Transition your MCSA and MCSE on Windows Server 2003 skills to Windows Server 2008
Capitalize on your MCSA or MCSE on Windows Server 2003 with an expedited path to Windows Server 2008 certification.
If you are a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003, you can transfer your skills to achieve multiple Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credentials on Windows Server 2008.
With a Windows Server 2008 certification on your resume, you have an excellent opportunity to catch the eye of early adopter organizations. Microsoft Learning developed this transition path to recognize the investment and expertise you have demonstrated throughout your certification history—don’t miss your chance to take advantage of these certifications.
Take one exam to earn MCTS certification on Windows Server 2008!
Your path consists of one exam, which allows you to earn multiple Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications on Windows Server 2008. The transition exams focus exclusively on the technology that is new or changed in Windows Server 2008; these exams do not test job skills.
If you have this certification |
Take this required transition exam |
Earn these MCTS certifications |
MCSA on Windows Server 2003 |
Exam 70-648: TS: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist Course # 6416- Updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 |
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MCSE on Windows Server 2003 |
Exam 70-649: TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist Course # 6416 - Updating Your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 Course # 6417 - Updating Your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 |
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Your transition path from MCSA/MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP
When you earn the MCTS certifications by following the transition path described earlier, you complete several requirements toward the MCITP certifications on Windows Server 2008.
From MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator (two exams total) |
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Transition exam |
Preparation |
Exam 70-648 |
Course # 6416- Updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 |
| Professional Series exam | |
Exam 70-646 |
Course 6430: Planning and Administering Windows Server 2008 Servers |
From MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (four exams total) |
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| Transition exam | |
| Exam 70-648 | Course # 6416 - Updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 |
| Prerequisite exams | |
| Exam 70-643 | Course # 6418 - Deploying Windows Server 2008 |
| Exam 70-620
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Course # 5115/5116 - Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System, Applications, and Tools |
| Professional Series exam | |
| Exam 70-647 | Course # 6435 - Designing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Course # 6436 - Designing a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Infrastructure and Services Course # 6437 - Designing a Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure |
Your transition path from MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP
When you earn the MCTS certifications by following the transition path described earlier, you complete several requirements toward the MCITP certifications on Windows Server 2008.
From MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (three exams total) |
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Transition exam |
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| Exam 70-649 | Course # 6416 - Updating Your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 Course # 6417 - Updating Your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 |
| Prerequisite exam | |
Exam 70-620 |
Course # 5115/5116 - Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System, Applications, and Tools |
Professional Series exam |
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| Exam 70-647 | Course # 6435 - Designing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Course # 6436 - Designing a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Infrastructure and Services Course # 6437 - Designing a Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure |