MCSA

The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows 2003 certification is designed for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on the Microsoft Windows 2003.

To Obtain:
[1] Must complete four exams: three core and one elective (9 to pick from).
[2] Core exams must include one Client Operating System Exam (70-210 or 70-270) and two Networking System Exams (70-215 or 70-275; 70-218 or 70-278).
[3] CompTIA certifications (A+ and Network+, or A+ and Server+, or Security+) count towards the elective requirement. The CompTIA Security+ certification satisfies both the MCSA elective requirement and an MCSA: Security specialization requirement.
[4] Exams cost approximately $125.
[5] Comprehensive and updated list of exams is available on Microsoft.com.
Recertification is not required but as exams are retired or tracks are redesigned you must pass the replacement exams.