The MCSE credential requires individuals to demonstrate in-depth skills related to designing and implementing a Windows Server 2003 infrastructure. MCSE: Messaging, which will allow systems engineers to demonstrate deep, role-based skills around designing, planning, and implementing a Microsoft Exchange messaging infrastructure on the Windows platform.

CompTIA Network+ or equivalent knowledge.

Any IT professional that wishes to have the proficiency and expertise in the designing, planning, and implementing a Microsoft Exchange messaging infrastructure.

The MCSE Messaging certification will require 6 core exams. The core exams are:

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

• Installing Windows XP Professional
• Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources
• Implementing, Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
• Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability
• Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment
• Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services
• Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security

• Exam 70–290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

• Managing and Maintaining Physical and Logical Devices
• Managing Users, Computers, and Groups
• Managing and Maintaining Access to Resources
• Managing and Maintaining a Server Environment
• Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery

• Exam 70–291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining IP Addressing
• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Name Resolution
• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Network Security
• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining Routing and Remote Access
• Maintaining a Network Infrastructure

• Exam 70–293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

• Planning and Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure
• Managing and Maintaining an Active Directory Infrastructure
• Planning and Implementing User, Computer, and Group Strategies
• Planning and Implementing Group Policy
• Managing and Maintaining Group Policy

• Exam 70–294: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory® Infrastructure

• Planning and Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure
• Managing and Maintaining an Active Directory Infrastructure
• Planning and Implementing User, Computer, and Group Strategies
• Planning and Implementing Group Policy
• Managing and Maintaining Group Policy

• Exam 70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

• Creating the Conceptual Design for Network Infrastructure Security by Gathering and Analyzing Business and Technical Requirements
• Creating the Logical Design for Network Infrastructure Security
• Creating the Physical Design for Network Infrastructure Security
• Designing an Access Control Strategy for Data
• Creating the Physical Design for Client Infrastructure Security

The MCSE Messaging certification will require 2 Messaging Specialization exams:

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

• Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Exchange Server 2003
• Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Exchange Server Computers
• Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting the Exchange Organization
• Managing Security in the Exchange Environment
• Managing Recipient Objects and Address Lists
• Managing and Monitoring Technologies that Support Exchange Server 2003

• Exam 70-285: Designing a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Organization

• Designing an Upgrade or Migration and Coexistence Strategy
• Designing the Exchange Server 2003 Infrastructure
• Designing Connectivity for Exchange Server 2003
• Designing the Security Strategy

Please see individual exam details to view detailed course objectives and learning segments.