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MCSEs...which first?

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Aelfgeft

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I'm going after my Server+ cert and then on to MCSEs, since my boss is recommending and paying for them. Which should I go after first? 2003 Server then backwards? XP/2000 desktop style first? What's a good lineup?
 
I'd take the certs that are for whatever you work with the most first. That way you can get used to the MS question style with stuff you are familiar with before moving on to things with which you have less hands on time.
 
I agree with Orin's list. While some people might take 291 first or some such, it doesn't make much sense, especially if you're actually learning the material in the process.

The other emphasis track besides Security is MCSE: Messaging. It focuses more on Exchange with 2 exams devoted to it. Security is what's hot now though.

Edit: You mentioned "XP/2000". I would recommend at this point to make sure you do the 2003 track over 2000. We're likely under 2 years away from the next revision of the cert, and personally I wouldn't want to work for one that I would have to upgrade twice when the 2007 curriculum comes out in order to stay current.
 
Orinthical said:
Core+Design:

70-270, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
70-290, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
70-291, Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
70-293, Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
70-294, Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
70-298, Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Elective:
Take the CompTIA Security+ and fill out the form so that it counts as your elective. This will give you MCSE+Security and is more sought after than an MCSE alone, especially in government.

Good luck. :)
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You forgot that to achieve the MCSE:Security Specialization you have to take 70-299 also!
 
Raystream said:
You forgot that to achieve the MCSE:Security Specialization you have to take 70-299 also!
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Ahh, you are correct sir! I was deceived by: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/partners.asp

Here is the MCSE: Security Microsoft site: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/security/windowsserver2003.asp

So...

Core+Design:

70-270, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
70-290, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
70-291, Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
70-293, Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
70-294, Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
70-298, Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Electives:

70-299, Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
CompTIA Security+

So basically you get your MCSE with the security tests then take the Security+ exam and submit the form, on the first site above, which then gives you MCSE: Security. The extra test will be well worth it. :) The Security+ exam alone is highly sought after in the government right now so you may as well grab it.
 
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