The MCITP: Server Administrator certification can help you develop and validate your skills in your current position, or propel you toward a future role, such as:
• Windows server administrator
• Server systems administrator
• Monitoring operator
• Network administrator
The MCITP certification:
• Focuses on a specific job role, allowing for in-depth validation of your skill set.
• Allows you to earn more than one MCITP certification, demonstrating your abilities across multiple roles.
• Builds on a combination of Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) prerequisites, helping you develop your technical resumé with each step in your MCITP career path
How to earn your MCITP: Server Administrator certification
To earn this certification, you must pass three exams: two Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) prerequisite exams and one Professional Series exam.
If you are a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) with Windows Server 2003 certifications, you can follow a transition path to multiple MCTS certifications.
This certification requires a periodic update so that you can demonstrate your continued expertise in the latest technology and best practices.
Required MCTS exams
Exam 70-640 (earns MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration)
Exam 70-642 (earns MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration)
Professional Series exam
Exam 70-646
The MCITP: Enterprise Administrator certification can help you develop and validate your skills in your current position or propel you toward a future role, such as:
• Enterprise systems administrator
• IT systems manager
• Enterprise security administrator
• Systems architect
• Network administrator
• Enterprise security administrator
The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential is the leading certification for Windows Server 2008, providing widely recognized, objective validation of your ability to perform critical, current IT job roles by using Microsoft technologies to their best advantage.
The MCITP certification:
• Focuses on a specific job role, allowing for in-depth validation of your skill set.
• Allows you to earn more than one MCITP certification, demonstrating your abilities across multiple roles.
• Builds on a combination of Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) prerequisites, helping you develop your technical resumé with each step in your MCITP career path.
How to earn your MCITP: Enterprise Administrator certification
To earn this certification, you must pass five exams: four Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) prerequisite exams and one Professional Series exam.
If you are a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) with Windows Server 2003 certifications, you can follow a transition path to multiple MCTS certifications.
This certification requires a periodic update so that you can demonstrate your continued expertise in the latest technology and best practices.
Required MCTS exams
Exam 70-640 (earns MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration)
Exam 70-642 (earns MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration)
Exam 70-643 (earns MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration)
Exam 70-620 (earns MCTS: Windows Vista Configuration)
Or
Exam 70-624 (earns MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment)
Or
Exam 70-624 TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops
Professional Series exam
Exam 70-647
The Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Support Technician credential validates the knowledge and skills required to deploy and support the Windows Vista operating system.
Candidate profile
Candidates for the MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician credential have expertise in deploying Windows Vista, managing security, and troubleshooting network issues. They have three years of experience as a tier 2 or lead desktop support technician.
Skills required for the MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician certification include the ability to:
• Manage workflow.
• Install and configure desktop operating systems and applications.
• Troubleshoot the desktop operating system, desktop applications, and desktop networking and connectivity.
• Install and configure hardware devices and drivers (including mobile and personal devices).
• Troubleshoot hardware devices and drivers (including mobile and personal devices).
• Escalate complex issues to the appropriate administrator (for example, server administrator, network administrator, or desktop configuration administrator).
• Install and test department-specific and line-of-business (LOB) applications on end-user computers.
• Change desktop configurations as needed.
• Re-image desktops as needed.
How to earn your MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician certification
To achieve this certification, you must successfully complete two exams: one Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Windows Vista prerequisite exam and one Professional Series exam.
A Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) can upgrade by completing one transition exam.
This certification requires a periodic update to demonstrate your continued knowledge and skill in new technology and best practices.
Prerequisite MCTS certification
Exam 70-620
Professional Series exam
Exam 70-622 Review the preparation guide for Exam 70-622: PRO: Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista Client for Enterprise Support Technicians
Transition path for a Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
In recognition of existing expertise, Microsoft Learning offers an MCDST the opportunity to transition to MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician by passing an upgrade exam, as shown in the following table.
Transition exam for an MCDST
Exam 70-621
The MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator credential is part of the new generation of Microsoft certifications, which emphasizes primary skill sets and job roles, providing a more relevant, flexible, and cost-effective way to validate core technical, professional, and architectural skills.
This certification requires a periodic update to demonstrate that your knowledge of technology and best practices is current.
How to earn your MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator
To achieve this certification, you must successfully complete three exams: one Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 prerequisite exam and two Professional Series exams.
Prerequisite MCTS certification
Exam 70-236
Professional Series exams
Exam 70-237
Exam 70-238
Three Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications on Windows Server 2008 demonstrate an IT professional's in-depth, current skills on Active Directory, network infrastructure, or applications infrastructure.
Earn an MCTS certification so that you can be recognized for specialized technical knowledge and stand out to hiring managers as ready to excel in a Windows Server 2008 environment.
Each MCTS certification requires one exam, as shown in the following table.
If you are a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) with Windows Server 2003 certifications, you can follow a transition path to multiple MCTS certifications
Certification
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
Required exam
Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
Certification
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
Required exam
Exam 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
Certification
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration
Required exam
Exam 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring
If you are a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003, you can transfer your skills to achieve multiple Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credentials on Windows Server 2008.
Your path consists of one exam, which allows you to earn multiple Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications on Windows Server 2008.
From there, you can complete the remaining requirements for one or both of the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certifications for Windows Server 2008.
Because there is a significant technology gap between Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2008, only IT professionals with specific Microsoft Certifications on Windows Server 2003 can utilize these transition or upgrade paths. In addition, there is no upgrade path from messaging or security specializations to Windows Server 2008 certifications.
First step: Take one exam to earn MCTS certification on Windows Server 2008
The transition exams focus exclusively on the technology that is new or changed in Windows Server 2008; these exams do not test job skills.
• If you have an MCSA on Windows Server 2003, you only need to pass one exam to earn two MCTS certifications on Windows Server 2008.
• If you have an MCSE on Windows Server 2003, you only need to pass one exam to earn all three MCTS certifications on Windows Server 2008.
"If you have this certification
MCSA on Windows Server 2003
Take this required transition exam
Exam 70-648: TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist
Earn these MCTS certifications
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
and
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
If you have this certification
MCSE on Windows Server 2003
Take this required transition exam
Exam 70-649: TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist
Earn these MCTS certifications
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
and
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
and
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration
Your transition path from MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP
When you earn the MCTS certifications by following the transition path described earlier, you complete several requirements toward the MCITP certifications on Windows Server 2008. For your convenience, we have consolidated and summarized the requirements from a transition perspective in the table below. This page is not meant to provide details on the MCITP certifications, target audience, or requirements.
From MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator (two exams total)
Transition exam
Exam 70-648
Professional Series exam
Exam 70-646
From MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (four exams total)
Transition exam
Exam 70-648
Prerequisite exams
Exam 70-643
Exam 70-620
Or
Exam 70-624
Professional Series exam
Exam 70-647
Your transition path from MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP
When you earn the MCTS certifications by following the transition path described earlier, you complete several requirements toward the MCITP certifications on Windows Server 2008. For your convenience, we have consolidated and summarized the requirements from a transition perspective in the table below. This page is not meant to provide details on the MCITP certifications, target audience, or requirements.
From MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator (two exams total)
Transition exam
Exam 70-649
Professional Series exam
Exam 70-646
From MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (three exams total)
Transition exam
Exam 70-649
Prerequisite exam
Exam 70-620
Or
Exam 70-624
Professional Series exam
Exam 70-647
How to earn your MCTS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 – Configuration certification
MCTS candidates must pass one exam that focuses on the following:
• Installing and configuring Exchange servers
• Creating and modifying recipients and public folders
• Maintaining and optimizing the messaging system
• Monitoring and reporting on the messaging system
• Troubleshooting messaging issues
• Managing data recovery and disaster recovery of a messaging environment
Required exams (one exam required)
Exam 70-236: TS: Exchange Server 2007, Configuring
Classroom Training
Course 5047:Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 (four days)
Course 5049:Managing Messaging Security Using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 (one day)
Course 5050:Recovering Messaging Servers and Databases Using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 (one day)
Course 5051:Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 (two days)
The MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment credential is an excellent compliment to your Windows Server administration skills set. It can be used as an elective for a number of Windows Server certifications.
How to earn Your MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment
To achieve this certification, you must pass one exam. This certification will be retired when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology.
Required exam
Exam 70–624
MCTS candidates must pass one exam. Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) candidates can transition skills to Windows Vista by passing an upgrade exam.
This certification will be retired when Microsoft discontinues mainstream support for the related technology.
Required exam
Exam 70-620
Transition path for a Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
In recognition of existing expertise, Microsoft Learning offers an MCDST the opportunity to transition to MCTS: Windows Vista - Configuration by passing an upgrade exam, as shown in the following table.
Transition exam for an MCDST
Exam 70-621
Requirements - Successfully pass 2 Core exams and 1 Elective exam:
To fulfill the core certification requirements, pass one exam focused on either Web Application Development or Windows Application Development in the language of your choice. Then pass one XML Web Services and Server Components exam.
Core Exams - Choose 2
Exam 70-305*
Course 2310 Duration 5 Days Developing Microsoft ASP .NET Web Applications using Visual Studio .NET
Course 2389 Duration 3 Days Programming ADO .NET
Course 2640 Duration 3 Days Upgrading Web Development Skills from ASP to Microsoft ASP.Net
Exam 70-306*
Course 2565 Duration 5 Days Developing Microsoft .NET Applications for Windows (Visual Basic .NET)
Course 2389 Duration 3 Days Programming with ADO .NET
Exam 70-315*
Course 2310 Duration 5 Days Developing Microsoft ASP .NET Web Applications using Visual Studio .NET
Course 2389 Duration 3 Days Programming with ADO .NET
Course 2640 Duration 3 Days Upgrading Web Development Skills from ASP to Microsoft ASP.Net
Exam 70-316*
Course 2555 Duration 3 Days Developing Microsoft .NET Applications for Windows (Visual C# .NET)
Course 2389 Duration 3 Days Programming with ADO .NET
Exam 70-310*
Course 2524 Duration 3 Days Developing XML Web Services using Microsoft ASP .NET
Course 2557 Duration 5 Days Building COM+ Applications using Microsoft .NET Enterprise Services
Course 2389 Duration 3 Days Programming with ADO .NET
Course 2663 Duration 3 Days Programming with XML in the Microsoft.NET Framework
Or
Exam 70-320*
Course 2524 Duration 3 Days Developing XML Web Services using Microsoft ASP .NET
Course 2557 Duration 5 Days Building COM+ Applications using Microsoft .NET Enterprise Services
Course 2389 Duration 3 Days Programming with ADO .NET
Course 2663 Duration 3 Days Programming with XML in the Microsoft.NET Framework
In addition to the core exam requirements, you must also pass one elective exam that provides proof of expertise
with a specific Microsoft server product.
Elective Exams - Choose 1
Exam 70-229
Course 2073 Duration 5 Days Programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database
Course 2071 Duration 2 Days Querying Microsoft SQL server 2000 with Transact-SQL
Exam 70-230
Designing and Implementing Solutions with Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
Exam 70-234
Course 2185 Duration 2 Days Deploying and Managing Microsoft Commerce Server 2000
Mircosoft also suggest Course 2341- However this course does not currently exist
Exam 70-235
Course 2933 Duration 5 Days Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006
Course 2934 Duration 2 Days Deploying and Managing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006
If you use Exam 70-305 or 70-315 to satisfy the core exam requirement, you may use either Exam 70-306 or 70-316 as an elective.
If you use Exam 70-306 or 70-316 to satisfy the core exam requirements, you may use either Exam 70-305 or 70-315 as an elective.
* In the following combinations, candidates will receive credit for only one of the two exams:
70-305 or 70-315, 70-306 or 70-316, 70-310 or 70-320
Exam 70-305*
Course 2310 Duration 5 Days Developing Microsoft ASP .NET Web Applications using Visual Studio .NET
Course 2389 Duration 3 Days Programming ADO .NET
Course 2640 Duration 3 Days Upgrading Web Development Skills from ASP to Microsoft ASP.Net
Exam 70-306*
Course 2565 Duration 5 Days Developing Microsoft .NET Applications for Windows (Visual Basic .NET)
Course 2389 Duration 3 Days Programming with ADO .NET
Exam 70-315*
Course 2310 Duration 5 Days Developing Microsoft ASP .NET Web Applications using Visual Studio .NET
Course 2389 Duration 3 Days Programming with ADO .NET
Course 2640 Duration 3 Days Upgrading Web Development Skills from ASP to Microsoft ASP.Net
Exam 70-316*
Course 2555 Duration 3 Days Developing Microsoft .NET Applications for Windows (Visual C# .NET)
Course 2389 Duration 3 Days Programming with ADO .NET
Exam 70-330
Course 2840 Duration 5 Days Implementing Security for Applications
Course 2350 Duration 3 Days Developing and Deploying Secure Microsoft .NET Framework Applications
Exam 70-340
Course 2840 Duration 5 Days Implementing Security for Applications
Course 2350 Duration 3 Days Developing and Deploying Secure Microsoft .NET Framework Applications
Exam 70-431
Course 2779 Duration 3 Days Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
Course 2780 Duration 3 Days Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
Requirements - Successfully pass 3 Core exams and 1 Elective exam:
MCDBA candidates are required to pass one SQL Server administration exam and one SQL Server design exam. MCDBA candidates have the option to pass either one Windows 2000 Server or one Windows Server 2003 exam to fulfill the networking systems core requirement.
You must also pass one elective exam that provides proof of expertise with a specific Microsoft server product.
(Requirements taken form the Microsoft website)
Core Exams
Exam 70-215*
Course 2151 Duration 3 Days MS Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials
Course 2152 Duration 5 Days Implementing MS Windows 2000 Professional and Server
OR
Course 1560 Duration 5 Days Updating Support Skills from MS Windows NT 4.0 to MS Windows 2000
Exam 70-029 (Discontinued)
Or
Exam 70-229
Course 2073 Duration 5 Days Programming a MS SQL Server 2000 Database
Course 2071 Duration 2 Days Querying MS SQL Server 2000 with Transact-SQL
Exam 70-028 (Discontinued)
Or
Exam 70-228
Course 2072 Duration 5 Days Administering an MS SQL Server 2000 Database
Course 2071 Duration 2 Days Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Transact-SQL
Exam 70-290
Course 2274 Duration 5 Days Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Course 2275 Duration 3 Days Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
or
Course 2208 Duration 3 Days
Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Exam 70-291
Course 2276 Duration 2 Days Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts
Course 2277 Duration 5 Days Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
or
Course 2208 Duration 3 Days Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Elective Exams - Choose 1
Exam 70-019 (Discontinued)
Exam 70-015 (Discontinued)
Exam 70-175 (Discontinued)
Exam 70-216*
Course 2153 Duration 5 Days Implementing a MS Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
or
Course 1560 Duration 5 Days Updating Support Skills from MS Windows NT 4.0 to MS Windows 2000
Exam 70-155 (Discontinued)
Course not yet available
Exam 70-293
Course 2278 Duration 5 Days Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-305**
Course 2310 Duration 5 Days Developing MS ASP.NET Web Applications using Visual Studio.NET
Course 2373 Duration 5 Days Programming with MS Visual Basic.NET
Course 2389 Duration 3 Days Programming ADO.NET
Exam 70-306**
Course 2565 Duration 5 Days Developing MS.NET Applications for Windows (Visual Basic.NET)
Course 2373 Duration 5 Days Programming with MS Visual Basic.NET
Course 2389 Duration 3 Days Programming with MS ADO.NET
Exam 70-310**
Course 2524 Duration 3 Days Developing XML Web Services using MS ASP.NET
Course 2557 Duration 5 Days Building COM+ Applications using MS.NET Enterprise Services
Course 2389 Duration 3 Days Programming with MS ADO.NET
Exam 70-315**
Course 2310 Duration 5 Days Developing MS ASP.NET Web Applications using Visual Studio.NET
Course 2124 Duration 5 Days Programming with C#
Course 2389 Duration 3 Days Programming with MS ADO.NET
Exam 70-316**
Course 2555 Duration 3 Days Developing MS.NET Applications for Windows (Visual C#)
Course 2124 Duration 5 Days Programming with C#
Course 2389 Duration 3 Days Programming with MS ADO.NET
Exam 70-320**
Course 2524 Duration 3 Days Developing XML Web Services using MS ASP.NET
Course 2557 Duration 5 Days Building COM+ Applications using MS.NET Enterprise Services
Course 2389 Duration 3 Days Programming with MS ADO.NET
Exam 70-528***
Course 2543 Duration 3 Days Core Web Application Development with Visual Studio 2005
Course 2544 Duration 2 Days Advanced Web Application Development with Visual Studio 2005
Course 2541 Duration 3 Days Core Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005
Course 2542 Duration 2 Days Advanced Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005
Exam 70-526***
Course 2546 Duration 3 Days Core Windows Application Development with Visual Studio 2005
Course 2547 Duration 2 Days Advanced Windows Application Development with Visual Studio 2005
Course 2541 Duration 3 Days Core Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005
Course 2542 Duration 2 Days Advanced Data Access Development with Visual Studio 2005
Exam 70-529****
Course 2548 Duration 3 Days Core Distributed Application Development with Visual Studio 2005
Course 2549 Duration 3 Days Advanced Distributed Application Development with Visual Studio 2005
* Candidates who passed Windows NT 4.0 Exams 70-067, 70-068, and 70-073 had the option to take the comprehensive Exam 70-240, Microsoft Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. (This exam is no longer available.)
Candidates who passed Exam 70-240 received credit for Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, and 70-217.
In the MCDBA track, Exam 70-240 counts as both a core exam (70-215) and an elective exam (70-216). Generally, an exam that can be used as either a core or an elective counts only once toward a certification. Exam 70-240 in the MCDBA track is an exception.
** In the following combinations, candidates will receive credit for only one of the two exams:
70-305 or 70-315, 70-306 or 70-316, 70-310 or 70-320.
***Candidates who have obtained Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) certification may substitute Exam 70-552: UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Windows Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework for Exam 70-526: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Windows-based Client Development.
Candidates who have obtained Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) certification may substitute Exam 70-553: UPGRADE: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 1 for either of the following:
Exam 70-526: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Windows-based Client Development
Exam 70-528: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Web-based Client Development
****Candidates who have obtained Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) certification may substitute Exam 70-554: UPGRADE: MCSD Microsoft .NET Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework: Part 2 for Exam 70-529: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 – Distributed Application Development.
Requirements - Successfully pass 4 Core exams and 1 Elective exam:
Core Exams
Exam 70-305
Course 2310 – Duration 5 DaysDeveloping Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using Visual Studio.NET
Course 2640 – Duration 3 Days Upgrading Web Development Skills from ASP to Microsoft ASP.NET
Course 2389 – Duration 3 Days Programming With Microsoft ADO.NET
Or
Exam 70-315
Course 2310 – Duration 5 Days Developing Microsoft ASP.NET Web Applications Using Visual Studio .NET
Course 2640 – Duration 3 Days Upgrading Web Development Skills from ASP to Microsoft ASP.NET
Course 2389 – Duration 3 Days Programming With Microsoft ADO.NET
Exam 70-306
Course 2565 – Duration 3 Days Developing Microsoft .NET Applications For Windows (Visual Basic .NET)
Course 2389 – Duration 3 Days Programming With Microsoft ADO.NET
Exam 70-316
Course 2555 – Duration 3 Days Developing Microsoft .NET Applications For Windows (Visual C#.NET)
Course 2389 – Duration 3 Days Programming With Microsoft ADO.NET
Exam 70-310
Course 2524 – Duration 3 Days Developing XML Web Services Using Microsoft ASP.NET
Course 2557 – Duration 5 Days Building COM+ Applications Using Microsoft .NET Enterprise Services
Course 2389 – Duration 3 Days Programming With Microsoft ADO.NET
Course 2663 Duration 3 Days Programming with XML in the Microsoft .NET Framework
or
Exam 70-320
Course 2524 – Duration 3 Days Developing XML Web Services Using Microsoft ASP.NET
Course 2557 – Duration 5 Days Building COM+ Applications Using Microsoft .NET Enterprise Services
Course 2389 – Duration 3 Days Programming With Microsoft ADO.NET
Course 2663 Duration 3 Days Programming with XML in the Microsoft .NET Framework
Exam 70-300
Course 2710 – Duration 5 Days Analysing Requirements and Defining Microsoft.NET Solution Architectures
Elective Exams - Choose 1
Exam 70-229
Course 2073 - Duration 5 Days Programming A Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database
Course 2071 – Duration 2 Days Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2000 With Transact-SQL
Exam 70-230
Exam 70-234
Course 2185 – Duration 2 Days Deploying And Managing Microsoft Commerce Server 2000
Exam 70-235 Course 2933 Duration 5 Days Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006
Course 2934 Duration 2 Days Deploying and Managing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006
Exam 70-301
Course 1846 Microsoft Solutions Framework Essentials
Course 2710 Duration 5 Days Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures
Exam 70-330
Course 2840 Duration 5 Days Implementing Security for Applications
Course 2350 Duration 3 Days Developing and Deploying Secure Microsoft .NET Framework Applications
Exam 70-340
Course 2840 Duration 5 Days Implementing Security for Applications
Course 2350 Duration 3 Days Developing and Deploying Secure Microsoft .NET Framework Applications
Exam 70-431
Course 2779 Duration 3 Days Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
Course 2780 Duration 3 Days Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
Requirements - Successfully pass 3 Core exams and 1 Elective exam:
Core Exams
- Two networking system exams
- One client operating system exam
Elective Exams
- One elective exam required
Upgrade Exams
- A current MCSA on Windows 2000 can earn the Windows Server 2003 credential by taking an upgrade exam.
Exam 70-290
Course 2273 - Duration 5 Days - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Or Course 2274 - Duration 5 Days - Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Course 2275 - Duration 3 Days - Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Or Course 2208 - Duration 3 Days - Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Exam 70-291
Course 2276 - Duration 2 Days - Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts
Course 2277 - Duration 5 Days - Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
Or Course 2208 - Duration 5 Days - Updating support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2003
Exam 70-270
Course 2272 - Duration 5 Days - Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Or Course 2285 - Duration 2 Days - Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Widows XP Professional (available June 2003)
Or Exam 70-210
Course 2151 - Duration 3 Days - Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials
Course 2152 - Duration 5 Days - Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server
Elective Exams - Choose 1
Exam 70-089
Course 2596 - Duration 5 Days - Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003
Course 2597 - Duration 3 Days - Planning and Deploying Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003
Exam 70-227
Course 2159 - Duration 3 Days - Deploying and Managing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2.0
Exam 70-228
Course 2072 - Duration 5 Days - Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database
Exam 70-284
Course 2400 - Duration 5 Days - Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Course 2011 - Duration 3 Days -Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Exam 70-299
Course 2823 - Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Exam 70-350
Course 2824 - Duration 5 Days - Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004
Exam 40-431
Course 2779 - Duration 3 Days - Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
Course 2780 - Duration 3 Days - Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
Upgrade Exam
For an MCSA on Windows 2000:
Networking: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has the option to take Exam 70-292 instead of the two core network exams. However, an MCSA on Windows 2000 can choose to take both core network exams.
Client: An MCSA on Windows 2000 has already passed Exam 70-210 or 70-270, which also satisfies the client requirement for MCSA on Windows Server 2003; therefore, no further action is required.
Elective: Elective exams are required so that candidates prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or additional technical depth. For an MCSA on Windows 2000, the current MCSA 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.
Exam 70-292
Workshop 2209 - Duration 2 Days - Updating Systems Administrator Skills from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003
Workshop 2209 - Expert Track: Updating Systems Administrator Skills from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003
or Course 2299 - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000
or Course 2273 - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
or Course 2274 - Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
or Course 2275 - Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
or Course 2276 - Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts
or Course 2277 - Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
Note: No additional core or elective exams are required for an MCSA on Windows 2000 who passes Exam 70-292.
1 Candidates who passed Windows NT 4.0 Exams 70-067, 70-068, and 70-073 had the option to take the comprehensive Exam 70-240: Microsoft Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. By passing this exam, candidates met the MCSA exam requirements for 70-210. Exam 70-240 is no longer available.
2 Although exams are no longer available for the MCSE on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 certification, individuals who earned this credential remain certified.
3 CompTIA Security+ certification satisfies both the MCSA elective requirement and an MCSA: Security specialization requirement.
Must pass 6 Core exams and 1 Elective exam
Core Exams
Four Networking system exams
One Client operating system exam
One Design exam
Exam 70-290
Course 2273 – Duration 5 Days
Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Or
Course 2274 - Duration 5 Days Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Course 2275 – Duration 3 Days Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Or
Course 2208 – Duration 3 Days Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Exam 70-291
Course 2276 - Duration 2 Days Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts
Course 2277 – Duration 5 Days Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
Or
Course 2208 – Duration 3 Days Updating support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2003(Available July 2003)
Exam 70-293
Course 2278 – Duration 5 Days Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-294
Course 2279 – Duration 5 Days Implementing and Maintain a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
Exam 70-270
Course 2272 – Duration 5 Days Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Or
Course 2285 – Duration 2 Days Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Widows XP Professional
OR Exam 70-210
Course 2151 – Duration 3 Days Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials
Course 2152 – Duration 5 Days Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server
Exam 70-297
Course 2282 – Duration 5 Days Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
OR Exam 70-298
Course 2830 – Duration 3 Days Designing Security for Microsoft Networks
Elective Exams – Choose 1
Exam 70-089
Course 2596 - Duration 5 Days Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003
Course 2597 - Duration 3 Days Planning and Deploying Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003
Exam 70-227
Course 2159 – Duration 3 Days
Deploying and Managing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2.0
Exam 70-228
Course 2072 – Duration 5 Days Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database
Exam 70-229
Course 2073 – Duration 5 Days Programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database
Course 2071 – Duration 2 Days Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Transact-SQL
Exam 70-232
Exam 70-281
Course 2732 - Duration 5 Days Planning, Deploying, and Managing an Enterprise Project Management Solution
Exam 70-282
Course 2395 - Duration 3 Days Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for the Small and Medium-Sized Business
Exam 70-284
Course 2400 - Duration 5 Days Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Course Duration 3 Days Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Exam 70-285
Course 2008 - Duration 2 Days Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization
Exam 70-297
Course 2282 – Duration 5 Days Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-298
Course 2830 – Duration 3 Days Designing Security for Microsoft Networks
Exam 70-299
Course 2823 Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Exam 70-301
Course 1846 Microsoft Solutions Framework Essentials
Course 2710 - Duration 5 Days Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures
Exam 70-350
Course 2824 - Duration 5 Days Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004
Exam 70-431
Course 2779 - Duration 3 Days Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
Course 2780 - Duration 3 Days Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
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 exams 70-292 and 70-296 instead of the four core network exams. However an MCSE on Windows 2000 can choose 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 of an MCSE on windows 2000; therefore no action is required.
Elective: Elective exams are required so that candidate prove technical breadth, interoperability skills, or additional technical depth. For MCSE’s 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.
Upgrade Exams for an MCSE on Windows 2000 (2 Exams Required)
Exam 70-292
Workshop 2209 – Duration 2 Days Updating Systems Administrator Skills from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003
Exam 70-296
Workshop 2210 – Duration 3 Days Updating Systems Engineer Skills from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003
There are no additional core or elective exam requirements for an MCSE on Windows 2000 who passes exams 70-292 and 70-296
Additional Notes
Candidates who passed Windows NT 4.0 Exams 70-067, 70-068, and 70-073 had the option to take the comprehensive Exam 70-240: Microsoft Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. By passing this exam, candidates met the MCSE exam requirement for 70-210. Exam 70-240 is no longer available.
Exams 70-297 and 70-298 may each count once as either one core design exam or one elective exam.
Exams 70-086, 70-227, and 70-228 may each count toward both the MCSA and MCSE elective exam requirements.
Must pass 2 Core Exams
A Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) candidate should have six months of experience working with a desktop operating system. MCDST candidates are required to pass two core exams; elective exams are not required. Use the table to help your students prepare for the required MCDST exams.
Core Exams
Exam 70-271
Course 2261 - Duration 3 Days - Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating Systems
Exam 70-272
Course 2262 - Duration 2 Days - Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Applications on a Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System Platform
Microsoft IT Professional - Database Developer
Requirements - Successfully pass 2 Core exams:
MCITP candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: SQL Server 2005 credential (one exam). After earning this credential, candidates earn their MCITP: Database Developer by passing two required exams. The following table provides a complete list of exams and related training resources. For exam dates and specific areas of focus, see individual Exam Preparation Guides as the exams become available.
Core Exams
Exam 70-441
Course 2781 - Duration 3 Days Designing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Server-Side Solutions
Course 2782 - 2 Days Designing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Databases
Exam 70-442
Course 2781 - Duration 3 Days Designing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Server-Side Solutions
Course 2783 - Duration 1 Day Designing the Data Tier for Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Course 2784 - Duration 3 Days Tuning and Optimizing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Exam 70-431
Course 2779 - Duration 3 Days Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
Course 2780 - Duration 3 Days Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
Microsoft IT Professional - Database Administrator
MCITP candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: SQL Server 2005 certification (one exam). After earning this certification, candidates earn their MCITP: Database Administrator by passing two required exams.
If you are a Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), you may upgrade to the MCITP: Database Administrator certification by taking one upgrade exam instead of the two required exams. MCDBAs must still obtain the MCTS: SQL Server 2005 certification as a prerequisite.
Requirements - Successfully pass 2 Core exams:
Exam 70-443
Course 2786 - Duration 2 Days Designing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Infrastructure
Course 2787 - Duration 2 Days Designing Security for Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Course 2788 Duration 3 Days Designing High Availability Database Solutions Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Exam 70-444
Course 2787 - Duration 2 Days Designing Security for Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Course 2789 - Duration 1 Day Administering and Automating Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Databases and Services 2005
Course 2790 - Duration 2 Days Troubleshooting and Optimizing Database Servers Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Exam 70-447
Course 2786 - Duration 2 Days Designing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Infrastructure
Course 2787 - Duration 2 Days Designing Security for Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Course 2788 - Duration 3 Days Designing High Availability Database Solutions Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Course 2789 - Duration 1 Day Administering and Automating Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Databases and Services 2005
Course 2790 - Duration 2 Days Troubleshooting and Optimizing Database Servers Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Exam 70-431
Course 2779 - Duration 3 Days Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
Course 2780 - Duration 3 Days Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
Microsoft IT Professional - Business Intelligence Developer
MCITP candidates must first complete the requirements for the MCTS: SQL Server 2005 certification (one exam). After achieving this Technology Specialist certification, candidates earn their MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer by passing two required exams. The following table provides a complete list of exams and related training resources. For exam dates and specific areas of focus, see individual Exam Preparation Guides as the exams become available.
Exam 70-445
Course 2794 - Duration 2 Days Designing a Business Intelligence Solution Architecture for the Enterprise Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (available late 2006)
Course 2795 - Duration 2 Days Designing an ETL Solution Architecture using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (available late 2006)
Course 2796 - Duration 3 Days Designing a Multi Dimensional Solution Architecture Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (available late 2006)
Course 2797 - Duration 2 Days Designing a Reporting Solution Architecture using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services (available late 2006)
Exam 70-446
Course 2794 - Duration 2 Days Designing a Business Intelligence Solution Architecture for the Enterprise Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (available late 2006)
Course 2795 - Duration 2 Days Designing an ETL Solution Architecture using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (available late 2006)
Exam 70-431
Course 2779 - Duration 3 Days Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
Course 2780 - Duration 3 Days Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications
Candidates for this certification must pass two exams, one focusing on .NET Framework 2.0 foundational skills and one focusing on Web-based client development. The following table provides a complete list of exams and related training resources. For exam dates and specific areas of focus, see individual Exam Preparation Guides as the exams become available.
If you plan to upgrade from an MCAD or MCSD on .NET certification to a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer certification, you do not need to first obtain an MCTS certification. You will earn the applicable MCTS certifications when you pass the upgrade exam(s) for MCPD: Windows Applications Developer, MCPD: Web Applications Developer, or MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer.
Requirements - Successfully pass 2 Core exams:
Core Exams
Exam 70-356
Exam 70-528
Course 2543 - Duration 3 Days Core Web Application Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Course 2544 - Duration 2 Days Advanced Web Application Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Course 2541 - Duration 3 Days Core Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Course 2542 - Duration 2 Days Advanced Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
Candidates for this certification must pass two exams: one focuses on .NET Framework 2.0 foundational skills and the other focuses on Windows-based client development. The following table provides a complete list of exams and related training resources. For exam dates and specific areas of focus, see individual Exam Preparation Guides as the exams become available.
If you plan to upgrade from an MCAD or MCSD on .NET certification to a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer certification, you do not need to obtain an MCTS certification first. You will earn the applicable MCTS certifications when you pass the upgrade exam(s) for MCPD: Windows Applications Developer, MCPD: Web Applications Developer, or MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer.
Requirements - Successfully pass 2 Core exams:
Exam 70-356
Exam 70-526
Course 2546 - Duration 3 Days Core Windows Forms Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Course 2547 - Duration 2 Days Advanced Windows Forms Technologies with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Course 2541 - Duration 3 Days Core Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Course 2542 - Duration 2 Days Advanced Data Access with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications
Candidates for this certification must pass two exams: one that focuses on .NET Framework 2.0 foundational skills and one that focuses on developing distributed applications. The following table provides a complete list of exams and related training resources. For exam dates and specific areas of focus, see individual Exam Preparation Guides as the exams become available.
If you plan to upgrade from an MCAD or MCSD on .NET certification to a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer certification, you do not need to obtain an MCTS certification first. You will earn the applicable MCTS certifications when you pass the upgrade exam(s) for MCPD: Windows Applications Developer, MCPD: Web Applications Developer, or MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer.
Requirements - Successfully pass 2 Core exams:
Exam 70-356
Exam 70-529
Course 2548 - Duration 3 Days Core Distributed Application Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Course 2549 - Duration Three Days Advanced Distributed Application Development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
MCTS: SQL Server 2005
Requirements - Successfully pass 1 Core exam:
Exam 70-431
Course 2779 - Duration 5 Days Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
Course 2780 - Duration 5 Days Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database
MCTS: BizTalk Server 2006
Requirements - Successfully pass 1 Core exam:
Exam 70-235
Course 2933 - Duration 5 Days Developing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006
Course 2934 - Duration 2 Days Deploying and Managing Business Process and Integration Solutions Using Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006