Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Certification

Help prove your expertise in systems administration on Windows Server operating systems by earning a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification. This certification helps you advance your career by showing customers and employers that you have the skills necessary to successfully manage and troubleshoot network environments running on Windows server systems.

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification helps validate your ability to manage and troubleshoot network environments in the Windows operating system. It reflects a unique set of skills required to succeed in a variety of job roles, such as systems administrator, network administrator, information systems administrator, network operations analyst, network technician, and technical support specialist.

In addition to those listed below, candidates can also earn a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification by passing any current Microsoft certification exam. Complete certification requirements are located on the Microsoft Training and Certification Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/view-by-name.aspx for more information.

MCSA: Messaging on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification
Exam	NEF University Series
Core exams - 2 required
70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment	Windows Server 2003 Administration MCSA/MCSE 70-290
70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure	Windows Server 2003 Network Management MCSE 70-291
Core client operating system exams - 1 required
70-210: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional	Windows 2000 Professional MCSE 70-210
70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional	Windows XP Professional MCSE 70-270
Messaging specialization - 1 required
70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003	Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 MCSA/MCSE 70-284
Security specialization (optional) - 2 required
70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network	Server 2003 Security Admin MCSA/MCSE 70-299
CompTIA Security+	Security+