What is MCSE Certification?
MCSE stands for Microsoft Certified System Engineer which is one of the most popular certification offered by Microsoft along with MCSA and MCSD.
Having MCSE certification is a proof for your expertise in installing, managing and troubleshooting infrastructure for business solutions based on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server platform and Windows Server System.
MCSE Syllabus:
To get MCSE you must pass 7 exams.
· Four core exams on networking systems
· One core exam on client operating system
· One Core design exam
· One elective exam
Four Core Exams on Networking Systems (All Necessary)
- Exam 70-290 (Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment)
- Exam 70-291 (Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure).
- Exam 70-293 (Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure)
- Exam 70-294 (Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure)
One Core Exam on Client Operating System (choose one)
- Exam 70-620 (Windows Vista, Configuring)
- Exam 70-270 (Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional)
One Core Design Exam (choose one)
- Exam 70-297 (Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure)
- Exam 70-298(Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network)
One Elective Exam (choose one)
- 70-281 Exam (Planning, Deploying, and Managing an Enterprise Project Management Solution)
- 70-284 Exam (Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003)
- 70-285 Exam (Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization)
- 70-297 Exam (Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure)
- 70-298 Exam (Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network)
- 70-299 Exam (Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows Server 2003 Network)
MCSE Benefits:
After becoming certified you may stands out with employers with your credential proof to get job in IT industry worldwide. MCSE engineer can earn from $55,000 to 90,000 per annum in USA and also MCSE certified has great respect in IT industry because of being well qualified and sound knowledge with skills. Also there are some other benefits to MCSE certified like 50% discount on TechNet during 5 years of certification, discount on products and services from selected organizations as well.