry and reflect how Microsoft products are used in organizations throughout the world. The exams are administered by Sylvan Prometric and Virtual University Enterprises, independent testing organization, with locations worldwide.
This is the certification for network professionals. By becoming an MCSE you differentiate yourself from an ordinary Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). This certification is like a college degree in that it shows that you can make a commitment to complete all of the steps required for certification and that you meet the high standards required to successfully complete all of the required exams. To become an MCSE you must pass these exams:
Core Exams (All four required) :
Exam 70-058: Networking Essentials (You don't gain an MCP certificate any more by passing this exam. This is waved for Certified Novell Engineers).
Exam 70-073: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (This exam is scheduled to be retired.)
Exam 70-067: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Windows NT(r) Server 4.0 (This exam is scheduled to be retired.)
Exam 70-068: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Windows NT(r) Server 4.0 in the Enterprise (This exam is scheduled to be retired.)
Electives (2 required) :
Exam 70-059: Internetworking with Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft(r) Windows NT(r) 4.0
Exam 70-077: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Internet Information Server 3.0 and Microsoft(r) Index Server 1.1 (This exam is scheduled to be retired.)
OR
Exam 70-087: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Internet Information Server 4.0
Exam 70-026: Administering Microsoft(r) SQL Server 6.5
OR
Exam 70-028: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
Exam 70-027: Implementing a Database Design on Microsoft(r) SQL Server(tm) 6.5
OR
Exam 70-029: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft(r) SQL Server(tm) 7.0
Exam 70-056: Implementing and Supporting Web Sites Using Microsoft(r) Site Server 3.0
Exam 70-076: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Exchange Server(tm) 5
OR
Exam 70-081: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Exchange Server 5.5
Exam 70-078: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Proxy Server 1.0
OR
Exam 70-088: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Proxy Server 2.0
Exam 70-085: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) SNA Server 4.0
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Internet (MCSE + I) Track:
Requirements: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers with a specialty in the Internet are required to pass seven operating system exams and two elective exams that provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise. These exams are developed with the input of professionals in the industry and reflect how Microsoft products are used in organizations throughout the world. The exams are administered by Sylvan Prometric and Virtual University Enterprises, independent testing organization, with locations worldwide.
In addition to the core MCSE skills, an MCSE+Internet credential qualifies IT professionals to enhance, deploy and manage sophisticated intranet and Internet solutions that include a browser, proxy server, host servers, database, and messaging and commerce components. In addition, an MCSE+Internet-certified professional will be able to manage and analyze Web sites.
Most Microsoft certification exams can be applied toward more than one certification track. With planning, you can earn certifications as you work toward your career goals. Learn more about how you can build your certification path.
MCSE+Internet Core Exams (7 required) :
Exam 70-058: Networking Essentials
Exam 70-059: Internetworking with Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft(r) Windows NT(r) 4.0
Exam 70-063: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows 95
OR
Exam 70-073: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (This exam is scheduled to be retired.)
OR
Exam 70-098: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 98
Exam 70-067: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Windows NT(r) Server 4.0 (This exam is scheduled to be retired.)
Exam 70-068: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Windows NT(r) Server 4.0 in the Enterprise (This exam is scheduled to be retired.)
Exam 70-077: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Internet Information Server 3.0 and Microsoft(r) Index Server 1.1 (This exam is scheduled to be retired.)
OR
Exam 70-087: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Internet Information Server 4.0
Exam 70-079: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 by Using the Internet Explorer Administration Kit
OR
Exam 70-080: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Internet Explorer 5.0 by Using the Microsoft(r) Internet Explorer Administration Kit.
MCSE+Internet Elective Exams (2 required) :
Exam 70-026: Administering Microsoft(r) SQL Server 6.5
OR
Exam 70-028: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
Exam 70-027: Implementing a Database Design on Microsoft(r) SQL Server(tm) 6.5
OR
Exam 70-029: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft(r) SQL Server(tm) 7.0
Exam 70-056: Implementing and Supporting Web Sites Using Microsoft(r) Site Server 3.0
Exam 70-076: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Exchange Server(tm) 5
OR
Exam 70-081: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Exchange Server 5.5
Exam 70-078: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Proxy Server 1.0
OR
Exam 70-088: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) Proxy Server 2.0
Exam 70-085: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft(r) SNA Server 4.0
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) Track:
Why it is so important: The Microsoft® Certified Database Administrator credential is the premier certification for professionals who implement and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases. The certification is appropriate for individuals who derive physical database designs, develop logical data models, create physical databases, create data services by using Transact-SQL, manage and maintain databases, configure and manage security, monitor and optimize databases and install and configure Microsoft SQL Server.
Requirements: You are required to pass three core exams and one elective exam that provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise. Most Microsoft certification exams can be applied toward more than one certification track. With planning, you can earn certifications as you work toward your career goals. Learn more about how you can build your certification path.
Microsoft Windows 2000 Track:
3 Core Exams Required:
Exam 70-215: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server
Exam 70-240: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0.
Both of the Following Exams are Required:
Exam 70-028: Administering Microsoft® SQL Server™ 7.0
Exam 70-029: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft® SQL Server™ 7.0
PLUS 1 Elective Exam Required:
Exam 70-216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-240: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0
Exam 70-015: Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft® Visual C++® 6.0
Exam 70-019: Designing and Implementing Data Warehouses With Microsoft® SQL Server 7.0
Exam 70-087: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft® Internet Information Server 4.0
Exam 70-155: Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft® Visual FoxPro® 6.0
Exam 70-175: Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft® Visual Basic® 6.0
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Track:
4 Core Exams Required:
Exam 70-028: Administering Microsoft® SQL Server™ 7.0
Exam 70-029: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft® SQL Server™ 7.0
Exam 70-067: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft® Windows NT® Server 4.0 (This exam is scheduled to be retired)
Exam 70-068: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft® Windows NT® Server 4.0 in the Enterprise (This exam is scheduled to be retired)
1 Elective Exam Required:
Exam 70-015: Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft® Visual C++® 6.0
Exam 70-019: Designing and Implementing Data Warehouses With Microsoft® SQL Server™ 7.0
Exam 70-059: Internetworking with Microsoft® TCP/IP on Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0
Exam 70-087: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft® Internet Information Server 4.0
Exam 70-155: Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft® Visual FoxPro® 6.0
Exam 70-175: Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft® Visual Basic® 6.0
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) Track:
Why it is so important: The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) credential is the premium certification for professionals who design and develop custom business solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platforms. The new track includes certification exams that test users’ ability to build Web-based, distributed, and commerce applications by using Microsoft’s products, such as Microsoft SQL™ Server, Microsoft Visual Studio, and Microsoft Component Services.
New MCSD track requirements:
MCSDs are required to pass three core exams and one elective exam. The core technology exams require candidates to prove their competency with solution architecture, desktop applications development, and distributed applications development. The elective exam requires proof of expertise with Microsoft development tools. These exams are developed with the input of professionals in the industry and reflect how Microsoft products are used in organizations throughout the world. The exams are administered by Sylvan Prometric and Virtual University Enterprises, independent testing organizations with locations worldwide.
Most Microsoft certification exams can be applied toward more than one certification track. With planning, you can earn certifications as you work toward your career goals. Learn more about how you can build your certification path.
New MCSD Track
Core Exams (3 required)
Desktop Applications Development (1 required):
*Exam 70-016: Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft® Visual C++® 6.0
*Exam 70-156: Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft® Visual FoxPro® 6.0
*Exam 70-176: Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft® Visual Basic® 6.0
Distributed Applications Development (1 required):
*Exam 70-015: Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft® Visual C++® 6.0
*Exam 70-155: Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft® Visual FoxPro® 6.0
*Exam 70-175: Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft® Visual Basic® 6.0
Solution Architecture (1 required):
Exam 70-100: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Solution Architectures
Elective Exams (1 required):
*Exam 70-015: Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft® Visual C++® 6.0
*Exam 70-016: Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft® Visual C++® 6.0
Exam 70-019: Designing and Implementing Data Warehouses with Microsoft® SQL Server™ 7.0
Exam 70-024: Developing Applications with C++ Using the Microsoft® Foundation Class Library
Exam 70-025: Implementing OLE in Microsoft® Foundation Class Applications
Exam 70-027: Implementing a Database Design on Microsoft® SQL Server™ 6.5
Exam 70-029: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft® SQL Server™ 7.0
Exam 70-055: Designing and Implementing Web Sites with Microsoft® FrontPage® 98
Exam 70-057: Designing and Implementing Commerce Solutions with Microsoft® Site Server 3.0, Commerce Edition
Exam 70-065: Programming with Microsoft® Visual Basic® 4.0 (This exam has retired. Please see the "Retirement of Exams" notice at the Microsoft Site.)
Exam 70-069: Application Development with Microsoft Access for Windows® 95 and the Microsoft Access Developer's Toolkit
Exam 70-091: Designing and Implementing Solutions with Microsoft® Office 2000 and Microsoft® Visual Basic® for Applications
Exam 70-097: Designing and Implementing Database Applications with Microsoft Access 2000
Exam 70-105: Designing and Implementing Collaborative Solutions with Microsoft® Outlook® 2000 and Microsoft® Exchange Server 5.5
Exam 70-152: Designing and Implementing Web Solutions with Microsoft® Visual InterDev™ 6.0
*Exam 70-155: Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual FoxPro ® 6.0
*Exam 70-156: Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft Visual FoxPro® 6.0
Exam 70-165: Developing Applications with Microsoft® Visual Basic® 5.0
*Exam 70-175: Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft® Visual Basic® 6.0
*Exam 70-176: Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft® Visual Basic® 6.0
* Core exams that can also be used as elective exams can only be counted once toward a certification; that is, if a candidate receives credit for an exam as a core in one track, that candidate will not receive credit for that same exam as an elective in that same track.
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