MCSE Core
MCSE Examinations are very complex on two counts - 1) The subjects are complex to understand and apply and 2) One must have to pass all the compulsory core examinations to get the MCSE Certification. Candidates can heave a temporary sigh of relief knowing that they can choose amongst the subjects for their core examinations. Knowing that each of the subjects are equally tough and complex, I can assure you that the sense of relief may be short-lived.
What are the subjects for the Core Examinations?
- Installing, Configuring and Administering Windows 2000 - This is in the category of Client Operating system core exam. The exam number for this examination is 70-210.
- Installing, Configuring and Administering Windows XP - This is in the category of Client Operating system core exam. The exam number for this examination is 70-270.
- Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 environment - This is categorized under the Networking System examination category. The exam number for this examination is 70-290.
- Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure - Another examination under the Networking System category. The exam number is 70-291.
- Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure - The exam number for this core Networking System examination is 70-293.
- Planning, Implementing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory - The exam number for this core Networking System examination is 70-294.
- Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure - The exam number for this design core exam is 70-297.
The candidate must choose 1 out of the 2 available options in client operating system category, all four examinations in the Networking System and 1 out of 2 in the Design core examination categories.
Before you select your subjects for the MCSE Core Examinations, here are few tips.
- One thing is for sure. You have to take all the four networking examinations. Each of them is equally complex in nature. You could possibly alleviate your headache of studying for these certifications by choosing easier (in which you have present expertise) options in the Client Operating System and the Design Categories. That said, it is important that professionals who have minimum 1 year of experience in implementing business and network solutions in the industry.
- If you are not comfortable learning the course curriculum, do not hesitate in taking the MCSE Class or the MCSE Course through the classroom training route. People may think it is tedious. In realty, each subject may last up 5 days at the most. If you wish to do the MCSE Certification, you must be prepared to invest that kind of time.