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Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)

The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Certification is the premier credential for technical professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows® platform and Microsoft server software.

Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems. By earning the premier MCSE credential, individuals are demonstrating that they have the skills necessary to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of the most advanced Microsoft Windows platform and Microsoft server products.

Related Job Titles

  • Systems Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Network Analyst
  • Technical Consultant

Pre-Requisites

An MCSE candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system in environments with the following characteristics:

  • 200 to 26,000 supported users
  • 5 to 150 physical locations
  • Typical network services and applications including file and print, database, messaging, proxy erver or firewall, dial-in server, desktop management, and Web hosting
  • Connectivity needs including connecting individual offices and users at remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet

In addition, an MCSE candidate should have at least one year of experience in implementing and administering a desktop operating system and designing a network infrastructure.

Certification Track

MCSE candidates are required to pass six (6) core exams and one (1) elective. 

Exam Related Course(s)*
Core Exams: Networking (4 exams required)
70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Course 2273: Managing & Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Course 2276: Implementing a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts

Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Course 2278: Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Course 2830: Designing Security for Microsoft Networks
70-294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure Course 2279: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
Core Exams: Operating System (choose 1)
70-620: TS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client Course 5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System

Course 5116: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications
Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional Course 2272: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Course 2285: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Core Exams: Design (choose 1)
70-297: Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Course 2282: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
70-298: Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network Course 2830: Designing Security for Microsoft Networks
Electives (choose 1)
70-089: Planning, Deploying, and Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Course 2596: Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003

Course 2597: Planning and Deploying Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003
70-235: TS: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server Course 2933: Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006

Course 2934: Deploying and Managing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006
70-236: TS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuring Course 5047: Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

Course 5049: Managing and Messaging Security using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

Course 5050: Recovering Messaging Servers and Databases using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

Course 5051: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
70-281: Planning, Deploying, and Managing an Enterprise Project Management Solution Course 2732: Planning, Deploying, and Managing an Enterprise Project Management Solution
70-282: Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business Course 2395: Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business
70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Course 2400: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

Course 2011: Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
70-285: Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization Course 2008: Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization
70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows Server 2003 Network Course 2823: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
70-351: TS: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, Configuring Course 2824: Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004
70-401: TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring Course 6451: Planning, Deploying, and Managing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007
70-431: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 – Implementation and Maintenance Course 2779: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database

Course 2780: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring Course 5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System

Course 5116: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications
*Courses may not be offered in all locations. Contact your local center for more information.