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MCSE Certification

January 6, 2009, Posted by CB Team at 6:09 am

About Microsoft:

As all of us know well that Microsoft is one of the leading vendor in both system software and applications software. It develops, manufactures wide range of software applications for computers usage. Microsoft is well known in developing Microsoft windows operating system and Microsoft Office Operating System. Its headquarters is in Redmond, Washington, USA and it was founded in 1980s to develop and sell basic applications for Attair 8800 with a mission “computer on every desk and in every home with Microsoft software”. Its founders were Bill Gates and Paul Allen.

What is MCSE Certification?

MCSE stands for Microsoft Certified System Engineer which is one of the most popular certification offered by Microsoft along with MCSA and MCSD.

Having MCSE certification is a proof for your expertise in installing, managing and troubleshooting infrastructure for business solutions based on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server platform and Windows Server System.

MCSE Syllabus:

To get MCSE you must pass 7 exams.

· Four core exams on networking systems

· One core exam on client operating system

· One Core design exam

· One elective exam

Four Core Exams on Networking Systems (All Necessary)

  1. Exam 70-290 (Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment)
  2. Exam 70-291 (Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure).
  3. Exam 70-293 (Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure)
  4. Exam 70-294 (Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure)

One Core Exam on Client Operating System (choose one)

  1. Exam 70-620 (Windows Vista, Configuring)
  2. Exam 70-270 (Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional)
  3. Exam 70-210 (Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional)

One Core Design Exam (choose one)

  • Exam 70-297 (Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure)
  • Exam 70-298(Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network)

One Elective Exam (choose one)

  • 70-086 Exam (Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0)
  • 70-089 Exam (Planning, Deploying, and Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003)
  • 70-227 Exam (Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition)
  • 70-228 Exam (Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition)
  • 70-229 Exam (Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition)
  • 70-235 Exam (Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server)
  • 70-236 Exam (Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuring)
  • 70-262 Exam (Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 – Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting)
  • 70-281 Exam (Planning, Deploying, and Managing an Enterprise Project Management Solution)
  • 70-282 Exam (Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business)
  • 70-284 Exam (Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003)
  • 70-285 Exam (Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization)
  • 70-297 Exam (Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure)
  • 70-298 Exam (Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network)
  • 70-299 Exam (Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows Server 2003 Network)
  • 70-301 Exam (Managing, Organizing, and Delivering IT Projects by Using Microsoft Solutions Framework 3.0)
  • 70-350 Exam (Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004)
  • 70-351 Exam (Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, Configuring)
  • 70-400 Exam (Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007, Configuring)
  • 70-401 Exam (Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring)
  • 70-431 Exam (Microsoft SQL Server 2005 – Implementation and Maintenance)
  • 70-445 Exam (Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence – Implementation and Maintenance)
  • 70-500 Exam (Microsoft Windows Mobile Designing, Implementing, and Managing)
  • 70-557 Exam (Microsoft Forefront Client and Server, Configuration)
  • 70-620 Exam (Windows Vista, Configuring)
  • 70-624 Exam (Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops)
  • 70-630 Exam (Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring)
  • 70-631 Exam (Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring)
  • 70-638 Exam (Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Configuring)

MCSE Benefits:

After becoming certified you may stands out with employers with your credential proof to get job in IT industry worldwide. MCSE engineer can earn from $55,000 to 90,000 per annum in USA and also MCSE certified has great respect in IT industry because of being well qualified and sound knowledge with skills. Also there are some other benefits to MCSE certified like 50% discount on TechNet during 5 years of certification, discount on products and services from selected organizations as well.

MCSE Training Resources

For any type of learning Internet is your best partner. However you may find Microsoft training material online for any Microsoft certification training. You may download authentic material here prepared by experienced and certified IT experts.

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MCSE industry value?

Microsoft Windows Server strength in market these days shows the demand of related IT expertise and it clearly shows demands for years to come. MCSE certification is necessary for both business owners and employees. If you are hiring manager, team member then you should have good related knowledge. MCSE credential is a proof to show your ability to analyze the business needs for information system solutions along with designing and implementing infrastructure based on Windows Server 2003.

What is MCSE Certified Salary?

As I have mentioned above that MCSE certified can earn from $55,000 to 90,000 per annum.

What are the prerequisites?

There are not prerequisites for MCSE certification at all. You just need little experience of using computer which I think every already got.

Currently have 13 Comments

  1. Ashwin says:

    Thanks CB Team for this information. I am working on dot net since last 4 yrs but never thought of for certification. Now a days i am getting a feeling to complete this. How much efforts are required to put for this. What are the costings for this certifications? Please guide.

    Regards
    Ashwin

  2. admin says:

    @Ashwin It’s good to hear that you have taken good decision for your future. I’ll post about your questions ( cost and effort for mcse) asap. Thanks for being part CB.

  3. MCSE Angie says:

    How long do these certification exams typically take? I was thinking of signing up for one.

  4. admin says:

    well, it doesn’t take much time ( maximum 1 month) to prepare for certification like MCSE if you are using study guides from exams experts like selftestengine and certs king etc.

  5. trupti says:

    m MCP certified also cleared MCSE course but still have to give remains 6 papers but heared that we can give 1 new paper (dont knw exact) but after giving that paper i will be directly whole MCSE certified.
    plz assist wats that…
    thnx

  6. admin says:

    @trupti

    MCSE on windows 2003 server required total 6 papers , 4 Exams on networking systems: All required, Exams on client operating systems: Choose one and Exams on design: Choose one.. More details is here on microsoft website http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mcse.aspx#tab2

  7. ravikant says:

    m MCP certified also cleared MCSE course

  8. admin says:

    @ ravikant

    Congrats :) Would you like to share your success story with MCP and MCSE Certification ?

    Regards
    David

  9. robert says:

    hi plz let me wat are the process of admission n obtaining the certification of msce n ccna,cost i dont hav any idea but heard tht its a must for best carreers to have in future,plz reply me

  10. julia says:

    very useful article. I am working with an MNC as a tech support associate. Planning to go for MCSE

  11. sonali chaudhary says:

    I’m working in a company as network trainee.I’m quite keen to pursue MCSE course along with my job..plzz help.I dont have any idea from where to start?

  12. admin says:

    Hi Sonali,

    MCSE Certification consist of 7 Exams in total.

    4 Required Exams codes are 70-290,70-291,70-293,70-294 while other 3 exams are Elevtive Exams out of 20-30 Exams.

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