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MCSE 2003 Certification

They say " IT is the backbone of every organization". MCSE redefines the word "backbone" and customizes it to the definition that companies want today. Most of the companies today operate out of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and require experts who can work on these systems and manage the networks. As a professional who has done MCSE 2003 Certification, you would be expected to design and implement business solutions. The Networking aspect of MCSE would consider you eligible for managing and planning the networks of the company.

What are the requirements for MCSE 2003 Certification?

For a professional to get the MCSE Certificate, he would need to appear in a set of examinations as decided by the experts' team at Microsoft. These examinations are decided on subjects that are in demand in the industry as of now.

A candidate who wishes to get the 2003 MCSE Certification would need to appear in the below mentioned examinations and most importantly, pass the examinations.

• Four examinations in Networking Systems - The subjects cover the management, maintenance and implementation of various Microsoft Technologies on the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment.
  
  
• One examination in Client Operating Systems - The candidate has a range of subjects that he can choose from. Knowledge in these subjects would enable a professional to implement any operating system amongst - Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000. This would also include designing and implementation of the Operating System.
  
  
• One examination in design systems - The candidate would be expected to choose from these two subjects - Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory or Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 network.

All these examinations are available in the classroom training certification. Some of these courses are not available in the distance learning mode. A candidate could take the courses for MCSE 2003 Certification through classroom training, online training or distance learning directly from Microsoft. A candidate may opt for taking the course from one of the certified learning partners of Microsoft.

Some tips for candidates before they opt for a MCSE 2003 Certification course..

• Take an online assessment before you select your subjects for the MCSE 2003 Certification course. In any case, it is advisable that you select those subjects in which you have proven your expertise and skills.
  
  
• There are many institutes that offer certification programs like Testking certification program and so on. Please be sure to check the accreditation of such institutes before you enroll with any one of them to do your MCSE 2003 Certification course.