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Upgrade path from MCSE windows 2000 ?

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I've been certified as MCSE & MCSA in windows 2000. Now i'm looking to upgrade my certification in Windows 2003. What is the shortest right path for me?Sunday, June 7, 2009 3:07 AM
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Hello Masood,
Since the upgrade exams have been retired there is no single exam to take that will allow you to upgrade to 2003. However you still don't have to start from scratch. The shortest path to get your MCSA in 2003 is by taking 2 exams (assuming you took either the 70-210 or 70-270 in order to get your MCSA/E in 2000)
70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment
70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
After you complete those 2 exams you will have your MCSA in 2003. The reason why you need 2 exams for your MCSA is because your MCSA in 2000 will count as your elective exam, and your client OS exam would be covered if you too either 70-210 or 70-270
If you want your MCSE after that would take
70-293 Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
70-294 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
And than I believe you have to take one of the design electives, I am not 100% sure on this though, because on http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/windows2003/default.mspx#TRANSITION
It says the skills do not differ that much between 2000 and 2003 so it isn't needed. However that would be if you are taking the two upgrade exams which are retired. Since that upgrade path is not open anymore I am not sure if you have to take them. Regardless here are the 2 exams to choose from
70-297 Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
70-298 Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network
Now some people might say just skip 2003 and go straight to 2008, this is up to you. If you are very familar with 2003 and have never used 2008 I would say go for 2003. Server 2003 will still by used for some time now so it wouldn't be a waste just because server 2008 is out.
Hope this helps and if you have any other questions let us know.
Eric- Proposed as answer by Eric Stauss Sunday, June 7, 2009 3:34 AM
- Marked as answer by Rubel Khan Tuesday, January 5, 2010 8:38 PM
Sunday, June 7, 2009 3:33 AM
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Hello Masood,
Since the upgrade exams have been retired there is no single exam to take that will allow you to upgrade to 2003. However you still don't have to start from scratch. The shortest path to get your MCSA in 2003 is by taking 2 exams (assuming you took either the 70-210 or 70-270 in order to get your MCSA/E in 2000)
70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment
70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
After you complete those 2 exams you will have your MCSA in 2003. The reason why you need 2 exams for your MCSA is because your MCSA in 2000 will count as your elective exam, and your client OS exam would be covered if you too either 70-210 or 70-270
If you want your MCSE after that would take
70-293 Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
70-294 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
And than I believe you have to take one of the design electives, I am not 100% sure on this though, because on http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/windows2003/default.mspx#TRANSITION
It says the skills do not differ that much between 2000 and 2003 so it isn't needed. However that would be if you are taking the two upgrade exams which are retired. Since that upgrade path is not open anymore I am not sure if you have to take them. Regardless here are the 2 exams to choose from
70-297 Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
70-298 Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network
Now some people might say just skip 2003 and go straight to 2008, this is up to you. If you are very familar with 2003 and have never used 2008 I would say go for 2003. Server 2003 will still by used for some time now so it wouldn't be a waste just because server 2008 is out.
Hope this helps and if you have any other questions let us know.
Eric- Proposed as answer by Eric Stauss Sunday, June 7, 2009 3:34 AM
- Marked as answer by Rubel Khan Tuesday, January 5, 2010 8:38 PM
Sunday, June 7, 2009 3:33 AM -
Hi Masood,
Have a look at these forum message:
http://www.cramsession.com/articles/files/planning-implementing-and-12172003-1023.asp
http://www.mcseworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10463
I hope tose will help you and solve your problem.
Saturday, September 19, 2009 6:51 AM -
The upgrade exams (70-292 & 70-296) have been retired, so you can't do the shortest path any more.
So you're are going to need the following:
From the networking and server part:Exam 70-290 (Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment)
Exam 70-291 (Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure)
Exam 70-293 (Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure)
Exam 70-294 (Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure)
From the client part:N/A as I assume that you've got the 70-210
From the design part, either:
Exam 70-297 (Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure) or
Exam 70-298 (Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network)From the elective:
N/A as you already have the MCSE 2k3
See here: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mcse.aspx#tab2
You'll need 5 exams.
-Ken | http://ken.wagnerfamily.co.ukSaturday, September 19, 2009 1:18 PM -
Hi,
Sorry if I am being redundant but I just want to make sure I understand everything, although it is laid out quite clearly.
I am in the process of upgrading my mcse/mcsa from 2000 to 2003. Since I work with 2003 all the time I've been doing pretty well with self study.
My plan is as follows:
Take:
70-290
70-291
70-293
70-294
As CORE exams.
Take
70-270
As a Client OS exam, but I believe that since I already passed 70-210 that this requirement is waived. Is this correct?
Take
Exam 70-297 as either an elective or design.And that's it. Right? Or am I missing something?
I have already passed 70-290, 70-291 and 70-297. Does the fact that I passed 70-290 and 70-291 make me a 2003 MCSA? And am I correct in assuming that I only need to take 70-293 and 70-294 to obtain a 2003 MCSE?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
JeffSaturday, December 12, 2009 8:53 PM -
Dear Eric,
I am an MCSE in windows 2000. I am trying to upgrade to windows 2003, as that is the platform with wich I am most experienced.
I have passed the following exams:
70-290
70-291
70-293
70-294
70-297
I did not take a client exam because I have already passed 70-210. From reading the MCP website, I was of the understanding that a client exam was waived if you had already passed 70-210.
So, I was under the impression that I have fulfilled the requirements for a 2003 MCSE, yet Microsoft has not granted me the certificate. Have I overlooked something?
Just for the record, these are the exams I passed when certifying for 2000:
210
215
216
217
218
291
221
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeffrey Goodman MCP ID 2844090- Proposed as answer by MGhobril Monday, April 26, 2010 5:38 PM
Monday, March 15, 2010 5:00 PM -
Although I believe you are correct by 70-210 should count.
Mark
Monday, April 26, 2010 5:42 PM -
I confirmed with Micrsoft that I will need 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294 and 1 design exam.
I have the client exam 70-210 and my MCSA counts as my elective, MCSE 2000 could also counts as your elective.
- Proposed as answer by MGhobril Monday, April 26, 2010 5:56 PM
Monday, April 26, 2010 5:54 PM -
Hello Eric,
Thanks for all the information you have provided. I am now better feed with all my plan.
Best Regards,
Masood Mahmood
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 4:55 PM -
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