Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineer (MCSE) Windows Server 2003
A Network Administration Certificate of Proficiency (Career)
Application Code 124
For Curriculum Information Contact the Business and Computer Systems Division—Room DH-239—410-772-4441

MCSEs are qualified to effectively plan, implement, maintain, and support information systems with the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system. MCSEs are required to pass four networking system core exams, one core operating system exam, one design exam and one elective exam. The networking system exams require candidates to prove their expertise with Server 2003 environments, including planning, implementing, managing and maintaining network and active directory infrastructures. The core operating system exam requires proof of expertise in planning, implementation, management, and support of Windows XP Professional. The design exam measures ability to design a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and network infrastructure or the ability to gather and analyze business requirements for a secure network infrastructure and design a security solution that meets those requirements.