Upgrade path: MCSA2000:Sec -> MCSA2003 -> MCSE2003:Sec ?

Hi everyone,

I'm getting a bit confused about upgrading options.

Say, I have MCSA2000:Security (210-215-218-214-Security+)
Ultimate goal is to get MCSE2003:Security

Now, from what I understood, I cannot get MCSE2000:Security upgraded to
MCSE2003:Secuirty.
So the path of MCSA2000:Sec -> MCSE2000:Sec -> MCSE2003:Sec
doesn't work, right?

But then I can upgrade MCSA2000:Security to MCSA2003:plain (btw, there is no
MCSA2003:Security, is there?)
Can I then go for MCSE2003:Security with my _upgraded_ MCSA2003? Plus use
Security+ at the very end to get :Security spec?

If anyone could clarify that, it would be greatly appreciated

T-Bone
Wed Sep 07 13:31:41 CDT 2005

"Aman B." <AmanB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
> I'm getting a bit confused about upgrading options.

If it isn't clear on the MS web site, you might be better off to contact
Michael C Phelp at microsoft about it:

mcphelp at microsoft dot com.
--
T-Bone
MCNGP XL

Neil
Wed Sep 07 13:40:01 CDT 2005

did you hear "=?Utf-8?B?QW1hbiBCLg==?="
<AmanB@discussions.microsoft.com> say in
news:5110172C-02FD-4C98-8899-E1B2A315E233@microsoft.com:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm getting a bit confused about upgrading options.
>
> Say, I have MCSA2000:Security (210-215-218-214-Security+)
> Ultimate goal is to get MCSE2003:Security
>
> Now, from what I understood, I cannot get MCSE2000:Security upgraded
> to MCSE2003:Secuirty.
> So the path of MCSA2000:Sec -> MCSE2000:Sec -> MCSE2003:Sec
> doesn't work, right?
>
> But then I can upgrade MCSA2000:Security to MCSA2003:plain (btw, there
> is no MCSA2003:Security, is there?)
> Can I then go for MCSE2003:Security with my _upgraded_ MCSA2003? Plus
> use Security+ at the very end to get :Security spec?
>
> If anyone could clarify that, it would be greatly appreciated

from the bottom of
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/security/windowsserver2003.asp

and

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/security/windowsserver2003.asp

"2 Candidates who hold MCSA or MCSE on Windows 2000 credentials may take
Exam 70-292 in place of Exams 70-290 and 70-291. In addition, candidates
who hold an MCSE on Windows 2000 credential may take Exam 70-296 in place
of Exams 70-293 and 70-294. "

so for the MCSA 2003:Sec you would then need 70-299 and if you haven't
taken it the ISA or Sec+ exam after taking the 70-292 exam. You could
then theoretically finish the MCSE 2000 and write both the 70-296 exam
and the 70-298 exam giving you MCSE on 2000 and 2003, MCSA on 2000 (which
you have) and 2003, MCSA:Sec on 2000 (which you have) and 2003 and
MCSE:Sec on 2003 (only).

spend a bit of time in www.microsoft.com/learning and most of this pops
up. you could also have a look at the certification planner in the MCP
private web site.

(and yes there is an MCSA:Sec 2003)

--
Neil MCNGP#30

- My other computer is a VAX.

Frisbee®
Wed Sep 07 13:51:29 CDT 2005

"Neil" <guess!!!@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:Xns96CA9533A1C06neilmcsegmailcom@207.46.248.16...
> did you hear "=?Utf-8?B?QW1hbiBCLg==?="
> <AmanB@discussions.microsoft.com> say in
> news:5110172C-02FD-4C98-8899-E1B2A315E233@microsoft.com:
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I'm getting a bit confused about upgrading options.
>>
>> Say, I have MCSA2000:Security (210-215-218-214-Security+)
>> Ultimate goal is to get MCSE2003:Security
>>
>> Now, from what I understood, I cannot get MCSE2000:Security upgraded
>> to MCSE2003:Secuirty.
>> So the path of MCSA2000:Sec -> MCSE2000:Sec -> MCSE2003:Sec
>> doesn't work, right?
>>
>> But then I can upgrade MCSA2000:Security to MCSA2003:plain (btw, there
>> is no MCSA2003:Security, is there?)
>> Can I then go for MCSE2003:Security with my _upgraded_ MCSA2003? Plus
>> use Security+ at the very end to get :Security spec?
>>
>> If anyone could clarify that, it would be greatly appreciated
>
> from the bottom of
> http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcsa/security/windowsserver2003.asp
>
> and
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/security/windowsserver2003.asp
>
> "2 Candidates who hold MCSA or MCSE on Windows 2000 credentials may take
> Exam 70-292 in place of Exams 70-290 and 70-291. In addition, candidates
> who hold an MCSE on Windows 2000 credential may take Exam 70-296 in place
> of Exams 70-293 and 70-294. "
>
> so for the MCSA 2003:Sec you would then need 70-299 and if you haven't
> taken it the ISA or Sec+ exam after taking the 70-292 exam. You could
> then theoretically finish the MCSE 2000 and write both the 70-296 exam
> and the 70-298 exam giving you MCSE on 2000 and 2003, MCSA on 2000 (which
> you have) and 2003, MCSA:Sec on 2000 (which you have) and 2003 and
> MCSE:Sec on 2003 (only).
>
> spend a bit of time in www.microsoft.com/learning and most of this pops
> up. you could also have a look at the certification planner in the MCP
> private web site.
>
> (and yes there is an MCSA:Sec 2003)

It's really been bugging you that you've been below Ben and The Rev on the
League tables, hasn't it.

Neil
Wed Sep 07 13:55:05 CDT 2005

did you hear "Frisbee®" <billLASTINIT@dasi-software.com> say in
news:#9dso09sFHA.3708@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl:

> It's really been bugging you that you've been below Ben and The Rev on
> the League tables, hasn't it.

you say bad word
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Neil MCNGP#30

- "Technoweenie" should be said with RESPECT!