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Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows 2000 certification is designed for
professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on the Microsoft Windows® 2000 and Windows .NET Server platforms. The new Microsoft Certified Systems
Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows® 2000 credential will advance your career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully manage and troubleshoot system environments running on the Windows 2000
operating system.
The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential proves that you have the skills to successfully
implement, manage, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows® 2000–based operating environments, including Windows .NET Server.
An MCSA candidate should have six to 12 months of experience working with a desktop
operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure.
Choose the MCSA credential if you:
- Manage, support, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows® server-based operating environments.
- Have six to 12 months of experience managing and supporting a desktop server and network operations in an existing network infrastructure.
Job title examples include:
systems administrator, network administrator, information systems administrator, network
operations analyst, network technician, or technical support specialist.
MCSA candidates are required to pass three core exams and one elective exam. The following
tables list Microsoft Official Curriculum designed to help you prepare for these exams.
Core Exams (three required)
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Exam
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Course
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Client Operating System Exams (one required)
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Exam 70-210
Or
Exam 70-270
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Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
or
Installing, Configuring, and Administering
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Networking System Exams (two required)
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Exam 70-215
Or
Exam 70-275
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Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Or
Installing, Configuring and
Administering Microsoft Windows .NET Server (Available 2002)
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Exam 70-218
Or
Exam 70-278
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Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment
Or
Managing a Microsoft Windows .NET Server Network
Environment (Available 2002)
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Elective Exams (one required) |
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Exam 70-028
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Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
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Exam 70-081
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Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
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Exam 70-086
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Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0
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Exam 70-088
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Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0
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Exam 70-216
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Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
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*Alternative to 70-216—Candidates who have passed Windows NT 4.0 exams 70-067, 70-068, and 70-073 have the option to take the
following exam instead of elective exam 70-216:
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Exam 70-240
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. (This exam is no longer available.)
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Exam 70-224
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Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server
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Exam 70-227
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Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition
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Exam 70-228
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Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
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Exam 70-244
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Supporting and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Network
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Alternative to the electives listed above—the following third-party certification combinations may substitute for an MCSA elective:
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CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+
Or
CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Server+
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Total
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100.00%
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