MCSE / MCSA
MCSA or MCSE: Which Certification is Right for You?
As an information technology (IT) professional, you have a choice of earning two different credentials to highlight your Microsoft Windows knowledge and expertise: Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). Which certification is right for you and your job role?
Choose the MCSE credential if you:
• Plan, design, and implement Microsoft Windows server solutions and architectures
in medium- to large-sized companies.
• Have at least one year of experience implementing and administering network operating systems and desktop operating systems.
Related job titles: systems engineer, network engineer, systems analyst, network analyst, or technical consultant.
Choose the MCSA credential if you:
• Implement, manage, and maintain the typically complex computing environment of medium- to large-sized companies.
• Have 6–12 months of experience administering client and network operating systems.
Related job titles: systems administrator, network administrator, information systems administrator, network operations analyst, network technician, or technical support specialist.
• Frequently Asked Questions About MCSA
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) roadmap
• Frequently Asked Questions About MCSE
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) roadmap
• Benefits of Certification
Practice Exams
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Technical Notes
Read our detailed Technical Notes covering several objectives for MCSE Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 exams such as 70-210, 70-270, 70-215, 70-216, 70-217, 70-229 and Windows 2003 70-29x exams.
• 70-270 70-290 70-291 70-292 70-296
• 70-526 70-536 70-620 70-621
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