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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

Help prove your expertise in systems administration on Windows Server 2003 and earlier operating systems by earning a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification. For newer technologies, such as Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, Windows Server 2008, or Microsoft SQL Server 2008, the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) is the appropriate certification to pursue. Level: Audience: Type: One to twelve months of experience in working with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure IT professional Microsoft Certification

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The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification helps validate your ability to manage and troubleshoot network environments based on the Windows Server 2003 operating system. It reflects a unique set of skills required to succeed in a variety of job roles, such as systems administrator, network administrator, information systems administrator, network operations analyst, network technician, and technical support specialist. If you want to be certified on newer Microsoft technologies, such as Exchange Server 2010, Windows Server 2008, or SQL Server 2008, you should pursue the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification. And, if you have the MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification, you can upgrade to the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) on Windows Server 2008 certifications. Get more information on how to upgrade to the MCTS and MCITP on Windows Server 2008 certifications Note The MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server certification will no longer be available as of December 31, 2011. If you achieve the certification prior to December 31, 2011, the certification will remain active but may be deemed a "legacy" or "retired" certification on your transcript. View MCSA requirements Consider an MCSA specialization Get more information about the MCITP certification Get more information about the MCTS certification See upgrade path information MCSA candidate profile An MCSA candidate should have one to twelve months of experience in working with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure. Why get certified? Earning a Microsoft Certification helps validate your proven experience and helps you build your career, whether you are new to technology or a seasoned professional. The benefits that you gain after achieving a Microsoft Certification provide you opportunities to connect with a vast, global network of Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs). Research shows certification is a value to you and your organization: Relevance Helps validate real-world skills

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MCSA Certifications
MCSA on Windows Server 2003
The enduring strength of Windows Server 2003 in the market suggests that demand for related IT expertise will continue for many years. Earn the MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to help demonstrate your expertise to customers and employers. Prove your skills in Windows administration, including system environment management and troubleshooting. To earn the MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass four exams (in any order): Two exams on networking systems One exam on client operating systems One elective exam

Note Many of the exams in this certification track are retired. If a required exam is retired and you have not yet passed that exam, you cannot complete the certification track. You must fulfill all listed requirements to earn the certification. If you passed a required exam before it retired, it can be applied toward certification. Exams on networking systems: Both required Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Exam number Exam 70-290 Exam 70-291

Exams on client operating systems: Choose one TS: Windows 7, Configuring Note You may apply this exam toward either the elective requirement or the client operating systems requirementnot both. TS: Configuring Windows Vista Client Note You may apply this exam toward either the elective requirement or the client operating systems requirementnot both. Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional Note You may apply this exam toward either the elective requirement or the client operating systems requirementnot both. Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. You may apply this exam toward either the elective requirement or the client operating systems requirementnot both.

Exam number Exam 70-680

Exam 70-620

Exam 70-270

Exam 70-210

Elective exam: Choose one Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Designing, Managing, and Maintaining Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can count it toward both the MCSA and the MCSE elective exam requirements. Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can count it toward both the MCSA elective requirement and an MCSA: Security Specialization requirement. Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can count it toward both the MCSA and the MCSE elective exam requirements. TS: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuring TS: Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can count it toward both the MCSA elective requirement and an MCSA: Messaging Specialization requirement. Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows Server 2003 Network Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can count toward both the MCSA elective requirement and an MCSA: Security Specialization requirement. TS: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, Configuring Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007, Configuring TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Implementation and Maintenance

Exam number Exam 70-086

Exam 70-0891

Exam 70-227

Exam 70-228

Exam 70-2352

Exam 70-2363 Exam 70-2621

Exam 70-2844

Exam 70-299 Exam 70-3501

Exam 70-3514

Exam 70-400 Exam 70-401 Exam 70-4312 Exam 70-4322

Exam 70-4452

Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft Windows Mobile Designing, Implementing, and Managing Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Windows Server 2003 Hosted Environments, Configuration and Management Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft Forefront Client and Server, Configuration Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Configuring Windows Vista Client Note You can apply this exam toward either the elective requirement or the client operating systems requirementnot both. Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional Note You can apply this exam toward either the elective requirement or the client operating systems requirementnot both. Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can count it toward either the elective requirement or the client operating systems requirementnot both. TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring TS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Configuring TS: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Configuring TS: Windows 7, Configuring Note You can apply this exam toward either the elective requirement or the client operating systems requirementnot both. Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server MCSE on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Note This certification is discontinued, but if you already earned it, you can apply it toward this certification. Specific third-party (CompTIA) certifications: CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ CompTIA MCDST5 MCSE6 See the requirements in the next section Discontinued Exam 70-6383 Exam 70-639 Exam 70-680 Exam 70-6303 Exam 70-6314 Exam 70-6241 Exam 70-210 Exam 70-270 Exam 70-620 Exam 70-5574 Exam 70-5011 Exam 70-5004

or
CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Server+

or
CompTIA Security+

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exam retired on October 31, 2010. exam retired on June 30, 2011. exam retires on September 30, 2012. exam retired on March 31, 2011. for this certification retired on June 30, 2011.

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certification will be discontinued on December 31, 2011. If you achieve the certification prior to December 31, 2011, it will still count as credit toward this certification. If you have the MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification, you can upgrade to the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) on Windows Server 2008 certifications. View the upgrade paths

MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

This certification is for administrators who want to demonstrate their ability to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows 2000 Server environments.

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 Note Many of the exams in this certification track are retired. If a required exam is retired and you have not yet passed that exam, you cannot complete the certification track. You must fulfill all listed requirements to earn the certification. If you passed a required exam before it retired, it can be applied toward certification. Exams on networking systems: Both required Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Exam 70-218 Exam number Exam 70-215

Exams on client operating systems: Choose one Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional TS: Configuring Windows Vista Client Note You can apply this exam toward either the elective requirement or the client operating systems requirementnot both.

Exam number Exam 70-210

Exam 70-270 Exam 70-620

Elective exam: Choose one Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Planning, Deploying, and Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuring Supporting and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Network Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows Server 2003 Network Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, Configuring Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification.

Exam number Exam 70-086

Exam 70-0891

Exam 70-214

Exam 70-216

Exam 70-224

Exam 70-227

Exam 70-228

Exam 70-2352

Exam 70-2363 Exam 70-244

Exam 70-2621

Exam 70-2844

Exam 70-299 Exam 70-3501

Exam 70-3514

TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Implementation and Maintenance Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft Windows Mobile Designing, Implementing, and Managing Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft Forefront Client and Server, Configuration Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Configuring Windows Vista Client Note You can apply this exam toward either the elective requirement or the client operating systems requirementnot both. TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring TS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Configuring Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) Note The exams for this certification are retired. Specific third-party (CompTIA) certifications: CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+

Exam 70-4312

Exam 70-4452

Exam 70-5004

Exam 70-5574

Exam 70-620

Exam 70-6241

Exam 70-6303 Exam 70-6314

Exam 70-6383 MCDST5

CompTIA

or
CompTIA Security+

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exam retired on October 31, 2010. exam retired on June 30, 2011. exam will retire on September 30, 2012. exam retired on March 31, 2011. exams for this certification retired on June 30, 2011.

MCSA Specializations
With an increasing number of IT professionals pursuing certification and a significant demand for specialized expertise, MCSA specializations provide a valuable means of demonstrating your proficiency in a particular technical field. These specializations are not more advanced than the MCSA certifications; they are simply more focused.

MCSA Messaging on Windows Server 2003

To earn the MCSA Messaging on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass four exams (in any order): Two exams on networking systems One exam on client operating systems One exam on messaging specialization Exams on networking systems: Both required Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment Note This requirement is waived for candidates who have passed Exam 70-292 and who hold an MCSA or an MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server certification. Exam 70-292 is now retired. Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Note This requirement is waived for candidates who have passed Exam 70-292 and who hold an MCSA or an MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server certification. Exam 70-292 is now retired. Exam 70-291 Exam number Exam 70-290

Exams on client operating systems: Choose one TS: Windows 7, Configuring TS: Configuring Windows Vista Client Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Exam number Exam 70-680 Exam 70-620 Exam 70-270 Exam 70-210

Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification.

Exam on messaging: Required Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification.

Exam number Exam 70-2841

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exam retired on March 31, 2011.

MCSA Security on Windows Server 2003

To earn the MCSA Security on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass five exams (in any order): Two exams on networking systems One exam on client operating systems Two exams on security specialization

MCSA Security Specialization plus recertification for Windows Server 2003

A growing number of organizations require employees to recertify to demonstrate continued competence as stipulated by the American National Standards Institute or equivalent authorization bodies. In the case of this certification, recertification demonstrates that you are up to date on the latest security-related functions and tasks on Windows Server 2003. To earn the MCSA Security Specialization plus recertification for Windows Server 2003, you must hold the MCSA Security on Windows Server 2003 and pass one additional examExam 70-699. Learn about Exam 70-699 Note Many of the exams in this certification track are retired. If a required exam is retired and you have not yet passed that exam, you cannot complete the certification track. You must fulfill all listed requirements to earn the certification. If you passed a required exam before it retired, it can be applied toward certification. Exams on networking systems: Both required Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment Note This requirement is waived for candidates who have passed Exam 70-292 and who hold an MCSA or an MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server certification. Exam 70-292 is now retired. Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Note This requirement is waived for candidates who have passed Exam 70-292 and who hold an MCSA or an MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server certification. Exam 70-292 is now retired. Exam 70-291 Exam number Exam 70-290

Exams on client operating systems: Choose one TS: Windows 7, Configuring TS: Configuring Windows Vista Client Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification.

Exam number Exam 70-680 Exam 70-620 Exam 70-270 Exam 70-210

Exams on security: Choose two Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows Server 2003 Network Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, Configuring Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Third-party certifications CompTIA Security+

Exam number Exam 70-299 Exam 70-227

Exam 70-3501

Exam 70-3512

CompTIA

or
SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) (ISC)2

or
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

or

CISA (Certified Information Security Auditor)

or
CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

ISACA

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exam retired on October 31, 2010. exam retired on March 31, 2011. Exam number Exam 70-699

Recertification exam Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Security Specialization Skills Update

MCSA Messaging on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

To earn the MCSA Messaging 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 exam on messaging specialization Note Many exams in this certification track are retired. If a required exam is retired and you have not yet passed that exam, you cannot complete the certification track. You must fulfill all listed requirements to earn the certification. If you passed a required exam before it retired, it can be applied toward certification. Exams on networking systems: Both required Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Exam 70-218 Exam number Exam 70-215

Exams on client operating systems: Choose one TS: Configuring Windows Vista Client Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification.

Exam number Exam 70-620 Exam 70-270 Exam 70-210

Exams on messaging: Choose one Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification.

Exam number Exam 70-224

Exam 70-2841

1This

exam retired on March 31, 2011.

MCSA Security on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

To earn the MCSA Security on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, you must pass five exams (in any order): Two exams on networking systems One exam on client operating systems Two exams on security specialization Note Many exams in this certification track are retired. If a required exam is retired and you have not yet passed that exam, you cannot complete the certification track. You must fulfill all listed requirements to earn the certification. If you passed a required exam before it retired, it can be applied toward certification. Exams on networking systems: Both required Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Exam 70-218 Exam number Exam 70-215

Exams on client operating systems: Choose one TS: Configuring Windows Vista Client Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification.

Exam number Exam 70-620 Exam 70-270 Exam 70-210

Exams on security: Choose two Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. TS: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, Configuring Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification. Third-party certifications CompTIA Security+

Exam number Exam 70-214

Exam 70-227

Exam 70-3501

Exam 70-3512

CompTIA

or
SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) (ISC)2

or
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

or
CISA (Certified Information Security Auditor) ISACA

or
CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

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exam retired on October 31, 2010. exam retired on March 31, 2011.

MCSA Upgrade Paths

If you have an MCSA on Windows Server 2003, you can upgrade to MCITP by passing as few as two exams. Earn the two required MCTS on Windows Server 2008 certifications by successfully completing the following upgrade exam: Complete Exam 70-648 Complete your MCITP: Server Administrator certification by passing the following exam: Exam 70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator After completing Exam 70-648, you only need to pass the following three exams to earn the MCITP: Enterprise Administrator certification: Exam 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring Exam 70-643 TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring Exam 70-647 PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator Refer to the following upgrade paths for additional details. Figure 1. Upgrade path from MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008

Figure 2. Upgrade path from MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP: Enterprise Administrator on Windows Server 2008

Upgrade to MCTS on Windows Server 2008

If you have an MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification, you only need to pass one exam to earn the two Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications on Windows Server 2008. Current certification MCSA on Windows Server 2003 Certification goal MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Required exam Exam 70-648: TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist

and
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration

Upgrade to MCITP on Windows Server 2008

When you earn the MCTS certifications shown in the following table, you earn credit toward two Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certifications on Windows Server 2008. For more details, see the path shown in the preceding table. Current certifications MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Certification goal MCITP: Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008 Required exam Exam 70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

and
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration

Current certifications MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration

Certification goal MCITP: Enterprise Administrator on Windows Server 2008

Required exams Exam 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring

and
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration

and
Exam 70-647: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator

and
Choose one of the following prerequisite exams: Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring

or
Exam 70-620: TS: Configuring Windows Vista Client

or
Exam 70-6241: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification.

1This

exam retired on October 31, 2010.

Upgrade to MCSA on Windows Server 2003

If you have an MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server certification, use the following upgrade path to earn the MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification. Current certification MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Certification goal MCSA on Windows Server 2003 Required exam Exam 70-292: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA

on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Note This exam is retired, but if you already passed it, you can apply it toward this certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

View all answers Q. As a hiring manager, why would I hire an MCSA over an MCSE? Will MCSAs have difficulty finding jobs in competition with MCSEs? Q. If I earn the MCSA certification, will it help me earn the MCSE certification? Q. What is the difference between a certification and a specialization? Q. Are MCSA specializations more advanced than the MCSA certification? Q. Can an exam satisfy both the MCSA elective requirement and a specialization requirement? Q. What is MCSA recertification? Is it required? Q. What happens if I earn the MCSA Security Specialization plus recertification and do not recertify in three years? Q. Is there an MCSA certification on Windows Server 2008? Q. Does MCSA equate to MCITP: Server Administrator? Q. Are the MCTS and MCITP certifications replacing the MCSA and MCSE certifications? Q. Does my MCSA certification expire? Still have questions? Try one of the following frequently asked questions (FAQ) pages: Getting Started in Certification FAQ Preparing for and Taking an Exam FAQ Exam Development and Release Cycle FAQ Program Benefits and Member Sites FAQ

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