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Program: Microsoft Systems Engineer
Timeline:
Prerequisites: CompTIA A+/Network+ or equivalent knowledge.
Required Materials:

• A flash drive to save your work to. The bigger the better. Portable USB drives are recommended as you will be accumulating lots of programs, utilities and data over the course.

• Blank CD-Rs/DVDs - Plan on going through about a dozen or so.

Recommended Materials:
Description:
The strength of Windows Server 2003 in the market today indicates that demand for related IT expertise will continue for years to come. The best way to demonstrate your expert skills on Windows Server 2003—and to inspire confidence in a hiring manager, your team, and yourself—is by earning the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credentials. In addition, if you are certified on Windows Server 2003, you have an efficient path to the Windows Server 2008 certifications.  The MCSE credential verifies your ability to analyze the business requirements for information systems solutions, and to design and implement infrastructures based on Windows Server 2003.
Candidate Profile
Candidates for the MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification typically have at least one year of experience implementing and administering both network and client operating systems. They are knowledgeable about the planning, design, and implementation of Microsoft Windows server solutions and architectures in mid-sized to large companies.  Related job titles: systems engineer, network engineer, systems analyst, network analyst, or technical consultant.
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Non-enrolled students can enroll for this training using the following links:

• Course 2285: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional (70-270)

• Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Environment (70-290)

• Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Environment (70-290)

• Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts (70-291)

• Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services (70-291)

• Collection 2278: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

• Course 2830: Designing Security for Microsoft® Networks

• Collection 2279: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 Active Directory® Infrastructure

• 2282: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network and Active Directory Infrastructure

• 2830: Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network

• Course 2823B:Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Exam Information

• Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

• Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

• Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

• Exam 70-293: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 NetworkPlanning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

• Exam 70-294: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 NetworkPlanning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

• Exam 70-297: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 NetworkDesigning a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure

• Exam 70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

• Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Additional Information:
MCSE roadmap
Microsoft IT Curriculum Roadmap
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Homepage