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I currently passed the A+ and Network+. I ultimately would like to have
an MCSA.

1) If I pass the Microsoft Exam 70-290 (Managing and Maintaining a
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment), will I become an MCP?

2) If I then pass the Microsoft Exam 70-291 (Implementing, Managing,
and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure)
and the Microsoft Exam 70-270 (Installing, Configuring, and
Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional) will I become an MCSA
because I have passed the above 3 tests and already have the A+ and
Network+ as an elective?

3) Is there any time limit? By which I mean: I did the A+ and Network+
in 2005 and I plan to do the Microsoft Exam 70-290 but I may not have
time to do the other 2 Microsoft Exams until 2007. Is there any problem
with this timeframe?

and finally...
4) Do I simply work through these courses and then at the end apply for
an MCSA Certificate, or do I need to state my intentions to anyone from
the start?

Thanks for any help,

Chobbney

Yes, MCP is a stepping stone (or can be a final destination) for the MCSA.
With your first exam you achieve the MCP. From there you can take any
direction you want with your certifications. No need to inform anyone of
what you are doing, so long as you have a plan and a goal.

The only time limit is that you have to complete all of the exams in a
certification path prior to them retiring. We post the retiring exams on the
public web site and give a year prior to retiring them.

--
Andy Ruth
Program Manager for the Microsoft Certified Architect program
Microsoft Learning

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
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>I currently passed the A+ and Network+. I ultimately would like to have
> an MCSA.
>
> 1) If I pass the Microsoft Exam 70-290 (Managing and Maintaining a
> Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment), will I become an MCP?
>
> 2) If I then pass the Microsoft Exam 70-291 (Implementing, Managing,
> and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure)
> and the Microsoft Exam 70-270 (Installing, Configuring, and
> Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional) will I become an MCSA
> because I have passed the above 3 tests and already have the A+ and
> Network+ as an elective?
>
> 3) Is there any time limit? By which I mean: I did the A+ and Network+
> in 2005 and I plan to do the Microsoft Exam 70-290 but I may not have
> time to do the other 2 Microsoft Exams until 2007. Is there any problem
> with this timeframe?
>
> and finally...
> 4) Do I simply work through these courses and then at the end apply for
> an MCSA Certificate, or do I need to state my intentions to anyone from
> the start?
>
> Thanks for any help,
>
> Chobbney
>

Andy,

Thanks for the reply - that was most helpful. I have also been looking
at doing to 70-270 prior to the 70-290 (I've read it's slightly easier
and is a good guide to the type of questions that Microsoft ask). Am I
right in assuming that the 70-270 alone would not be enough for a MCP?

Chobbney

Nope, that is not correct. Passing 270, or any other MS exam for that
matter, is all you need to do in order to be a MCP.
--
John Strohecker, MCSE


"" wrote:

> Andy,
>
> Thanks for the reply - that was most helpful. I have also been looking
> at doing to 70-270 prior to the 70-290 (I've read it's slightly easier
> and is a good guide to the type of questions that Microsoft ask). Am I
> right in assuming that the 70-270 alone would not be enough for a MCP?
>
> Chobbney
>
>

Excellent.

Thanks.

Yes, but only SLIGHTLY easier. You still need to know Group Policies,
Shares, Permissions, File Security, et al.


--
Garth H

Microsoft Certified Professional
Macromedia Certified Developer

I have experience in those things, but I guess I'll find out just how
much very soon.

Also, I might be being dumb here, but looking at this page:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/windows2003/ I don't have to
do an Upgrade exam do I? That is just for people with MCSA for Windows
2000 and want to get the MSCA for Windows 2003, isn't it? It's just
with it saying 'one exam required'.

wrote:
> Andy,
>
> Thanks for the reply - that was most helpful. I have also been looking
> at doing to 70-270 prior to the 70-290 (I've read it's slightly easier
> and is a good guide to the type of questions that Microsoft ask). Am I
> right in assuming that the 70-270 alone would not be enough for a MCP?
>
> Chobbney

I find it all depends on your experience. I've had more 2003 than XP
experience and found 290 somewhat easier. 270 does cover more topics
than 290 does. The networking questions are easier than the 290 though.


Jeroen
http://wijnands.blogspot.com