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Microsoft Windows 2000 Certifications Article |
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| Introduction to Microsoft Certifications |
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Lavanya Suresh ( )
Author, Whizlabs MCSE (70-290, 70-291) Certification Preparation Kit
Microsoft Certifications are one of the most widely acclaimed, pursued, and achieved technical certifications in the IT industry. The demand for Microsoft Certified Professionals is high in the job market. Microsoft offers a number of certification levels depending on specific areas of proficiency and nature of job. Some of the certifications pertaining to the field of networking are:
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Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) |
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Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) |
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Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) |
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| Each certification level has certain exams associated with it. You can decide the appropriate level of the certification exam based on your experience, skills, and interests. |
| Benefits of Microsoft Certifications |
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Microsoft Certification provides a standard method of testing employee skills. The certifications provide employers a valid benchmark for evaluating the employee's abilities. This will provide you the recognition and reward as per your expertise. |
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Microsoft Certifications offer prospective employers a baseline to judge your knowledge, skill, and expertise in the field. Certifications can provide added advantage if you are at the same level of experience as another person without certifications. |
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Certifications are a valuable tool if you have no or very little experience.The certifications that you hold prove and reassure your employers and consultants about your knowledge in the field. This will help you secure good job as well as negotiate a good salary. |
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| Professionals benefiting from Microsoft Certifications |
The Microsoft Certifications cater to the following audience:
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Network administrators |
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Network engineers |
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Systems engineers |
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Security analysts |
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Mail server administrators |
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Operating system administrators |
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Web server administrators |
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Manager of information systems |
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| Pre-Requisite Experience (Recommended) for Microsoft Certifications |
To pursue MCSE Certifications you should have at least 1 year of experience in
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Implementing and administering a network operating system in environments with 200 to 26,000 supported users in approximately 5 to 150 physical locations. |
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Implementing network services and applications such as file and print services, database services, messaging services, proxy server or firewall services, dial-in server services, and Web hosting. |
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Implementing and administering a desktop operating system. |
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Designing a network infrastructure. |
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| Windows 2000 MCSE Certification Requirements |
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) aspirants of the Microsoft Windows 2000 track are required to clear seven exams, or the equivalent, including five Core Exams and two Elective Exams.
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Core Exams (5 Exams Required) |
Four operating system exams : Aspirants must clear one exam from each set of operating system exams, that is, client operating system and networking system. Aspirants can complete the core operating system exams requirement by clearing four Windows 2000 exams OR four Windows XP Professional/ .NET Enterprise Server exams OR a combination of both.
One design exam : Aspirants must clear one exam that provides proof of expertise in design skills for specific Microsoft server technologies.
Follow the links given for the individual Exam and Course titles for more details.
| Client Operating System (1 exam required) |
Microsoft Official Curriculum |
| Select one of the following 2 exams |
Exam 70-210 : Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
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Course 2151 : Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials |
| Course 2152 : Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server |
| Course 1560 : Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 |
| Exam 70-270 : Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
Course 2272 : Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
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| Networking Systems (3 exams required) |
Microsoft Official Curriculum |
| Clear all 3 exams |
| Exam 70-215 : Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server |
Course 2151 : Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials |
| Course 2152 : Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server |
| Course 1560 : Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 |
| Exam 70-216 : Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure |
Course 2153 : Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure |
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Course 1560 : Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 |
| Exam 70-217 : Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services |
Course 2154 : Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services |
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Course 1560 : Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 |
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| Design (1 exam required) |
Microsoft Official Curriculum |
| Select one of the following exams |
Exam 70-219 : Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure
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Course 1561 : Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure |
Exam 70-220 : Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network
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Course 2150 : Designing a Secure Microsoft Windows 2000 Network |
Exam 70-221 : Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
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Course 1562 : Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Networking Services Infrastructure |
| Exam 70-226 : Designing Highly Available Web Solutions with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Technologies |
Course 2088 : Designing a Highly Available Web Infrastructure |
| Exam 70-297 : Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure |
Course 2282 : Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure |
| Exam 70-298 : Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network |
Course 2830 : Designing Security for Microsoft Networks |
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Elective Exams (2 Exams Required) |
The elective exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in solution design and implementation. MCSE aspirants should also have at least 1 year of experience in implementing and administering a network operating system, implementing and administering a client operating system, and designing a network infrastructure.
NOTE: Individuals who have qualified for the MCSE Certification on Windows NT 4.0 by February 28, 2001 will remain certified.
Follow the links given for the individual Exam and Course titles for more details.
| Elective (2 exams required) |
Microsoft Official Curriculum |
| Select two of the following exams |
| Exam 70-214 : Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network |
Course 2150 : Designing a Secure Microsoft Windows 2000 Network
Course 2153 : Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure. |
Exam 70-218 : Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment
TIP: Take this exam and get credit towards 2 certifications - MCSE & MCSA |
Course 2126 : Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment |
| Exam 70-219 : Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure |
Course 1561 : Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure |
| Exam 70-220 : Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network |
Course 2150 : Designing a Secure Microsoft Windows 2000 Network |
| Exam 70-221 : Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure |
Course 1562 : Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Networking Services Infrastructure |
| Exam 70-222 : Migrating from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 |
Course 2010 : Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Migration Strategy |
| Exam 70-223 : Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Clustering Services by Using Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server |
Course 2087 : Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Clustering |
| Exam 70-224 : Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server |
Course 1572 : Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange 2000 |
| Exam 70-225 : Designing and Deploying a Messaging Infrastructure with Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server |
Course 2355 : Upgrading from Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 to Microsoft Exchange 2000 |
| Exam 70-226 : Designing Highly Available Web Solutions with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Technologies |
Course 2088 : Designing a Highly Available Web Infrastructure |
| Exam 70-227 : Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 Enterprise Edition |
Course 2159 : Deploying and Managing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 |
Exam 70-228 : Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
TIP: Take this exam and get 2 certifications - MCSE & MCDBA |
Course 2072 : Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database |
Exam 70-229 : Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
TIP: Take this exam and get 2 certifications - MCSE & MCDBA |
Course 2073 : Programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database |
| Course 2071 : Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2000 with Transact-SQL |
Exam 70-230 : Designing and Implementing Solutions with Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000 Enterprise Edition |
Course 2379 : Developing and Deploying Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000 Solutions |
Exam 70-232 : Implementing and Maintaining Highly Available Web Solutions with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Technologies and Microsoft Application Center 2000 |
Course 2203 : Deploying and Managing Microsoft Application Center 2000 |
Exam 70-234 : Designing and Implementing Solutions with Microsoft Commerce Server 2000 |
Course 2185 : Deploying and Managing Microsoft Commerce Server 2000. |
| Exam 70-244 : Supporting and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Network |
Currently, corresponding Microsoft Official Curriculum is not available. |
| Exam 70-019 : Designing and Implementing Data Warehouses with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 |
Course 1502 : Designing and Implementing a Data Warehouse using Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 |
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Course 2074 : Designing and Implementing OLAP Solutions Using Microsoft SQL Server 2000 |
| Exam 70-028 : Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. |
Course 832 : System Administration for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. |
| Exam 70-029 : Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 |
Course 833 : Implementing a Database on Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. |
| Exam 70-086 : Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 |
Course 828 : Deploying and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 |
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Course 827 : Administering Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 |
| Exam 70-284 : Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 |
Course 2400 : Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 |
NOTE: Exams 70-219, 70-220, 70-221, and 70-226 may each count once as either core design exam or elective exam.
For other details, visit Microsoft's official Windows 2000 MCSE Certification page. |
| Windows 2000 MCSA Certification Requirements |
The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential proves that you have the skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot the everyday needs of Microsoft Windows 2000-based operating environments.
An MCSA aspirant should have at least 1 year of experience in working with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure
MCSA aspirants are required to clear three core exams and one elective exam.
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Core Exams (3 required) |
Follow the links given for the individual Exam and Course titles for more details.
| Client Operating System (1 exam required) |
Microsoft Official Curriculum |
| Select one of the following 2 exams |
Exam 70-210 : Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
OR |
Course 2151 : Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials |
| Course 2152 : Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server |
| Course 1560 : Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000. |
| Exam 70-270 : Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
Course 2272 : Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
| Networking Systems (2 exams required) |
Microsoft Official Curriculum |
| Clear both exams |
Exam 70-215 : Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server |
Course 2151 : Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials |
| Course 2152 : Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server |
| Course 1560 : Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 |
| Exam 70-218 : Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment |
Course 2126 : Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment |
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Elective Exams (1 Exam Required) |
Click the individual Exam and Course titles for more details.
| Elective (1 exam required) |
Microsoft Official Curriculum |
| Select one of the following exams |
| Exam 70-214 : Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network |
Course 2150 : Designing a Secure Microsoft Windows 2000 Network |
| Course 2153 : Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure. |
| Exam 70-216 : Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure |
Course 2153 : Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure |
| Course 1560 : Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 |
| Exam 70-224 : Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server |
Course 1572 : Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange 2000 |
| Exam 70-227 : Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 Enterprise Edition |
Course 2159 : Deploying and Managing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000 |
| Exam 70-228 : Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition |
Course 2072 : Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database |
| Exam 70-244 : Supporting and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Network |
Currently, corresponding Microsoft Official Curriculum is not available. |
| Exam 70-028 : Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. |
Course 832 : System Administration for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. |
| Exam 70-081 : Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 |
Course 1026 : Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 Series-Concepts and Administration |
| Course 973 : Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 Series-Design and Implementation |
| Exam 70-086 : Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 |
Course 828 : Deploying and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 |
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Course 827 : Administering Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 |
| Exam 70-088 : Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0 |
Course 836 : Secure Web Access using Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0 |
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| Windows 2000 MCP Certification Requirements |
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) aspirants are required to clear one current Microsoft Certification exam that provides a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise. You can select any exam currently offered by Microsoft, with the exception of Exam 70-058: Networking Essentials. |
| How to Prepare for Microsoft Certification |
The steps to prepare for Microsoft Certification are:
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The MCSE Exams are not easy, as advertised on many websites. The MCSE Certifications are tough, so p lan to put in a lot of time and effort getting ready for your certification exams. Get all the information you can about the certification exams and then start working towards your goal. |
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Get hands-on experience.The first step in the preparation for any Microsoft Certification is hands-on experience with the related product. For MCSE, the aspirant needs to have at least 1 year of working experience and for MCSA, the minimum recommended time of experience is 6 months. If you are not working anywhere, it will help if you can volunteer your IT skill services to gain valuable experience. |
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You can set up a small network at home to practice. Setting up the home network will give you a great opportunity to learn. You can practice the lab exercises in the home network as and when you study. This will give you a better understanding of the theories, rather than just studying the exam guides. |
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Get trained in the related product. If possible, try to get training in the related product in a Microsoft Authorized Training Centre. You can use training resources to supplement your skills and experience. You can also use the Microsoft Official Curriculum for the related exam as well as Microsoft Press books that are available for the exam. |
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Use the prep guide of the exam you plan to take and read it thoroughly. You should know the entire exam objectives covered in the exam prep guide. |
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Use practice test software packages. Whizlabs Preparation Kits is an example. The advantages of using practice tests are:
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They help you to assess your skill level by testing you in all the areas that the actual exam tests you. |
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They provide automatic feedback on all correct and incorrect answers with detailed explanations and reference sources for each answer. |
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They let you know the areas where you need to improve further by providing analysis results of the test. |
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They help you get familiar with the testing techniques of the actual certification exam by including a variety of questions and question types. |
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They prepare you for the real exam by providing questions that accurately simulate the questions and scenarios of the real exam. |
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They cover all of the exam objectives as specified in the Microsoft exam preparation guide and include a wide range of practice test titles to cover the content of most of the Microsoft exams |
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Practice test vendors will provide technical support for their products. |
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Do NOT use Braindumps. Braindumps might help you get the certification, but you will lack important practical knowledge about the product. Hence, your prospects of landing a good IT job will be very bad. |
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Once you are ready, you can take the exams at more than 800 authorized testing centers. More information or locations can be obtained by searching for the testing centers around the world at Thomson Prometric Centers or Pearson Vue Testing Centers |
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Books on Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Requirements MCSE Training Kit, Published by Microsoft Press, July 2000, ISBN 0735611300. |
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Active Directory, 2nd Edition, by Robbie Allen, Alistair G. Lowe-Norris |
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MCSE Windows 2000 Core Four Boxed Set, Published by Osborne Media Group - Global Knowledge Certification Press, August 2000. ISBN 0072126159 |
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MCSE Training Guide; Windows 2000 Core Exams, Published by New Riders, July 2000. ISBN 0735709882 |
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MCSE Windows 2000 Core Requirements, Published by Sybex, August 2000, ISBN 0782127630 |
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Lavanya Suresh is a B.Tech (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) and a certified MCSE and CNA, working as an independent IT consultant in India. Lavanya is also a highly skilled and experienced corporate trainer, specializing in the domain of Microsoft Windows Networking. She has authored several technical contents like articles, books, and courseware for clients such as NIIT, NetG, ITT Technical Institute.
The author can be contacted at . |
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