The MCSE 2003 Messaging Certification will require 8 exams (6 core and 2 Messaging Electives).

Course Description:
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.

Prerequisites:
CompTIA Network+ or equivalent knowledge.

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

Learning / Exam modules:
The MCSE Messaging certification will require 6 core exams. The core exams are:
o 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

o 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

o 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

o 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

o 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

o 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 exams:

o 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

o 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