Got MCSA....what now?

Standard Toaster

Hey all,

Just done the 70-291 there on Wednesday and passed finally giving me a MCSA. Found it handy enough in fact.

The path I took was 70-270, 70-620, 70-290 & 70-291.

I'm wondering if I should continue on with the 2003 route earning the MCSE or go ahead and do the 70-648 to 'upgrade' to the 2008 MCSA equivalent, MCTS I think it's called now, and go that way.

I use 2003 in house here so am using it daily but I do use 2008 at home, familer with both now.

Is the jump from MCSA -> MCSE a big one??
Just to add to the mix, I'm looking at doing the Network+ & Security+ too (before 2011) and I believe a pass in that will go towards an Elective exam for the MCSE.

Basicly I'm undecided where to go next!
Help!!

testicle

I'd forget Server 2003.

Do 70-648 which will give you 2 MCTS' - Active Directory and Network.

From there, decide to do either an MCITP Server or Enterprise Administrator.

Standard Toaster

Cheers mate. Just looking for the path of least resistance if you get me.
Someting to look at this weekend so.

Davidpracsmith

When you pass Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):When you pass the Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure exam, you achieve Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status. You also earn credit toward the following certifications:

• Core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003 certification
• Core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003 certification
• Core credit toward Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 certification

IT is the statement which is available at Microsoft site.At this page
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-291
Near me MSCE is having a worth.

zoom_cool

If I was you I would do a MCITP: Server Administrator then I would do the VCP Exams as Vmware is everywhere thats what I would do then your not putting all your eggs in 1 basket I dont think employers really care if you have MCSE you have to be a jack of all trades now in the IT world

Sgt Pepper 64

I'd go Server 2008 and get ahead start.

More and more companies are upgrading and when your company does - your be the only one with the knowledge

2003 is like 7/8 years old, seems pointless to me getting a cert in that