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Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Windows Server 2003 - Network Administration Certificate (Career)

Application Code 124

For curriculum information, contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH-239—443-518-1520.

MCSEs are qualified to effectively plan, implement, maintain, and support information systems with the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system. MCSEs are required to pass four networking system core exams, one core operating system exam, one design exam, and one elective exam. The networking system exams require candidates to prove their expertise with Server 2003 environments, including planning, implementing, managing, and maintaining network and active directory infrastructures. The core operating system exam requires proof of expertise in planning, implementation, management, and support of Windows XP Professional. The design exam measures ability to design a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and network infrastructure or the ability to gather and analyze business requirements for a secure network infrastructure and design a security solution that meets those requirements.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

Course NumberTitleCredits
MSFT-272Microsoft Windows XP Professional

3

MSFT-273Managing Microsoft Windows Server 2003

3

MSFT-277MS Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

3 credits

MSFT-278Planning Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

3

MSFT-279Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

3

Electives–Select 6 credits from the following (3 credits each):

Course NumberTitleCredits
MSFT-218Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment

3

MSFT-230Designing Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory Services

3

MSFT-235Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network

3

MSFT-240Designing Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure

3

MSFT-282Designing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure

3

MSFT-283Designing Security for Microsoft Networks

3

MSFT-572Implementing and Managing MSFT Exchange 2000

3

MSFT-862Administering a MSFT SQL Server 2000 Database

3

MSFT-863Programming a MSFT SQL 2000 Database

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours: 21

Note: Industry certification requires at least one design exam.