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Microsoft Certifications  > Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000 Certification Requirements

Content Updated: February 03, 2004 |

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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.

An MCSA candidate should have 12 months of experience working with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure.

Note: Microsoft has developed independent certification requirements for Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003. See MCSA on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Certification Requirements for exam details.

MCSA candidates are required to pass three core exams and one elective exam. Additional exams may be required for MCSA specializations. The following tables list Official Microsoft Learning Products and Microsoft Press books designed to help you prepare for these exams. See individual Exam Preparation Guides for exam availability.

Core Exams (3 Exams Required)

Core Exams: Client Operating System
(1 Exam Required)

Courses

Books

Exam 70–2101: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Course 2151: Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials (3 days)

Course 2152: Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server (5 days)

Course 1560: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 (5 days)

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, Second Edition (Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216 and 70-218)

Exam 70–270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Course 2272: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5 days)

OR

Course 2285: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (2 days)

MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Exam 70-270)

Core Exams: Networking System
(2 Exams Required)

Courses

Books

Exam 70–2151: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

Course 2151: Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials (3 days)

Course 2152: Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server (5 days)

OR

Course 1560: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 (5 days)

MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Second Edition (Exam 70-215)

MCSA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Requirements, Second Edition (Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216 and 70-218)

Exam 70–218: Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment

Course 2126: Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment (5 days)

MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment, Second Edition (Exam 70-218)

MCSA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Requirements, Second Edition (Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216 and 70-218)

Elective Exams (1 Exam Required)

Elective Exams (1 Exam Required) | Courses | Books
Exam 70–0282: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 | Course 832: System Administration for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 (5 days) | Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 System Administration Training Kit (ISBN: 1-57231-827-9). This book is out of print. Check with your local retailer for availability.

Exam 70–0813: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5

Course 1026: Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 Series-Concepts and Administration (4 days)

Course 973: Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 Series-Design and Implementation (5 days)

Microsoft Exchange Server Training Kit (ISBN: 1-57231-709-4). This book is out of print. Check with your local retailer for availability.

Exam 70–086: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0

Course 828 Deploying and Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 (5 days)

Course 827 Administering Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 (3 days)

MCSA/MCSE Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Training Kit (ISBN: 1-57231-834-1). This book is out of print. Check with your local retailer for availability.

Exam 70–0883: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0 | Course 836: Security-Enhanced Web Access Using Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0 (2 days) | MCSA/MCSE Microsoft Internet Information Server Training Kit (ISBN: 1-57231-731-0). This book is out of print. Check with your local retailer for availability.

Exam 70–2144: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network

Course 2150: Designing a Secure Microsoft Windows 2000 Network (5 days)

Course 2153: Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (5 days)

MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network (Exam 70-214)

Exam 70–2161: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure

Course 2153: Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure (5 days)

Course 1560: Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 (5 days)

MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Administration, Second Edition (Exam 70-216)

MCSA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Core Requirements, Second Edition (Exams 70-210, 70-215, 70-216 and 70-218)

Exam 70–224: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server | Course 1572: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange 2000 (5 days) | MCSA/MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Implementation and Administration (Exam 70-224) This book is out of print. Check with your local retailer for availability.
Exam 70–2274: 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 (3 days) | MCSE Training Kit: 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 (5 days) | MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 System Administration
Exam 70–244: Supporting and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Network | Currently, corresponding Official Microsoft Learning Products are not available. | Currently, a corresponding Microsoft Press title is not available.

Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

Course 2400: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

Workshop 2011: Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-284): Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

As an alternative to the electives listed above, the following certifications may substitute for an MCSA elective:

Certification | Courses | Books
CompTIA Security+5 | Course 2810: Fundamentals of Network Security (4 days) | Security+ Certification Training Kit

CompTIA A+
and
CompTIA Network+

Currently, corresponding Official Microsoft Learning Products are not available.

A+ Certification Training Kit, Third Edition

Network+ Certification Training Kit, Second Edition

CompTIA A+
and
CompTIA Server+

Currently, corresponding Official Microsoft Learning Products are not available.

A+ Certification Training Kit, Third Edition

Server+ Certification Training Kit

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

Course 2261: Supporting Users Running the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System (3 days)

Course 2262: Supporting Users Running Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System (2 days)

MCDST Self Paced Training Kit: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System (Exam 70-271) Available Mid-2004

MCDST Self Paced Training Kit: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System (Exam 70-272) Available Mid-2004

1Candidates 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. See the Discontinuation of Exams page for more details.

2This exam is scheduled to be discontinued. For more information about discontinued exams, please see the Discontinuation of Exams page.

3This exam is no longer available. See the Discontinuation of Exams page.

4Exams 70-214 and 70-227 satisfy both the MCSA elective requirement and the MCSA: Security specialization requirement.

5CompTIA Security+ certification satisfies both the MCSA elective requirement and an MCSA: Security specialization requirement.

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