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MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000 Certification Requirements
The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential proves that
you have the skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot the
ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows 2000-based operating environments.
MCSA candidates are required to pass three core exams and one elective exam.
An MCSA candidate should have 12 months of experience working with a desktop
operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network
infrastructure. See the table below for a complete list of exams and
related training resources.
Note: Microsoft has developed independent certification requirements for
Microsoft Windows Server 2003. See MCSA on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for exam details.
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Core Exams (3 Exams Required)
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Core Exams: Client Operating System (1 Exam Required)
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Books |
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Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft
Windows XP Professional
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MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Exam 70-270)
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Exam 70-2101: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft
Windows 2000 Professional |
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000
Professional, Second Edition (Exam 70-210)
MCSA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Requirements, Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, and 70-218, Second Edition
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Core Exams: Networking System (2 Exams Required) |
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Books |
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Books |
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Exam 70-2151: Installing, Configuring, and Administering
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server |
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-215): Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Second Edition
MCSA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Requirements, Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, and 70-218, Second Edition
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Exam 70-218: Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment
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MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-218): Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment, Second Edition
MCSA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Requirements, Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, and 70-218, Second Edition
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Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)
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Exam 70-0282: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 |
Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 System Administration Training Kit (ISBN: 1-57231-827-9). This book is out of print.
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Exam 70-0813: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Exchange Server |
Microsoft Exchange Server Training Kit (ISBN: 1-57231-709-4). This book is out of print.
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Exam 70-086: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 |
MCSA/MCSE Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Training Kit (ISBN: 1-57231-834-1). This book is out of print.
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Exam 70-0883: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0 |
MCSA/MCSE Microsoft Internet Information Server Training Kit (ISBN: 1-57231-731-0). This book is out of print
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Exam 70-2144: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network |
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows 2000 Network, Exam 70-214
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Exam 70-2161: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure |
MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-216): Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Administration, Second Edition
MCSA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Requirements, Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216, and 70-218, Second Edition
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Exam 70-224: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server |
Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available.
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Exam Exam 70-2274: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, Enterprise Edition |
MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000, Exam 70-227
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Exam 70-228: Installing, Configuring, and Administering
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition |
MCSA/MCSE/MCDBA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 System Administration, 70-228, Second Edition
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Exam 70-244: Supporting and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Network |
Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available.
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CompTIA Exams
The following third-party certification combinations may substitute for
an MCSA elective as an alternative to the electives listed above:
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CompTIA Security+5 |
Security+ Certification Training Kit
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CompTIA A+
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CompTIA Network+ |
Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available
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CompTIA A+
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CompTIA CompServer+ |
Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available
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1 Candidates who passed Windows NT 4.0 Exams 70-067, 70-068, and 70-073 had the option to take the comprehensive Exam 70-240: Microsoft Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam for MCPs Certified on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.
By passing this exam, candidates met the following MCSA exam requirements: 70-210, 70-215, and 70-216. Candidates who pass Exam 70-240 will receive credit for it as both a core exam and an elective exam in the MCSA track.
Generally, an exam that can be used as either a core or an elective counts only once toward a certification. Exam 70-240 in the MCSA track is an exception. This exam is no longer available.
2 This exam is scheduled to be discontinued.
3 This exam is no longer available.
4 Exams 70-214 and 70-227 satisfy both the MCSA elective requirement and the MCSA: Security specialization requirement.
5 CompTIA Security+ certification satisfies both the MCSA elective requirement and an MCSA: Security specialization requirement.
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