MCSA 2003 requirements and availability
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2012. május 1. 13:28
Hello All,
Slight panic here. Have been slowly working towards MCSA 2003 as my first 'real certification' and i thought i had my path laid out pretty neat, but now i doubt.
I have passed 70-290, 70-291 and MCDST. Previously on MS website requirements for the MCSA were listed (if my memory servers me right..) that you need the two core, one OS exam and one elective. So core exams are done, MCDST would count as elective and i was planning to take 70-680 as OS exam (scheduled for this friday)
Now: MS website does not list requirements at all anymore for this, MCP cert planner is confusing, showing that i would need two elective - wtf? Where should i look for definitive information on this?
And, yes i know, MCSA 2003 is ancient, but it's the environment i am familiar with so took this path to go up. Upgrading to 2008 is well on planning alsoThank you in advance! :)
- Szerkesztette: k_kat 2012. május 1. 13:29
Az összes válasz
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2012. május 1. 14:04VálaszadóIt appears Microsoft has officially, and quietly, retired the MCSA 2003 certification. Your choice is to pursue the MCSE, or move on to the MCSA 2008 or other MCTS/MCITP certifications.
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2012. május 2. 0:17Moderátor
It appears Microsoft has officially, and quietly, retired the MCSA 2003 certification. Your choice is to pursue the MCSE, or move on to the MCSA 2008 or other MCTS/MCITP certifications.
This is not correct. MCSA 2003 is still valid http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mcsa-previous.aspxWhen you see answers and helpful posts, please click Vote As Helpful, Propose As Answer, and/or Mark As Answer
Jeff Wharton
MSysDev (C.Sturt), MDbDsgnMgt (C.Sturt), MCT, MCPD, MCSD, MCITP, MCDBA
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MC ID: Microsoft Transcript- Válasznak javasolta: Aparajita Sri 2012. május 2. 6:18
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2012. május 2. 19:07VálaszadóThankjs for finding that - I dug thru Microsoft's site and couldn't find it (via search or whatever).
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2012. május 3. 9:21
Hello,
Check out the link below. It may help you.
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mcsa.aspx
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2012. május 3. 9:35Moderátor
This link points to the new MCSA certification program, not the MCSA 2003 certification program.Hello,
Check out the link below. It may help you.
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mcsa.aspx
When you see answers and helpful posts, please click Vote As Helpful, Propose As Answer, and/or Mark As Answer
Jeff Wharton
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Twitter: @Mr_Wharty
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2012. május 5. 21:51
Actually, if you read the FAQ on the page provided (http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mcsa.aspx), it says the MCSA 2003 can no longer be earned.
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The new Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) credential focuses on the ability to design and build technology solutions. The previous Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator certification focused on a specific job role and can no longer be earned.
Sorry dude. I'm in the same boat. Never got around to finishing my MCSA 2003 over the years (pursued a Masters instead). Only finished 2 out of the 4 required MCSA exams. Guess I'll focus on the MCSA 2008 cert instead. Good luck!
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2012. május 7. 2:21Moderátor
I am seeking further clarification from Microsoft as I believe this FAQ is wrong, especially given that some exams in the old MCSA/MCSE program haven't been retired yet (http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mcse-previous.aspx#tab2)Actually, if you read the FAQ on the page provided (http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mcsa.aspx), it says the MCSA 2003 can no longer be earned.
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The new Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) credential focuses on the ability to design and build technology solutions. The previous Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator certification focused on a specific job role and can no longer be earned.
Sorry dude. I'm in the same boat. Never got around to finishing my MCSA 2003 over the years (pursued a Masters instead). Only finished 2 out of the 4 required MCSA exams. Guess I'll focus on the MCSA 2008 cert instead. Good luck!
When you see answers and helpful posts, please click Vote As Helpful, Propose As Answer, and/or Mark As Answer
Jeff Wharton
MSysDev (C.Sturt), MDbDsgnMgt (C.Sturt), MCT, MCPD, MCSD, MCITP, MCDBA
Blog: Mr. Wharty's Ramblings
Twitter: @Mr_Wharty
MC ID: Microsoft Transcript- Szerkesztette: Mr. WhartyMicrosoft Community Contributor, Moderator 2012. május 7. 2:31
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2012. május 9. 15:58
I am seeking further clarification from Microsoft as I believe this FAQ is wrong, especially given that some exams in the old MCSA/MCSE program haven't been retired yet (http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mcse-previous.aspx#tab2)
When you see answers and helpful posts, please click Vote As Helpful, Propose As Answer, and/or Mark As Answer
Jeff Wharton
MSysDev (C.Sturt), MDbDsgnMgt (C.Sturt), MCT, MCPD, MCSD, MCITP, MCDBA
Blog: Mr. Wharty's Ramblings
Twitter: @Mr_Wharty
MC ID: Microsoft Transcript
I will be curious to hear what you find out from Microsoft. I had mentioned in another thread that I am only one exam away from the previous MCSE. I am still thinking of taking this exam as it appears that the older MCSE can still be obtained. I did read the same thing on the Microsoft site about the MCSA no longer being able to be earned. I thought that it was odd that they would allow you to still get one but not the other. I just want to make sure that I'm not taking the last test for no reason. It looks like the exams are still availble to be scheduled through Prometric's site.
Nate
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2012. május 9. 19:16
k_kat,
Interested to find out how this works out for you! I have a friend (Who I've been bugging to finish his MCSA 2003) and he still has 291 and the OS to do! Let us know how it works out for you!
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2012. május 9. 23:36ModerátorI am still waiting for a reply from Microsoft in relation to this question and will let you know once I get a reply.
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Jeff Wharton
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Blog: Mr. Wharty's Ramblings
Twitter: @Mr_Wharty
MC ID: Microsoft Transcript -
2012. május 11. 23:04Moderátor
Microsoft has advised that MCSA 2003 is still available as per the following link:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mcsa-previous.aspx#tab2
Note: Many of the exams in this certification track are retired. If a required exam is retired and you have not yet passed that exam, you cannot complete the certification track. You must fulfill all listed requirements to earn the certification. If you passed a required exam before it retired, it can be applied toward certification.
Microsoft has also advised that the following Q&A found in the FAQ at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mcsa.aspx is incorrect and will be removed:
Q. What is the difference between the new Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certifications and the previous Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator certifications?
A. The new Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) credential focuses on the ability to design and build technology solutions. The previous Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator certification focused on a specific job role and can no longer be earned.
I hope this clarifies some of the confusion surrounding the old MCSA 2003 certification
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Jeff Wharton
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Twitter: @Mr_Wharty
MC ID: Microsoft Transcript- Válasznak javasolta: Mr. WhartyMicrosoft Community Contributor, Moderator 2012. május 28. 0:56
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