MCSE to MCITP

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MCSE to MCITP

Exam 70-649 & 70-648: TS: Upgrading Your MCSE/MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist: counts as credit toward the following certification(s):

  • MCITP: Server Administrator
  • MCITP: Enterprise Administrator

70-649 is an upgrade exam that is a composite of three stand-alone exams: Exams 70-640, 70-642, and 70-643. Exam 70-649 validates the skills that relate to the core technology features and functionality of Windows Server 2008 R2 and builds upon the knowledge base of a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows Server 2003.

Prerequisites:

Exam 70-649 is intended for IT professionals who currently hold an MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification and work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. The MCSE on Windows Server 2003 is a prerequisite for this exam. Without it, your transcript will show that you passed the exam but will not show credit for the resulting certifications.

Exam 70-648 is an upgrade exam that is a composite of two stand-alone exams: 70-640 and 70-642. Exam 70-648 validates skills related to the core technology features and functionality of Windows Server 2008 R2, from the existing knowledge base of a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows Server 2003.

Prerequisites:

Exam 70-648 is intended for IT professionals who currently hold an MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification and work in the complex computing environment of mid-sized to large companies. The MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification is a prerequisite for this exam. Without it, your transcript will show that you passed the exam but will not show credit for the resulting certifications.

Course Learning Outcomes (identifies knowledge and/or skills students can expect to acquire upon completion of course –  separate sheet may be attached, if necessary):

When you pass Exam 70-649: TS: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):

  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Application Platform Configuration

When you pass Exam 70-648: TS: Upgrading from Windows Server 2003 MCSA to, Windows Server 2008, Technology Specializations, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):

  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration

Tuition: $1500
Hours: 80
Text: MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-648 & 70-649): Transitioning Your MCSA/MCSE to Windows Server® 2008, ISBN # 978-0735626331