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Upgrade to MCSE 2003

Overview

Microsoft offers a range of interoperability solutions that allow you to benefit from the numerous advantages of Windows 2003 Server, while at the same time protecting your existing IT investments. Whether your infrastructure is currently UNIX-based, NetWare-based, powered by IBM mainframes, or a Mac-only zone, you can successfully integrate Windows 2003 Server in your current environment and get the best of both-if not multiple-worlds.
Microsoft aims to keep the value of the Windows 2003 MCSE certification high by testing more high-level skills on the exams – which in turn demands more practical experience from examinees.
Audience

This course is intended for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSEs) certified on Windows 2000 who have experience planning, implementing, and supporting a Windows 2000–based Microsoft Active Directory® directory service network, and who need to learn how to leverage those skills in a Windows Server 2003 environment.

An MCSE on Windows 2000 needs to pass Exams 70-292 and 70-296 to earn the MCSE on Windows Server 2003 credential. No additional core or elective exams are required for an MCSE on Windows 2000 who passes Exams 70-292 and 70-296.

1. Exam 70-292: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000.

2. Exam 70-296: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Windows 2000

Upgrade Exams

Microsoft has designed an upgrade path that will enable a current MCSE to earn the Windows Server 2003 credential in a time- and cost-effective manner.

For the MCSE on Windows 2000 credential:

  • Networking: An MCSE on Windows 2000 has the option to take only Exams 70-292 and 70-296, instead of all four core network exams; however, an MCSE on Windows 2000 can elect to take all four core network exams.
  • Client: An MCSE on Windows 2000 has already passed Exam 70-210 or 70-270, which also satisfies the client requirement for MCSE on Windows Server 2003; therefore, no action is required.
  • Design: The design skills required of an MCSE on Windows Server 2003 do not differ significantly from those required of an MCSE on Windows 2000; therefore, no action is required.
  • Elective: Elective exams are required so that candidates prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or additional technical depth. For MCSEs on Windows 2000, the current MCSE credential satisfies the elective requirement for Windows Server 2003 because it proves the ability to support another version of the platform; therefore, no further action is required.

For the MCSE on Windows NT 4.0 credential:

  • Networking: The core networking skills required for Windows Server 2003 are significantly different than those required for Windows NT 4.0; therefore, an MCSE on Windows NT 4.0 must prove their skills on all four core network exams.
  • Client: If the candidate has already taken either Exam 70-210 or 70-270, no further action is required.
  • Design: An MCSE on Windows NT 4.0 was not required to prove design skills, so they must prove their skills by passing either a Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 design exam. If the candidate has already taken a Windows 2000 design exam, no further action is required.
  • Elective: Elective exams are required so that candidates prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or additional technical depth. For an MCSE on Windows NT 4.0, the MCSE credential itself satisfies the elective requirement for Windows Server 2003 because it proves the ability to support another version of the platform; therefore, no further action is required.

For the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows 2000 credential:

  • Networking: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has the option to take Exam 70-292 instead of Exams 70-290 and 70-291. However, Exams 70-293 and 70-294 are still required.
  • Client: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has already passed Exam 70-210 or 70-270, which also satisfies the client requirement for MCSE on Windows Server 2003; therefore, no action is required.
  • Design: The MCSA certification does not require candidates to prove design skills. To attain the MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification, you must pass a design exam listed in the certification requirements above.
  • Elective: Elective exams are required so that candidates prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or additional technical depth. For an MCSA on Windows 2000, the MCSA credential itself satisfies the elective requirement for MCSE on Windows Server 2003 because it proves the ability to administer another version of the platform; therefore, no further action is required.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Identify the systems administration and systems engineer tasks in Windows Server 2003 that are new or different from the tasks performed in Windows 2000.
• Manage user, group, and computer accounts in a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory-based environment.
• Manage access to shared resources.
• Manage and maintain the server environment in a Windows Server 2003 environment.
• Manage the application server environment in a Windows Server 2003 environment.
• Manage disaster recovery in a Windows Server 2003 environment.
• Use Software Update Services to maintain software in a Windows Server 2003 environment.
• Plan, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot name resolution in a Windows Server 2003 environment.
• Plan a public key infrastructure (PKI) and an Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) deployment in a Windows Server 2003 environment.
• Plan and troubleshoot local and remote network access in a Windows Server 2003 environment.
• Implement Active Directory in a Windows Server 2003 environment.
• Plan the placement of domain controllers, global catalog servers, and operations masters in a Windows Server 2003 environment.
• Plan, implement, manage, and troubleshoot Group Policy in a Windows Server 2003 environment.

Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:

• An MCSE on Windows 2000 certification, or equivalent knowledge and skills.