Mcse 2003 Cert Planner

mattacuk · **05-10-2006, 07:00 AM**

Heya guys,
I was wondering if you pros could help me plan my certification track as im not getting on very well with the planner. bascially I have passed some 2000 mcps quite some time ago but I wish to selft study for mcse 2003.

I have the following mcps;210,215,218,216 & 217. Now I realise I could take the upgrade exam path (70-292) but as I have been out of action for some time I would really like to do it the long way and start with 70-290.

My question is, what would be the best choice of exams to reach mcse 2003 with what I already have??

Many thanks

RedTRex · **05-10-2006, 08:07 AM**

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/windows2003/

For the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows 2000 credential, the candidate should keep the following in mind:

* Networking: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has the option to take Exam 70-292 instead of Exams 70-290 and 70-291. However, Exams 70-293 and 70-294 are still required.

* Client: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has already passed Exam 70-210 or 70-270, which also satisfies the client requirement for MCSE on Windows Server 2003; therefore, no action is required.

* Design: The MCSA certification does not require candidates to prove design skills. To attain the MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass a design exam listed in the certification requirements that are described earlier.

* Elective: Elective exams are required so that candidates prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or additional technical depth. For an MCSA on Windows 2000, the MCSA credential itself satisfies the elective requirement for MCSE on Windows Server 2003 because it proves the ability to administer another version of the platform; therefore, no additional action is required.

Tinus1959 · **05-10-2006, 08:26 AM**

You could also first certify as MCSE 2000 and then take the two upgrade exams.
So you would need a 2000 design exam (220, 221, 222) and an elective.
after that you could take the 292 and 296 as an upgrade to 2003.

mattacuk · **05-10-2006, 09:24 AM**

thanks for your replys guys. As I have been out of work for a while i would like to go the long route. Could I do 70-290, 70-291,70-293 and 70-294 + one design exam ?

BosonMichael · **05-10-2006, 09:49 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattacuk

thanks for your replys guys. As I have been out of work for a while i would like to go the long route. Could I do 70-290, 70-291,70-293 and 70-294 + one design exam ?

Microsoft's Certification Planner on the MCP Member Web site should show you exactly what needs to be done to upgrade your certification "the long way".

Tinus1959 · **05-11-2006, 03:37 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattacuk

thanks for your replys guys. As I have been out of work for a while i would like to go the long route. Could I do 70-290, 70-291,70-293 and 70-294 + one design exam ?

Well, since you are MCSA 2000 you do not need an elective. The route you sketched is correct.

mattacuk · **05-11-2006, 07:01 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinus1959

Well, since you are MCSA 2000 you do not need an elective. The route you sketched is correct.

So just 4 exams? thats not too bad!

05-10-2006, 07:00 AM	#1
mattacuk Windows 98 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 154 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Mcse 2003 Cert Planner Heya guys, I was wondering if you pros could help me plan my certification track as im not getting on very well with the planner. bascially I have passed some 2000 mcps quite some time ago but I wish to selft study for mcse 2003. I have the following mcps;210,215,218,216 & 217. Now I realise I could take the upgrade exam path (70-292) but as I have been out of action for some time I would really like to do it the long way and start with 70-290. My question is, what would be the best choice of exams to reach mcse 2003 with what I already have?? Many thanks

05-10-2006, 08:07 AM	#2
RedTRex Windows XP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 553 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Mcse 2003 Cert Planner http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/windows2003/ For the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows 2000 credential, the candidate should keep the following in mind: * Networking: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has the option to take Exam 70-292 instead of Exams 70-290 and 70-291. However, Exams 70-293 and 70-294 are still required. * Client: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has already passed Exam 70-210 or 70-270, which also satisfies the client requirement for MCSE on Windows Server 2003; therefore, no action is required. * Design: The MCSA certification does not require candidates to prove design skills. To attain the MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass a design exam listed in the certification requirements that are described earlier. * Elective: Elective exams are required so that candidates prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or additional technical depth. For an MCSA on Windows 2000, the MCSA credential itself satisfies the elective requirement for MCSE on Windows Server 2003 because it proves the ability to administer another version of the platform; therefore, no additional action is required. __________________ MCSA Windows 2003 MCSA: Security - W2K MCTS: Vista Client Security+

05-10-2006, 08:26 AM	#3
Tinus1959 Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands. Posts: 4,969 Thanks: 180 Thanked 417 Times in 345 Posts	Re: Mcse 2003 Cert Planner You could also first certify as MCSE 2000 and then take the two upgrade exams. So you would need a 2000 design exam (220, 221, 222) and an elective. after that you could take the 292 and 296 as an upgrade to 2003. __________________ There are 10 types of people: those who understand binary numbers and those who do not. Trainer is the most efficient job you could have: you sell your knowledge and still keep it yourself.

05-10-2006, 09:24 AM	#4
mattacuk Windows 98 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 154 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Mcse 2003 Cert Planner thanks for your replys guys. As I have been out of work for a while i would like to go the long route. Could I do 70-290, 70-291,70-293 and 70-294 + one design exam ?

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