Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Description
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® 2003 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.
Audience
The MCSE Certification is geared toward systems analysts, network analysts, technical support engineers, systems engineers, and technical consultants. The Windows 20030 track of the MCSE credential is designed for IT professionals working in the typically complex computing environment of medium to large organizations.
Prerequisites
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 server 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 on the internet
- In addition, an MCSE candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a desktop operating system and designing a T network infrastructure
Certification Track
For more information on the specific courses offered in the MCSE Windows Server 2003 certification tracks, please see our course schedule for descriptions of Microsoft courses 2272 through 2279 and 2830
Acquired Skills
By passing your MCSE Certification exam, you are certified to design and implement infrastructure systems using the Microsoft Windows 2003 platform and Microsoft server software, based on your analysis of business needs. You are able to install, configure, and troubleshoot network systems.
Requirements
You must take five core exams and choose two elective exams.
For more information on the MCSE credential go to www.microsoft.com.