MCSA or MCSE: Which Certification is Right for You?
Frequently Asked Questions About MCSA
Frequently Asked Questions About MCSE
As an
information technology (IT) professional, you have a choice of
earning two different credentials to highlight your Microsoft
Windows® knowledge and expertise: Microsoft Certified Systems
Administrator (MCSA) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
(MCSE). Which certification is right for you and your job role?
Identify
Your Role in the Technology Lifecycle
Choose the MCSA credential if you:
Manage and maintain the typically complex computing environment of medium- to large-sized companies
Have 6–12 months of experience administering client and network operating systems. Related job titles: systems administrator, network administrator, information systems administrator, network operations analyst, network technician, or technical support specialist.
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Choose the MCSE credential if you:
Plan, design, and implement Microsoft Windows server solutions and architectures in medium- to large-sized companies.
Have at least one year of experience implementing and administering network operating systems and desktop operating systems
Related job
titles: systems engineer, network engineer, systems analyst,
network analyst, or technical consultant.
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