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Transition your Windows Server 2003 skills and credentials to Windows Server 2008 technologies.
If you are already a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003, you can transition your skills to achieve multiple Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credentials on Windows Server 2008.
Your transition path consists of only one exam for earning multiple MCTS certifications on Windows Server 2008. And from there, you can complete the remaining requirements for one or both of the MCITP certifications for Windows Server 2008.
FAQs
Will there still be an MCSA and MCSE on Windows Server 2008?
No. As part of the new generation of Microsoft certifications announced in 2005, the MCSA and MCSE will evolve into several certification options specific to different technologies. The MCSA and MCSE certifications will still be attainable on the previous-version server technologies such as Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003, as long as the exams remain active for those technologies.
MCSA and MCSE will remain valuable certifications as long as the applicable technologies are supported by Microsoft.
Will there still be an MCP, or will it be replaced by MCTS?
The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification will be phased out and replaced by the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) designation. The Microsoft Certification Program will continue under the same name and will include both designations.
First step: Take one exam to earn MCTS certification on Windows Server 2008
| Exam |
Course |
Certification Earned |
| MCSA on Windows Server 2003 |
| Exam 70-648: TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist |
Course 6416: Updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (five days) |
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
and
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration |
| MCSE on Windows Server 2003 |
| Exam 70-649: TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist |
Course 6416: Updating Your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (five days)
And
Course 6417: Updating Your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (three days) |
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
and
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
and
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration |
Your transition path to MCITP
| Exam |
Course |
Certification Earned |
| MCSA on Windows Server 2003 (2 exams required) |
| 70-648: TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist |
Course 6416: Updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (five days) |
MCITP: Server Administrator |
| Exam 70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator |
Course 6430: Planning and Administering Windows Server 2008 Servers |
| MCSE on Windows Server 2003 (4 exams required) |
| 70-648: TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist |
Course 6416: Updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (five days) |
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator |
| Exam 70-643 TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring |
Course 6418: Deploying Windows Server 2008
(three days)
Course 6427: Configuring and Troubleshooting Internet Information Services in Windows Server 2008
(three days)
Course 6428: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services (two days) |
Exam 70-620: TS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring
OR
Exam 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops |
Course 5116: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications (two days)
Course 5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System (three days)
OR
Course 5105: Deploying Windows Vista Business Desktops (three days)
Course 5058: Deploying Microsoft Office 2007 Professional Plus (two days) |
| Exam 70-647: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator |
Course 6435: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (five days)
Course 6436: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Infrastructure and Services (five days)
Course 6437: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure (three days) |
Because there is a significant technology gap between Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2008, only IT professionals with specific Microsoft Certifications on Windows Server 2003 can utilize these transition or upgrade paths. In addition, there is no upgrade path from messaging or security specializations to Windows Server 2008 certifications.
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